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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Is there a best practice for educating pro vaccination?

Nurse SMS replied to pmabraham's topic in General Nursing

It has been my experience that those who are against vaccination are not even remotely willing to listen to reason or look to reliable scientific studies. There is huge mistrust and nothing we say...
Nursing and the Ebola Virus

Nurse SMS replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Disaster Preparation

Don't be too sure that it can't mutate to airborne. It is possible it already has and that is why doctors and nurses who take proper precautions are still getting it. Hard to say at this
Nursing and the Ebola Virus

Nurse SMS replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Disaster Preparation

Yep, I am getting pretty darned concerned. I think we can only contain this for so long. It is going to
Suffer through or quit?

Nurse SMS replied to stargurl2006's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

My "contract" stated there would be no repayment required if there was any reason that I could not be hired after graduation. Look yours
New Grad/Hate My Job/Life is Miserable!

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

I can attest to the truth of this myself. I am about to enter year 4 and I am actually getting personal fulfillment from nursing these days and leave on some days feeling really good about myself. I...
Out of my element: need some advice

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

What BTDT said. You won't be at any more of a disadvantage than any other new
Do the CNAs or RNs do personal care

Nurse SMS replied to RNtobe23's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

I wipe big butts and I cannot
Off going or oncoming responsibility

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

I get pretty irked by dry bags, Unacknowledged orders ( often from 9PM the night before. wtheck?), not prepping the patient for an 8AM CABG (no chlorhexadine shower the night before, chest not shaved,...
Old New Grad

Nurse SMS replied to jnurseb's topic in Nursing Career

Average time to land a new grad position is six months to one year. Too soon to get bummed. lots of threads on this already. Apply everywhere, not just hospitals. Rehab, LTC, home health,
Can a Nurse Punch a Patient in Self-Defense?

Nurse SMS replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

No lanyard. They dangle into wounds too
how do I gain experience if I have no experience?

Nurse SMS replied to pete M's topic in General Nursing

I graduated nursing school at 40. There were people in my program 10 years older than
Can a Nurse Punch a Patient in Self-Defense?

Nurse SMS replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

I wear my stethoscope around my neck every day, all day. It never occurred to me that some of my demented/deranged patients could choke me with it! I'll be stopping that habit
how do I gain experience if I have no experience?

Nurse SMS replied to pete M's topic in General Nursing

It is the law of supply and demand. There is plenty of supply and most of them are more qualified than you. Therefore you are not in demand and won't get the time of day. Whether they "require" a CNA...
So is ADN- RN really a waste of time?

Nurse SMS replied to mzsuccess's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

I graduated nearly three years ago with my ASN. I was offered a job prior to graduation at a hospital on a busy acute care floor. I am earning far above my expectations and am happy in my work and my...
Nurse recruiter blew me off. Is this normal?

Nurse SMS replied to RNbellashadow's topic in Nursing Professionalism

Usually it is the other way around....you get the interview and THEN never hear from them
What to do: ED physician brought dog to work

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

What are the regulations from the Health Dept regarding animals in the hospital? I would think that would be all the answer you
Relocating to Dallas, TX-- Insight needed!

Nurse SMS replied to msmeme11486's topic in Texas Nursing

THR will hire ASN as long as they understand if they don't get their BSN within three years of hire date they will be out of a job. PCU ratios are generally 4-5:1 these days. Two years experience you...
Med-surg, tele or rehab for 1st job?

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

What are your ultimate
reasonable orientation for an experienced nurse?

Nurse SMS replied to amzyRN's topic in Nursing Career

Eight shifts sounds excessive. I would be going
Staying afloat on a nurse's salary?

Nurse SMS replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Nursing

Dave Ramsey = financial freedom and an excellent quality of life. The only debt we carry is the mortgage, which has 17 years to payoff. We bought the house 5 years ago. Pay yourself first. No debt...
4 months experience, 2 babies, career options?

Nurse SMS replied to kate01's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

You definitely need more experience on the floor to be taken seriously for any kind of management or supervisory role, which is what you described
Who is more likely to get hired? (For recruiters and HR)

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

Entry level MSNs are having a VERY hard time finding employment. I would strongly advise against
i need advice

Nurse SMS replied to JosieEsposo's topic in Nursing Career

All you can do is keep trying. Your best bet would be to have any friends of yours in acute care get your name in front of their manager. Sadly my hospital has stated openly they won't hire rehab...
Leave jobs?

Nurse SMS replied to ShnnRN's topic in General Nursing

If there is a chance your job is going away, yes, you should be looking. It sounds like you already know you are priced beyond market rate at this point, so you will both need to start adjusting your...
Offered job, later told it's not guaranteed

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

Yup, I still think you have the job as long as background check is clear and you pass

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