sweetnurse63

sweetnurse63 BSN, RN

LTC, Med-Surge, Ortho

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  1. I want to quit during orientation...

    sweetnurse63 replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't do five 12 hour shifts back to back in LTC, you will burn yourself out. Also, do not put your license and peace of mind in jeopardy for no

  2. Crabs In The Barrel

    sweetnurse63 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Students

    Wow, you spoke the truth. I have recently lost about 45 pounds and i have been exercising and changing the way I eat. Anyway, i have a close friend that have not said congratulations one time and it...

  3. What have I gotten myself into.....?

    sweetnurse63 replied to lgood905's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Organization is definitely the

  4. Fired for writing a nursing order?

    sweetnurse63 replied to Nursynursemn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hang in there, you had good intentions and I am sure that you have learned a lesson from this situation. Always at all times get an order, I dont care if it is for a

  5. Fired for writing a nursing order?

    sweetnurse63 replied to Nursynursemn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    RNs who don't work in long term care may not know that most of these facilities are staffed with about 75% of LPNs and a lot of them are unit managers and supervisors with a lot of leadership...

  6. I failed nursing school by 1 class

    sweetnurse63 replied to Srichie's topic in General Students

    Sorry to hear that you failed out of the program, however; all is not lost. I would check to see if you can take the LPN-NCLEX and if so, you could do a bridge to RN program later. Also, if nursing is...

  7. Passed the NCLEX RN on the 3rd time!!!

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

    Congratulations!!!!! God is awesome and

  8. How would you react to a corrective resignation letter?

    sweetnurse63 replied to EarthwormRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I recently resigned from a facility because it was such a toxic atmosphere filled will low morale, favoritism and backbiting, not to mention some nurses trying to always get other nurses in trouble....

  9. Nurses Masquerading As Doctors (INSULTING)

    sweetnurse63 replied to djaychris's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This doctor talks like he is unsure of himself and he is intimidated by the fact that nurses are highly educated professionals that did not have to spend 8 to 10 yrs in medical school. Nurses do not...

  10. What is the most interesting case you've seen in the ER?

    sweetnurse63 replied to BigDiesel's topic in Emergency

    Now this story is

  11. What is the most interesting case you've seen in the ER?

    sweetnurse63 replied to BigDiesel's topic in Emergency

    Oh my gosh!!!!! your er stories takes the

  12. 18 years dream come true

    sweetnurse63 replied to joe17's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would not pay 650 dollars,get your self a good NCLEX book and practice, practice and practice; when you answere questions, read the rationale whether you answered the question right or wrong. You...

  13. 18 years dream come true

    sweetnurse63 replied to joe17's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!!!!

  14. We don't hire new nurses.

    sweetnurse63 replied to rrich1084's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Have you ever thought about the fact that God is allowing you to wait for the right opportunity, on the right unit and under the right supervisor or maybe the job that is assigned to you will be...

  15. Retired, now what?

    sweetnurse63 replied to sueff's topic in Retired Nurses

    May God bless you financially and physically. You really do have the heart of a nurse and this profession was blessed to have you for all of those yrs. I know that it isn't easy giving up something...

  16. Failed NCLEX 3 times and FINALLY passed!!

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

    Soooooooooo happy for

  17. LTC...Wanting to get out of nursing, edge of breakdown...advice please!

    sweetnurse63 replied to cyb3rRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The hospital is very busy too. As a new grad whether in LTC or the hospital, it is always scary at first but just work on time management and try to be organized as much as possible always expecting...

  18. Incorporating One's Faith into One's Work

    sweetnurse63 replied to Lilnurse0803's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Very nicely said. I am am a christian also and I love the Lord and because of his love that is within in me, it automatically shines where ever I go. I don't have to learn how to incorporate my faith...

  19. Struggling on Medical Floor!

    sweetnurse63 replied to NickiJules's topic in General Nursing

    I can relate. Hospital nursing is not for everyone and I was overwhelmed, so I left. However; the year that I did orthopedic/medsurge was a good learning experience . You will never leave the floor...

  20. Oh boy. Let go from job... not sure if this is it. :(

    sweetnurse63 replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    You're not by yourself, I can't stand hospital nursing. I did it for a year and was sooooo burnt out, maybe it was the floor that I was on. Now I am in

  21. Oh boy. Let go from job... not sure if this is it. :(

    sweetnurse63 replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    With no disrespect to your husband, I would never believe what he said about "not being cut out to be an RN". You have what it takes, you should never give up. Experience is the best teacher and...

  22. For all the nurses on this site!

    sweetnurse63 replied to katielam616's topic in General Nursing

    You are sooo right, a human being can not heal, only God can. I love how God works through doctors and nurses to help patients with what we were trained to do, but only God performs the miracle of...

  23. What is the most interesting case you've seen in the ER?

    sweetnurse63 replied to BigDiesel's topic in Emergency

    Wow!!!! what a

  24. What is the most interesting case you've seen in the ER?

    sweetnurse63 replied to BigDiesel's topic in Emergency

    When I was a nursing student, I saw my first flesh eating disease and my clinical instructor picked me to dress the area. I had never seen nothing like it in my life. The male patient looked like he...

  25. Defining nursing with a single word...

    sweetnurse63 replied to tgyles's topic in General Nursing

    Unsung