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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  1. Nurse SMS

    FLAME ON!

    Nurse SMS replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    "This more experienced nurse made an error! She is obviously incompetent! She should be FIRED! Why didn't they fire
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    24, want to become a nurse, best route

    Nurse SMS replied to Jbc15's topic in Nursing Career

    This is an unrealistic goal with the current legal environment and HIPAA laws. Nobody is going to grant a curious stranger access to private health information and sick individuals so that person can...
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    CLT Nursing Options

    Nurse SMS replied to New2nursingCLT's topic in General Nursing

    Always? No. A lot? Yes. I would not recommend anyone become pregnant during nursing school if they have a choice about it, particularly in an accelerated program. That being said, others have done it...
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    Coworker tried converting me on my break

    Nurse SMS replied to CountryMomma's topic in General Nursing

    So is trying to convert someone on their lunch
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    Coworker tried converting me on my break

    Nurse SMS replied to CountryMomma's topic in General Nursing

    I am frankly stunned that anyone finds it acceptable to impose religious views on someone, no matter what the motivation. I liken it to being asked to show my underwear. It is as personal as it gets....
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    Coworker tried converting me on my break

    Nurse SMS replied to CountryMomma's topic in General Nursing

    I would have zero trouble telling someone off who tries to convert me at work. Mind your own business people. Your sense of duty to convert the world ends when it meets my right to make my own choices...
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    New grad in need of help!

    Nurse SMS replied to soneutral's topic in General Nursing

    Here is what I did in the beginning and still do when I know it is going to be a doozy of a day. -Take a piece of paper, turning it landscape view. Make a column for each of your patients and label...
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    FLAME ON!

    Nurse SMS replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    Oooo good
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    New grad in need of help!

    Nurse SMS replied to soneutral's topic in General Nursing

    Let me give you a big, big hug, sit down to a cup of coffee with you (shot of Bailey's? Yes?) and tell you a few things. I started out as a new grad on PCU just like you. Like you, I was a...
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    FLAME ON!

    Nurse SMS replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    There was just
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    My termination story, any new grad success advice appreciated!

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

    Six weeks is really not adequate for a new nurse, even in med-surg, in my opinion. It would be if the schools focused more on time management and clinical skills but we all know that isn't happening...
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    Dreading bedside report with The Interrogator

    Nurse SMS replied to sistrmoon's topic in General Nursing

    I absolutely DREADED bedside report when it was announced we were going that route. I was pleasantly surprised at how FAST bedside report is in most cases now. I always start out introducing the...
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    FLAME ON!

    Nurse SMS replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    "My coworkers are treating me badly. I think they are jealous of my looks. I really am awfully good
  14. Nurse SMS

    FLAME ON!

    Nurse SMS replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    Stop bullying
  15. Nurse SMS

    FLAME ON!

    Nurse SMS replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    Or move. Or do night shift. Or work PRN. Or work anywhere​ other than a
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    3 Med Errors in One Shift

    Nurse SMS replied to Roman1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If she was written up and counseled I am not sure what else you can do. Offer to help. Keep a close eye when you can. But anyone can have an off day, even one that off. I am not excusing it, as it...
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    New Grad Job at Med Spa... Yes or No

    Nurse SMS replied to rn_xoxo's topic in General Nursing

    Neither would be ideal for transition to acute care in California (or much of anywhere else to be honest). I would look out of state for a hospital job if that is where you want to be in the long
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    FLAME ON!

    Nurse SMS replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    "I have been out of school for two/four/six months and work in Med-surg/oncology/stepdown/rehab/etc and I hate being a nurse. I only wanted to work with babies or children and this is not what I...
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    Is it bad that I have no interest in working on Med/Surg floor?

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

    If you want to go to the OR look for internship
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    This can't be safe at all

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

    Take the NICU job. The rehab hospital would not hesitate to walk away from you. If they ask why you changed your mind, you can tell them what you said here or just a polite, politically correct "This...
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    Sherman Texas

    Nurse SMS replied to kplp1111's topic in Texas Nursing

    Exactly what has been stated. As a brand new graduate the only thing you bring to the table is your ability to learn. You have literally nothing to negotiate with. There is a huge surplus of nurses in...
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    A VERY frustrated nurse

    Nurse SMS replied to RNnewbie2014's topic in First Year After Licensure

    One thing I have learned...nursing is cyclical. You will get those awful shifts now and then, but then it gets better. Eventually it comes around again. And then it gets better again. And round and...
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    NYC New Grad Job advice please!

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

    NYC is the toughest market in the nation for new grads. Many hospitals have closed down and there is an abundance of experienced nurses looking for work. If you do not have a BSN, my understanding is...
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    You Don't Have to Be a Stereotype

    Nurse SMS replied to dinah77's topic in General Nursing

    That is fascinating re: peppermint oil and
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    A VERY frustrated nurse

    Nurse SMS replied to RNnewbie2014's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Exactly. Three shifts that go four hours over is the equivalent of working an entire 12 hour shift just for charting. I don't think there is a hospital anywhere that would not find that excessive. You...