SWM2009

SWM2009

LTC

Member

  • Content

    421

  • Visitors

    8,985

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    7

All Content by SWM2009

  1. When is the right time?

    SWM2009 replied to RatedR22's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I suppose it wouldn't hurt to start now. However, where I live, most employers won't bother looking at you if you have not passed NCLEX and have your license in hand. When do you plan to take

  2. Are all nurses perpetually exhausted?

    SWM2009 replied to yellow_crayon's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I was but it turned out I was very anemic. I am taking iron supplements now and feel so much better. I have also become better at leaving work issues at work and not bringing them home with me. I...

  3. critical thinking

    SWM2009 replied to crissyp77's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    That first semester floors most nursing students IMO. It is a new way of thinking, of training your brain. Straight memorization doesn't work for nursing courses like it does for some pre-requisite...

  4. RN Detained and Quarantined As Ebola Hysteria Reaches a New Low

    SWM2009 replied to MissyWrite's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The State of ME seems to be the source of the information about Hickox's roommate having Ebola and its in the court documents they filed to have her quarantine enforced. However, same State of ME...

  5. Help me bring this into the public!

    SWM2009 replied to malenurse122879's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Law? You mean the "law" gov. Christie et. al threw together to pacify public

  6. Ebola Nursing Survey: to Quarantine or Not to Quarantine

    SWM2009 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Oh I know she's having a negative impact...."selfish, entitled, revoke her license" are just some of the tamer things being said about her. I don't care though. I think her personal freedom/rights...

  7. Help me bring this into the public!

    SWM2009 replied to malenurse122879's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Actually I'd say the CDC should have been taking direction from MSF and other such groups who know about Ebola and have been in the thick of it for decades with much less money and resources...

  8. Help me bring this into the public!

    SWM2009 replied to malenurse122879's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Oh good grief, so basically we should forget evidence based practice/science and just revoke her license because she will not shut up and do as she is told to pander to irrational hysterical fear. I...

  9. Support Kaci Hickox

    SWM2009 replied to nurse2033's topic in Disaster Preparation

    She has my support. She is not sick, she does not have Ebola so no need for

  10. discrimination in the nursing field

    SWM2009 replied to Kennyspicy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I got employed as a LPN about a month after passing NCLEX. Maybe the issue is where you are looking for employment with your LPN license. And no, it is not discrimination. If you want to work in those...

  11. Esme Needs Your Prayers and Well Wishes

    SWM2009 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Esme, wishing you a quick and full

  12. LTC what's the easiest shift to work?

    SWM2009 replied to LPN.in.Miami.FL's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would pick first shift over second because as busy as first is, you would have more folks around to help. IME second shift is harder with sundowners, more admissions, more families, and less...

  13. Senior LPN - how do I handle this problem?

    SWM2009 replied to nurseu2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am sorry you are going through this OP. I concur with the others who say it is time to seek employment elsewhere. The deck is stacked against you at your current place of

  14. Yesterday

    SWM2009 replied to Vtachy1's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    When my husband was in ICU on life support, I had a nurse ask me if he was saved and if not, she offered to pray for him because "you know if he is not saved he is going to hell". She probably wishes...

  15. Anyone else "only" going for LPN?

    SWM2009 replied to Lmomma's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    One thing at a time is my advise. Complete the LPN program, pass NCLEX PN and work as a LPN. Then

  16. Ever Been Recognized?

    SWM2009 replied to laKrugRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Not on AN but I was outed on Twitter by my cousin based on my political rants

  17. How to prepare for LVN Program!

    SWM2009 replied to LuckyCharmLVN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    In my opinion, you should use these last few weeks before you start school to relax and spend time with

  18. Going "Above and Beyond" UGH

    SWM2009 replied to SubSippi's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't even know what to say. I think the assumptions you are making about nurses and the care they give based on a vent post are very wrong. Oh well, fight on I

  19. Curious...how many attempts did it take you to pass NCLEX?

    SWM2009 replied to klone's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed NCLEX PN on the first try about a month after

  20. Family members recording nurses doing pt teaching

    SWM2009 replied to artistnurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am with you artistnurse. I would not want to be recorded and I would want to have the option to opt out of being recorded. I don't discount the benefit of recorded teaching, but I personally do not...

  21. Going "Above and Beyond" UGH

    SWM2009 replied to SubSippi's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow. No one is talking about calling patients orifices to their faces. This is a message board and venting is par for the

  22. Press Release - allnurses Survey Says Nurses are Bullish on the Industry Outlook

    SWM2009 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I took the survey. IMO, it was poorly designed and as such the results are suspect. That said, I answered that I would recommend nursing as a career. Of course the recommendation would come with the...

  23. Ever work with people who talk about church all the time?

    SWM2009 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I sure do. There is one particular co-worker who seems to bring religion into almost every conversation. My experience with religion growing up was not good and and it left a bitter taste in my mouth....

  24. LPN to CNA/PCT

    SWM2009 replied to didi768's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I worked too hard for that LPN license to just discard it so I can work in a hospital. Besides, LPN can work in settings other than LTC/SNF/ALF. However if you won't be satisfied unless you work at a...

  25. Facts about NCLEX results

    SWM2009 replied to JustBeachyNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Fact: AN will always have loads of people freaking out about