Sflowerssweeney

Sflowerssweeney

Emergency Room, Perioperative

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About Sflowerssweeney

Sflowerssweeney specializes in Emergency Room, Perioperative.


Mother of two, PRN ER and Periop nurse

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  1. Developing Anxiety During Nursing School

    First of all, nursing school is the most stressful thing any of us can do in my opinion. The instructors seem to want you to fail, whether they do or not, I'm not sure. Maybe they are trying to weed us out. But don't compare yourself to anyone els...
  2. Was I wrong?

    Wow, no good deed ever goes unpunished. What an ungrateful snot! She is in the wrong, not you. Don't every help this one out again.
  3. I just have to share my happiness...

    Wow, good to know. I start Monday orienting with a Home Health Agency. I'm excited but scared at the same time. Not really knowing what to expect. But I'm up for it. Wish me luck!
  4. The College of Southern Maryland Nursing Program

    I graduated from CSM in 2007 but since then the program has changed alot. I think it's a great program and I still miss all the girls I went through school with. Alot of them I still see. Alot of the instructors are different now but all in all I'...
  5. Southern Maryland Hospital

    So are you still at Southern MD Hospital? I tell you it is a challenge -- the place can be a zoo. Good luck to you.
  6. Maryland Endorsement- Need help

    I don't think you can apply until you get an address in MD. Then just go to the MD Board and apply for a temporary license while you wait for your license by endorsement. That's what I did. They are very unorganized and hard to get in touch with s...
  7. Hospitals Near Waldorf

    Civista is in a little turmoil right now. I work PRN at St. Mary's -- about a 35 min. - 40 min. drive from Waldorf. Very nice hospital. I also started Agency at Southern MD (not as nice for sure). You can go into town (D.C.) in 45 min. or Inova M...
  8. About to start in the ER after 1 year of Med/Surg....too soon?

    I have only 7 months experience in Med Surg in a large metropolitan hospital and took a job in the ER in a community hospital 4 weeks ago. Oh my gosh, I can't tell you how challenging this is. You definitely are scared to death at first and I can t...
  9. new to dialysis

    Janette, can you tell me what area you have worked in the Country? I have an interview Monday in the Southern MD area and wondered what it is about FMS that's a problem.
  10. Internships at GW Hospital

    quote=CraigBSN02;2402150]From a traveler's point of view. You'll get a good experience at GWU - better than, say, WHC. The reason being patient vareity. GWU means you'll see infants with bronchiolitis, chronic undomiciled EtOH abusers, drug addicts,...
  11. D.C. Nurses: how much do new grads make at your hospitals?

    It's true, sorry. New grads in D.C. (I am one) get $25.00 per hour. The highest I have seen is $26.00 per hour at Washington Hospital Center. Experience will pay more, but the new grad rate will stay the same except for nights -- you get paid mayb...
  12. Job market for WHNP

    Findurpassion -- thanks for your post. I also live in Southern MD and am impressed to hear this about VA Beach. Relocating in a couple of years and looking for a good job market and am hearing great things about VA Beach. Are you in a doc's office...
  13. What Stethoscope to use

    Wow, I got an electronic and I'm a new grad. (It was a gift). Glad I won't be working with you girlfriend. I guess I'll really have to make sure I got my self-esteem up before I carry it around.
  14. D.C. Nurses: how much do new grads make at your hospitals?

    I'm starting tomorrow at George Washington University. They pay $25/hr and you commit to 2 years with their new grad internship. You get $4,000 bonus for staying a year after the first year and every year after. They get raises based on merit. Ev...
  15. Better pay? Flexible hours?

    Wow, I don't think I've ever heard such great advice. I know this is a very old post, but great advice on Agency Nursing. I agree that you better have your skills top notch and be confident to be thrown into a scenario that you have no idea what to...