sweetnurse63

sweetnurse63 BSN, RN

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  1. LVN-RN ADN VS BSN

    sweetnurse63 replied to Carlitosway's topic in General Nursing

    Well suppose we were all BSN prepared nurses, will the problems such as staffing ratios be fixed, patients being sent home too early to only come back with an infection, poor nurse retention and the...

  2. people seem uninformed....

    sweetnurse63 replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    People will always be misinformed as long as there are commercials who only spotlight the doctors, like they are doing everything for the patients. I love the Johnson and Johnson commercials as well...

  3. Do you feel society is in denial about the nursing field?

    sweetnurse63 replied to PinaColada's topic in General Nursing

    no, just

  4. I enjoy my patients

    sweetnurse63 replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    aaaaaawwh, sooo cute and

  5. Hourly Rate for an LPN in Florida

    sweetnurse63 replied to ANNG7's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think it is a shame what some places pay nurses, with all of the accountability, responsibility, challenges and stress that we endure. With the price of gas these days, experienced or not, I would...

  6. potential future nurse seeking wisdom from current nurses

    sweetnurse63 replied to George4life's topic in Nursing Career

    George4life, There is nothing wrong with going from RN to MD. Becoming an RN will give you an excellent foundation to start from. You will work with doctors and other members of the healthcare team,...

  7. Patient falls: What works to prevent them?

    sweetnurse63 replied to UPSBossman's topic in General Nursing

    Realistically, falls are unpreventable. However; the best prevention tactic that i use is rounding every two hrs and more frequently with high risk patients. I have caught several patients trying to...

  8. CNA scope of practice

    sweetnurse63 replied to deemalt's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    A cna should be able to tell the nurse that a patient is in pain, but it should be the responsibility of the nurse to assess the pain level because the licensed nurse will be the one to medicate the...

  9. How detailed are you about past jobs?

    sweetnurse63 replied to NurseHopefulInOH's topic in General Nursing

    On most applications, the question is asked whether you have been asked to resign or terminated, I usually will pick yes and will explain during interview. I never use the word "fired". Its all in the...

  10. Help! Bad LTC Center or Weight Loss Clinic job??

    sweetnurse63 replied to pn5437's topic in General Nursing

    I would continue to look for another job and stay with the LTC until something else comes along. I don't think that the weight loss clinic will give you much skills, but who knows, you may like it.:)...

  11. How detailed are you about past jobs?

    sweetnurse63 replied to NurseHopefulInOH's topic in General Nursing

    Nursehopeful, I know how you feel. I was recently dimissed from a job too for a petty unclear reason, they simply did not want me there anymore and the one that informed me of the decision, made it...

  12. Definitely made mistake, now paying for it...

    sweetnurse63 replied to 1996RN's topic in General Nursing

    Defeat is not an option!!!!!!! Although you are going through a storm right now 1996RN, remember the rain will end!!!! First of all, you must ask God to take over this burden for you and have faith...

  13. BCCC Nursing Program

    sweetnurse63 replied to BB0513's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I haven't heard too much about their nursing program, but i would check into their passing rate for the NCLEX. I wish you the

  14. Feeling bad, like I "ratted out" a nurse

    sweetnurse63 replied to Ginger80's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, i don't believe that ginger80 was assuming anything, she noticed odd behavior, for example; "unsteady on feet"appparently there was a reason for the nurse behavior. If it is determined...

  15. Feeling bad, like I "ratted out" a nurse

    sweetnurse63 replied to Ginger80's topic in General Nursing

    The last time I saw a nurse unsteady on his feet, he was investigated and it was determined that he was stealing and using naracotics. I'm not in judgement of no one but I do not believe that it is...

  16. After Taking The NCLEX...I Passed My 5th Time!

    sweetnurse63 replied to Truly_Blessed_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Slobgob you can't be serious!!!!!!! why can't you just say congratulations like all the other normal thinking nurses who have replied to this

  17. In the spirit of recent optimism, what is your true love?

    sweetnurse63 replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    My first and most important love is The Lord Jesus Christ, who is my everything and who is always faithful to my needs. 2. interior decorating arts and crafts 3. Family and friends 4.Nursing, which...

  18. After Taking The NCLEX...I Passed My 5th Time!

    sweetnurse63 replied to Truly_Blessed_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!:) knew you could do it, with God,all things are

  19. Please help me understand

    sweetnurse63 replied to missingmydad's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Hi missingmydad; First of all i would like to say that i am sorry for your loss, i lost my dad too and i think of him at times, but he had cancer and i did not want him to suffer so, i was glad when...

  20. Nurse suicide follows infant tragedy

    sweetnurse63 replied to babyNP.'s topic in Nursing News

    This story is so heartwrenching and unfortunate. All nurses could make a mistake, it could be NICU, Med-Surg, oncology, peds and the lists goes on and on........ This is the main reason why doulble...

  21. Mentors and friends, I have been contemplating, advice on where do i go from here?

    sweetnurse63 replied to willowRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Willow, first of all, I would like to tell you not to give up and to still trust God. A lot of nurses (experienced and non-experienced) get fired including myself. You have made such a great...

  22. Want to make a difference

    sweetnurse63 replied to nursein2013's topic in General Nursing

    Nursen2013, You Can Do It !!!!! just stay focused and pray! nurses are graduating everyday at every age, congrats:yeah: I was 40 when I completed the LPN and 44 when i finished the RN and now...

  23. How to describe burnout professionally during interviews?

    sweetnurse63 replied to Up2nogood RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with HouTX, burn out is emotional and physical exhaustion, a big difference compared to bordem and a feeling of complacency, UpTo no good RN, you should try working in the ER or shock trauma,...

  24. How do you do it

    sweetnurse63 posted a topic in General Nursing

    First of all I would like to say that I congratulate hospital nurses that have been at the bed side for 5, 10 or more years. If I was a billionare, I would give every nurse a bonus of appreciation for...

  25. How do you do it

    sweetnurse63 replied to sweetnurse63's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you ErinS and Highlandlass, you two sound like great nurses and I thank you both for your words of encouragement and great advice, you all are right, I need to work on my confidence even when I...