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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    ~Likes & Dislikes~

    Nurse SMS replied to Gaby_rmz77's topic in General Nursing

    Likes: Imparting hope and giving great care, maximizing a patient's potential to heal Dislikes: Business models getting in the way of good nursing
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    Question for people who made career change into nursing?

    Nurse SMS replied to gcc8's topic in General Nursing

    I was a medical transcriptionist.Now an RN on ICU Stepdown Proud to be a nurse. Frustrated with certain aspects at times. No regrets.
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    Rural ER Nursing

    Nurse SMS replied to twinsmomrn13's topic in General Nursing

    Certainly sounds like embolism to me. Sending you love and
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    Nursing Salary Survey 2014

    Nurse SMS replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    DFW 27.50/hr base pay PCU/ICU Stepdown RN, ASN In school for BSN, no certifications Two years experience Full time days No evening shift diff, $4 weekend No managerial/supervisory experience as an
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    minor help for nursing BSN student :)

    Nurse SMS replied to yayi4's topic in Nursing Career

    Philosophy would probably be worthless. I would encourage you to minor in business administration or healthcare
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    Is Nursing Getting Flooded?

    Nurse SMS replied to zakrzem04's topic in Nursing Career

    It has been flooded for years
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    Is there really a Nursing shortage, or is it just hype ?

    Nurse SMS replied to Stacy67CP's topic in Nursing Career

    It is complete and utter hype. There is NO nursing
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    How soon did you get pulled?

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

    New grads can't float for a year at my
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    Thoughts on Appropriate Pay for First RN Job Offer

    Nurse SMS replied to newGN2013's topic in Nursing Career

    Considering the number of new grads with their nose to the glass just praying for an opportunity -ANY opportunity - I think you would be ill advised to attempt negotiation. You have zero leverage and...
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    would you apply for this job??

    Nurse SMS replied to sophie<3's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you tried getting your "happy" outside of work? Expecting your career to give you the level of personal fulfillment you seem to desire is unlikely to happen in any field. This will be your third...
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    How many Christmases have you worked?

    Nurse SMS replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    None, but have worked every NYE and
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    What are my chances of getting back to a nursing program?

    Nurse SMS replied to Somethincreative's topic in General Nursing

    I would think your odds are pretty good, if not in that institution then in a bridge program
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    Will it ever get better out there?

    Nurse SMS replied to friendlyjane's topic in General Nursing

    Given the changes in healthcare that are happening, which nobody seems to be able to agree on in terms of affecting healthcare careers, I don't see it improving by then. It is going to take a LONG...
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    HELP! Failed NCLEX-RN 6 times!

    Nurse SMS replied to hmctaa0511's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There are some success stories from people who have taken the test that many times, but not a lot of them. I am sorry you are hurting. Only you can know if you have the heart and drive and money and...
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    Which hospital would you recommend (or stay away from) in DFW area?

    Nurse SMS replied to Niki_RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Not all HCA facilities are bad. The one I work at does not employ travelers as a rule. Once in a blue moon we see agency staff. Most of the HCA facilities in my area employ seasonal nurses for the...
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    First Year Help--PLEASE

    Nurse SMS replied to wmlove's topic in Nursing Career

    Well, the first thing I would advise is to not expect your job to be the source of personal fulfillment in your life. A career is a way to pay your bills. You are fortunate as a new grad to be...
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    WHat is considered acute care experience?

    Nurse SMS replied to newbieRN724's topic in Nursing Career

    Generally speaking acute care means hospital. I find it a bit silly but most hospitals do not count LTACH or post acute under the same heading as acute care. Still, it cannot hurt for you to apply....
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    HIPAA question

    Nurse SMS replied to >--stethoscope--o's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    If that person was stating something about their family member being hospitalized, all on their own, all voluntary and you mentioned you were that person's nurse but said nothing about that person's...
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    Hello from a new wannabe-nurse!

    Nurse SMS replied to pearyphery's topic in Nursing Career

    Congrats on having made a decision! Here's my advice, for what it is worth: 1. Study hard and make excellent grades. Getting into a good nursing school is very competitive and you will need to...
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    One day of orientation

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

    For a PRN job, yes, it is normal. This is why most new nurses cannot make PRN work.....work for them. When you are a "fill in as needed" nurse, they want/need/expect you to be able to hit the ground...
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    how to bring dog along

    Nurse SMS replied to shaniarose's topic in Texas Nursing

    Uhhhh. Drive? Take a train? I mean, there are only as many ways as there is transportation so I am not sure I understand your
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    Retired nurse of 20 years needs job

    Nurse SMS replied to Posiemac's topic in Nursing Career

    You may have to look outside of healthcare. Most positions that don't involve patient care require you to have recently done patient care. Have you considered going back to school for a different...
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    Am I being unrealistic? Is nursing maybe not for me?

    Nurse SMS replied to beckyboo80's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You live in a very high unemployment area for nurses. This means that not only may you not be able to get a job in Mom/Baby or L&D (one of the top three high demand areas for new nurses, which...
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    Where do you work and do you like it.

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

    I started on ICU Step Down, hired a few months before I graduated. `I got the position after working as an extern through nursing school and making a good impression on management. Do I still like it?...
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    Which cities if any are hiring new grad ADN RNs in inner city hospitals?

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

    A few years ago, depending on the specialty, it was 2-3 years work requirement with a 20K payback if you left prior, no exceptions. I have not looked at it recently but I heard through the grapevine...