MSmallwoodRNLNC

MSmallwoodRNLNC specializes in ER, CCU, M/S, Oncology, Resp.

Latest Activity

1. Age of a Nurse

   MSmallwoodRNLNC replied to ttpurtee's topic in General Nursing

   I know several nurses that are in their 60's and 70's and still working bedside. However, none of them are doing it because they want to. They are doing it because they have to. I am 47 right now, but expect I will fall into that "have to work" ca...

2. Peers critical of my new grad job choice

   MSmallwoodRNLNC replied to MissCharlieRN's topic in Geriatric

   You sound pretty terrific to me. Great attitute! Someone I would be proud to know and/or work beside. We could more nurses with that positive outlook. Good Luck with your nursing career.

3. Consulting

   MSmallwoodRNLNC replied to HealthyNurse's topic in Entrepreneurs

   HealthyNurse, Its complicated enough that we would do better talking off forum, but the short anwer is "yes" I am thinking of something similar. I sent you a friends request.

4. Consulting

   MSmallwoodRNLNC replied to HealthyNurse's topic in Entrepreneurs

   HealthyNurse, I would like to talk to you. Would you please email me privately?

5. At what point did your edu ruin it for you?

   MSmallwoodRNLNC replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

   I hate HawthoRN and can't believe it got renewed for another season. And don't you love it when a woman falls a little tumble and automatically miscarries?

6. I want to be a RN but don't want to deal, with you know...

   MSmallwoodRNLNC replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Nursing

   OK...I am probably gonna sound harsh, but....Honey if you can't deal with death and dying you've got no business being an RN. Pure and simple. There are other things to do in nursing that do not involve death/dying BUT usually to get to those jobs y...

7. Application Forms/Resume

   MSmallwoodRNLNC replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

   I would give the guy an interview, and judge him based on that.

8. Have you ever worked a strike?

   MSmallwoodRNLNC replied to GleeGum's topic in Travel

   I worked a strike in MN a few years back and LOVED IT! My agency paid my transportation round trip, put us in a VERY NICE hotel, provided transportation to and from work each day and 2 meals per day at the hotel. The strike lasted a month a during ...

9. Are there any telecommuting/virtual RN positions?

   MSmallwoodRNLNC replied to nurse1012's topic in Triage

   I also would be interested. Please share the info

10. How to prioritize in Nursing

    MSmallwoodRNLNC replied to dudysnurse's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a brand new nurse 100 years ago...for the first several weeks I routinely clocked out an hour late because I sucked at the prioritizing and ended up having to stay late to finish my work. It comes to you. After you get going, and start g...

11. Is Anyone Else Having Trouble Getting Back Into Nursing After Taking Time Off?

    MSmallwoodRNLNC replied to iluvdetroit's topic in General Nursing

    Heck I quit my job back in April because I had a death in my immediate family...I could barely cope with anything. After being out of work about 3 months I decided I was ready to return to work, but haven't had any success. I have 13 yrs experience...

12. considering nursing school at 45 yo

    MSmallwoodRNLNC replied to turtlesrus's topic in General Students

    Turtles....when you graduate in approximately 3 yrs you will be 48. If you don't go back to school....in 3 yrs you will be 48. Life keeps happening if you are fortunate enough to keep living...so don't let time pass you by without living to your fu...