SWS RN

SWS RN ASN, RN

ICU, PICU, School Nursing, Case Mgt

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  1. Curiosity

    SWS RN replied to KinshuKiba's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It's simple: John Dillinger was once asked, upon being apprehended, "why do you rob banks"? He answered, "because that is where the money is!" Same principle: THe Pysis-that is where the drugs are...

  2. Sedentary Nursing Jobs

    SWS RN replied to dthfytr's topic in General Nursing

    Did the school nurse thing...here in Fl you do not need a teaching certificate. You do need to be a RN. It was not like hospital nursing, but there were many times I had to RUN to the playground or...

  3. Interest in becoming an Aesthetic RN in CA

    SWS RN replied to CandiceHolly's topic in Aesthetics

    I have also been interested in this field. However-until the economy really turns around I don't think you should invest any money into this. I know that even here in So Fl (in a very affluent area)...

  4. Need help fast about working with the board and my addiction.

    SWS RN replied to awsdig05's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I want to say, first of all-congratulations on your sobriety and continued good luck!!!!! The situation I went through is not the same but it is similar. I have had my Fl RN license for 16+ continuous...

  5. Sedentary Nursing Jobs

    SWS RN replied to dthfytr's topic in General Nursing

    I sort of had the same issues. I worked for 15 years predominently PICU and ICU. Have bilateral knee and hip replacements and my back is shot. I do have a job now that is BEYOND sedentary! I am a...

  6. Nursing jobs in South Florida and lsewhere

    SWS RN replied to 2bnursejacksonrn's topic in General Nursing

    This topic is all over a number of other threads, look for them. I have posted at least 4 times about the situation in So Fl. Palm Beach County to be exact. The market is very tight for experienced...

  7. No one told me....

    SWS RN replied to Reese17's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Croc stop...well known condition. Illustrated by...walk, walk, walk...trip-run, run, run...regain balance, walk, walk, walk...repeat. Ask any croc wearer and they know what you are talking about...if...

  8. What the Heck to You Do on Night Shifts?

    SWS RN replied to RedRubCatheter's topic in Nursing Humor

    That's great....actually we bowl! (When we are not sleeping of course! That's the reason they make scrubs like pajamas!)

  9. Excuse me! Yoohoo! Hey you! Doctor Person!

    SWS RN replied to PostOpPrincess's topic in General Nursing

    OMG! calling them feral is a compliment! Were they wearing shoes? First pair? Can not see them making it thru school, much less working as a nurse. I am not a rat by nature, but I think I would find...

  10. charting resting with eyes closed vs "asleep"

    SWS RN replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    Was taught-"in bed-eyes closed" respirations even and unlabored, or a variation on that theme. Can't tell if the pt is sleeping or not. Yes, it is objective. Also, the charting frequency depends on...

  11. Caught a bad insulin error today

    SWS RN replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry Guys, I did not mean to imply that ADHD does not exsist or that it needs to be treated. And I Absolutely did not mean that I believe that it is caused by bad parenting. Case in point-my 7 year...

  12. Caught a bad insulin error today

    SWS RN replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in General Nursing

    Not to mention that you have to have patience...not with the children but the PARENTS! There were many times I thought that stupidity should be a diagnosis. There should be a test that must be passed...

  13. Caught a bad insulin error today

    SWS RN replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in General Nursing

    Great Catch! I did elementary school nursing for 3 years and it is NOT easy! You are on your own and in addition to being a good nurse you also have to be a good detective! Also have to be a super...

  14. HELP...Health care considerations for the Amish culture

    SWS RN replied to cluv2nurse's topic in General Nursing

    There is an interesting aspect to this. I am not sure about the Amish and their outlook on disease but I did have first hand experience to a problem. I was working in a large Childrens hospital PICU...

  15. No one told me....

    SWS RN replied to Reese17's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good idea, but pricey. I bought a Tempur-pedic and love it. Wont go back to regular mattress. So important to have a comfortable place to recline.

  16. Just signed Contract with KARE, Tested 3x this last week!

    SWS RN replied to debnky's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi there, I am also in the Fl IPN. I think the colors are assigned according to your history and the evaluation that the addictionologist sent to the IPN. I know that there are colors that come up...

  17. I have a mix of problems

    SWS RN replied to babynurse428's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    BabyNurse, I can relate. Before becoming an RN I was a Registered Dental Hygienist--I totally destroyed my C5 and C6 I had to stop practicing because of the pain and the numbness and tingling in my...

  18. My Story ........... For those who think will they ever get thier first job.

    SWS RN replied to AugustBoy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    WONDERFUL! I am so happy for you! I also have to say that I am PROUD of you...even if I do not know you! I know it is tough out there now, I actually just finished posting my thoughts on the job...

  19. No one told me....

    SWS RN replied to Reese17's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Not so much my feet, but sort of along the same line... Since I became a RN 16 years ago, I have had to have bilateral hip replacements and bilateral knee replacements!!!! (and I am not that...

  20. New grad, No Job

    SWS RN replied to vayala3's topic in General Nursing

    Guys, there IS NO nursing shortage anymore!!!! Investigate some of the other posts...this is being addressed over and over again on this forum. I live in South Florida and the job market is VERY...

  21. Want to have a baby

    SWS RN replied to cicatrixx15's topic in General Nursing

    I totally resent the statement "have the career or have the baby"! What kind of "Leave it to Beaver" world are you living in these days?????? I suppose you expect us little women and mothers to do our...

  22. Basic nursing questions

    SWS RN replied to neenrn4life's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that all of the above is the best answer-that not being a choice= They are both D. Unless the Dr. is treating an infection empirically, a culture and sensitivity needs to be drawn before the...

  23. Average Salary for ADN vs BSN

    SWS RN replied to ltf500's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    In South Florida, the pay for ADN and BSN is the same. The rate goes up with years of experience. I had a Bachelors Degree and Masters Degree in Health Administration before I went to nursing...

  24. What the Heck to You Do on Night Shifts?

    SWS RN replied to RedRubCatheter's topic in Nursing Humor

    Dear Red-or do you prefer catheter? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OK! I began reading this and less than half way thru I had to get up and change my sheets and...

  25. A Little advance on inpatient evaluation

    SWS RN replied to Ginambamsn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am afraid I can't give you any information as I really don't know, but I just want to tell you GOOD LUCK! I have been totally opiate free for 1yr and benzo free for 6mo. I am really freaked out by...