SWM2009

SWM2009

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  1. Which nurse called it?

    SWM2009 replied to garciadiego's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If he's no code then nurse B was in the right. Am I missing something? The answer is pretty straightforward based on the info OP gave. You don't call a code on a no

  2. My NCLEX-PN Experience Jan 2014

    SWM2009 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I've spent a long time browsing this forum and reading NCLEX experiences. I promised myself I would post my experiences too and hopefully help others as I have been helped. I graduated 12/16/13. I...

  3. Why did you become a nurse?

    SWM2009 replied to Valerie99's topic in General Nursing

    Easy entry as a second career and the paycheck. Yes, I am one of those

  4. Pearson Vue: Bullies?

    SWM2009 replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    Eh, I'll admit it. I checked the PVT 20 minutes after taking my NCLEX-PN. What I didn't do is post multiple times freaking out about it. Do I get some chocolate for that? The RN who taught the Kaplan...

  5. Pearson Vue: Bullies?

    SWM2009 replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    They finally wised up about that trick. I always wondered why they never fixed that loop

  6. A calling to help others but give me a good paycheck

    SWM2009 replied to runningcrazy's topic in General Nursing

    Why choose nursing if it is only for the paycheck? Several reasons....easier entry for a second career, low cost ( for me personally), decent paycheck ( I doubled my non nursing pay and will see that...

  7. Narc Count Disaster

    SWM2009 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My co-worker got all huffy when I insisted on calling the DON at home on a Sunday afternoon because 2 pills of a narc were missing. She and the overnight nurse had done the altering the count thing on...

  8. Length of the typical orientation...

    SWM2009 replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    I got 3 weeks for my LPN LTC position. I still wish I had more because there was so much I didn't know at the end of the 3 weeks. Still, I am grateful they gave me that 3 weeks and not 2-3

  9. Ebola in the news... still!

    SWM2009 replied to edmia's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Word. I loved the video. Thanks for the

  10. More Examples of posting on Facebook and getting fired

    SWM2009 replied to RNIBCLC's topic in General Nursing

    There you have it, the consequences of posting your opinions or venting your frustrations on Facebook/Twitter wherever can be dire. If you friend co-workers and identify your employer on your Face...

  11. Is This Bullying?

    SWM2009 replied to roser13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow. This thread is still going strong. I have not laughed this hard in ages. Jello Power

  12. Is This Bullying?

    SWM2009 replied to roser13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Where are the LPNs in the great jello debate? Have they been phased out of that too? I feel so left out. One more thing, if you want to get the good pop-up, eat green jello. Green = green light but...

  13. Any lpns with previous bachelor degrees on here?

    SWM2009 replied to Nursetobe25's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Here.

  14. Coworker is Innappropriate

    SWM2009 replied to missnurse89's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I agree that confronting the co-worker directly before going to management would be the best approach but there are exceptions. In some cases, confronting may very well make things worse. I worked at...

  15. Being Asked to Come in and Work as CNA...

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

    I am not sure I would be comfortable with that and it's not because I don't want to do CNA duties. I have worked as a CNA and I help out my CNAs with answering call lights when I can. I am just not...

  16. Article: Patient Satisfaction Survey Study Halted; Mortality Increased 238% with Pati

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

    I have laughed till tears are falling down my face. I can see that GomerBlog is going to become one of the sites I fondly call my internet time sucks because I spend way too much time

  17. Saying No!

    SWM2009 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I have absolutely no problem saying no. I need my downtime almost as much as I need oxygen, food and water. They are always short and scrambling to cover shifts and well it is not my problem. I show...

  18. "Right" way to pulls meds from cards?

    SWM2009 replied to Pat_Pat RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Alphabetical order? I wish. I consider it a plus when I actually find all the meds I need for the resident. What order they are in is usually the least of my worries since many of my co-workers seem...

  19. Maternity and Nclex?

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

    I see you are taking the NCLEX PN. I took it back in December and I had some maternity questions but I also know some folks who had none. You won't know what you'll get till you are sitting in front...

  20. NCLEX RN to LPN

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

    What makes you think you will pass the NCLEX PN either? Do you know why you failed the NCLEX RN? Until you answer that question there is no point in taking any NCLEX exam, PN or

  21. LPN vs RN

    SWM2009 replied to SU2013's topic in General Students

    All the time.....my own extended family did the same. "You'll never find a job, why not be a RN?" I was determined to get into the job market sooner. I too have a previous bachelors and could have...

  22. LPN vs RN

    SWM2009 replied to SU2013's topic in General Students

    This has not been my experience at all as a recent LPN graduate (December). I am making a very decent living and I found a job within weeks of passing NCLEX. I'm not knocking anyone going for RN...

  23. LPN vs RN

    SWM2009 replied to SU2013's topic in General Students

    Sure. In my part of the country you can wait 3+ years on the local CC waiting list to get into the ADN program...or you can get your LPN in 12-18 months and get into that same ADN program without...

  24. LVNs May not go anywhere, but there is no job for LVNs

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

    OP, I am truly sorry for what you have experienced. I hope you are able to find another position. To those considering becoming LPN/LVN, the best thing anyone can do is research their local market and...

  25. Quick results ??

    SWM2009 replied to grneyz083's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It is too soon. If I recall correctly, you need to wait at least 48 hours. Plus the holiday may make that wait even