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 many Hours per Week do you work

Nurse SMS replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

36 only. I will start picking up extra shifts when I get adjusted to nights or moved to days....one or othe other. But for now, just
Should I?

Nurse SMS replied to winter_green's topic in General Nursing

No way should you ask for
Not sure if I am making the right decision?

Nurse SMS replied to mybabies2000's topic in Nursing Career

I do not understand why you would be doing this if you have no desire or intention of working as a nurse. As the above poster said, is this a push for you to get back into the workforce simply because...
Graduate nurse from Illinois moving to Texas

Nurse SMS replied to lsid16's topic in General Students

You will get far more reliable information from the Texas Board of Nursing than a generic international student forum on a random Internet site. Best of
Best hospital to work at in the Dallas area?

Nurse SMS replied to AshMay's topic in Texas Nursing

The people saying that up there are about five years behind the times. There are a TON of nursing schools in Texas. Yes, the cost of homes are cheaper here and we have no income tax, but our sales tax...
Possibly relocating from NJ to Texas!

Nurse SMS replied to JetBlitz's topic in Texas Nursing

Oh no boredom here. I live in the New York City of Texas. There is PLENTY to do. I just hate the mind-choking heat 5-6 months out of the year the same way people up north hate their winters. It is...
Nurses Day Gifts

Nurse SMS replied to Nascar nurse's topic in General Nursing

We get
Just had interview...need advice

Nurse SMS replied to phillycpnp-pc's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

If they make an offer it is perfectly acceptable to express interest and enthusiasm and then ask when you can get together to discuss the compensation
Possibly relocating from NJ to Texas!

Nurse SMS replied to JetBlitz's topic in Texas Nursing

And I am dying to get OUT of
How to write a verbal warning on poor work relationships

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

Seems to me all you would have to do is set forth written information about what the legal scope of practice is for a CNA and cite the most serious specifics where she has operated outside of it....
Possibly relocating from NJ to Texas!

Nurse SMS replied to JetBlitz's topic in Texas Nursing

As long as the expenses paid is not contigent on an accepted job offer, you are home free. You are interviewing them as much as they are interviewing
Can anybody share any first hand experience with being coded, on a vent, sedated, etc

Nurse SMS replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in General Nursing

I have not but my brother had myocardial ablation done at Mayo Clinic and was intubated for a couple of days afterward. He said it was awful, that he felt a lot of panic and a lot of pain and very out...
what is a nurse practitioner specialty called in an ob office?

Nurse SMS replied to kissesnhugs's topic in General Nursing

I believe you are looking to be a Women's Health NP or a Certified Nurse
First code

Nurse SMS replied to katsanchezRN's topic in General Nursing

By administering CPR you gave the family a gift and a very important one. You gave them control in a helpless situation, the opportunity to say goodbye in a way that was meaningful to them and a...
Dumb things new nurses do....

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

Patient this week with an NG tube. Offspring of said patient is a nurse on the floor below me. For whatever reason this made me really high strung. Came in to give meds via NG tube. Found the...
Feeling depressed with new job as a nurse...

Nurse SMS replied to Keri29's topic in First Year After Licensure

I read this thread immediately after graduation and have come back to it now that I am off orientation. I couldn't relate as easily then, as the impact of it now is stronger. I am on a terrific floor...
Medical City Dallas

Nurse SMS replied to jomajoma's topic in Texas Nursing

They have very high patient satisfaction scores. I had a family member there for an extended period of time and for the most part the care was very good. I did clinicals there on one floor that had a...
Ethical

Nurse SMS replied to mglick's topic in General Students

We won't do your homework for you. If you post your thoughts we can, however,
I'm so disappointed in myself...

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

I don't think "work related health problems" has a prayer of panning out given a previous history of hypertension anyway. If there is any chance management is pegging this individual as struggling,...
Medical City Dallas

Nurse SMS replied to jomajoma's topic in Texas Nursing

Medical City Hospital takes longer than most. They will not officially hire until the NCLEX has been passed. I guess they have been burned before, as most the local hospitals don't require this. I do...
About to graduate with BSN

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

Are you also looking outside of hospitals? Long term care? SNFs? Home Health? Are you looking outside of your immediate area and into the rural areas that tend to have more of a demand for
Dec. 2011 Grad RN looking for first job.

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

Unfortunately Colorado is well known to be in the top five of tough markets to find nursing work. I would keep your nose to the ground to see if any of the hospitals start internships in June and...
I'm choosing to persevere!!

Nurse SMS replied to WKredz5's topic in General Nursing

I think you meant to be in the LUV
switching shifts?

Nurse SMS replied to sbostonRN's topic in General Nursing

I just went from being a day person to working 12 hour nights. I am in my fifth week now. I won't lie, it is a rough transition if you aren't naturally a night person. I am only this week starting to...
How much of a raise did you get this year?

Nurse SMS replied to thesundowner's topic in General Nursing

My company is doing 2% across the

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