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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Can an L&D nurse explain what this means please?

Nurse SMS replied to Devie06's topic in Ob/Gyn

Question would mean they aren't sure - there is a question of whether the horn "communicates", or is connected to/patent (open, ublocked) to, the
What advice would you give me?

Nurse SMS replied to bluemorningglory's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

You have complete control over what grades you make. Most schools do not operate by the lottery system. Therefore you control strongly your own chances of getting
What advice would you give me?

Nurse SMS replied to bluemorningglory's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

31K for an LPN program is insanity. 31K for an ASN program would also be insanity. Walk away. Chances are it is not accredited and if you wanted to go for your RN you will have to start all over...
Can we say...sour grapes?

Nurse SMS replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

Yes, sour grapes. It sounds like she was looking forward to the extra cash and had thought it a done deal. Her temper tantrum is not your problem. Divorce yourself from
Career Change and need SERIOUS help

Nurse SMS replied to TrynafindmyCalling's topic in Nursing Career

If you prefer paperwork, why not just go into
Career Change and need SERIOUS help

Nurse SMS replied to TrynafindmyCalling's topic in Nursing Career

I don't have much advice. If dealing with people is your kryptonite or dealing with politics or difficult family members is hard for you, you won't enjoy nursing much more than teaching. There is a...
Tips to switch from nights to days??

Nurse SMS replied to UofA's topic in General Nursing

I love night shift but my body hates it. I too am around the three month mark. What has worked for me for the last two weeks (and may not work for me come next week because nothing seems to stick for...
A wannabe nurse with health problems, looking for encouragement.

Nurse SMS replied to KaitlinG's topic in Nursing Career

It sounds like you could probably manage this. I had not thought about school but yeah, that will be the big issue. They are strict about absences. Just ask your doctor to work closely with you to...
Interviewers asked me about other job interviews...

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

Perhaps answer with a vague "I am exploring all options for employment, of course, but this particular opportunity with your organization is my top priority. Do you know how soon you will be making a...
Foot in the Door or Nursing School?

Nurse SMS replied to Stephalump's topic in Nursing Career

Not sure how old you are or how many responsibilities you have financially, but my lean would be to get going with school if you aren't having to support yourself or a child. The market is what it is...
Need motivation

Nurse SMS replied to Camwill's topic in General Students

Honestly it doesn't matter if they understand or not. You can't always get everyone's approval. Your plate is full. Take care of your own, eat healthy, get sufficient rest and then if you have...
Nursing student afraid of urinary catheters!

Nurse SMS replied to 49*1's topic in General Students

Everyone has their nursing kryptonite. This may or may not be yours - you will find out when faced with actually doing it. A lot of times, once you start to really absorb the reason why you do certain...
Why is there so much rudeness?

Nurse SMS replied to KB1975's topic in General Students

I was simply giving examples, because a lot of the people here, particularly in the student forums, seem to think that just being matter-of-fact equates to rudeness. I agree with you that there is a...
Volunteering at a hospital worth it?

Nurse SMS replied to samrusrn's topic in General Students

Volunteers generally do not interact with patients at our hospital. They help people know where to go and act to support the staff by doing the types of things you have been doing - stocking, running...
Where to precept?!

Nurse SMS replied to jpowell6024's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

In the hospital where I work, we have cardiac stepdown floor (with med-surg overflow), ICU stepdown floor (with med-surg overflow and renal), Orthopedics floor (with med-surg overflow), oncology floor...
Why is there so much rudeness?

Nurse SMS replied to KB1975's topic in General Students

I think our definitions of "compassion" may differ from person to person. I find it most compassionate to give truth and logic. If the poster is someone wanting false reassurances or hand patting my...
Leaving one job for another

Nurse SMS replied to JZ_RN's topic in General Nursing

Never turn down a job because you will have to practice skills you are uncomfortable doing. You weren't comfortable doing all you do now at one point in time. It is good, especially as a nurse, to...
Monday - Friday Nursing in Cumming/Alpharetta GA area

Nurse SMS replied to EarthwormRN's topic in General Nursing

Yes, you will probably have a hard time getting employment, particularly if you are looking for M-F work. It has as much to do with the economy and your lack of RN experience as anything else. It is...
I just got a BS in Public Health. Next step for RN?

Nurse SMS replied to Mandyperki's topic in General Nursing

A public health degree will not compensate for having a BSN unfortunately, nor will it give you more compensation. You definitely can still get to NP with an ASN then BSN route. It is understandable...
Why did/are you getting your BSN?

Nurse SMS replied to thesundowner's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

I am doing it because I told myself I would and because my facility requires it. I also may wish to go the round of nurse practitioner someday and having my BSN keeps my options
Maybe I Shouldn't Have Asked This...

Nurse SMS replied to RN1485's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

For future reference, most sites where you can post your resume also have salary search options based on your local area. Monster.com,
Nursing judgment

Nurse SMS replied to steve40's topic in General Nursing

The patient was a DNR. In my opinion you acted prudently with obvious desire to do as the family and patient would
A wannabe nurse with health problems, looking for encouragement.

Nurse SMS replied to KaitlinG's topic in Nursing Career

It is a little hard to tell with the information you provided. Are you able to stand for long hours? Any impairment to mental function? How about manual dexterity, such as using your fingers for fine...
Is it worth travelling 4 hrs to work?

Nurse SMS replied to RNHURT's topic in General Nursing

I think it is easy to sit on this side of the fence and answer that question, harder to sit where your friend is, with jobs being scarce and a child to provide for. She is getting damned because it is...
What do you do?

Nurse SMS replied to OKNurse2be's topic in General Students

We were told from the very beginning there were no absences allowed from clinical and only a couple per year from lecture. To miss otherwise would be to recieve zeros in the grade book and quickly...

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