SW_07

SW_07

Behavioral Medicine

Member

  • Content

    47

  • Visitors

    1,746

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    0

All Content by SW_07

  1. Well, I survived my first weekend on call

    SW_07 replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    YOU MADE IT!! Congrats. Thanks for posting I had always wondered about being able to sleep when on call. I have a hard enough time sleeping with my alarm clock set because I keep waking up thinking...

  2. It's long, dangerous, but worth typing, to me!

    SW_07 replied to missrose's topic in General Nursing

    I can completely understand the aggravations of dealing with patients. And even more so I can understand the need to vent about stressful days but after reading the OP, I feel that it was less of a...

  3. Flu Shots

    SW_07 replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital provides them free but only if you want one. I got mine

  4. How much would you have to win to quit working as a nurse? How much would it take?

    SW_07 replied to mikethern's topic in General Nursing

    I would definitely continue nursing but only per diem, or

  5. stupid question

    SW_07 replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    Wow thank you for posting that video. I can honestly say I have never seen that before. Thank you to your daughter for being a

  6. The healing touch

    SW_07 replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I work in behavioral medicine so I have to be careful who I touch, it could result in a fist flying at me. But I think part of being a nurse is learning to tune in to those pt.'s who need and...

  7. People with tatoos afraid of needles??

    SW_07 replied to SaderNurse05's topic in General Nursing

    I think the endorphins kick in and help with the pain during a tattoo but I have heard those will only last you a couple of hours before they run out and I believe it. I have a tattoo on my ribs that...

  8. Experienced Nurses and Recent Nursing school Graduates, need advice..

    SW_07 replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest staying really organized or as organized as you can be. You have enough going on in school as it is. It's nice to know when all of said stuff is going to happen or should happen....

  9. It's long, dangerous, but worth typing, to me!

    SW_07 replied to missrose's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a psych hospital. I see addicts everyday all day. Some are repeat offenders that stay a few weeks then leave and then come back and just cycle through. It can be the most aggravating thing...

  10. What medical term do you dislike the most ?

    SW_07 replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    Then you'll love blue

  11. People with tatoos afraid of needles??

    SW_07 replied to SaderNurse05's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I'm the same way. I am a hard stick and maybe because I knew she probably wasn't going to get it on the first try amped me up. I got a flu shot yesterday no problem. It is just that pesky...

  12. Working holidays and weekends

    SW_07 replied to mycatmax's topic in General Nursing

    One of my charge nurses is leaving our unit to go work the day treatment drug and alcohol unit. Reason being is they work 8-5 mon-fri. holidays off , and anytime the schools are closed so is that...

  13. People with tatoos afraid of needles??

    SW_07 replied to SaderNurse05's topic in General Nursing

    I have 5 tattoos. Two of which are pretty good size. Just a couple of weeks ago I had to get titers drawn for work. I got so nervous and anxious I actually got really light-headed and had to take a...

  14. What medical term do you dislike the most ?

    SW_07 replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    I dont like referring to pt.s that need assistance with meals as "feeders". Again reminds me of a sci-fi/horror movie. "THE FEEDERS" dun

  15. Clinical Pearls of Wisdom for Floor Nurses

    SW_07 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    We had an in-service recently on pulse ox. One thing I never learned or thought about was how ambient light in the room can give off a false read. The rt told us if we are getting an iffy read to...

  16. What should I do to prepare for LVN Nursing School?

    SW_07 replied to MAmom81's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congratulations!!! I love your

  17. Interview Questions?

    SW_07 replied to cyberdot's topic in General Nursing

    "Describe yourself in three words" "Tell me about a problem you have experienced in your past work history and how you solved it" "What would you do if you witnessed a co-worker doing something...

  18. What medical term do you dislike the most ?

    SW_07 replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. It always makes me think of something off of the sci-fi channel. Maybe call it "recovery of health charity"? or something like that. "recovery of organ

  19. Anyone going or went to Platt????

    SW_07 replied to reesiecox's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I went to Platt. I graduated in June. I would not recommend it. First off since it is a private school it is really expensive. Secondly, there is a huge turnover with the teaching staff. We had 4...

  20. If you don't mind me asking....

    SW_07 replied to shortlane's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Im 23. This is my first year working as an

  21. What Kind of Pre-Reqs Should I Take?

    SW_07 replied to HappyMeNow's topic in General Nursing

    It's hard to tell you what to take. Not all schools have the same requirements and not everything you take at some schools will transfer to others. I still have the list of pre-req's for the nursing...

  22. I'm pregnant. Can i get a job?

    SW_07 replied to sherry-New RN's topic in General Nursing

    It is illegal to ask you if you are pregnant it is up to you whether or not you wish to divulge that information. But after you are hired you may want to tell them so you can avoid working on units...

  23. What would you do? Moral Dilemma

    SW_07 replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Definately report it. Whether it will or will not harm a patient doesn't matter it was still a med error. It may have not had ramifications this time but what if that same nurse forgets another time...

  24. how many carry liability insurance???

    SW_07 replied to nursemn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Because of this post I got it. Thanks

  25. Lets do this differently for a change.

    SW_07 replied to teeituptom's topic in General Nursing

    I think its important to remember that someone thought YOU were worth it. If you give your new nurse the time and energy and do it in an appropriate way they won't view it as being mean. I also feel...