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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Going from Lettland to USA

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

I would hope we aren't issue work visas to foreign nurses when we can't even employ every American nurse who would like a
When they say that HR will contact you in 2-3 weeks....

Nurse SMS replied to everyday6/12's topic in Nursing Career

I think it sounds like you probably did not get the job. Keep
What do nurses in Texas make per hour (Base pay)?

Nurse SMS replied to Brewer,RN's topic in Texas Nursing

She did ask about Austin
How to work while in nursing school?

Nurse SMS replied to margritamix's topic in General Students

Get place A, B and C in place for
Soon to be grad looking for advice

Nurse SMS replied to cmcb2006's topic in General Nursing

Apply for every job you see. Take the one that is actually offered to you. Congrats on
Where are all the young nurses?

Nurse SMS replied to bestallaround's topic in General Nursing

Lots of younger nurses where I
Things You Need To Know To Be A Nurse...

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

Calling someone by their given name automatically puts you ahead. It can re-orient the mildly confused as well. Mistakes can no longer be hidden, glossed over or "forgotten" You'll get used to hearing...
S#!% Nursing Students Say

Nurse SMS replied to flyingchange's topic in General Students

Love it! almost made me nostalgic for school again.
Murphy's Law of Nursing

Nurse SMS replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

If there is going to be a crisis, it is going to be at shift
Upcoming interview, should I mention...

Nurse SMS replied to Pixiesmom's topic in General Nursing

Why would you bring up your own negatives? If asked about them be forthright and compensate with what you are doing to prevent future absences. Otherwise no, don't bring it
What I have learned to HATE about Nursing

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

While I may not necessarily always agree with the method in which a disagreement is posted, I think there is value in offering perspective. I suspect that the individual in question was offering her...
Vent about management......

Nurse SMS replied to nicenurselpn's topic in General Nursing

A pretty idea in theory and great for the founding fathers. Not so much when it comes to feeding kids and paying the mortgage. I don't think this is a realistic idea for the vast vast vast majority of...
Paying for Nursing School with NO financial aid

Nurse SMS replied to cali_nature_girl's topic in General Students

A lot of this depends on how much the student's parents make and whether he/she is being claimed as a dependent on someone else's
Please help - Costs of nursing school, & debts!

Nurse SMS replied to bluecloud's topic in General Students

OP, The amounts you quoted sound unbelievably excessive. No way would I finance that much for a nursing degree. Never never never. You must be looking at a private school or trying to roll all your...
What I have learned to HATE about Nursing

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

Makes me look forward to making it to the five month mark. I am at two months and the things I hate most are how much I do NOT know and how tense my shoulders have gotten since starting. Oh. And how...
It only takes a few extra seconds....

Nurse SMS replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

I think I was understanding you until the horoscope thing. That was just weird and
Any hospitals with RN shortages anywhere in the US?

Nurse SMS replied to Chandrai's topic in Nursing Career

The areas of the country in which there are high demand for new nurses are NOT going to be urban areas. Urban areas have multiple nursing schools locally cranking out new grads by the hundreds. Even...
Collin County College Fall 2012 Applicants

Nurse SMS replied to acjb2004's topic in Texas Nursing

Definitely don't let what the schedule looks like on paper influence whether to have full time child care and the like. The "open lab day" really isn't optional and your day off between lecture and...
Volunteer or Apply as a PCA?

Nurse SMS replied to RunawayN's topic in General Students

PCA. I have yet to see a volunteer position turn into a job offer after graduation. A lot of PCA's don't get that either now, but it has a far higher chance of
Bad Back nned help!!!!

Nurse SMS replied to *Skye*'s topic in General Nursing

Every nursing application I filled out required me to read a job description and answer whether I can perform those duties, including lifting and long hours on one's feet. If you can do those things...
Patients overstaying their welcome in hospitals

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

I have had families who don't want their loved one to go to on to rehab or a SNF as well because they realize the ratios are different and the focus of care less acute. Have had some fight it pretty...
how do nurses wear nail polish?

Nurse SMS replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

I have thought of doing the gel manicure, as I hear it strengthens nails too, which I desperately need. My hesitation though is this: How do patients and administration know it is gel and not just...
Has Nursing hardened you?

Nurse SMS replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

I am a brand new nurse, second career and the mother of two kids who have had cancer, one who died, one who is thriving. I bring an interesting mixed bag of perspective and scars to this new career of...
What made you go into nursing?

Nurse SMS replied to stargazer88's topic in General Students

My son died of cancer. I had always thought about being a nurse through my younger years and even into my 30s. I was always too intimidated to pursue it. When the worst imaginable happened, I could...
Catholic hospital

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

Erm. I am Catholic and there is definitely no moral dilemma with DNR. That would be that person's individual views, not an overall Catholic one. There is no prohibition against DNR, at any

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