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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Gymshoes vs. Clogs - how to spare your knees/back?

Nurse SMS replied to StephMom&RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

I am the opposite of others here. New Balance gave me both knee and hip pain. Danskos are a religion to me. Love
Job Outlook in Dallas?

Nurse SMS replied to MillerRN's topic in Texas Nursing

You definitely can still apply. As far as rural areas, you may then need to consider a pretty decent commute. At least it would be out of town and away from the flow of
Why many new grads don't find jobs....

Nurse SMS replied to MN-Nurse's topic in General Students

This is absolutely true. I work nights. Any time we need a sitter we are short a CNA. That means one CNA for 36 beds. It really isn't hard to do the math. That CNA can't possibly get to everyone....
New respect for ADN Students

Nurse SMS replied to adntobe's topic in General Students

Well, figuring out how they test is going to go away. All the tests will be like nothing you have studied for before, because straight memorization of what the teacher focused on in lecture won't be...
New grad applying to acute floor after just a week working LTC

Nurse SMS replied to mell260's topic in General Nursing

Put it as your current job. With only a week there they won't count it as experience
Splitting pills outside of nurse's scope of practice?

Nurse SMS replied to thesundowner's topic in Patient Medications

That is goofy as heck. Pharmacy can't manage to get things to us on time as it
Is $49,000.00 too much for ADN program?

Nurse SMS replied to abqfavorite's topic in General Students

Particularly a rip-off given it is very likely NONE of the classes will transfer and if things continue to shut down for ASNs at the rate they are and BSN becomes the gold standard, you'll be starting...
New Grad RN still no job

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

Yeah, if you are in California and not open to relocation you better look for something outside of nursing to help you pay your bills until that elusive first nursing job comes along. That particular...
Interview for Dream Job!

Nurse SMS replied to hpersonna's topic in Nursing Career

Honestly? I think it is going to hurt you a lot. They have a large number of other candidates just as equally qualified who won't need the time off. Just really shine through in your interview. Gauge...
G tube wont flush but dont think its clogged?

Nurse SMS replied to asr10 user's topic in General Nursing

Order and xray to check
Attention PRN nurses

Nurse SMS replied to Vtachy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

Weird. I have never treated PRNs badly but have had some who are pretty curt/frosty. Of course, they do get the icky assignments - split down two halls, a couple of high maintenance patients and are...
Why am I freaking out?

Nurse SMS replied to i<3u's topic in General Students

Feelings are never bad. They are just feelings. Your nerves are understandable and common. You have been climbing a big 'ol hill and now you are getting to the top of the first one and about to race...
What are the reasons?

Nurse SMS replied to CinDRnyc's topic in General Students

Ok, that made me bust out laughing in several places. SO TRUE that night shift will eat ANYTHING!
Is $49,000.00 too much for ADN program?

Nurse SMS replied to abqfavorite's topic in General Students

50K for an ADN is reDONkulous. No way is it worth
Is $49,000.00 too much for ADN program?

Nurse SMS replied to abqfavorite's topic in General Students

This has to be a
How did you *know* your specialty and when?

Nurse SMS replied to misscherie's topic in General Nursing

I knew when we stood up to say goodbye at the end of the interview, shook hands and my (now) manager said "I'd like to offer you the
Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

Nurse SMS replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

I used to dream of being a certified nurse midwife. Dream being the operative word. I was not smart enough, rich enough, qualified enough or good enough to do it, not in my own mind. The dream itself...
What are the reasons?

Nurse SMS replied to CinDRnyc's topic in General Students

And that is why I participated in it. I highlighted a lot of the things I love about nursing. You didn't choose to highlight
What are the reasons?

Nurse SMS replied to CinDRnyc's topic in General Students

Really? You are going to let a bulletin board on the Internet determine your career path? Think about that for a second. Recognize that as you get closer to being a nurse, the realities of nursing are...
How far do you travel to get to work?

Nurse SMS replied to born2circulateRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

In this part of the country (DFW), you can't get anywhere in less than 20 minutes. 45 minutes is a reasonable commute and about average. I was fortunate to find a position about 20 minutes from
What state would be a good relocation to start a nursing career?

Nurse SMS replied to dannygurl84's topic in First Year After Licensure

The one in which you have a job offer in prior to moving. And I mean that dead seriously. The job shortage is everywhere. Don't move without a job offer in hand. And if you hear one state or another...
How is the job market for nursing where you live?

Nurse SMS replied to Lucidity's topic in General Nursing

It should be noted that CNAs and PCTs are not nurses. However, the job market for those positions is also very tight due to the tightness of the job market overall and the number of nursing students...
fall DFW (Texas) internships

Nurse SMS replied to ccsn33's topic in Texas Nursing

L&D has one of the lowest turnover rates of any specialty. As such, available openings to a new graduate nurse are few and far between and highly contended for. The times that internships post...
Do new graduates really get a job that easily in nursing?

Nurse SMS replied to Bchung5's topic in First Year After Licensure

Volunteering, internships and shadowing will not count as RN experience. They have the potential to get you connections on the inside and that is where the real value lies. Nursing is definitely NOT a...
Time Frame for Med Administration

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

This is the policy where I work as

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