Nurse SMS MSN, RN

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You did what you knew how to do; when you knew better, you did better. - Maya Angelou

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  1. Nurse SMS

    When do I need to start applying?

    Nurse SMS replied to perks06's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You will have to do that research. Call and look at their
  2. Nurse SMS

    I just had to share because I am so excited

    Nurse SMS replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yay for you!
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    Any online RN nursing schools

    Nurse SMS replied to lethag's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'd be pretty leery of any complete RN degree (meaning not a bridge program) that is totally
  4. Nurse SMS

    CNA to ADN - anyone having luck getting a job that way?

    Nurse SMS replied to lw7789's topic in Texas Nursing

    Not to mention exhausting and hard on one's
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    CNA to ADN - anyone having luck getting a job that way?

    Nurse SMS replied to lw7789's topic in Texas Nursing

    I do not know about in Austin, but in the DFW area I worked as a nurse extern, which turned out to be a glorified PCT position (hospital) and yes, it did lead to me getting three interviews in that...
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    Clinical simulation fears

    Nurse SMS replied to mamataeangel's topic in General Students

    We have two way mirrors, microphones, high fidelity mannequins that blink, speak, have peripheral pulses, respirations, give BP and one that even gives birth, complete with a cervix that changes and a...
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    New grad woes: cannot get hired as a RN. Advice?

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

    Honestly my words of wisdom are more for students. Start networking. Network now, before you graduate. I have had five interviews, three offers and I don't graduate until December. All because of who...
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    Be a nurse or not?! HELP ME PLEASE!

    Nurse SMS replied to ENT RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Being a parent has lots of poop and vomit too. Are mothers janitors? How insulting. Definitely be a
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    San Antonio, Austin, or Houston

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

    The hardest market in Texas as far as nursing (experienced or new grad) goes is in Austin. Houston and DFW are easier, especially if you are BSN
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    This radio ad ENRAGED me

    Nurse SMS replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Of course it is! Most definitely! As long as the center involved is being very up front about what kind of study it is (which phase), the patient is aware if the attempt is for cure or simply for...
  11. Nurse SMS

    Patients' "home remedies"? What have you seen

    Nurse SMS replied to flyingchange's topic in General Nursing

    A young mother pouring her urine into her baby's ear to "cure" an ear
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    This radio ad ENRAGED me

    Nurse SMS replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    I saw a Dateline investigation (or 20/20 or 60 minutes...can't remember which) about people in Mexico setting up shops here selling "stem cell therapy" to people with ALS and other incurable diseases....
  13. Nurse SMS

    This radio ad ENRAGED me

    Nurse SMS replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    I have read in some cultures they never inform the dying loved one that they are dying. I would struggle with that
  14. Nurse SMS

    Not sure what to do, or if I should do anything.

    Nurse SMS replied to Just_Dez's topic in General Students

    Another vote for let it
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    Clinical simulation fears

    Nurse SMS replied to mamataeangel's topic in General Students

    I actually came to love it. How much you get out of it is really up to you. Let your head get into it as much as you can and make that mannequin "real". Kind of like playing "Let's Pretend" as a child...
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    Finally!! Parkland contacted

    Nurse SMS replied to mom35's topic in Texas Nursing

    I was contacted to interview for the ER residency a couple of days ago. I have already accepted a position elsewhere and likely will cancel my interview, but dang...why do they wait so long to contact...
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    This radio ad ENRAGED me

    Nurse SMS replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    I agree completely. I would extend that statement this far - two of my children have had cancer, one brain tumor, one AML. One is alive and thriving, approaching 10 years out, one died nearly 5 years...
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    This radio ad ENRAGED me

    Nurse SMS replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Of course there is no shame in making a profit. If nobody made a profit on healthcare none of us would have a job. The SHAME here comes in selling lies for profit. There are some of us who believe it...
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    Why did you pick your username?

    Nurse SMS replied to made's topic in General Nursing

    I picked it because I'm not done
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    wierd/scary craigslist job

    Nurse SMS replied to Nierdo's topic in General Nursing

    I wondered this myself I have to
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    wierd/scary craigslist job

    Nurse SMS replied to Nierdo's topic in General Nursing

    Eh, not really true. I found a position at Cooper Clinic on there and two other very good jobs years ago. The difference here is that they were very up front about who they were, what they required...
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    UTSW Internships

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

    Good luck on your
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    When do I need to start applying?

    Nurse SMS replied to perks06's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Depends on the area you live in. Some do not want to talk to you until you have your license. Others are filling their slots NOW. In my area most of the hospitals have posted their internships and...
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    How is job market NOW for Registered Nurses?

    Nurse SMS replied to pat8585's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I live in DFW and was offered two internships, both starting in January. However, I got the opportunity to interview for them because of internal connections in those hospitals. The facility I got...
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    How can I know when a New Grad Program opens?

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

    Yep, you have to check each one individually every single day. Good