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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    RN's what was your occupation while in nursing school?

    Nurse SMS replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a nurse extern on a cardiac
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    Question about experience

    Nurse SMS replied to OlivetheRN's topic in General Nursing

    Schools may not accept it but positions such as Interventional Radiology, Cath Lab and PACU do see it as critical
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    need advice/opinions on where to relocate!

    Nurse SMS replied to hellosun's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly? You would serve yourself better to work for a couple of years where you live and then travel. I know that is not what you want to hear but you should consider remaining open to that...
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    Filipino nurses emigrating to US

    Nurse SMS replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It bears noting that one can be concerned about the influx/influence of foreign workers to the detriment of our own countrymen without it being "foreigners go home". The black and white nature of...
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    New WGU application code

    Nurse SMS replied to LoneStar1908's topic in Western Governors University

    Me
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    How do you handle family members who want to impose their will on oriented patients?

    Nurse SMS replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    I am pretty blunt. I tell them since their loved one is of sound mind and judgement, they will be making their own healthcare decisions and that if they disagree with those decisions they need to take...
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    Filipino nurses emigrating to US

    Nurse SMS replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The only reason is money. I am pretty sure Filipino nurses work for less than what the average American citizen nurse makes. It drives down our wages and increases dangerous practices and bad ratios,...
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    Using judgement, med parameters

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

    I personally would use both the parameters and the patients trends to make a decision. As a new grad use the parameters but recheck more
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    Ten Tips for New Grad Nurses

    Nurse SMS replied to JayPeacock's topic in Nursing Career

    All good advice, but I don't know a single institution that is going to allow a volunteer anywhere near a ventilator, tubes or other medical intensive interventions. In fact, at my institution there...
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    Out of state new grad

    Nurse SMS replied to OUxPhys's topic in Texas Nursing

    The major cities in Texas are all pretty much saturated with new grads. It is very difficult as a new graduate, especially if one is a two year grad rather than BSN, to find a job. Austin is the most...
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    New Grad RN program $15/hr

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

    At $15/hr, it is actually pretty good considering you are not giving the hospital ANYTHING yet at that point. You are in a learning situation. They get to watch you and judge you and decide if you are...
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    New Grad

    Nurse SMS replied to monkey421's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You may need to apply to areas other than acute care (hospital). It is taking new grads on average 6-12 months or more to find their first position and a great many of them are NOT in the hospital....
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    Please help

    Nurse SMS replied to Hayz22's topic in General Nursing

    No advice unfortunately. We cannot give medical advice or conjecture as per the terms of service. Your medical providers will be able to answer your questions better than strangers on the Internet. I...
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    Dealing with calls from work

    Nurse SMS replied to Katniss88's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry but that is just hogwash. It is not unprofessional to not be available to answer the phone for any reason unless one is on call and job security based on unhealthy work hours is not a job I...
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    Dealing with calls from work

    Nurse SMS replied to Katniss88's topic in General Nursing

    If it is work I always let it go to voicemail to see what they want. I call back if I am interested. Otherwise no, without one second of guilt. Staffing will never be fixed as long as the current...
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    Wanting to Shadow in the Dallas Area

    Nurse SMS replied to jenna.holbert's topic in Texas Nursing

    You will not be allowed to shadow anywhere. HIPAA laws make shadowing without being licensed or an active student in clinicals or a volunteer who has undergone training and background checks an...
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    Are Hospitals hiring RN's with an Associates?

    Nurse SMS replied to AlishaW's topic in Texas Nursing

    Nursing homes, rehab, home health, LTACH remain ADN friendly. Acute care not so
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    Does your hospital require color coded scrubs?

    Nurse SMS replied to Loo17's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Any brand we want in the appropriate color but must be embroidered with the hospital logo, which they make pretty easy to do. All at our own cost. I shop the outlets then turn them in for...
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    does it really matter where you get your BSN?

    Nurse SMS replied to Erin1984's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    WGU is well thought of and is a center of excellence. I have not noticed it seeming to matter too much where you go as long as the school is accredited. WGU does, however, require you to be employed...
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    Are Hospitals hiring RN's with an Associates?

    Nurse SMS replied to AlishaW's topic in Texas Nursing

    DFW requires BSN for the most part upon hire unless you are already connected to the hospital. If you do get hired BSN will be required within 3
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    Applying for Atlanta RN jobs before graduating?

    Nurse SMS replied to rjp90457's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Internships for new grads know you still have to pass NCLEX. A lot of regular floor nursing positions won't take on a new grad. Apply wherever you
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    What state is currently hiring RNs

    Nurse SMS replied to nur18's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you are experienced (2-5 years or more) there is work in DFW. Of you are a new grad not so
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    Getting a foot in the door!

    Nurse SMS replied to Rgrnurse's topic in Nursing Career

    Focus on the NCLEX and look for your entry level RN position. Given that nearly 50 % of new nurses are unemployed one year after graduation as well as the critical need to get your first job within...
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    Blacklisted by your Nursing School?

    Nurse SMS replied to PolishGirlRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Honestly it sounds like there is a lot more to this than just the FB group. Are politics at play? Probably. I find your conjecture about minorities/religion to be a red herring though. Personally I...
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    Can not make it out of orientation???

    Nurse SMS replied to 2bAngilRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Exactly! It becomes a double edged sword. Any new grad should really consider use of a brain sheet. It does the organizing for you and helps clear up some of that mental clutter. I used one and still...