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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Looking for a state to call home

Nurse SMS replied to mcroyce1123's topic in General Nursing

DFW is nice and there are definitely opportunities here for experienced nurses (new grads not so much). Most of the suburbs have excellent school systems and the wages to cost of living here are...
Innocent, BON, and self representation?

Nurse SMS replied to leonard888's topic in Nurses Recovery

NOTHING on the Internet is anonymous. All it takes is a
Innocent, BON, and self representation?

Nurse SMS replied to leonard888's topic in Nurses Recovery

Because the down side of not doing it is far lower than the down side of $6K. Because they are using the legal system to take away your license and your livelihood. Even if you keep your license, you...
How many 12 hour shifts per week

Nurse SMS replied to Bouncyball's topic in General Nursing

Not everyone has a life that allows for that kind of work even with taking care of oneself in the above mentioned manner. Taking good care of myself meant not working so much on top of other things...
Innocent, BON, and self representation?

Nurse SMS replied to leonard888's topic in Nurses Recovery

Get the attorney. Don't even think twice about it. Do
NCLEX done...should I start applying for jobs before I have my license in hand?

Nurse SMS replied to cam_ma.am's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

You should have been applying before you graduated. Definitely get
Need advice. Current CNA looking to move up

Nurse SMS replied to Bexsie's topic in Nursing Career

I would advise you to stay far, far away from private schools. Research NCLEX pass rates (these are public record) of the school you are considering attending and the salary average in your area...
How many 12 hour shifts per week

Nurse SMS replied to Bouncyball's topic in General Nursing

I did four every week for quite some time and got so burned out I became depressed. I stopped the OT for a while and now am picking up one extra shift per paycheck. It is easy to burn yourself into...
Interview tomorrow but just got an email. . .

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

Definitely still show
Giving report

Nurse SMS replied to Caleb_RN225's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

We had some that were pulling meds and some trying to do their assessments before getting report. Our manager cracked down on it and it is better
Advice Needed

Nurse SMS replied to summergirl454's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

DFW is definitely on the BSN wave, but it is more likely with your years of experience you look expensive on paper. With as long as you worked I am surprised you don't have connections to help get...
Is the "system" failing its New Grads???

Nurse SMS replied to Barbara H.'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

For them to "fail" new grads implies the hospital owes them something. They
Feeling so guilty calling off sick

Nurse SMS replied to mclennan's topic in General Nursing

I would be more upset with you for showing up and exposing me to that! You deserve time to get better and keeping your contagious self quarantined is the kindest thing you can do, for all of then AND...
My new dilemma...a follow up

Nurse SMS replied to snappycindy's topic in General Nursing

What you are learning is time management, keeping cool and able to think critically under pressure and dealing with difficult patients and family members. Those things translate across the age...
Nurses with tattoos and piercings

Nurse SMS replied to emmygirle's topic in General Nursing

I have seen a lot of tiny nose
Nurses with tattoos and piercings

Nurse SMS replied to emmygirle's topic in General Nursing

This literally made me laugh out loud. There are no laws protecting the "right" to work with body art showing. None. You absolutely have the right to decorate your body however you wish, right, wrong...
My new dilemma...a follow up

Nurse SMS replied to snappycindy's topic in General Nursing

One year acute care is the bare minimum, as mentioned above. It is pretty common for a new grad to be unhappy right about where you are. I would stick with it,
Answers to "why you want to work here"

Nurse SMS replied to PCnurse88's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

Believe me, they don't tell YOU everything about the job. You don't have to tell THEM everything about yourself. That it is a great fit for your current skills and goals is absolutely truthful and...
Who is responsible to find shift coverage?

Nurse SMS replied to rn865's topic in General Nursing

This. Once it is changed on the schedule, the person who agreed to cover is now responsible to find someone to cover. If nobody shows, this is the person who gets disciplined. If there is no formal...
Confused about how one year experience is calculated?

Nurse SMS replied to rhp123's topic in General Nursing

Never quit a job without another one lined up, unless you are in a position where getting a paycheck doesn't matter (ie: independently wealthy). The fact that they are short staffed works as much in...
Interview with scrubs on

Nurse SMS replied to LH...RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

Looking professional and putting your best foot forward is ALWAYS expected in a job
HealthSouth Mgmt Changes our Hours/Mgmt Treats Employees Badly

Nurse SMS replied to sdickson32's topic in Rehabilitation

Shannon, take your name and location off this post STAT. You are going to lose your job, probably today. I would suggest you get out there and apply. The market in DFW is pretty good for experienced...
Colorful Shoes - Unprofessional?

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

Shoes are the most fun part of my uniform! I love love love colorful nursing shoes and so do the patients and other staff
You're Hired!......Then......

Nurse SMS replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

It sounds like her budget didn't get approved. Also known as "Nevermind, you are NOT hired". Keep
What are the little things you do to help the next shift?

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

I definitely do the fluids thing and make sure the bag isn't running dry. If I have blood to run, I get as much of it done as possible, preferably finished, before the next shift comes on. At the very...

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