Nurse SMS MSN, RN

Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development

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    New Rn, can I do this?

    Nurse SMS replied to meg2014's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Advice would be to be honest about what you are unsure of, ask pertinent questions at appropriate times and be eager to both learn and to get along with others. Nobody remembers everything when they...
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    superstitions/things you always do before work?

    Nurse SMS replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked the floor I would pray on the way to work. I am not overly religious, but feel a strong calling to my profession. I would ask the Universe for grace and a spirit of giving, patience and...
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    getting hired in a hospital with an associates degree?

    Nurse SMS replied to chrisRN180's topic in General Nursing

    Most, if not all, major cities that meet your qualifications already have all the new grad nurses they need and then some...all of which translates down into no ASNs in acute care, because they do not...
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    Preventing call-ins

    Nurse SMS replied to Brandi,RN's topic in General Nursing

    Nobody has to justify why they are calling in. Paid time off is something they have earned. It is theirs to use as they see fit. If you have a policy regarding absenteeism that you are not enforcing...
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    Can I lose my license over this?

    Nurse SMS replied to wafiyyah's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, where I have worked refusal to submit to testing is grounds for immediate dismissal and a black mark with Group One, which basically means you will never work as an RN again in this area. It...
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    Career trajectory - NPD

    Nurse SMS posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I just finished my MSN in nursing education in December and have accepted a position as a Professional Development Coordinator with a major, nationally known healthcare system at one of their smaller...
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    Career trajectory - NPD

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

    Fantastic resources...thank you! I have a month until I start, which gives me time to delve into these before I start. I very much appreciate
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    The Enemy... The Nurse Manager

    Nurse SMS replied to I.Am.A.Nurse.'s topic in Nurse Management

    This is exactly why I chose nursing education as a specialty rather than management when I went for my MSN. Managers are squeezed from both sides. I did have one manager who I loved and who really...
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    Can I lose my license over this?

    Nurse SMS replied to wafiyyah's topic in General Nursing

    They tested her because a big med error was made. At most facilities that is the first thing they do when a big error is discovered, particularly involving narcs or staff injury. Refusing the drug...
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    Nurse Educator Programs

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

    I just finished my MSN in Education with WGU a couple of months ago and just secured my first position in Professional Development. It remains to be seen how much my course of study prepared me for...
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    Career trajectory - NPD

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

    Yes, please come back! I was hoping you would chime in! I have "been around" allnurses with you for years and find myself inordinately pleased to have wound up in your specialty. :) Looking forward to...
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    Moving from MI to CA - need advice!

    Nurse SMS replied to mobobo's topic in General Nursing

    New York and Colorado I
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    CNS or Nurse Educator?

    Nurse SMS replied to Junebloom's topic in Nursing Career

    Just finished my MSN in nursing education in December. I have had a lot of interest and interviews. Just accepted a new position at a very healthy offer and I am very pleased. I do see ads looking for...
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    What is a Cardiac Surgery Step Down Unit Like?

    Nurse SMS replied to rcnursing's topic in General Nursing

    I formerly worked on a Cardiac Stepdown unit. We were considered to be the "other half" of the cardiac ICU. We cared for cardiac and thoracic surgeries for the most part. They would go to ICU for 24...
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    Moving from MI to CA - need advice!

    Nurse SMS replied to mobobo's topic in General Nursing

    California is one of the three top toughest markets in the US for new grad
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    Nursing Professional Development / Staff Development Coordinators

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

    I have recently accepted this position with a major metroplex employer...super stoked to read this and get the links from llg. Thank you! Pay is definitely not 95K per year, but it is over 80k, which...
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    Is it bad?

    Nurse SMS replied to ADN_Is_Complete's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It isn't bad to want to. It isn't even bad to do so. However, note that it is not bad, either, for your employer to deny you further employment if you violate the dress code in this way. You just have...
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    BON investigaton

    Nurse SMS replied to dialysisrnmom's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Did they test you for impairment at the time? If not, I don't think you have anything to worry about. If they were truly concerned they would have. You can't prove a negative...you can't prove you...
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    Patient Keeps Asking for Another Nurse

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

    I have been "Nurse Lovely" in my time. These patients wear me out. I would usually refuse to take them two shifts in a row, as normally they are super demanding, persnickety, time intensive and less...
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    On that call light every 5-10 minutes

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

    For most hourly rounding helps. I had one individual who was a paraplegic with limited use of the arms. This patient was literally, not even exaggerating, ringing the bell as the door started to close...
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    Sick of floor nursing, what now?

    Nurse SMS replied to r0seRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I got sick of floor nursing and took an outpatient position. It was heaven for a year while I decompressed. Now I am bored and returning to acute care in a different role (professional...
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    5 years away....what to do?

    Nurse SMS replied to Tsthill's topic in Nursing Career

    Most places are going to be understandably suspicious if you have had no education in nursing since 5 years ago. A lot changes in five years and you are not seen (accurately most likely) as being...
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    New Grad. Floor nurse or orthopedic clinic nurse, what's best?

    Nurse SMS replied to amonasterio5's topic in Nursing Career

    You can easily move from acute care into outpatient. The opposite is not true. A couple of years spent in outpatient and your opportunities in acute care will be nonexistent. I would get acute care...
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    Encouragement needed - Frustrated and insulted by hourly rates

    Nurse SMS replied to kemansha1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have come to the opinion that those who come into nursing for the "calling" of it (myself included) are actually at a disadvantage in today's acute care environment. There is little time for or...
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    RN School Clinicals on Resume??

    Nurse SMS replied to Graduatenurse14's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Clinicals are part of school and are covered under your listed education. Nobody really cares where you did clinical rotations, since it is understood that you can't get the degree or license without...