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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    I've been told to change my major, I'll never make it as a nurse

    Nurse SMS replied to Myfuture1987's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Another route that may be more open to you, if patient care is the foundation of your interest, would be respiratory therapy, sonogram technician, radiology technician or physical therapy assistant....
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    Transition

    Nurse SMS replied to berry98wild's topic in General Nursing

    I have been working as a patient educator in a five surgeon bariatric surgery practice. 9-5 M-F generally with tons of flexibility. Weekends and holidays off. I am leaving this to go into Professional...
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    What to expect

    Nurse SMS replied to AngieBangie's topic in General Students

    Expect to be far busier than you ever anticipated with homework and care plans. That little calendar thing they give you showing the hours you are in classes doesn't take into account time in...
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    WGU - BSN online, legit?

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

    They are accredited and will transfer to other accredited
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    I'm so mad!

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

    I have had maybe one employer contact me back to personally let me know I didn't get a job. That is in 30 years of being in the work force. Shake it off. It is common, not personal, probably not ideal...
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    Building Rapport with other Nurses

    Nurse SMS replied to kpurc12's topic in General Nursing

    Homework...sorry. Gotta do it yourself. Why not share your thoughts here and we will help guide
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    I got fired while being on orientation at a hospital for just 1 week. Why did this happen?

    Nurse SMS replied to Strugaaa4eva's topic in General Nursing

    I kind of doubt just the phone call would lead to an offer being rescinded. I suspect either they found something in your background check, someone overheard the "lawyer" nature of the call, someone...
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    Should drug diverters be prosecuted?

    Nurse SMS replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think nurses should be criminally prosecuted nor should other types of drug addicts. I think the addiction should be treated. A prison is the least likely place to result in a therapeutic...
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    Finally Leaving Nursing...For Good!

    Nurse SMS replied to cocoa_puff's topic in General Nursing

    Wishing you all the best. You definitely are not alone in your struggles and frustrations with the profession and many of your complaints echo my own. I chose to stay closer to the bedside by getting...
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    Unsafe doctor...do I report it?

    Nurse SMS replied to Munimula's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    One person's snarky is another person's honest. I honestly fail to see what the issue is with the surgeon so was asking for clarification. The OP doesn't care to provide any, which tells me this isn't...
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    Unsafe doctor...do I report it?

    Nurse SMS replied to Munimula's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    But you have not clarified what you want to speak about? If HE felt safe to do surgery, then he should be trusted unless you saw evidence to the contrary. Illness is unfortunate and he probably felt...
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    Medical Center of Plano/ Medical City Plano

    Nurse SMS replied to cdibley's topic in General Nursing

    Meditech isn't great but it gets the job done. I would not turn down a job with them due to the charting system. The CC unit has a very tight team. It is a for profit institution, so be sure you are...
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    Unsupported at home.

    Nurse SMS replied to NewbieNurse91's topic in General Nursing

    Our job IS hard and draining and can be super emotional, especially while you are still very new and learning to compartmentalize things. I think you both sound pretty stressed, which makes it...
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    Is this Pay too low for Baylor Scott and white??

    Nurse SMS replied to Nursemia's topic in Texas Nursing

    You are getting near Austin in Temple, which makes that a high demand area for nursing jobs. Austin has the lowest RN pay in the state due to market saturation. I would expect to make less in Temple...
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    RN Salary in Dallas, Texas (2017)

    Nurse SMS replied to nurse_swan's topic in Texas Nursing

    $38/hr is not common base pay in DFW for a three year nurse. More like low $20s to just over $30. UTSW may pay better, not sure, but you would not get anywhere near that anywhere else
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    Unsafe doctor...do I report it?

    Nurse SMS replied to Munimula's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Nurses would be sent home for being sick? On what planet? I don't mean to be flip but no...that pretty much never happens due to the chronic state of short staffing. Most of us have gotten sick during...
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    When patients keep calling 911

    Nurse SMS replied to JJ the crit RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yeah, my first thought too was just let them call. 911 has protocols in place for dealing with nuisance citizens abusing the system and clogging up the lines. Natural consequences should happen. If...
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    Why are nurse managers jerks?

    Nurse SMS replied to Cola89's topic in Nurse Management

    Sorry you are having a bad day. Or week. Or month. Or aren't a good fit for your floor or institution. Your generalization is flawed because it is, in fact, a generalization. Try to see them as human,...
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    I didn't become a nurse to feed people's addictions. Do *nurses* have the right to refuse

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

    If it is ordered and there is no medical reason not to give it, you give it. Period. I have not read through the entirety of this thread so forgive me if I am repetitive or off topic by now. I found...
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    MSN - how long does it take?

    Nurse SMS replied to Lz1123's topic in Western Governors University

    I took a year to complete the MSN
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    PCT training

    Nurse SMS replied to TrinaftureNurse's topic in General Nursing

    PCTs are normally certified nursing assistants (CNA). Look for a CNA
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    Divorce before graduating to avoid alimony?

    Nurse SMS replied to NJRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    You need an
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    WGU - BSN online, legit?

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

    I got my BSN and MSN from them. Quite
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    Non-bedside Nursing for BSN

    Nurse SMS replied to rmorgv2's topic in General Nursing

    This confuses me. The question mark seems to imply sarcasm. What kind of reply were you hoping to get? Your original post isn't very specific about what you are looking for nor the kind of help you...
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    Non-bedside Nursing for BSN

    Nurse SMS replied to rmorgv2's topic in General Nursing

    "Non-bedside" is a very broad category. What are you looking to do? Case management? Professional development? Clinic work? Community health? Prison nursing? School nursing? Home Health? Camp nurse?...