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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    Over 40 and Becoming a Nurse....Any Thoughts?...

    Nurse SMS replied to Wild Irish LPN's topic in General Nursing

    There is zero reason not to do it if you want to do it. Take care of your health, organize your life to allow for the appropriate amount of study time and enjoy all the rewards and admiration that...
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    Advice Needed

    Nurse SMS replied to wibobr's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. I feel bad saying this but with inability to write, struggling with a keyboard (though the above looks great...no idea how long it took you to type it) and (most concerning) memory and...
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    Time For Another Days vs. Nights Debate!

    Nurse SMS replied to Vespertinas's topic in General Nursing

    I oriented four weeks on days and just did my first three night shifts this week. I don't know that nights is easier..just different. It is definitely more hectic and chaotic on days with a lot of...
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    It's All YOU Baby!

    Nurse SMS replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    A turn team? NG team? Never heard of those. Sounds luxurious. We have an IV team but they only do PICCs, so they probably ought to be called the PICC team. I love doing IVs. Would irritate me if I...
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    When Do I Tell My Boss . . . . ?

    Nurse SMS replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    No advice. I just want you to know I am concerned and I care. I will be keeping you in positive thoughts for health and healing.
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    Do I NEED an externship to get a job?!?

    Nurse SMS replied to Laurenslovely's topic in General Nursing

    Need? No. But it sure
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    waiting lists at community colleges

    Nurse SMS replied to ginaw623's topic in General Students

    Yes, most have a significant waiting list. It is the individual schools that determine how those lists come about (by lottery? by admission criteria/competitive admission?) and how they are...
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    severe anxiety

    Nurse SMS replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in General Nursing

    My suggestion would be to see a specialist on anxiety, depression, grief, maybe PTSD. Unfortunately due to TOS we can't really give you advice on how to treat, deal with or compensate for your...
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    Just curious, What do they teach in Nursing School these days?

    Nurse SMS replied to AMN74's topic in General Nursing

    I am from your generation too! And yeah....teaching to the NCLEX is a large part of what makes learning to be a "real" nurse difficult. I wish they would teach prioritization more, time management,...
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    Texas Nclex Application

    Nurse SMS replied to jay_j's topic in Texas Nursing

    All requirement updates can be found on the website for the Texas BON. It isn't complicated and is fairly well spelled out. You will get MUCH more reliable information from the BON itself (just as...
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    Just curious, What do they teach in Nursing School these days?

    Nurse SMS replied to AMN74's topic in General Nursing

    You are missing the mark. You said yourself you didn't have computers. Therefore whatever griping and moaning went on happened in person, over the phone or in letters. Generally speaking, people who...
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    SAD mindset of "future nurses" *sigh*

    Nurse SMS replied to sj73201's topic in General Nursing

    Sad mindset of one "future nurse". Very sad. Thank God for the ones who have realistic expectations or at least an ability to adapt and
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    How can I get my nrsing education paid for 100% ?

    Nurse SMS replied to fsingh's topic in Nursing Career

    You can't. That's pretty much the bottom line. If you want an education, you will have to earn it yourself and pay for it yourself, particularly when looking at an advanced education such as nurse...
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    Surprise In My Pocket - this ever happen to you?

    Nurse SMS posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a new grad with two months in on my three month internship. Most days are really great and some days are the usual new grad version of craziness, chasing my tail all day and wondering how I will...
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    Got it all, but can't answer NCLEX questions

    Nurse SMS replied to Mmae's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So basically what this means is that you are pretty good at memorization and good with people, but not necessarily very good at putting the whole picture together. That nasty critical thinking part...
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    Surprise In My Pocket - this ever happen to you?

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

    I was wondering if that was a
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    venting

    Nurse SMS replied to dream79's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Not just lack of compassion. For failure to treat. That is appalling and I am glad another nurse stepped up to the plate and that there were apologies, as they were definitely
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    Collin County College Fall 2012 Applicants

    Nurse SMS replied to acjb2004's topic in Texas Nursing

    This. No spouses, parents, friends or kids at orientation. There will be an open house to let family members and friends get a glimpse of your new
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    Dealing with "Web-Trained" Patient/Family Members.

    Nurse SMS replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in General Nursing

    My favorites are the ones with their laptop right in their room with them, looking up the medications as you give them, then an hour later call the nurse back into the room in a panic from having...
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    WWYD? Scholarships

    Nurse SMS replied to ixchel's topic in General Students

    Apply for both. Take the one that offers it to you. Don't worry about which to choose from until you are given an actual choice. The likely truth is that both of these are probably highly competitive...
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    Are jobs becoming more available

    Nurse SMS replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, in that some places that were not hiring at all are now hiring experienced nurses and a minimal number of new graduate RNs. Unfortunately still not even close to enough to have a job available...
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    Moving this summer, when to apply...

    Nurse SMS replied to mrcookingnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Something tells me this is going to become a bone of contention or already
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    Rough draft of my personal statement

    Nurse SMS replied to michlynn's topic in Nursing Career

    Personal statements are no longer "in vogue" for applying for jobs. If you must include one, two to three sentences max. Your cover letter will state whatever else they might need to
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    I want to curl up in a ball and cry

    Nurse SMS replied to JenniferA428's topic in General Nursing

    I have always asked for job offers in writing and have always asked for 24 hours to "talk it over with my husband". I have never had a problem securing either one. "Could I get the offer in the form...
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    What's so great about a pinning ceremony?

    Nurse SMS replied to SummitRN's topic in General Students

    If you are like most people, you didn't get here alone. It took input, patience, support etc from people around you, including your family and friends. Others get something out of this too. Even if...