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  1. Views on New Grads Entering Critical Care

    schwalmys8862 replied to ICUNurse11's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I hope my coworkers eat ME if I ever turn into that kind of holier than thou ccu

  2. Views on New Grads Entering Critical Care

    schwalmys8862 replied to ICUNurse11's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    i hope my coworkers shoot me if i EVER turn into

  3. Need advice!!!! Come to a crossroad????

    schwalmys8862 replied to CmRN2b's topic in Nursing Career

    you will have to take prerequisite classes and you can take those part-time but once you are in the program it is full

  4. Need advice!!!! Come to a crossroad????

    schwalmys8862 replied to CmRN2b's topic in Nursing Career

    Sounds sweet! You will never get all weekends and holidays off as a new nurse. You likely will start out on nights or weekends. The pay might be better though, 25.00 an hour to start at least if you...

  5. Help...are these feelings "normal"

    schwalmys8862 replied to TallyJofutureRN's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe nursing home work is something you should steer clear of and find a med-surg postition in a hospital. Yea, it is sad and what you are feeling is normal. Nursing home work is something not...

  6. backstabbing co workers

    schwalmys8862 replied to qje999's topic in Medical-Surgical

    you have a great attitude and are admirably

  7. Drug addicted nurses

    schwalmys8862 replied to ske0124's topic in Nurses Recovery

    So you are saying you have zero tolerance for what they do not their disease. I think they should get a chance to prove themselves after they have owned it and be able to keep their license. If they...

  8. Drug addicted nurses

    schwalmys8862 replied to ske0124's topic in Nurses Recovery

  9. Drug addicted nurses

    schwalmys8862 replied to ske0124's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Addiction is a disease. Do you have zero tolerance for all your sick

  10. Drug addicted nurses

    schwalmys8862 replied to ske0124's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I only share what I don't have to hide. Everyone has things that should be saved for meetings. Smart

  11. Drug addicted nurses

    schwalmys8862 replied to ske0124's topic in Nurses Recovery

    right on

  12. Drug addicted nurses

    schwalmys8862 replied to ske0124's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi. I am an RN and facing the NMP. I sign contracts and get my license back after only about 5 months of losing it. I will get it back feb 21st. I have never diverted though, not even an aspirin, but...

  13. Student nurse, What I saw very upset....

    schwalmys8862 replied to crb613's topic in Medical-Surgical

    can a student write up a

  14. backstabbing co workers

    schwalmys8862 replied to qje999's topic in Medical-Surgical

    write her up. if she is leaving confused pts on the commode alone that is a danger to the pt. thats what nm's want is

  15. Should I do it?

    schwalmys8862 replied to Milehighchick's topic in Medical-Surgical

    you can refuse the assignment because you need med-surg training for at least a year before going into a specialty like

  16. Wanna know what I'm getting myself into

    schwalmys8862 replied to capribry's topic in General Nursing

    Don't think about it because it will make you nuts. Just do it. You will be

  17. Low Sodium? What are the dangers? What is the fix?

    schwalmys8862 replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Ive seen sodium as low as 116 and lower. If they have symptoms it is important ot get ahold of the doc now. Its a delicate balance with chf'ers and low sodium but you gotta treat the NA+. Just listen...

  18. Advice please

    schwalmys8862 replied to colleennurse's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I worked both and there is a difference. Days are busier in a different way. Lots of activity and doctors needing assistance. Xrays, tests, getting pts ready for surgery ect. but it doesn't mean...

  19. help! Besides insulin, why is potassium given to lower blood glucose?

    schwalmys8862 replied to azzurra29's topic in Medical-Surgical

    basically i head that potassium helps push the glucose out of the cells but am not sure how. That last post was a little lengthy and hard to understand. Can anyone explain it a little

  20. what are my rights??

    schwalmys8862 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have had a rough year, son on meth and husband died related to alcoholism. I got a few tickets, neg. driving and possession of marijuana reduced to lesser charge. I went through treatment and am...

  21. what are my rights??

    schwalmys8862 replied to schwalmys8862's topic in General Nursing

    Cool. How did it go for you? Were you able to talk to other nurses in the program and get support that way? I got to meetings and all but it is different nurse to

  22. what are my rights??

    schwalmys8862 replied to schwalmys8862's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone for setting me straight. I realize now it is my responsibility not my right. I like the person that said I can use it as an opportunity. It is my choice and I can choose the positive...

  23. Received this email today and I am steamed!!!

    schwalmys8862 replied to MomBSN's topic in General Nursing

    It is funny because I could see myself both when I was a new grad and now as an experienced nurse. Alot of it is true and just natural as time goes on, and when you are new. We have all been

  24. what are my rights??

    schwalmys8862 replied to schwalmys8862's topic in General Nursing

    Thankyou for replying. I guess I am just looking for support and encouragement. i am looking into support groups with other nurses that have been through it too. It helps too know I am not

  25. want to cry all the time.... can i make it in this profession?

    schwalmys8862 replied to LPN2RNmommy's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you so much for you support. I hope the hospital has the same attitude. We need more people like you. Thanks again.