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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    At the End of my Rope.

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

    Unless you are in a position to not have to work, I would suggest you stick it out as long as you can and keep applying elsewhere. This situation just sucks and I am so sorry. It is NOT like that...
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    Regular schedule

    Nurse SMS replied to TXcatcher's topic in Nursing Career

    It sounds to me like you need to pick a goal and stick with it. You have two scenarios in front of you: 1. Stick your current job out for a year, be a STELLAR employee in every way(on time every day,...
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    At the End of my Rope.

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

    A couple of questions come to mind: Has this office hired a new grad before and is the manager of the office a nurse herself? If not, those two are your answer. I am sorry you are going through this....
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    Pregnant and Working First RN Job

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

    Yes, it would look better to resign. You want to stay on their books as "rehirable" and saying "I resigned under MD advice due to pregnancy complications" in future job interviews will float much...
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    How long would you wait before you left

    Nurse SMS replied to medic978's topic in Nursing Career

    Yep, it would not look great. It is unlikely another hospital will be interested in you until you have 1-2 years experience. Go ahead and apply. The level of interest you get will be your
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    New Grad Where should I work?

    Nurse SMS replied to slushymaker75's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Where should you start as a new nurse? Anywhere you can get a job. You may not have noticed how bad the market is for new grads. Nearly half of new grad nurses are still unemployed one year after...
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    bully

    Nurse SMS replied to gonzo1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Depends on what they sat on the chair with it, how big said object was and whether the object itself was also
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    Im from Philippines and planning to take an NCLEX

    Nurse SMS replied to acylle's topic in Nurse Registration

    I will add the NCLEX is the NCLEX. It isn't easier in one place over another. What IS more difficult in NY/NJ is getting a
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    Diary of An ECMO Nurse

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

    Thank you for sharing this aspect of your job with us. I found it
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    Instead of finishing out my 2 weeks, I just quit!

    Nurse SMS replied to RNforLongTime's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure they can legally withhold your PTO unless you owe them recompense for tuition reimbursement or something like that. But yeah, if they are going to make leaving that bad and won't give you a...
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    Why can't we tell pts/families we're understaffed?

    Nurse SMS replied to delphine22's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    So......if the hospital is short but I can't say anything, *I* get deposed for incompetent care that doesn't meet the minimum standard and the onus is on me and my personal nursing practice. But if I...
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    My poor husband

    Nurse SMS replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Well then. By all means get him an MD appt. But be sure to examine him more thoroughly while he is awake that day too. After all, its your
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    Job offer from Huston

    Nurse SMS replied to Kissunshine's topic in Texas Nursing

    The pay is more than fair. I have twice as much experience as you in DFW and don't make that much. Congrats on the job. Here's hoping you love
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    Frustrated

    Nurse SMS replied to Jeane25's topic in Texas Nursing

    The nursing shortage is a myth. Just keep sending out applications. If you have inside connections anywhere this is the time to contact them. Best of
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    Frustrated

    Nurse SMS replied to Jeane25's topic in Texas Nursing

    It won't help you any but yes, many many people are having the same problem. It is an employers market right now. You did not state how long it has been since you actually worked in Women's Health or...
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    Level IV NICU near Plano

    Nurse SMS replied to abritto1's topic in Texas Nursing

    I do not believe the Children's on Legacy in Plano has a Level IV NICU. In fact, I am pretty sure they don't have a NICU at all. The Plano Childrens does not treat all of the same health issues as the...
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    Salary negotiation

    Nurse SMS replied to JStev77's topic in General Nursing

    As a new grad, what could you possibly bring to the table to negotiate with that every other new grad doesn't have? You have no experience. They have no experience. Since experience and expertise are...
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    How do you handle inappropriate touching from patients?

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

    I tell them to knock it off right now or I will leave the room and not help them. And then I do if there is anything other than an apology forthcoming. Even mildly demented patients seem to understand...
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    HR's mistake hurt my paycheck

    Nurse SMS replied to 33-weeker's topic in General Nursing

    There is a saying I love. It goes something like this...."Plan for the best, prepare for the worst". This is a clear case of that. In a bureaucratic institution such as a large hospital chain you can...
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    Saying No!

    Nurse SMS replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    The people who can't say no do indeed have a problem to solve and it isn't their
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    HR's mistake hurt my paycheck

    Nurse SMS replied to 33-weeker's topic in General Nursing

    Even if the manager "stood up" for her she still didn't have chart access and undoubtedly the IT folks have strict policy and procedure to follow and can't just "take the word" of the manager. i have...
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    When you save a life

    Nurse SMS replied to Wheels28's topic in General Nursing

    I get a quiet little high when I notice a patient starting to go bad before we get to the "save a life" scenario and I successfully intervene so said scenario doesn't
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    wait times

    Nurse SMS replied to laurabakerfinally's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Never heard of Maricopa. What state are you in? Perhaps the admins can move this to whatever state forum in hopes someone has answers. This is a general forum filled with individuals the world
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    Poll: Do you wear your wedding band to work...?

    Nurse SMS replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    I wear my band but not my engagement ring. I notice a real difference in inappropriate behavior when I don't have it on. But my engagement ring sits high and tears up the
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    Sentinel Events

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

    I too was wondering why on earth he wasn't being transferred to ICU for an Ativan drip. He was a very clear danger to himself and others and you were clearly at risk being in there with him. There s...