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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Anxiety has taken over

Nurse SMS replied to IndyRN12's topic in Health, Stress Management

I became a nurse at age 40, so I know what you mean re: age influencing perception of experience. I am now going on 46 and this past Fall I left the bedside because the level of anxiety I was feeling...
Accepted to FNP program, an $80,000 student loan worth it? I need advice!

Nurse SMS replied to Aik0's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

Find a cheaper school. That is an absurd amount of
Inappropriate duties?

Nurse SMS replied to erinlanc's topic in General Nursing

If you are the receptionist that day you would have to refer that patient to whomever is doing the nursing duties that day I guess? I would not be excited about this change either. However, they can...
Outgoing LVN refuses to do a Narc Count

Nurse SMS replied to CaliBoy760's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

If you have another RN doing the count with you I doubt you have anything to worry
Right lower lobe pneumonia

Nurse SMS replied to Gemlee's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

Seriously? Why not just post "do my homework for me"? Takes a lot of cajones to not only ask for the answer but also the citation. Shame on
CNA Bonus Plan

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

Another vote here for adequate staffing, but suspect the entire true motivation is to squeeze more work out of already overworked people rather than spend the money needed to staff appropriately....
Masters Degree with no experience in nursing ?

Nurse SMS replied to LStgo's topic in General Nursing

Actually pursuing a completely different degree would make far MORE sense than getting an MSN without any experience or even a license, especially when combined with the fact that you hated nursing...
Resignation dilemma

Nurse SMS replied to Nursiology's topic in General Nursing

Do what is right. The world has a way of working it out in the end. I hope your mother heals
Broken Spirit from boss

Nurse SMS replied to betweenus64's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

I have to admit that I have a hard time giving you much credence when you refer to your supervisor as not getting off her "fat ass" to come help. If you want to be taken seriously the first lesson is...
Not what I expected

Nurse SMS replied to NurseMegP's topic in General Nursing

*sigh* I do sympathize. Nursing is HARD and if you aren't well tuned for it, it is harder. I admire your honesty. There are other areas of nursing you can go into and may just have to keep knocking on...
What's up with all the 'failed NCLEX' posts?

Nurse SMS replied to Magsulfate's topic in General Nursing

Nursing schools are opening like crazy and recruiting students like crazy. The reputable schools have waiting lists, competitive entry and are accredited. The others are stupid expensive, have no...
It is a true calling or isn't it?

Nurse SMS replied to Fireflynurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

I hate black and white blankets. For you it may be a calling. For someone else it is a job. Both are
Does completing a residency program at a hospital make you an RN II?

Nurse SMS replied to AesthesiaSeeker's topic in Texas Nursing

RN II has to do with years of experience, not the presence of a residency. You will be a new grad and at the new grad pay rate. RN II in most places indicates 1.5-2 years of experience as an acute...
Calling All Nurses!!! Is My Plan Realistic?

Nurse SMS replied to Breezykh's topic in Nursing Career

Most of us work pursuing MSN I would
Jobs say they require experience

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

In DFW new grad nurses are only hired into the internships or residencies when it comes to acute care. They are not hired directly to the floor. You are correct that it is VERY competitive and most of...
What do you think can be done to improve access to mental health care?

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

I am actually writing a lengthy paper for school right now (MSN program) about increasing use of jail diversion programs. Jails are now the defunct mental health system. Of course, they suck for that....
Would you report possible diversion?

Nurse SMS replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

I can so understand your emotional turmoil and I urge you to seek some assistance in keeping this in perspective. Those who would take you down for doing this aren't really concerned about that nurse...
Jobs (my license is on probation)

Nurse SMS replied to Slewis092476's topic in General Nursing

The problem is that there is a glut of nurses. Plenty of them to go around. Therefore when your resume is held up against another, even a new grad, the hospital is going to pick the free and clear...
Teaching or educating?

Nurse SMS replied to verdeacres's topic in General Nursing

Eh. I work as a bariatric nurse educator. I am finishing my MSN in nursing education. And I love to teach. Six one, half dozen the
Career Advice for Career Switcher

Nurse SMS replied to MamaPedsNP's topic in General Nursing

The acute care component is going to be a major hurdle for you unfortunately. Without any direct experience you won't be very attractive to hospitals or to the parents of super sick kids. Maybe some...
Owi stupid mistake. Where to go from here?

Nurse SMS replied to Sarahlin's topic in General Students

Ah. Well, that would be clearly outlined in your school's rules and policies as well as on your BON website I would think. Have you
Nursing is the Biggest Mistake of My Life

Nurse SMS replied to almost_nurse's topic in General Nursing

Yeah, something sounds weird here. The scholarship. Your level of stress. You still have two months of school to go. It is WAY too early to be hitting the freak-out button. And the boyfriend? Call his...
Owi stupid mistake. Where to go from here?

Nurse SMS replied to Sarahlin's topic in General Students

What is an OWI
I'm a frustrated Nurse who has not been able to get a job in a hospital.

Nurse SMS replied to Mlewis1106's topic in General Nursing

Having a BSN will at least up the chance of your resume even getting looked at by an acute care
Jahi is still on 'life support'?!

Nurse SMS replied to Julius Seizure's topic in General Nursing

I have had to make the decision they are refusing to make. It is sad. It is awful. But refusing to face it brings up all sorts of other sad and awful. Thankfully Jahi isn't actually there. Jahi is...

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