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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So why even bother with getting an RN?

Nurse SMS replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

Sounds illegal to
Collin College Fall 2013 Nursing Applicant's

Nurse SMS replied to NurseRebe2015's topic in Texas Nursing

Clinical day typically is revealed 1-2 weeks before the semester starts. The program operates under the assumption that all students understand this is a full time course load and will have made full...
DFW Internships 2013

Nurse SMS replied to meraki86's topic in Texas Nursing

I believe Medical Center of Plano will post in June and accept applications only from BSNs who have already passed
Your first time with a student

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

I love having an eager student. There are a couple in this rotation though that sit like bumps on a log. They stare off into space. I have to direct them to do vitals, ADLs, answer call lights etc....
Feedback requested before I give 2 weeks notice!

Nurse SMS replied to Nurse-E Girl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

Don't send it. If you are unhappy quietly find another position and then resign in writing without emotion. If they ask for an exit interview you can then tell them why you left. This letter was no...
Rural Hospitals

Nurse SMS replied to themoderngiant's topic in Texas Nursing

Yeah, kind of made me choke to see suburban hospitals referred to as rural. They are nowhere near the
Dec 2012 grad. Still no job!

Nurse SMS replied to newGN2012's topic in Texas Nursing

My boss told me last week the only way any new grad applicant gets looked at is if the manager asks for that person's resume from HR by name. Otherwise they simply go into a virtual black hole never...
New grad pay in DFW?

Nurse SMS replied to jennyshambles76's topic in Texas Nursing

There is no difference in pay between BSN and RN no matter where you
New Grad 5 1/2 months in wanting to quit!

Nurse SMS replied to nursebetsy6's topic in First Year After Licensure

I hear you. I hate to make sweeping statements, but patterns can't be ignored - SO many new grads feel like you do at the point you are at. Research has been done on it, articles written on it. I...
Disappointed with my nurse last night

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

That confused me
Moving to Austin, Texas YEY!!!

Nurse SMS replied to pennylane18's topic in Texas Nursing

In May? It is on the warm side of temperate and climbing steadily toward the armpit of hell that is July-September. Congrats in landing a very coveted position! You will love
Rule follower-how to survive

Nurse SMS replied to greetings's topic in Nursing Career

So many positive
Collin College Fall 2013 Nursing Applicant's

Nurse SMS replied to NurseRebe2015's topic in Texas Nursing

You need to have back up plans for the kids for after school for sure. It will be after school hours when you go to your clinical site at a minimum. Many days you will be able to pick your kid up but...
Moving to Dallas area, need info on finding a job please!

Nurse SMS replied to SheriHutchings's topic in Texas Nursing

You will likely need to look for new grad internships if you are looking at a hospital setting. Despite the plethora of ads you are seeing the local job market is extremely tight for new grad RNs. If...
Collin College Fall 2013 Nursing Applicant's

Nurse SMS replied to NurseRebe2015's topic in Texas Nursing

Strongly recommend those with daycare age kids get full time childcare. Your class hours have very little to do with how much time the program really takes. You will have group projects, mandatory...
Do you talk about work at home?

Nurse SMS replied to blackvans1234's topic in General Nursing

I talk to my husband now and then but the stuff I most need to talk out seems to frustrate, frighten and/or confuse him, so most of the time I just keep it to myself. My best friend is a nurse, so I...
Must move with only 4 mos in 1st RN job (hubby job xfer)!!

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

Does your current company own any hospitals in the new city? If so, can you arrange a transfer? Then you don't lose
BSN student want to Challenge LVN Board

Nurse SMS replied to Itspossible's topic in Texas Nursing

Are you fearful you are about to flunk out? I can't imagine any other reason to pursue LVN when you are a sneeze away from your
"Difficult" Patients

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

I often will talk with the patient about the goals for the day. I find out theirs, they find out mine, we discuss priority of care and usually this results in a compliant and more pleasant patient....
I just need some advice on this one, and it's making me NERVOUS.

Nurse SMS replied to sherabear's topic in Geriatric, LTC

This really disgusts me and makes me feel rather sick inside, both that it was done and that it is now talked about so casually. It is our position to be a patient advocate. Not judge trial and jury....
Information on relocating to Texas!

Nurse SMS replied to znursex3's topic in Texas Nursing

I grew up in Plano. Great schools, tons of hospitals within reasonable driving distance. Austin is a wild card. Higher cost of living. Harder to find work. Not sure about the Houston
Tattoo question

Nurse SMS replied to SmYle4PeDs's topic in General Nursing

You should, however, be aware that most nursing schools are MUCH stricter about visible tats than employers are. I would recommend waiting to get it until you are done with nursing
CCU or PCU?

Nurse SMS replied to Crazed_NS's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

To me, PCU is the perfect place for a budding nurse. You see
Why Do People Bully Me?

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

I think part of avoiding being a victim of bullying also involves recognizing when a situation cannot be changed. If it is ingrained in the culture...if it has been going on for years...time to move...
not that it really matters....

Nurse SMS replied to mmc51264's topic in Nursing Professionalism

I feel solids look MUCH more

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