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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    How to rock that phone interview...

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

    Phone interviews are generally preliminary to determine if you are articulate, likeable and really who you say you are. They also are meant to gauge how seriously you are looking. Show enthusiasm for...
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    Forced to resign after 7 weeks

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

    As a preceptor, here are a few things I noticed with some orienting nurses that made precepting them difficult. First, some of them seem to use asking tons of questions as a method of self-soothing....
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    Good Hospital Bad Unit, or Bad Hospital Good Unit?

    Nurse SMS replied to maraacaitlinn's topic in General Nursing

    Apply. Go to the interview if invited. Ask all your questions and then weigh out the pros and cons. If you hate the population you are working with right now it is probably because, at one month in,...
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    Most diverse nursing specialty

    Nurse SMS replied to al3x117's topic in General Nursing

    ICU Stepdown (also called a PCU, or progressive care unit). It is a step below ICU status but a step up in acuity from med-surg. You will see everything. Trauma. Neuro. Oncology. Renal. Endocrine....
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    Take a pay cut to go to office

    Nurse SMS replied to AJ1980's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds to me like you already know what you want to do. You can live with the pay cut. You can even live with the increase in insurance costs. Going from acute care to office work was quite a shock...
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    What made you want to be a nurse?

    Nurse SMS replied to MollyM99's topic in General Nursing

    My oldest son died of cancer at the age of 13 and I needed a way to carry everything that happened to us through that journey and to feel as if all that pain and suffering we went through was not for...
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    "Nurse" arrested for using stolen license

    Nurse SMS replied to NurseQT's topic in Nursing News

    Sadly this is not all that uncommon. The Texas BON has a page dedicated to this, showing the pictures of the individuals and where they have been working. Most are cases of identity theft or forged...
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    Patients wants a back rub

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

    It just depends on my connection with the patient. I had patients request back scratching or back rubs and I was delighted to oblige them. I also had others that I would refuse. There is no arguing it...
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    Do you press "1" for Doctor?

    Nurse SMS replied to Glycerine82's topic in General Nursing

    I always use the MD
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    40 weeks pregnant and working alone

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

    Yup. Call off. That is
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    Is it me, or...?

    Nurse SMS replied to herewegoagain7's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i am not going to comment on whether I think it is racism or not. It kind of does not matter. Your relationship with a large group of people on your floor is ineffective. I think in this situation...
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    Bullying online is NOT harmless

    Nurse SMS replied to Dianna11's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It can be painful, even just reading online, a response that takes a tone or has a reaction that you did not anticipate. That doesn't mean it is bullying, otherwise your original post here would...
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    Pet peeve

    Nurse SMS replied to guest974915's topic in General Nursing

    When we play games at home that require people to write down an answer to something, my 18-year-old son cannot read the cursive writing of even the most tidy of individuals. His brain simply cannot...
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    Feeling extremely underappreciated

    Nurse SMS replied to Medic2RN_'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    While I can see why you would feel that way, it is a legitimate point when CNAs or techs are stating they are the equivalent of a nurse, that they "do everything" and get themselves worked up in...
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    Overweight Healthcare Workers

    Nurse SMS replied to EmpoweRN's topic in General Nursing

    Totally agree. The video seems just another way to try and present the same old argument and seems a bit self aggrandizing to boot, particularly since it is the OPs second post ever here. Shopping for...
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    Overweight Healthcare Workers

    Nurse SMS replied to EmpoweRN's topic in General Nursing

    Not even clicking on the video. Don't
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    alright Nurses...what is your dream job?!

    Nurse SMS replied to permRNjobs's topic in General Nursing

    Top two for me are feeling respected/valued and total compensation package (pay, PTO, 401K matching and vestment, medical/dental/vision, etc
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    Coffee marketed to nurses. Would you buy it?

    Nurse SMS replied to ResumeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. Still nope, even with the donations and the recognition. Good coffee, fairly priced, easily accessed. That is what I care about. I don't need strokes from my coffee company. Johnson and Johnson...
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    Coffee marketed to nurses. Would you buy it?

    Nurse SMS replied to ResumeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Would I buy it because it is marketed specifically to nurses? No. Would I buy it if it were yummy and priced slightly better than other similar quality coffees that meet my personal taste? Sure, if it...
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    Family members bring us junk food!

    Nurse SMS replied to guycna95's topic in General Nursing

    It is a lot easier to pick up a few donuts than to find a nice fresh fruit tray. Their family member is ill. The fact that they took time out at all is super nice of them and far more than they need...
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    LVN keeps personal notes about patients

    Nurse SMS replied to VegGal's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Does it leave the building with her or does it stay at work, hopefully locked in a locker? I think the answer to that question would largely determine whether it is a potential HIPAA
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    Feeling extremely underappreciated

    Nurse SMS replied to Medic2RN_'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nobody likes being bossed around, but that is your role at this time. You are an assistant to the nurses. None of the things you outlined are outside of your daily job duties. No way would I ever in a...
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    I am not proud of my track record.

    Nurse SMS replied to STARL's topic in General Nursing

    If the OP lives in DFW/Texas, she also will be reported to Group One, making her virtually unemployable in Texas. I think voluntarily handing in her license is the prudent thing to do...but prudence...
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    I am not proud of my track record.

    Nurse SMS replied to STARL's topic in General Nursing

    There is no process when it comes to action taken by the BON to revoke one's nursing license. If you are under investigation by the BON, the school is going to assume you will be a blight on their...
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    Would it kill you to say thank you?

    Nurse SMS replied to macawake's topic in General Nursing

    I admit I have become more scarce here because it just doesn't seem to be a wise use of my time. So many are looking for validation or specific answers rather than actual advice and often what they...