Nurse SMS MSN, RN

Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development

You did what you knew how to do; when you knew better, you did better. - Maya Angelou

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    Nursing @ 32?

    Nurse SMS replied to Firstina's topic in General Students

    I graduated nursing school at 41. I am now 47 and had my graduate degree earned last year. It is never too late to be what you might have been. Not sure who said that, but sure do like the
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    My Family can't see me as a Nurse but it's my dream

    Nurse SMS replied to Adrianaboydlewis's topic in General Students

    It doesn't matter what people say about you. It is what YOU say about YOU that will determine your destiny. The way to get them to believe it is to do it, plain and simple. Not every dream we have...
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    RN to BSN online

    Nurse SMS replied to Rncab's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I did mine through WGU. It is a flat fee for each 6 month semester with the ability to accelerate if you find yourself moving through the courses quickly. There are no group projects. Books (e-books)...
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    Federal audit: Utah-based Western Governors University should repay more than $700 million

    Nurse SMS replied to HansenRN's topic in Western Governors University

    There is no arguing that the overall pass rates for WGU are a bit dismal when you consider the university as a whole and not just the nursing program. Self-paced study is a challenge for a great many...
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    Migraines

    Nurse SMS replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    I just want to jump in for a sec, as a parent of a kiddo with a benign brain tumor (craniopharyngioma) removed at age 5. It has resulted in a life-long sentence of medical treatment. He is 19 now and...
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    Is MSN worth the Cost?

    Nurse SMS replied to Toast&Butters's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    A lot of this is subjective. I got a significant pay raise going from floor to PD Specialist, but that is because I didn't work a lot of overtime, was day shift to begin with, etc. The cost of...
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    How do I bounce back?

    Nurse SMS replied to jodispamodi's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You are being routed out, for whatever reason. Start applying elsewhere. You will feel much better leaving on your own
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    DNR on a suicide note?

    Nurse SMS posted a topic in General Nursing

    What is the common viewpoint for resuscitation/continuation of life sustaining measures if a patient arrives via ambulance after a suicide attempt and they have left a very detailed note about many...
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    Preceptor Issues -CVOR

    Nurse SMS replied to nocturnallife's topic in Operating Room

    It sounds like you were there to observe, not to be specifically trained. That some were willing and able to be more involved with you is a boon for you. To state because some did it, everyone should...
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    On call, but missed call

    Nurse SMS replied to msannaa7711's topic in General Nursing

    I would expect some kind of counseling or write up, yes. On-call has to be reliable. I second the above suggestion for getting a land line installed if you are regularly on
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    omg I forgot to give report!

    Nurse SMS replied to kellicutshair's topic in General Nursing

    Me too. I am in Professional Development now, but it took about eight months after leaving the floor to stop having this particular
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    Is it wrong to tell patient that they might physically hurt you

    Nurse SMS replied to DesiDani's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is a just say no situation. I don't particularly care what the patient thinks when it comes to keeping my body intact so that I can continue to financially support myself by being able to...
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    Tips on how to deal with being hit on by a patient as a male nurse?

    Nurse SMS replied to TrustTheProcess's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Deflect deflect deflect and if that does not work, call a spade a spade, firmly state that line has been crossed and you are not comfortable with the line of questioning or physical contact or what...
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    Relationship with patient?

    Nurse SMS replied to Nurse2bklingon's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It bears noting that a laceration is not a psyche patient. That one fact makes these two scenarios to be completely different ballparks. I am glad you said you still Advise against
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    Relationship with patient?

    Nurse SMS replied to Nurse2bklingon's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Heck
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    Relationship with patient?

    Nurse SMS replied to Nurse2bklingon's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No. Move on. Forget about him or her. You are not The One. They are not The One. The risk to gain ratio is severely not in your favor and that does not mean this is romantic or a fairly tale worth...
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    Offended a coworker

    Nurse SMS replied to Possum_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Any time I left the floor I gave the person covering for me the courtesy of a run down on high risk or other notable issues. There is a lot of territory between full report and a quick review of who...
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    Is it wrong to tell patient that they might physically hurt you

    Nurse SMS replied to DesiDani's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I never hesitated to tell a patient when their desire could result in my injury and therefore was not a viable option. Never, ever compromise on these types of
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    RN pay for Houston hospitals

    Nurse SMS replied to wilsod's topic in Texas Nursing

    The cost of living in Texas is low compared to most of the country. Texas has no income tax and low real estate prices. However, sales tax and property taxes are high, as is the cost of summer air...
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    How to become a nurse practitioner with a business degree?

    Nurse SMS replied to snickerdoodle.hawaii's topic in Texas Nursing

    1. Get your BSN and make good grades. 2. Pass the NCLEX (nurse licensing exam) 3. Work 2 yrs as a nurse in acute care OR find a school that does not require actual nursing experience for admission. 4....
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    Can't get an interview in Cali... SOS!!

    Nurse SMS replied to jlw5956's topic in Nursing Career

    You are at a disadvantage being new to the area. It is also known to be one of the tightest markets in the US. You will want to expand your applications to include LTACH, SNF, clinics, schools,...
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    omg I forgot to give report!

    Nurse SMS replied to kellicutshair's topic in General Nursing

    I did this once too. No permanent damage done and it never happened again. You are not alone. Sometimes what we do is just a bit brutal on the mind and
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    Help! I earned a BSN in 2011. I became frustrated because of NCLEX RN and strange phobia

    Nurse SMS replied to LStgo's topic in General Nursing

    Every nurse has their kryptonite. Sounds like vomiting is yours. Take the NCLEX and pass it. Take care of a few chunk throwers and you will start to develop that callous that we talk about that lets...
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    A real nurse VS. a "fake" nurse

    Nurse SMS replied to okredrobot's topic in General Nursing

    Did the job require the person taking the position to be a nurse? Yes? Then guess what...it is a "real" nursing job. Nurses do a lot more than run after gunshot wounds and stroke victims. Open your...
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    Demoted from ICU to IMCU

    Nurse SMS replied to TiffanyB1313's topic in General Nursing

    I know it is hard when you started one place and were transferred to another, but moving from ICU to IMCU is NOT a demotion. Read that again. ICU nursing is not "above" IMCU nursing. They are two...