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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    Caribbean nurse 3+ med surg experience

    Nurse SMS replied to ellenp's topic in International Nursing

    I am far from an expert, but I believe the wait to get into the US on a work Visa is super long right now. I do know you will need sponsorship from an employer. There are a lot of nurses from places...
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    Job Offer But it's Out-of-state

    Nurse SMS replied to nocturnallife's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    These are all issues WELL within your control. Don't stay up until 3. Put the pager where you need it to be to wake you. Set alarms. Congratulations on your offer :) That is super
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    How much do you make?

    Nurse SMS replied to LPNTOBE2017's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    2011 my first floor nurse position had a base pay rate of
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    Discouraged RN with NICU Dream

    Nurse SMS replied to MICHELLERN123's topic in Nursing Career

    I would take any pediatric position you can get and then continue to make friends with NICU nurses and try for a NICU position. Switching specialties is not as easy as it used to
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    Asking

    Nurse SMS replied to QuynhHuynh's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there! In 11th grade, you would not be expected to have experience with college or other things needed for nursing just yet. What I would suggest is that you focus on your school work. Get very...
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    Seriously?!?! You gotta be kidding me!

    Nurse SMS replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Nursing

    Patient was having burning with urination. Discovered her contraceptive ring had been somehow inserted in her URETHRA. All of us were scratching our heads on that one. Had to have been some lube...
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    Read this,..its real not a joke! copied from craigslist and i think its funny and crazy

    Nurse SMS replied to harmonylove28's topic in Nursing Humor

    Was that "formication" or "fornication"? Could make a big
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    Job Interview -- Portfolio?

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

    I have not, but then I am new to the specialty. I can see where it would be a good opportunity to showcase projects you have worked
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    My Mom passed away. Did I do the right thing?

    Nurse SMS replied to LovingMom1's topic in General Nursing

    Please accept my sincere sympathy for the loss of your dear mother. You are in a lot of emotional pain and searching for the why...and not finding it, you are turning it on yourself. I have a feeling...
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    Not today Satan, not today!

    Nurse SMS replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Nursing

    Okay Ruby....seriously??? Is that for
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    New grad in icu not ready

    Nurse SMS replied to Lizzielizurd's topic in Critical Care

    I have been the preceptor who has had to recommend someone be either moved to a lower acuity unit or let go entirely. Believe me, if they feel you would benefit from the experience (and internal sense...
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    Is nursing REALLY that difficult?

    Nurse SMS replied to lilythorburn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are fantastic moments. It is a great privilege to be present for people in a skilled and well trained way during the most significant events of their lives - birth, illness, injury, death - and...
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    Kaplan Predictor Test

    Nurse SMS replied to Kdunn062307's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There are videos on YouTube that discuss the Kaplan method for eliminating possible answers to up your odds of selecting the most correct answer. Content will not help you now. Learning to take these...
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    Do I stand a chance?

    Nurse SMS replied to BSNhopeful5's topic in General Nursing

    Without knowing who else is applying and the profile of those applying it is hard to say what your chances of acceptance are. I can give you some general advice though. 3.7 GPA is very very good....
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    How many hours was your senior preceptorship/clinical?

    Nurse SMS replied to s.wheeler's topic in General Students

    We had to work Fifteen 12 hour shifts with our
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    Kaplan Exit Exam Help Please!!!

    Nurse SMS replied to UrKidsFutureFavorite's topic in General Students

    Look up Kaplan NCLEX testing secrets on YouTube. Kaplan teaches a very good way to read NCLEX questions that helps improve your likelihood of choosing the most correct
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    How does a student fail clinical?

    Nurse SMS replied to nsm1639's topic in General Students

    Failing to prepare for clinicals (ie: did not pick up your patient info, compose care plan, etc) Showing up under the influence of a medication, alcohol or illegal substance Missing one or more...
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    WGU

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

    I got my BSN and MSN from WGU, graduated with the MSN this past December. My tips: Reach out to the course mentors. They are awesome, love being contacted and really seriously make everything easier...
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    WGU FNP

    Nurse SMS replied to stepbystep12's topic in Western Governors University

    Last I heard DNP would be their next offering, but it is nowhere near roll-out. Yes, I absolutely would pursue another degree with them if they were to offer
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    Squeaky shooooeees... Help!

    Nurse SMS replied to FuturePN's topic in General Nursing

    My Alegria shoes were great and didn't start to squeak until a year into wearing them. Never occurred to me to try and return them....hmmmm. I wonder if I could
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    Math requirement for RNs?

    Nurse SMS replied to llg's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated nursing school six years ago. Even then we were given calculators for all exams that required any kind of math. I have never been without a calculator while practicing as a nurse. At a...
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    Should I put this experience on my resume?

    Nurse SMS replied to HermioneG's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree with Here.I.Stand. This is the kind of thing that can separate you from the herd of people who want to be in the ER. When they ask for your five year goals, SART would be a good one to...
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    Pre-op interview advice and possible questions

    Nurse SMS replied to StacInTheBoxRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I interviewed for a pre-op position, starting IVs, time management, organization and the ability to be calm and pleasant (ie: patient satisfaction scores maintained) while under pressure were all...
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    Care plan help

    Nurse SMS replied to kylieandrew's topic in General Students

    Exactly as mentioned above....nursing diagnoses involve what you can impact during the course of your shift and are prioritized based on patient condition. The doctors treat the medical cause of the...
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    Long Term Care Nursing is Lame

    Nurse SMS replied to purplegal's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Saving that