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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Saturated market in Austin, TX

Nurse SMS replied to lsid16's topic in Texas Nursing

All I can say is don't move here until you have a job offer in
Should I give nursing another try?

Nurse SMS replied to almostmadeit's topic in Nursing Career

I am confused by your blustering. Even if you got back into nursing school right this second you would have over a year of work to do before you can take NCLEX and then as much as as year before you...
If you love where you work . . . why?

Nurse SMS replied to krenee's topic in General Nursing

I love where I work because my manager gets rid of the toxic people and is picky about who gets hired being a good fit for the
What tips would you give a new resident?

Nurse SMS replied to Sparrow23's topic in First Year After Licensure

Listen to the nurses, especially the ones that have been a nurse for quite a while. They DO know more than you in a lot of instances. Open up a dialogue. It takes more than one resident to care for a...
OMG what should I DOOOOO!!!1!

Nurse SMS replied to beckster_01's topic in General Nursing

I find layering melatonin with Benadryl induces a lovely sleep stupor for a minimum of 8-10 hours. Feel better. I was dealing with this earlier this week and became a weepy mess.
Common illnesses and conditions

Nurse SMS replied to Joshinson's topic in Medical-Surgical

All the above plus altered mental status, s/p fall, trauma, MVA, diabetic complications, suicide attempt, ETOH intoxication, TIA, stroke, UTI, s/p cath lab... I am on an ICU step-down unit though. I...
You're getting and admit. ::...Fine::

Nurse SMS replied to RH-CC2011's topic in Medical-Surgical

I kind of don't understand the poll to be honest. I take as many as I am assigned. Fortunately I have never been assigned more than two thus
Confused Nursing Student....help!!

Nurse SMS replied to cssook's topic in General Students

Most people go into nursing school with a firm idea of what they want to specialize in. Most either change their mind or can't find work in their "preferred" specialty after graduation and wind up...
Healing Advice!?!?!

Nurse SMS replied to JLaubach93's topic in General Nursing

Sadly we can't give medical advice here, but I am sure her doctor or physical therapist can answer this for you. I hope she feels better
Can we fight?

Nurse SMS replied to RNSA1998's topic in Texas Nursing

Career suicide, I am telling you. Just quietly start picking up your toys and go play somewhere else when you get an
Terminated

Nurse SMS replied to >--stethoscope--o's topic in First Year After Licensure

Verbage can mean a lot. Don't say "fired" or "terminated". Reference being laid off, "bad fit" or coming to an agreement that you would be better suited in another position. If they want details,...
Should I give nursing another try?

Nurse SMS replied to almostmadeit's topic in Nursing Career

There are lots of ways to make money. None of the reputable ones are get rich quick types, including nursing. You learned it isn't as easy as your relatives' lips made it sound. Magazines are going...
1 Year Experience required... but how do i get experience if you won't hire me?

Nurse SMS replied to knighton201's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

In DFW the hospitals for the most part won't hire outside of their internships for new grads, which post twice a year and are filled long before graduation takes place. Summer internships are pretty...
Lottery for holiday shift?

Nurse SMS replied to twoangels's topic in General Nursing

On my floor the manager is having to kick people off the holiday schedule because so many signed up for it. I think she has to cover the schedule. Should she have thought ahead more? Probably. But...
Please read and respond. Way depressed.

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

You will feel the same wayno matter what career you do, especially if this is all due to inability to separate from your daughter. Get
open toe shoes for interviewing?

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

Peep toes are okay, especially if not a sling-back and not super
what states NEED nurses ?

Nurse SMS replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

Yup. There are still jobs in places where nobody wants to
Can we fight?

Nurse SMS replied to RNSA1998's topic in Texas Nursing

That isn't an uncommon ratio for most hospitals on a generic med/surg floor. You didn't say what kind of floor it is. The short answer is sure, you can fight it. You can also get your resume dusted...
I hate night shift

Nurse SMS replied to carrie_c's topic in General Nursing

I am on nights and love so many things about it. My team is awesome. Plenty of time to do real patient care. But my body is just not adjusting. As we speak I should be deep asleep after coming off a...
Great contact, but...

Nurse SMS replied to LCCrn4me's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

Were it me I would ask her and your aunt to lunch to "talk nursing". Then have fun..make an impression and make her want you to work with
It's 2012, and I Was Hired 1 Hour after Graduation!

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

Had to have been an exciting day. Congratulations
Stretching the truth...

Nurse SMS replied to FaithGurl93's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

Lol! YES.
Dream Job vs. Dream City

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

If you don't have a job offer in the "big city" there is no choice to be made here. You take the job you have offered to you, do your time and then make the change. It sounds like you are weighing out...
BRN denied my application for NCLEX

Nurse SMS replied to duko1993's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

Of course nobody is going to agree you have no reason to live. You will have to regroup and get through this. If you are suicidally depressed please seek help for
the saying "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger" isn't so reassuring right now

Nurse SMS replied to RN 1020's topic in First Year After Licensure

Not sure. Retail, waiting

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