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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Missed you all, took NCLEX, good pop-up!

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

I'll be going on Jan 24th. Starting to feel real.
Collin College Fall 2012 + PSB study guide?

Nurse SMS replied to a.Cute.Exacerbation's topic in Texas Nursing

For the science section brush up on high school level biology, basic chemistry (also high school level), basic microbiology and basic earth
new grad fort worth

Nurse SMS replied to RobinMRn's topic in Texas Nursing

Well, all the new grad internships that start this January have pretty much been filled at this point. The ones for June start dates will start to post in March/April timeframe. But yeah....new grad...
Still waiting to schedule NCLEX

Nurse SMS replied to smvtx23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

Graduated Dec 9, got my ATT on Dec 30th. Good
I am so confused about delegation to LPN/LVNs!

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

I was studying today and reading over some of my other Kaplan stuff and this struck me as pertinent to delegation to an LVN: RN's cannot delegate nursing judgement as well as assessment/teaching....
Recent ASN grad -- Perfect time to follow my dream and relocate across the country?

Nurse SMS replied to christophermiles's topic in Washington Nursing

3K is completely inadequate to be honest, unless you are just one of those fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants people anyway or if you only like ramen noodles and efficiency apartments in bad parts of town...
Recent ASN grad -- Perfect time to follow my dream and relocate across the country?

Nurse SMS replied to christophermiles's topic in Washington Nursing

It can be. There is definitely not much relocation assistance available anymore and flying out to interview would be on your own buck, not theirs. Some employers just have a big enough pool of...
Recent ASN grad -- Perfect time to follow my dream and relocate across the country?

Nurse SMS replied to christophermiles's topic in Washington Nursing

Yep, I would start looking hard for work out there and wait to move until you have a written job offer. Other than that bit of conservative (but truly necessary) planning, go for it. It is a lovely...
Are online job applications a waste of time?

Nurse SMS replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in General Nursing

It does seem like they just go out into never-never land once you submit online. I have had several interviews from online applications, but it is strange the ones that seem like a perfect fit and no...
6 months in the ER, too early to move on? Long.

Nurse SMS replied to SeekingAdviceRN's topic in General Nursing

I find it odd that you said the management is awesome but the co-workers are horrid. The management is responsible for keeping the teamwork of the floor intact. They sound like failures in this...
Does everyone really study?

Nurse SMS replied to D.R.A.'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

I am not studying content much, more the decision tree by Kaplan and then just tons of practice questions with
I am so confused about delegation to LPN/LVNs!

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

Kaplan states the best guide for delegation to an LVN are stable patients with expected outcomes. Don't know if that will help you but it has helped me on their practice questions to remember
Violated NCLEX rules

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

I am sorry that some are unhappy with my answer. Compassion is not always couched in platitudes. The situation outlined in this thread makes my head hurt with the needlessness of it. The truth is, in...
I am done with healthcare

Nurse SMS replied to ksc0723's topic in General Nursing

Yeah, in veterinary medicine you get to watch them do it to another living entity, not just to
To break the contract or not....that is the question

Nurse SMS replied to jaznia15's topic in Nursing Career

Your main complaint seems to be the commute, which is the one factor you COULD anticipate when taking the position. Therefore it being an issue now is a little baffling. Nobody would expect you to...
Need ADVICE is 4 weeks postpartum too soon to go back to work?!

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

This is not an easy "yes" or "No" answer. There are multiple factors to consider, including whether you have a surgical birth or a lady partsl one, how complicated your birth was, how complicated your...
Violated NCLEX rules

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

The paperwork one gets with instructions for taking NCLEX state the policy on electronics in very plain, black and white verbage. No electronics allowed, of any kind, for any reason, including phones....
What is the email address that Authorization To Test letters come from?

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

It takes 4-6 weeks for your payment to Pearson Vue to be sent to the BON, recieved and then acknowledged by the BON from the time Pearson Vue recieves it. You should get an email from them once they...
Applying before you even graduate?

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

Just depends on the facility and, to some extent, what region of the country you are in. In DFW it is common for internships and openings to post months prior to the start date and for applications to...
Missed you all, took NCLEX, good pop-up!

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

Good for you! That has to feel
Online RN to BSN - DFW area. Texas Tech?

Nurse SMS replied to Don Gloves's topic in Texas Nursing

RN to BSN for Tech is apparently around 6K RN to BSN for UTA is approx 9K Both can be done all online. Tech requires chem and nutrition UTA requires technical writing and college algebra Best of
How to relax/distract yourself while waiting for grades???

Nurse SMS replied to CaptScrubs13's topic in General Students

Spiked egg
Dealing with conflict?

Nurse SMS replied to dplocher's topic in General Students

It is easy to let this become an obsession, so redirect yourself any time you think about it. You are graduating soon and have a job. That is all you need to worry about. One of the catty types...
OB is DEFINATELY my thing

Nurse SMS replied to Maladroit's topic in General Students

It is great you have found an interest and a passion. Given though how the current economy is and how hard it is to find an opening in L&D or OB, it may help you to focus on the fact that you may...
Discouraged

Nurse SMS replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

You will pass. Warm bath. Half glass of wine. GOOD night sleep. No more studying. Have faith in yourself. YOu didn't pass nursing school by

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