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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Nurse with Disdain

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

You sound goal oriented, low emotion, high yield. I don't think NP is going to be a good fit. MD maybe. OR perhaps. ER. Informatics. Research. Places with little patient interaction and more goal...
I feel like they should change the title of this site to "reasons why my job sucks"

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

I have read and re-read this thread several times. The truth is, I am not responsible for what anyone reads. They are. Therefore I am only responsible for what I say. If I am good with what I say and...
Good Cities / States to Find First RN Job

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

Most markets in metropolitan areas of Texas are very tight with Austin being the
New grad and pregnant

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

Congratulations on your pregnancy. This is a time of excitement and questions for you.The honest truth is that being visibly pregnant is likely to make a job harder to obtain. Add to that restrictions...
What is the Best way to get a job in another state?

Nurse SMS replied to lumbarpain's topic in General Nursing

In this economic climate, never ever ever move until you have a job lined up with salary negotiations completed and a firm start
Best job for new grad?

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

Right now the bet job for a new grad is the one that actually gets offered to them. Apply to everything, especially given you aren't overly drawn to any one population. No need to limit your chance of...
How 2 get a job when u have stipulations & no one wants 2 give u a chance

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

Lots of nurses without stipulations are having difficulty getting hired as well. I understand your frustration, but undoubtedly when there are plenty of intact licenses to choose from, one requiring...
You Know You're A *Pediatric* Nurse When

Nurse SMS replied to slbull07's topic in Pediatric

And all reasons why I could never do peds. Kudos to those of you who can and do.
New Grad needs help!!!

Nurse SMS replied to snbonbon's topic in Nursing Career

Apply to everything, of course. With the job shortage there is no choice to be made unless you are one of the rare individuals offered more than one job. If your NM is not pleased with you for any...
Collin College Spring 2013 applicants

Nurse SMS replied to pepper35's topic in Texas Nursing

The clinical date you have right now is a placebo. You will get your clinical assignments a few weeks after classes start. Generally once you are assigned it cannot be altered. You can communicate a...
Am I doing the right thing? New nurse getting butt kicked

Nurse SMS replied to j_tay1981's topic in First Year After Licensure

I am finishing my first year this month. Right around month eight I started to feel like I had my feet under me more. All this difficulty you are experiencing is going to result in a lot of knowledge....
New Grad LPN in New York Needs job asap but where ???

Nurse SMS replied to kamesha11's topic in New York Nursing

You might have to consider relocating. New York is well known to be one of the tightest markets in the country right now.I hope it all works out. Best of
What makes you want to vomit?

Nurse SMS replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

90something year old contracted dementia patients with infection and failed kidneys and everything else under the sun for whom the family wants "everything
$23/hr ?

Nurse SMS replied to violet_violet's topic in Texas Nursing

That would be average for an RN just starting out, low for an experienced RN and high for an
Is a nurse externship considered Registered Nursing experience...

Nurse SMS replied to serenitylove14's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

Actually the worst they could do is decide you are dishonest and put you on a Do Not Hire list, which you likely would not even know about other than just never getting calls to interview. Don't fudge...
Collin College Spring 2013 applicants

Nurse SMS replied to pepper35's topic in Texas Nursing

If she is a 4.0 student there is no need to worry about her in the university environment and a BSN is the gold standard these days. Many employers require nurses to get their BSN within a couple of...
12 hour shifts...dangerous?

Nurse SMS replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Patient Safety Issues

I love my 12s and feel the fewer times the patient is handed off the better. I cannot fathom ever wanting 8 hour
Please help........

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

Unfortunately there just isn't any help to give you. California is one of the tightest job markets in the country for new grad RNs. There are not enough openings for every new nurse who wants a job....
Does everyone feel like they can't do it?

Nurse SMS replied to Womb Service's topic in General Nursing

Very common. Hang in there. It takes a few months to get your feet under you.All the things you are learning in your current position can only benefit you when you get into L&D. You will know...
How to stall a job offer

Nurse SMS replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

Tell the people who want to schedule an interview next week that you have an offer on the table elsewhere but are very interested in talking to them and see if you can move up the interview
Asking pertinent questions -- RN or 18 months

Nurse SMS replied to LTCnurse11's topic in General Nursing

Exactly. There is no secret list here of appropriate questions. Anything you do not know is appropriate and you don't know what you don't know until you run into the wall of not knowing it. It is part...
Asking pertinent questions -- RN or 18 months

Nurse SMS replied to LTCnurse11's topic in General Nursing

Any that represent stuff they need to know but do not, as the need arises. I am almost a year off orientation and ask questions all the
Collin College Spring 2013 applicants

Nurse SMS replied to pepper35's topic in Texas Nursing

Eh, it is hard but do-able. Lots of us came before you and survived and Collin graduates have a great reputation. The time will FLY, believe
Collin College Spring 2013 applicants

Nurse SMS replied to pepper35's topic in Texas Nursing

I wore white Dansko all the way throughout the program. The scrubs are burlap heavy and yet still see-through. Hated
New RN's in a long unemployment line and super hurt/angry/frustrated

Nurse SMS replied to Becka305's topic in First Year After Licensure

Do both of course. Take a job to pay the bills AND keep applying for an RN position. Sadly there are many in your shoes. I hope you find something

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