SweenyG

SweenyG

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  1. Can facilities see a nurse's career history?

    SweenyG replied to Sam. W's topic in General Nursing

    I've been told that if they do a background check, they can determine where you worked by your

  2. Do all nurses need 20/20 vision?

    SweenyG replied to Donna Maheady's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I did not say anything to HR. I guess I was scared silent. Also, I felt if they would never really trust me. I am working in home card, but would very much like to do acute care. Having a hard time...

  3. Do all nurses need 20/20 vision?

    SweenyG replied to Donna Maheady's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Three weeks before I started my first nursing job, I had a retinal detachment and emergency surgery in my left eye. I had to get special permission from the surgeon to start, as part of the...

  4. Are you familiar with Ingenesis Healthcare Staffing?

    SweenyG replied to 1Jessie86's topic in General Nursing

    I applied for a job with them and felt the same way, but did end up doing the site visit-- they are legit. I think they need all this stuff because of the nature of the job. I untimately did not get...

  5. When did this trend start??

    SweenyG replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    It wasn't done as much in the 1980s when I first graduated, but I did decorate the hell out of it for my BSN last year. I have also been to four college graduations of my sons where the kids...

  6. Older Nurse as NP Student

    SweenyG replied to SweenyG's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks for all your input and a lively

  7. Older Nurse as NP Student

    SweenyG posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Has anyone personally or known someone who went to NP school after the age of

  8. Older Nurse as NP Student

    SweenyG replied to SweenyG's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks!

  9. Professionalism....name your irritation here!

    SweenyG replied to LobotRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'm picturing some guy putting his head in a bra...tee

  10. Professionalism....name your irritation here!

    SweenyG replied to LobotRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The hospital I used to work at posted a video on FB with the headline "Our nurses sing to patients!" showing two nurses with guitars singing for an elderly patient and his wife in his room. Now, I...

  11. Esme Needs Your Prayers

    SweenyG replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Esme- Your words of wisdom helped me--prayers to you for

  12. How to NOT Aid a Cheater?

    SweenyG replied to Angeljho's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Good for you Newboy--now you can sleep

  13. How to NOT Aid a Cheater?

    SweenyG replied to Angeljho's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Is your employer paying for this education in anyway--this makes it their business. Also, I know a lot of ADNs think doing papers for the BSN is just busy work, but doing the research, etc. is part of...

  14. Fired/Devastated Part 2

    SweenyG posted a topic in General Nursing

    It's been a little over 2 weeks since I posted about being fired at the end of my orientation. I have a new resume and new job search. I also have three interviews this week, none for acute hospital...

  15. Fired/Devastated Part 2

    SweenyG replied to SweenyG's topic in General Nursing

    The total was five weeks extension. What you say makes sense--my beef is that I feel they could have been clearer on what I needed to work on and make sure that I knew that, rather than assume that...

  16. Fired/Devastated Part 2

    SweenyG replied to SweenyG's topic in General Nursing

    I am sending them a letter, not with any excuses, but with the feedback that to help other nurses in the future, they might want to make certain that everyone is on the same page as to the nurse's...

  17. Rare birth: Baby born completely encased in amniotic sac

    SweenyG replied to guest769224's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It would probably happen more often if amniotomy wasn't as

  18. How old is too old for an Algebra class

    SweenyG replied to jensjo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I went back to school 30 years later and my school accepted all my credits up to a certain number. I did have to take statistics, but did not have to retake Psych 101, which I had taken so many years...

  19. Fired and Devastated

    SweenyG replied to SweenyG's topic in General Nursing

    Whoniverse--Thanks for all your advice. I was told by my employer that my strengths are my bedside manner with patients and families and that they were complimenting me. I guess they just gave up on...

  20. Fired and Devastated

    SweenyG posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am in my 50s and and put my heart into getting my BSN. I graduated with honors in May 2014, but it took me 5 months to get a job. I was so happy and loved the hospital. My orientation was...

  21. Fired and Devastated

    SweenyG replied to SweenyG's topic in General Nursing

    Esme, Trinitymaster and others: Thanks for the info on Kindred an LTAC, but unfortunately there are no such facilities in my area. However, it could be an option in the future if I can ever

  22. Fired and Devastated

    SweenyG replied to SweenyG's topic in General Nursing

    I do worry mostly if it turns into a custody fight, but right now, my son and I do have a good

  23. Fired and Devastated

    SweenyG replied to SweenyG's topic in General Nursing

    Yes! That is what I tried to tell them. At times, one of the preceptors (two were in their 20s), said to me, "I've explained that to you a few times." And I told her I learned best by

  24. Fired and Devastated

    SweenyG replied to SweenyG's topic in General Nursing

    He has tried to get ME to leave several times, but 1) I won't leave my son and 2) I can't afford it. I also feel if I leave, then divorce, I will be at disadvantage with custody and property issues....

  25. Fired and Devastated

    SweenyG replied to SweenyG's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly! I actually brought this up to the manager. I said "I've improved so much, I know I will get there with a little more time. You have already invested so much in me." She said I had not...