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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  1. Nurse SMS

    needs a little help

    Nurse SMS replied to applepeige's topic in Nursing Career

    Yep. Never take advice from strangers on a random Internet forum when the actual, real, factual information is just as readily available on another Internet webpage, published by the entity you are...
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    Should I apply for another job so soon?

    Nurse SMS replied to LadiA_RN's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes you should apply and yes, you should include your current job. Just be prepared to offer a reason why you are leaving so quickly. It needs to not bash your current employer. Good
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    Joint commission requesting to see diploma

    Nurse SMS replied to akinaRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Yeah, why would management not simply verify license online with the Joint Commission standing there?
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    RN pay rate in TX

    Nurse SMS replied to Davedave's topic in Texas Nursing

    The cost of living in Texas is FAR lower than California. As such, the wages are also lower. You are very unlikely to make $50/hr. More likely in the low $30s/hr. If you work float pool you may get...
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    8 or 12hr shifts?

    Nurse SMS replied to ashleyr34's topic in General Nursing

    I don't agree with this at
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    8 or 12hr shifts?

    Nurse SMS replied to ashleyr34's topic in General Nursing

    Far far far prefer
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    I feel like everybody hates being a nurse!!!

    Nurse SMS replied to hershdawg's topic in General Nursing

    It comes and goes, just like pretty much any job. Do you love being in nursing school all the time? I am guessing probably not. Don't look to others to validate your career choice. If it comes from...
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    What have I gotten myself into ugh?!?!

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

    Well, first things first. You will only be the new person until the next new person comes along or you quit and start over elsewhere. So just kInda get over that one.The nurses are not teaching you...
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    Is being friends with a patient a HIPAA violation

    Nurse SMS replied to mcrawford's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    This was your NP's way of letting you know that she felt your "friendship" was violating the boundaries of a professional relationship. She is not comfortable being "personal" friends with you and...
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    I don't think I want to be a nurse anymore...how about RT?

    Nurse SMS replied to mamaxmaria's topic in General Nursing

    RTs seem to have even fewer job openings than nurses do these days. Something to research for sure before starting over in that
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    Amiodarone in low heart rate

    Nurse SMS posted a topic in Patient Medications

    Patient with a history of CVA, AFib, HTN - bp has been on the lower end (say 105/54), heart rate 56-61, sinus brady with PACs on tele. Patient is responsive to voice but somewhat lethargic, due for PO...
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    Amiodarone in low heart rate

    Nurse SMS replied to Nurse SMS's topic in Patient Medications

    I wasn't sure whether to hold because it is a drug I don't have a lot of experience with and in nursing school it was drilled into our heads to never give a med like amiodarone with a heartbeat less...
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    Nursing school is causing anorexia, help!

    Nurse SMS replied to missk88's topic in General Students

    You need professional help that cannot be offered here, both in terms of effectiveness but also in terms of the terms of service of this board. I urge you to see your doctor right away and share what...
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    What experience needed for NICU

    Nurse SMS replied to emmie9905's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Nope, you are just looking at the current economy. There is enough of a nursing surplus that nobody has to hire anyone without experience these
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    Renewal of RN License

    Nurse SMS replied to Bek1975's topic in Texas Nursing

    If you go to the BON website all of that information is readily listed and easy to find. It is also much more reliable than asking a board of strangers from around the globe who may or may not have...
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    Calling in sick, staffing issues

    Nurse SMS replied to staffing24's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    How hard does the facility make it to take a PTO day in advance? I am dismayed to find at my current position that taking a day of PTO requires nothing short of a miracle. There is always a claim of...
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    My anger

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

    I am in DFW too. I got hired before I graduated, but that is because I have a lot of connections in the medical community. As The Commuter stated, DFW is EXTREMELY tight. If you are applying for just...
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    The soul crushing part about nursing

    Nurse SMS replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am a really new nurse, but am beginning to learn that this kind of knowledge comes slowly to most families. It has to be gently broached over and over, starting with the honest assessments when they...
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    Cost of New Grads? Dont understand!

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

    If you are following a preceptor and not taking patients independently, you are creating work for others. You are definitely working hard yourself, but that is the nature of being educated. You have...
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    Poll to " former" new grads. How did you land that 1st job?

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

    I secured a scholarship from the hospital to pay for my education in return for working there for 2 years after graduation. I also then began an externship there prior to graduation to build a...
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    Cost of New Grads? Dont understand!

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

    I don't think it is unethical at all. They are investing in the new grad and want to see a return on their investment. If they are not a good place to work you are free to leave but will need to...
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    Inappropriate conduct amongst male-female nurses

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

    Sounds to me like you need a
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    Discipline for low pain reassessment scores

    Nurse SMS replied to saraaileen76's topic in General Nursing

    JHACO requires every pain med administration have a follow up assessment for effectiveness. We are expected to reassess 100% and chart it. No
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    Is Nursing as Stressful as Nursing School?

    Nurse SMS replied to imjustme123's topic in General Nursing

    Just graduated in December. Being a real nurse is WAY WAY WAY more stressful than school. The downside of mistakes are so much more than a poor grade and
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    Restrictions on my RN license.

    Nurse SMS replied to RNwannbe's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    You will find more information in the Nursing with a Criminal History forum and more support. You can expect to have extreme difficulty finding a job, beyond the difficulty new grads are already...