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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How to not burn bridges

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

Ok, so then just call them back and state you are happy in your current situation but thank you for thinking of
New grad, first week off orientation and assigned at student nurse

Nurse SMS replied to aem31's topic in First Year After Licensure

I have had the same problem. They pick the patients the afternoon before, when the next day nurses don't even have assignments yet. I have wound up with a student and honestly it frustrated me to no...
I need some advice on getting hired PLEASE!!!!

Nurse SMS replied to chrystie4067's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

If you have done that much shadowing and not gotten an offer anywhere in the hospital when there are known positions open, I don't think it is the recruiter. See if you can get feedback on what is...
I don't think I want to be a nurse anymore...how about RT?

Nurse SMS replied to mamaxmaria's topic in General Nursing

There is nothing wrong with changing your mind. Good luck in RT
Is my clinical instructor picking on me or am I overreacting?

Nurse SMS replied to crunchytaco's topic in General Students

What llg said. No, she isn'ts picking on you. You just need to work harder and get through the next few weeks. Put your head down and get through it. Give her what she wants and there will be no way...
Are all nurses extroverts?

Nurse SMS replied to Katy642's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

No, definitely not all nurses are extroverts. The only requirement in terms of socialization is that you have the ability to communicate with patients, family and staff. You don't have to be...
Applying for Nurse Jobs in Nursing School

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

If you graduate in May you are probably still a bit too early. But come Jan/Feb, be watching for the new grad openings and applying early and with gusto. Good
Still a new grad for 1 1/2 yrs.

Nurse SMS replied to alisa1226's topic in First Year After Licensure

I can't really think of anything you can do to prepare for your first job other than obtain one. I know the job market in California is tough right now but hopefully your PCT position will help you...
New nurse feeling overwhelmed and miserable!

Nurse SMS replied to RN2012Newbie's topic in First Year After Licensure

I felt EXACTLY the same way. Night shift was super hard for me. I am a morning/day type person. I was raised by farmers and naps were the actions of a lazy person, so I was well trained to never sleep...
how many calories do you think nursing burns up?

Nurse SMS replied to SNB1014's topic in Health, Stress Management

Not enough to prevent the 20 lbs I have gained since
This is getting SO frustrating!!

Nurse SMS replied to J&B-RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

Agree with the above poster. It sounds like you have a long wait no matter what. See if you can get on a stepdown or progressive care unit in a hospital with more than one ICU. Many of those positions...
1 month after interview and still nothing?

Nurse SMS replied to tots24's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

It is likely the positions are filled, even if the jobs are still posted. That being said, consider dropping her an
What to do?!?

Nurse SMS replied to kspencer4310's topic in Health, Stress Management

Four to five at night is standard on most step-down units. If that is unsafe, then everywhere is unsafe. I am on ICU Stepdown as well and am 8 months in now. It was SO hard at first. I felt like I was...
Leave you family for nursing??

Nurse SMS replied to litebrightgirl's topic in Nursing Career

What a bizarre jump to conclusions and ridiculously harsh way to look at this. There is just as much chance the marriage will be fine and the children will thrive. Good grief. Do you think all...
Really disappointed in myself

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

Sweetie, of course nobody knows what is right for you and your family but you. You came here looking for opinions and got them. I hope days works better for you. Good
Leave you family for nursing??

Nurse SMS replied to litebrightgirl's topic in Nursing Career

It depends on the relationship. Would I do it? Yes, without a care in the world. But others would not. Military families spend significant amounts of time apart all the time. It is hard and one will...
New Grad Problems?

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

I would return to the bargaining table and simply say that $15/hr is not the market rate for an RN and you were expecting more in the range of however much IS the market rate in your area. There is no...
My anger

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

How does someone know what your race is based on a resume? Just wondering. More than half of my internship colleagues were of minority descent. In fact, there were only three white people in
New Grad.. No Job(Of Course).. What should I do in the meantime?

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

Medical City in Dallas has new grad internships posted on their website for application at this time. They strongly prefer BSN even when they do not list it but they have openings in a lot of...
Fired for expressing concerns about patient safety and care!

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

Your intelligent discourse took a hit when you decided to blame Obamacare for your personal problems. I was sympathetic until that. You made a choice and suffered the consequences. Medicare, Medicaid...
What to do when a doctor won't let you read back an order

Nurse SMS replied to aem31's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

I would have called him back and if he still was not cooperative I would have informed charge and documented first and last names of all who were involved and exactly what happened. That is so...
Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

Nurse SMS replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

Article 5. No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. I would argue that having to suffer conditions when treatment is available due to being...
Poll: Advice needed, which first job should i focus on?

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

Any RN experience is better than no RN experience. However, do not work as a PCA. You are licensed and are held to the standards of your license regardless of what level job you are holding. Therefore...
Really disappointed in myself

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

Four weeks in sounds about right for everything you are feeling. Does your place sound like a great place to work? Nope. Are you going to easily find something better with 4 weeks of experience? Nope....
5 things you wish you knew as a new nurse

Nurse SMS replied to Bugs20091's topic in First Year After Licensure

1. Buy three or four sets of your uniform scrubs, minimum. If you are anything like me, you don't feel like doing laundry on your day off. 2. Invest in GOOD shoes that work for your feet. Don't...

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