SWS RN

SWS RN ASN, RN

ICU, PICU, School Nursing, Case Mgt

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  1. What kills me..... (VENT)!!!

    SWS RN replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    AACCCCKKKKK..... I have got to chime in here. This topic is one of my big soap boxes...read the thread I started about 2 months ago "where are all of the experienced nurses hiding".... Some of the...

  2. Falsifying degree at work....

    SWS RN replied to Twinboys98's topic in General Nursing

    Certification in an area of nursing. It's commonly given by the ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center). It is an exam that you sit for, it's rather pricey, I don't know how much it is now, but...

  3. Posting advice: "I can't do this, ...I don't understand you"

    SWS RN replied to cmonkey's topic in General Nursing

    Jumping in, guys. Thank you so much for bringing up the "lose vs loose" issue...I have seen it too many times to keep track. While we are on the topic, how about "can someone give me some...

  4. Fed up with Stupid Parents

    SWS RN replied to TXPediNurse's topic in General Nursing

    jo, bravo, bravo, bravissimo! this is one of my favorite topics...and i have posted on it extensively...i have the "singed" eyebrows from all of the retorts by the "not dry behind the ears" nurses and...

  5. Fed up with Stupid Parents

    SWS RN replied to TXPediNurse's topic in General Nursing

  6. Fed up with Stupid Parents

    SWS RN replied to TXPediNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Well said, The prenatal post hits home/took care of many babies in NICU that of course graduated to PICU-and took care of them there because mothers did not show for prenatal check ups or were not...

  7. Discouraged

    SWS RN replied to lms491111's topic in General Nursing

    WOW, Are you sure they aren't using that as an excuse? If you passed the Boards and are currently licensed, I don't understand the issue. DO you even have to tell them when you took the boards? A...

  8. Resign now??

    SWS RN replied to femsmahus's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry you are having to go through this- FIRST- they should be focusing on your well being/health from the needle stick.... Second- The drug and alcohol comment was totally inappropriate...and...

  9. Fed up with Stupid Parents

    SWS RN replied to TXPediNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Subee, You go girl! My feelings exactly.

  10. Celebrated 2 years yesterday!!

    SWS RN replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Dear Life Is Good, FIRST--AWESOME! Congratulations! I got tears in my eyes reading your post...just beautiful. Hugs, Kisses and continued GOOD FORTUNE in the future to you!

  11. RN...?? misrepresentation?

    SWS RN replied to ariel7777's topic in Nurses Recovery

  12. Fed up with Stupid Parents

    SWS RN replied to TXPediNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Dear nurse 12b, Oh really? THis is one of my favorite responses...UNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN THERE AND DONE THAT-PLEASE DO NOT COMMENT (in such a manner)! I worked PICU for 8 years, Peds for 2 and Pedi ER...

  13. Anyone ever get their license back after revocation?

    SWS RN replied to Morganslake's topic in Nurses Recovery

    QUOTE: You can get off this list without getting your license back, it takes a lot of work and a good lawyer but it can be done. I hope that one day someone who "matters" will see the inclusion of...

  14. HELP...trying to get my licence back after 9 years

    SWS RN replied to ariel7777's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Ariel, I may be wrong, but I think there may be some miscommunication on the part of the BON and the IPN. I just attended the June Hearing in Jacksonville on the 10th. THere were a lot of nurses there...

  15. Quit My Job Today

    SWS RN replied to diane227's topic in General Nursing

    I think you hit the nail on the head~ I agree with all of the other posters opinions about the Kool Aid et all, however, in this economy unfortunatley it's all about the MONEY!:twocents::twocents:...

  16. Do CEU's expire?

    SWS RN replied to patientadv's topic in General Nursing

    Right, in my state, you need 24 in 24...(renewal period)...if you get 60 that's all well and good, but when you renew, the meter starts running again and you need another 24. You can't save them:)

  17. HELP...trying to get my licence back after 9 years

    SWS RN replied to ariel7777's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Great minds thinking alike, Jack-see the above post:)

  18. HELP...trying to get my licence back after 9 years

    SWS RN replied to ariel7777's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Ariel, Welcome back! Have you called the IPN again? If you did not complete the 5 year program back then, I am certain that the FL BON will require at least an evaluation. I just attended the June...

  19. Mandatory White Uniforms for RN's- your experience

    SWS RN replied to lauramae18's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, you are correct. I am not so sure about the culture today, but in the past Japanese brides would not ever wear a white Kimono for their weddings. The color is associated with death and/or...

  20. The Great Emergency Prank War

    SWS RN replied to murphyle's topic in Nursing Humor

  21. FMLA

    SWS RN replied to vanessarhea's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think that will hold up though, unless she has some sort of Pediatric certification. As professional nurses we are expected to float in most hospitals and have a working knowlege of most of...

  22. My Dad......

    SWS RN replied to greenfiremajick's topic in General Nursing

    Greenfire, I read the former posts about your Dad when you first wrote them. My heart went out to you then. Now I would just like to say that things sound very good. Stay postive, I will say another...

  23. Mandatory White Uniforms for RN's- your experience

    SWS RN replied to lauramae18's topic in General Nursing

    Loved it! Be still my heart!:redbeathe By the way, where do you work? I would pay money to see that! One can only hope they will make the pink scrubs manditory.

  24. Can I just say that from personal experience...

    SWS RN replied to ShannonRN2010's topic in General Nursing

    Oh Sweetie, I hope that the SJS did not affect that beautiful face of yours! :) That thing is a real bear, I worked PICU for years and we had a beautiful little 10 year old girl that came in with SJS...

  25. "Work 20+ hours in your shifts or resign"

    SWS RN replied to MBRN4's topic in Flight, Surface Transport