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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Is working in the NICU the same as labor and delivery?

Nurse SMS replied to CordaeP's topic in General Students

Not even
Why OR nursing?

Nurse SMS replied to bp1173's topic in Operating Room

This is going to be a lot more powerful and more likely to be successful if you find the words to speak simply from your OWN thoughts/emotions/desires. That is what they are wanting, not a...
Catholic hospital

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

Yeah, I don't see how they would even know if you are Catholic or not? It isn't as if there is some massive underground roster of those who are baptized. :) Just keep trying. Undoubtedly it is just...
Relo to Dallas--HELP! :)

Nurse SMS replied to TessInStLouis's topic in Texas Nursing

The soil here won't support a basement - it shifts too much. Most of the houses here have foundation problems at some point. There aren't any night/part-time programs that I am aware of in the DFW...
Remember why you became a nurse...

Nurse SMS replied to 2bNurseynursenurse1's topic in General Nursing

Lots of us have stories of family heartbreak that brought us to nursing. Mine is because my oldest son died at the age of 13 from cancer. I don't need anyone to remind me why I got into nursing....
bsn...Excited, but now starting to feel depress...

Nurse SMS replied to ertlbsn's topic in General Nursing

You have a LONG way to go before you are an RN and a lot can happen in that time. If this is what you want to do, line yourself up for success all the way through school. Get a part time job as a PCT...
Can knowing an RN/LPN on a floor help get you a job?

Nurse SMS replied to mell260's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

The short answer is yes, it can help. The longer answer is that it really depends - how well that nurse is liked/valued, how much leeway the nurse manager has in hiring, how well that nurse knows you...
I May be in huge trouble....

Nurse SMS replied to hlr2752's topic in General Students

The only way this would show up is if: A. you were still doing it and have a positive drug screen or B. There were criminal charges filed. Other than those, you have nothing to worry
Time for me to quit

Nurse SMS replied to Ayala's topic in General Students

It sounds to me like making major decisions (such as quitting) is probably not the wisest course right now given all the stress you are under. From what you related above, you have what it takes and...
Why can't you get Financial Aid with a Bachelors Degree?

Nurse SMS replied to thewoods4's topic in General Students

Its not crap. The government (meaning the taxpayers) cannot afford to finance people's degrees to the extreme of "well this one didn't work out so now give me money for THAT one". What does need to...
Sorry Nurse Recruiters/Nurse Managers!

Nurse SMS replied to Isitpossible's topic in Nurse Management

How though do you know your rejections are due to no CNA experience and not merely due to a huge glut of people applying, many of whom are just as qualified as you? Are you getting interviews? Are you...
New neighbor slipped through the cracks. What do I do?

Nurse SMS replied to fiveofpeep's topic in General Nursing

Or may have never had opportunity and just wants to be left the heck
Group One Blacklisting in Texas

Nurse SMS replied to EstherMichael's topic in Texas Nursing

I am not trying to be mean, but honestly? It sounds like you decided to "whistleblow" after all of this came down. So it sounds retaliatory more than anything. Which greatly hampers the chance of...
Clogs vs sneakers vs walking shoes, which one?

Nurse SMS replied to Barnstormin' PMHNP's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

Love my Danskos, though they are not the clog
Background Check Texas BON -DWI

Nurse SMS replied to TenderWalnut's topic in Texas Nursing

You might check out the Addictions forum. I think some folks have posted there about this. Texas isn't the toughest state on it, but it is one of them. Best of
How important is ATI???

Nurse SMS replied to FORTHELOVEOF!!!!'s topic in General Students

I am an RN (yay!). Graduated this past December, passed NCLEX in Jan and did well on it. I studied ATI and took the Kaplan course. I used Saunders a lot through school to study for exams. The ATI...
Is this nitpicking or does the instructor dislike her?...

Nurse SMS replied to Pneumothorax's topic in General Students

Yes, if there is a uniform policy and she failed to meet it, that is fair. To her AND to everyone else who DID manage to meet the standard. Where do you suggest the line get drawn? Be in uniform...
How important is ATI???

Nurse SMS replied to FORTHELOVEOF!!!!'s topic in General Students

It is definitely not useless when it comes to NCLEX. The questions on ATI closely mirror NCLEX and performance on it is a big indicator of readiness for NCLEX testing. A lack of motivation is...
Parkland Hospital, Dallas Texas.

Nurse SMS replied to playmaker2008's topic in Texas Nursing

I think some cooling off is in order here. I am not sure how a post about Parkland is turning into vicious personal attacks but it is doing nothing to further honest dialogue. There is no denying that...
Background Check Texas BON -DWI

Nurse SMS replied to TenderWalnut's topic in Texas Nursing

Last I heard it can take 12 weeks to 6 months. Was this not done when you got your
New neighbor slipped through the cracks. What do I do?

Nurse SMS replied to fiveofpeep's topic in General Nursing

I would not suggest ANYTHING until he asks for it. It sounds like the one thing he still has left is his pride and the right to choose how he lives. Don't take that away or imply he needs help. If you...
Employer broke new hire agreement..ever happened to you?

Nurse SMS replied to Marshall1's topic in Nursing Career

They broke the agreement. You can now either keep or break yours. Litigation will be expensive and relationship-breaking. You'll be gotten rid of as soon as they find a reason and it will be a tense...
New neighbor slipped through the cracks. What do I do?

Nurse SMS replied to fiveofpeep's topic in General Nursing

He will be a lot more receptive to you if you just be his friend. Not a
Accept job offer or run?

Nurse SMS replied to *4!#6's topic in General Nursing

In this economy, accept. Follow the advice
Harassed at work

Nurse SMS replied to catebsn25's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

He has all his cognitive facilities, yes? Then just sit down with him and SPELL IT OUT. Tell him you have valued working for him and enjoyed your working relationship and that you want that to...

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