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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Trump’s assault on Postal Service and voting is a plot against American democracy

Nurse SMS replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

There is zero evidence of vote tampering via mail and Trump keeps insisting his election was valid. He/you can't have it both
In between jobs and feeling LOW

Nurse SMS replied to wannabe-beauty-rn's topic in Health, Stress Management

I don't want to make you feel more down, but you may indeed be shooting yourself in the foot. Getting the opportunity to go from outpatient to inpatient can be a bit of a unicorn and it sounds like...
Coping with depression and my job

Nurse SMS replied to Katniss88's topic in Health, Stress Management

You are entitled to take FMLA for this and your management is not entitled to your medical details. FMLA can be taken in increments or in longer spells of time. You don't have to take it all at once....
Meth induced abuse? =(

Nurse SMS replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

It sounds like time to get involved in your shared governance councils to start the ball rolling on policies to help nurses deal with these kinds of patients. I work at an inner city county hospital...
Co-Manager Colleague Late to Everything

Nurse SMS replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

Having the staffing phone go to the first person to arrive is a sure way to make sure everyone is late. That's a silly system right there. I would suggest a rotating schedule where everyone gets a...
Nurses, How do you score on big 5 personality

Nurse SMS replied to Flowerwater's topic in General Nursing

Pretty accurate. Surprised me given the brevity of the
Old patients unsuccessfully clinging to independent living

Nurse SMS replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

We should protect patient autonomy, as long as they are in a mental state that allows them to evaluate their choice and make the one right for them. If they are alert, oriented and in their right mind...
Changing jobs in the pandemic?

Nurse SMS replied to macaroni's topic in Disaster Preparation

This is very
Influenza and COVID-19: The Twindemic

Nurse SMS replied to sirI's topic in Disaster Preparation

I always get the flu shot. This year will be no different. I was surprised during a meeting last week to find out how many people are worrying about getting it early this year due to fears of both...
How to be a marketable nurse?

Nurse SMS replied to Starr223's topic in Nursing Career

You will have to work your way up. first, get more than 6 months experience in the US. That will be the first step - having a year or more here. Next, try for an LTACH or rehab hospital. That is the...
Dallas Or Houston??

Nurse SMS replied to The_Gift's topic in Texas Nursing

Pay will depend on where she works really. Inpatient she will be in the upper 20s per hour. Houston is more humid and has fantastic restaurants. Dallas is hot, a little bit more dry and has a small...
Should I mention this in an interview?

Nurse SMS replied to AnaBanana.RN's topic in General Nursing

All they will hear is "will be looking to leave right as they become truly competent". Keep that nugget to
No Job Yet

Nurse SMS replied to ddockery85's topic in General Nursing

If you need to pay your bills, you need a job. It's going to take a while no matter what. Start applying anywhere and everywhere. If something opens up where you are in the meantime, great, but if it...
Why is nursing not working out for me?

Nurse SMS replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

Go ahead and apply for the full time position. If you give proper notice you won't be burning any
Switching Careers from Nursing because I hate it so much

Nurse SMS replied to nursingworldwhy's topic in General Nursing

You can bail if you want. Just make sure you do the math and weigh that out. You won't qualify for government assistance on another degree and your parents are likely tapped out. The cost of financing...
New grad RN; getting a job out of state with less than 6 months experience

Nurse SMS replied to pandabearlover's topic in General Nursing

I agree with the above. Get your anxiety treated. Do your best to maximize your rest. Try to make it to one year. You will find a lot more open doors
Changing jobs in the pandemic?

Nurse SMS replied to macaroni's topic in Disaster Preparation

Not at all foolish. In fact, it would be foolish not to investigate! You will likely get a tidy raise and a faster commute. Just keep a good eye on the culture/vibe. You want a good fit. Good
Outpatient/inpatient Staff Mandated Wear Faceshield/Goggles

Nurse SMS replied to askater112's topic in Disaster Preparation

I do a lot better with goggles, but a shield makes me more claustrophobic. That's my own peculiarity so hopefully you find what works for you! For me, its the "covering my face" part that I struggle...
Outpatient/inpatient Staff Mandated Wear Faceshield/Goggles

Nurse SMS replied to askater112's topic in Disaster Preparation

We all have to wear face shields. We can substitute in pre-approved goggles, which must seal to the face. Steaming up remains a problem and its annoying. Wearing both mask and face shield/goggles...
Exhausted; I want a way out.

Nurse SMS replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

Congratulations on your little peanut. I hope you find more avenues for
Employee Health During Covid

Nurse SMS replied to ThatBLURN's topic in Disaster Preparation

I have not personally utilized them, but I was one of the volunteers and went through the extensive training for the program, which was developed by Johns Hopkins. I would personally have zero...
What if Covid-19 doesn't go away

Nurse SMS replied to NewRN'16's topic in Disaster Preparation

First I just want to give you a virtual hug. There have been times that facing the “what if” parts of this combined with the awful results of a surge has brought me to places of crippling anxiety,...
New Job Stay or Go?

Nurse SMS replied to NurseGuy92's topic in General Nursing

I think if they keep only giving you step down patients and you have people there for reference it may be worth sticking it out. Sooner or later the pandemic will end and things may find more...
I can't get a job!!

Nurse SMS replied to ThatBLURN's topic in General Nursing

I have two very good friends with dialysis experience. One is an outpatient peritoneal dialysis expert, the other hemodialysis. It’s an important specialty. Lots of teaching. Lots of psychosocial...
How bad will it get in the fall/Winter time?

Nurse SMS replied to NewRN'16's topic in Disaster Preparation

I would guess sensitivity to the ingredients combined with how tight the muscle tissue is that it gets injected into, possibly how aggressively it is injected. Just

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