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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    April 2017 Caption Contest - Select $100 Winner!

    Nurse SMS replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Assigned to Sir Elton John again....all she could auscultate was "I'm a Rocketman.....burning out this fuse up here
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    Suggestions for a Panel Interview

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

    It really does help and that really is all it is. You earned the right to sit at that table with them. Remember that. I hope you will update with how it goes and will have my fingers crossed for
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    How to NOT interview for your RN/LPN job!

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

    **Yeow...super long post. Sorry!*** I am pretty good at interviews. In fact, if I get as far as an interview, I get the offer basically 100% of the time. Sounds pretty self inflated, I know. I don't...
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    Suggestions for a Panel Interview

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

    The biggest thing you will be judged by in a panel interview is how good of a fit you are for the team. They will want to know you are well spoken, have good eye contact, that you smile and are...
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    Can't Pass NCLEX, So What Jobs Can I Get With My Nursing Degree?

    Nurse SMS replied to eutawville11's topic in Nursing Career

    Unfortunately it is pretty well known that a degree in nursing is useless for employment without the associated license. I paid for a Kaplan review class before taking
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    why can't nurses get safe staffing laws passed

    Nurse SMS replied to lee1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Because our government is controlled by big business lobbyists and healthcare is one of them. Staffing ratios eat into
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    ER RN looking for a change!

    Nurse SMS replied to HeyNurse1029's topic in General Nursing

    If you have your BSN you could consider being a trauma coordinator or an ER nurse
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    Pseudomonas treatment

    Nurse SMS replied to jeepluv818's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like he needs cultures and probable admission to me. Pseudomonas progresses quickly and he probably needs IV
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    Tired of the Stereotypes of Medics and EMTs

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

    I learned to do IV sticks from a paramedic during my clinical rotation in the ER during nursing school. Best education I could have had on the subject and I was grateful. I was successfully sticking...
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    Don't flame me for this

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

    Teaching new nurses to be comfortable with delegation is ALWAYS a challenge when precepting new nurses and I do find that female nurses struggle more with giving direction and female CNAs struggle...
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    Certifications - When is it too much?

    Nurse SMS replied to CardiacKidd1914's topic in General Nursing

    I think there are much worse and more expensive hobbies to have.
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    Used CPR on my neighbors toddler today... it wasn't enough... warning, graphic..

    Nurse SMS replied to NursingInChaos's topic in General Nursing

    What a wonderful outcome so far. I admit, I was pessimistic and have been delaying checking in here expecting to hear the tyke had passed away. That being said, I always say that if isn't your time,...
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    Searching for a job for long

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

    Three years out of school means you likely need to take a refresher course to be seen as pertinent in today's job market. Also, as advised above, you will probably have better luck with positions...
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    Need job at Ambulatory Sugery center

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

    All of these do require ICU or PACU or ER experience. Clinic work and psych won't have even touched on the skill level needed to work in this environment unfortunately. Management of airways,...
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    How far back w/ job hx?

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

    Seven years work history is the "norm". However, if you have a history of experience that will benefit the new job you can go back
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    TO ALL GRADUATING RN STUDENTS IN CA: BEWARE..(please read my advice and rant)

    Nurse SMS replied to couth77's topic in Nursing Career

    Congratulations on finishing school AND on getting out of the grips of something as serious as using meth. I realize you are frustrated and feel a little bit blindsided, but to be honest, as a...
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    Is it worth paying for RN resume?

    Nurse SMS replied to OneRN2's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I personally have always written my own resumes and I do tailor them for each job I apply for. I make sure to utilize the wording in the job ad so that I get tagged by the computer system that...
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    Narcotic Discrepancy!!

    Nurse SMS replied to Gericare25's topic in General Nursing

    I am glad this is working out for you. You don't have to be suspicious of all your co-workers, just prudent with your own accountability and license. Never think it can't happen to people you trust....
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    Resigning: Counter Offer Advice?

    Nurse SMS replied to RG-RN2014's topic in General Nursing

    I love it when people come back and give updates. I am pretty firmly on the "If I was so great why didn't you pay attention before I said I would quit?" bandwagon and counter offers tend to tick me...
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    New Grad Nurse stressing about what ifs

    Nurse SMS replied to AHunt92's topic in General Nursing

    I know it doesn't make it any easier, but please know this is very normal at this phase in your career. You know just enough to realize how much you do not know. This anxiety is common and, frankly,...
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    Apparently, bedside nursing is ruining my body.

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

    I have a girlfriend who has rheumatoid arthritis that greatly impairs her ability to be a floor nurse. She is now in case management and loving
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    Nursing Supervisor - Walk In My Shoes For A Day!

    Nurse SMS replied to spotangel's topic in General Nursing

    Great article that really puts the whole scene
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    Tell on yourself, if you dare...

    Nurse SMS replied to audreysmagic's topic in General Nursing

    I had a coworker who liked to use one of the water jugs from the hospital to get her fluids in while working. Looked just like those of the patient. She brought a patient's water jug out of his room...
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    Tell on yourself, if you dare...

    Nurse SMS replied to audreysmagic's topic in General Nursing

    A new full bag of fluids hung on the IV pole does not leak when you remove the seal to spike it. HOWEVER, turns out an already spiked not-quite-empty bag DOES LEAK if you remove the spike while it is...
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    Unreasonable requests

    Nurse SMS replied to emmafrancis's topic in General Nursing

    When I was faced with an individual or family requesting a lot of tests, I would explain the concept of medical necessity. I educated them on the need for certain criteria to be met or...