tommyw1016

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1. Bitter boss and coworkers due to change in title lpn to rn

   tommyw1016 replied to KEYMONNEE's topic in LPN-RN

   I applaud anyone who returns to school to better themselves which increases their self esteem and self worth. Just remember, it is not what they do, but what you do that will over shadow negative behavior by others. If one of your old friends tell yo...

2. I Contracted HIV

   tommyw1016 replied to sarahwv's topic in General Nursing

   Sarahwv, my heart goes out to you, I believe that the nurse in you will not allow you to stay stuck emotionally for to long. I am a member of The Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (ANAC), and served on the Chicago Chapter of Nurses in AIDS Care (CNA...

3. stress/burnout prevention calendar

   tommyw1016 replied to blueglassspider's topic in General Nursing

   I have been a RN since 1974, ouch, I didn't mean to date myself but want you to understand that Burnout is not new to the nursing profession. I have been in positions that I didn't like, whether it was the work, staff or location, I was blessed to ne...

4. Background Checks

   tommyw1016 replied to nm1979's topic in Criminal

   To: Sirena922 and mf622m Many things have changeg in Nursing, Federal, Law enforcement and and other positions of trust. Most institutions of employment will question a potential employee about what happen, when the alledged offence took place and th...

5. will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

   tommyw1016 replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism

   I am simply amazed at how shallow a lot of we nurses have become. I graduated from nursing school in 1974 and was taught that nurses were the bravest working people on the face of the earth! We are not afraid to touch, care for, or assist anyone back...

6. How far up the ladder can you go with an Associate Nursing degree?

   tommyw1016 replied to Student_Nurse_Cossman's topic in Career Support

   How far up the ladder can an RN with a ADN go vs. a BSN. I graduated from nursing school with a ADN in 1974 and have had the opportunity to go as far as I wanted to go. I worked as a O.R. Scrub and Circulating nurse for several years, left and took...

7. Can i work with misdemeanor conviction?

   tommyw1016 replied to 2bnurseforce1's topic in General Nursing

   Butterfly82, I would suggest that you write to your state board to find out if you past will affect your future, this way you won't become bitter over investing your time studing for something that society will hold against you. Pose your question as...