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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    A picture of neglect

    Nurse SMS replied to Mskararay's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Our facility kept photographs of all wounds upon first documentation and then took weekly pictures to document the healing status. HOWEVER...these pictures were ONLY taken with a camera that dwelled...
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    Enforcement Question

    Nurse SMS replied to Jencol1925's topic in Texas Nursing

    None of us can really answer that. I suggest calling the Texas BON to get an update and clarification on the
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    I can't handle nursing anymore

    Nurse SMS replied to RN416's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Maintenance of healthy professional boundaries helps the most when they are implemented routinely. There can be creeping guilt when you only implement them here and there, particularly if you utilize...
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    Bit by a patient...

    Nurse SMS replied to WCSU1987's topic in Health, Stress Management

    It would be worth it to find out what the protocol is where you work for exposure to body fluids and then see if that protocol was
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    Who's Hiring New RNs in Texas?

    Nurse SMS replied to WinnieR27's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In Texas, generally speaking the only way into acute care for new graduate RNs is through the residencies/internships that open up a few times of the year to new grads. Most acute care facilities...
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    New Grad ICU Residency w/o ICU capstone?

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

    It will not really impact things one way or the other. Congratulations on getting to
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    Job outlook for ADN's

    Nurse SMS replied to Nickc58's topic in Nursing Career

    Depends where you live really. Some cities, like NYC, ADNs are not finding work in acute care. Others are less
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    How to respectfully quit?

    Nurse SMS replied to Tempy's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I don't understand why you would not give two weeks notice? That is standard across all
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    Dealing with a dirty old man

    Nurse SMS replied to BookishBelle's topic in General Nursing

    Splitting is Soooooooo common, with male and female patients
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    Allnurses needs nurses

    Nurse SMS replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I agree about the state forums. There should be a place to discuss nursing in the state without it being overrun by internships and the like. That being said, this is a place to welcome and mentor new...
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    New grad: oncology, ICU or cardiac

    Nurse SMS replied to canchaser1990's topic in Nursing Career

    Congratulations on your interview. My suggestion, since you are allowed to list three, is to list those three and take any and all interviews you might be offered and run with them as if they were...
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    Long Term Care Nursing is Lame

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

    I went back and read the thread you started about a year ago in which you also insulted the LTC specialty. You fell over yourself apologizing when you were called on it then. Those apologies don't...
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    What Do You Think Would Be Easier ?

    Nurse SMS replied to LPNTOBE2017's topic in General Students

    Most ADN programs are just as or more competitive for admission on the academic front. It is a fallacy that they are "easier" to get into because they are often community college based and cheaper....
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    Has anyone been kicked out of nursing school after the FIRST semester?

    Nurse SMS replied to cn4207's topic in General Students

    I have seen it happen. HIPAA violations and really REALLY stupid social media faux pas for one student. Another just could not take the level of stress. Another didn't cut it academically. Another got...
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    Should I try nursing again or switch to another healthcare related career?

    Nurse SMS replied to Aekju46's topic in General Students

    PT and OT both require an advanced degree. Are you willing to go to graduate school? If not, look at some of the other specialties out there...respiratory therapy. Xray technician. Sonogram...
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    Sick of the BS

    Nurse SMS replied to Helluvanurse33's topic in General Students

    The medical field is a surprisingly small world even in major cities. I would suggest you find a way to settle down in the competitive, arrogance, achievement oriented department. Keep your grades to...
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    Anyone working full-time and completing BSN to MSN online?

    Nurse SMS replied to ShayRN0217's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just finished my MSN in December of 2016 through WGU. I worked full time throughout. It was very do-able. Happy to answer any questions you
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    how long does it take an adn to get a bsn

    Nurse SMS replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I did mine in a year through WGU. Cost around $7K. No group projects or bulletin boards. All books in e-format were included in tuition
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    I'm a Recruiter, help me to help you...

    Nurse SMS replied to gsj224's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Please look at the specialty, education and skill set for those you try to recruit. I keep getting recruiter messages for night shifts on things like med-surg, renal floors, etc. I am an MSN that...
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    Suggestions for a Panel Interview

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

    How wonderful. It sounds like you really conquered that anxiety beast.
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    Austin Jobs New graduate nurse

    Nurse SMS replied to suhasinp's topic in Texas Nursing

    Austin is a very tough market for new grads due to having multiple schools in the area churning out new grad nurses several times a year along with being considered a very up-and-coming, "hip" place...
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    Religious Dilemma?

    Nurse SMS replied to Avid reader's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    A beautiful response to a hateful, horrible, growing prejudice. Thank you for
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    Loss of son and finding a future

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

    Please accept my sincere sorrow for you on the death of your son and your mother. My heart aches for you. I started the prerequisites for nursing school four months after my 13 year old son died. It...
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    Long Term Care Nursing is Lame

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

    I don't really like passive aggressive and that is what this sounds like to me. You would rather do a different kind of nursing and you feel like those are the cool kids and you aren't cool enough to...
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    Is nursing REALLY that difficult?

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

    Well, a bit of life advice to start with....if you want help from someone, don't start out with an insult. "Whiny" isn't a nice word, particularly since you have nothing to compare their opinions to...