SWS RN

SWS RN ASN, RN

ICU, PICU, School Nursing, Case Mgt

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  1. Bedside nurse or school nurse? Opinions please.

    SWS RN replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

  2. How long will it take for the State BON to conclude it's investigation?

    SWS RN replied to samegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Not a credit to this profession at all... PLEASE follow up with the legal department at the hospital. THis is SO serious. THe BON usually takes a rather long time to investigate and they only meet...

  3. Attacking a Doctor Makes News; Attacking a Nurse is Business As Usual

    SWS RN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Dear Grandma, I have agreed with many of your POVs on other topics, but I think you might be a little off base here. Or at least a little "sheltered". I worked in the main "trauma" center/urban...

  4. 12 hour shifts vs. 8 hour shifts

    SWS RN replied to violet_violet's topic in General Nursing

    I want to start this with one caveat...this is what worked for me.. I am a dyed in the wool night owl--have been all of my life-- I LOVE! LOVE! LOVE 12 hour NIGHT shifts.... I worked (by choice) Fri,...

  5. Worrying about getting into a nursing program in NY area. Need advice please!!

    SWS RN replied to Lynn05's topic in New York Nursing

    I am certainly not going to try to talk you out of going to nursing school== But please, do it for the "right reasons"....ie-you really want to be a nurse. RIght now, the job market is Very...

  6. You have helped me - THANK YOU!!!

    SWS RN replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Nice post, Abba--I hope you are back on your feet--and back in the "white shoes" again soon.

  7. Will Traffic ticket warrant prevent me from being hired?

    SWS RN replied to spider woman's topic in General Nursing

    How nice for you... However, in today's job market it is becoming more and more difficult to obtain and retain a nursing job. ALL of the HOSPITALS in South FLorida are running credit checks in...

  8. is it easy to find a job with an associate nursing degree?

    SWS RN replied to cheng1988's topic in General Nursing

    I am just curious, where is the part of the country that is desperate for nurses right now? It sure isn't in South FLorida, nor is it in Washington state... That being said, if you can get your BSN...

  9. How long will it take for the State BON to conclude it's investigation?

    SWS RN replied to samegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Whoa, this creeps me out. If she had no legitimate reason to access your medical records and did so, I would DEMAND she be terminated. This is a very serious violation. That being said, the state BON...

  10. Need Advice

    SWS RN replied to MarBug7's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with Grandmawrinkle...I have many years of critical care experience and I find very little to fault you. YOu certainly assessed and assessed again, you found problems, potiential...

  11. Bedside nurse or school nurse? Opinions please.

    SWS RN replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    THis is a very good question and one that you and only you can answer. I have many years of clinical--PICU ,ICU, NICU, Peds, etc experience. I also was a school nurse for 3 years. For me, the 3...

  12. Roll call...status call...

    SWS RN replied to MizChelleRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am sure that Rayanne is referring to IOP. I am in IPN in Fl too. It depends on what the addictionologist recommends as to whether you go to In patient, Intensive outpatient or no treatment. The...

  13. Did you ever see a patient taking two laxative at the same time

    SWS RN replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yow, I remember that one, but I think there was a reason I forgot about

  14. There is no nursing shortage!

    SWS RN replied to fizz2Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Getting back to the original topic--this has become my battle cry...it's almost my mantra...ready? THERE IS NO NURSING SHORTAGE....I WILL SAY IT AGAIN...THERE IS NOT A NURSING SHORTAGE ANYMORE There,...

  15. My patient takes ibuprofen for sinus congestion!

    SWS RN replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in Patient Medications

    Um, yes, I have read the literature and you should have before you spoke with your patient or posted that statement on this board. Did you actually read my former post (where I answered between the...

  16. My patient takes ibuprofen for sinus congestion!

    SWS RN replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in Patient Medications

    1. But this not what you indicated in the original post...that she thought it would fix her congestion. 2. I hope you have sinuses---or you have a severe anatomical problem, or a birth defect...did...

  17. Taking a Pay Cut To Get Out of Nursing

    SWS RN replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that happiness is extremely important in your career...but as I am sure you have all read the posts that are often considered "vents" about our jobs...we are not kidding, often we are not...

  18. Did you ever see a patient taking two laxative at the same time

    SWS RN replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    The formula I know for a "cocktail" is one part prune juice, one part applesauce, and one part unprocessed bran. Take about a half cup a day and it should be good for what ails you. Yes, I have used...

  19. My patient takes ibuprofen for sinus congestion!

    SWS RN replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in Patient Medications

    Uh, yeah, but you indicated in your original post that you were concerned that this was "not a wise idea" and you wanted to talk her out of taking it. In your last post you indicated surprise that she...

  20. Taking a Pay Cut To Get Out of Nursing

    SWS RN replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    And good luck to you, Nursing was also my second career and I went into it as an "older, nontraditional" student, too. It is very hard to find a nursing job today, especially as a new grad...so I...

  21. I am victim of speaking for myself

    SWS RN replied to PRETTYODD's topic in General Nursing

    Geeze, I think I have worked with her!!!! But I do agree with your

  22. If there are no jobs in Nursing then where are the Jobs ??

    SWS RN replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, here in South Florida, there are jobs but so many fewer than just a couple of years ago. Florida unemployment is around 10% I think..not as bad as Mich. but still dismal. I think the problems lie...

  23. Taking a Pay Cut To Get Out of Nursing

    SWS RN replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    That is exactly what I was going to say... I work as a nurse case manager for multiple insurance companies...so it's away from all of the clinical stress--and what everyone is talking about. It is a...

  24. cruelest thing I heard a nurse say

    SWS RN replied to work67's topic in General Nursing

    I agree entirely iNurseUK-- We may be professionals and all that stuff...but we do not need to take blatant abuse from ANYONE... I myself have "gently" told rude patients that they would still get...

  25. I am victim of speaking for myself

    SWS RN replied to PRETTYODD's topic in General Nursing

    True, but the guys who pick up your garbage are making a WHOLE lot more money than we are as