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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    Verbally abusive patient, worried I could have handled the situation better

    Nurse SMS replied to NurseMom2016's topic in General Nursing

    I guess it depends on the facility, but I have always refused to take a patient back that was abusive to
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    Verbally abusive patient, worried I could have handled the situation better

    Nurse SMS replied to NurseMom2016's topic in General Nursing

    We are trained not to bring patients P.O. anything without talking to the primary nurse, so those responses were correct. I am surprised at the replies to just give him the coffee, but yeah. Probably...
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    Husband is not ready for me to go to nursing school!!

    Nurse SMS replied to hamolady's topic in General Students

    I am glad to hear it. Best of
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    I hate my first job

    Nurse SMS replied to jkel0912's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree that you are in a very poor situation that would challenge even the most experienced nurse. Moving would be an excellent option. Give it some serious
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    Husband is not ready for me to go to nursing school!!

    Nurse SMS replied to hamolady's topic in General Students

    You are wanting us to take your side. Your marriage is bigger than your schooling. It could pay a billion dollars, but if your husband is upset by it, you need to listen, and he needs to listen to you...
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    Husband is not ready for me to go to nursing school!!

    Nurse SMS replied to hamolady's topic in General Students

    That does not
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    Husband is not ready for me to go to nursing school!!

    Nurse SMS replied to hamolady's topic in General Students

    There is more meat here than we can cover on a simple bulletin board of strangers. I suggest you go to family counseling, because no matter which way you go, someone is going to be bitterly unhappy...
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    Migraines

    Nurse SMS replied to psychenurse's topic in General Nursing

    How would that information be
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    My classmates using Test Banks in Nursing school

    Nurse SMS replied to HalfBoiled's topic in General Students

    You have no proof, so here is what you do. You put your head down and you do the right thing for YOU. The less you worry about your classmates the better off you will be. You have no moral obligation...
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    Im really scared about first day of clinicals

    Nurse SMS replied to dragonhawk's topic in General Students

    Your nerves are normal. One girl in my nursing class cried on the first day of clinicals because she had to wake someone up. Remember, patients are there because they need care. NURSING care. You are...
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    New grad advice?

    Nurse SMS replied to annoh113's topic in Nursing Career

    I strongly advise you to stay for at LEAST a year. I know it is hard. We have all been there. Here's the thing. As a new grad nurse, it is going to be hard no matter where you go. The grass is not...
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    Family members demanding restraints

    Nurse SMS replied to Rhonda12's topic in General Nursing

    You did fantastic. I was always very blunt with the family in these situations. "We have specific legal criteria that have to be met in order to do what you are asking. He doesn't meet those criteria...
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    Family members demanding restraints

    Nurse SMS replied to Rhonda12's topic in General Nursing

    You did fantastic. I was always very blunt with the family in these situations. "We have specific legal criteria that have to be met in order to do what you are asking. He doesn't meet those criteria...
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    New Grad RN waiting for job offer

    Nurse SMS replied to Katya944's topic in General Nursing

    Never assume you have a job and therefore stop applying. It is highly likely you did not get this job. Next time, even if you have a very good feeling about things after the interview, even if they...
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    Bad sbar?

    Nurse SMS replied to jtanga's topic in General Nursing

    SBAR is generally not used during report, but rather during a specific situation requiring intervention. Report covers a LOT more than any SBAR would be able to. If your patient has numerous...
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    Nursery Nurse Indifference

    Nurse SMS replied to AuthenicAly's topic in General Nursing

    During my time in the nursery during nursing school the nurses sadly let us know that they actually are not allowed to pick up and carry the babies around, not even with a baby carrier on. It is...
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    Nurses leaving on the fast train

    Nurse SMS replied to jadeclnc's topic in General Nursing

    Poor staffing, poor pay, dangerous conditions and unrealistic expectations..... there is no need to ask why. It is self
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    DNR/DNI: What Age Would You Choose to No Longer Be Full Code?

    Nurse SMS replied to LollaPaupRN's topic in General Nursing

    Age has nothing to do with it. My directive for whether to code me or not has a very blunt, short series of yes or no questions to be answered that speak to quality of life and things that are...
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    Masters Degree in Education

    Nurse SMS replied to NursiePoo40's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I have my MSN in education. Yes, it is a worthwhile degree. I work in Professional Development, supporting nurses in the bedside role as well as in various specialty roles. I love
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    Frustrated with work

    Nurse SMS replied to seriouakyj3n's topic in General Nursing

    In short, you don't approach it again. You find a different job. This is the way it is there. You will not be able to change
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    Voluntary surrender..cant find work

    Nurse SMS replied to FreakedRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If you voluntarily surrendered then you don't have a license anymore. That would be why you can't find
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    Blood exposure worried sick need advice from experienced nurses desperately!!

    Nurse SMS replied to elen2018's topic in General Nursing

    Googling health matters on the Internet is like one of those Choose Your Own Adventure books where the outcome is always death. I am glad you are feeling better and good luck in
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    New Grad & Scheduling Difficulties

    Nurse SMS replied to 02468's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am very curious about what the OP
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    HELP! HELP! RN in the Philippines recently relocated to CA what should I do?

    Nurse SMS replied to rabidlark's topic in Nursing Career

    If your cash is low, any job is better than no
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    Help for the future

    Nurse SMS replied to MichaelSilva99's topic in General Nursing

    An immigration Visa in the US takes about 5-7 years at this time due to a huge waiting list from what I am