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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EMT-P/RN in Need of Advice

Nurse SMS replied to ladyremt's topic in Nursing Career

How about flu shot clinics, MD office? Get trained in laser hair
Torn on what is best...

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

You said you would have considered taking this type of a job as a "last resort". From the things you outline in your post (no other job offers, tuition coming due, the need to move), it sounds like...
Other Rewarding Careers Beside Nursing

Nurse SMS replied to aquarius89's topic in Nursing Career

There are literally ZERO professions that are not affected by the economy in some way, nursing included. Nursing has been hugely affected by the failing economy. You won't have to read far on this...
Considering moving, New York to Texas

Nurse SMS replied to LifeCrisis's topic in Texas Nursing

Not sure I agree with the education focused portions of that post. It probably depends where in Texas it was. In DFW, it is very metropolitan, educated and respected to be so. The state's...
Phasing out noc shift differential in acute care?

Nurse SMS replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in General Nursing

My facility did away with second shift diff over a year ago, but only for the day shift nurses. Night shift still gets it plus the night shift
DFW new grads

Nurse SMS replied to al_capwn's topic in Texas Nursing

In the DFW area, hospitals tend to open to hiring new grads twice a year - June and January - with interviewing/selection process for those beginning 1-3 months prior. You will begin to see hospitals...
Considering moving, New York to Texas

Nurse SMS replied to LifeCrisis's topic in Texas Nursing

All the DFW area will have similar employment opportunities, similar wages, similar housing availability. All of the major suburbs of DFW have their own community hospitals. Hospitals like...
Nurses dressing up for Halloween

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

I can't imagine being able to do my job (floor nurse, ICU Stepdown) in a "costume" of any sort. Other settings it probably would be
Let go from my first nursing job, cant find another job

Nurse SMS replied to MI_RN_87's topic in Nursing Career

Well, I have to be honest - my first question is whether your resume and cover letters have as many misspellings and as poor grammar and punctuation as this post does? I know that sounds snarky but I...
Officially giving up

Nurse SMS replied to CuddleFox's topic in General Nursing

Actually no, it isn't. CNA experience does not count as nursing experience. I hope your wife finds a new grad opportunity soon. It is rough out there. There has not been a nursing shortage, especially...
new grad salary

Nurse SMS replied to xmercedesrx's topic in Texas Nursing

Don't move without a written job offer with firm salary and start date on it. Many have moved to Texas without these things and find they cannot find an RN job. All of them express shock that Texas...
Medical City Dallas Hospital Internship Feb 2013

Nurse SMS replied to Niki_RN's topic in Texas Nursing

You are right. It is barely a livable amount. They have no reason to offer more. There are tons of unemployed new grads willing to work for that just for the chance to get a foot in the door. It is...
Medical City Dallas Hospital Internship Feb 2013

Nurse SMS replied to Niki_RN's topic in Texas Nursing

If you apply for positions at other HCA facilities, the manager of the unit you are in the internship with will be sent an email stating you are applying elsewhere and asking if there are any reasons...
Medical City Dallas Hospital Internship Feb 2013

Nurse SMS replied to Niki_RN's topic in Texas Nursing

It is a way to train new nurses without having to pay them the much higher cost of hourly plus shift diff plus benefits. 2K per month is a huge savings for the hospital. You aren't an employee, they...
Medical City Dallas Hospital Internship Feb 2013

Nurse SMS replied to Niki_RN's topic in Texas Nursing

There are going to be good and bad floors anywhere you go. Every unit will have its own culture. No one hospital is all good or all bad. Something to keep in mind when you hear naysayers bash an...
Planning to take NCLEX-RN but new here in Texas

Nurse SMS replied to dawncast's topic in Nurse Registration

The Filipino community in Texas is pretty large. Hopefully someone who has done it will chime in. Welcome to Texas and good
WGU pro's and con's thread

Nurse SMS replied to LindseyRN86's topic in Western Governors University

It bears noting that ANY institution of higher education that is of high quality is constantly reviewing and revising its curriculum to keep up with what is pertinent to medicine and the current...
HELP! I don't want to be a nurse! :0

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

I think if you do not want to be a nurse, you SHOULD NOT be a nurse. You are only 23. Go back to school and find
Are we being taken advantage of?

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

Nope. Not normal and not how it is supposed to
Jobseeking RN, new to TX

Nurse SMS replied to hoppingpete's topic in Texas Nursing

Yeah, Parkland has been blowing up my
Does hiring slow down during the holidays?

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

Good
Does hiring slow down during the holidays?

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

You watch for them on the company websites. They post like any other job opening. Check daily, as many of them only stay up for a few days due to the high volume of applications that come
Jobseeking RN, new to TX

Nurse SMS replied to hoppingpete's topic in Texas Nursing

If you have a clean, valid license and that much experience with good recommendations from your previous employers you shouldn't have any trouble landing interviews around here. Many prefer BSN but if...
Does hiring slow down during the holidays?

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

It isn't the same everywhere, but in the area where I live new grads are only hired twice a year at the local hospitals for the most part. These are for internships that start in June and January...
Still seeking *extensive orientation/preceptorship* after completing refresher course

Nurse SMS replied to SGTex's topic in Texas Nursing

If either of you have connections in the medical community, now is the time to use them. Get in touch with any nurses you know, whether well or

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