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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    When to apply for jobs?

    Nurse SMS replied to DL-SNUP's topic in General Students

    Very good deal as long as they keep it. I had the same type of deal where I am working. They have decided they are hiring only two new grads. Over ten of us had this "deal". We get to compete with one...
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    help me please

    Nurse SMS replied to alycesmart's topic in General Students

    You only have 9 weeks of school left and still can't write a care plan? How can this
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    Texas Health Resources Feb 2012 internships

    Nurse SMS replied to waiting4december's topic in Texas Nursing

    I got sent the personality test for the L&D. Waiting on the call to
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    When to apply for jobs?

    Nurse SMS replied to DL-SNUP's topic in General Students

    I graduate in December. I had my first interview today for an internship that starts in January. I applied about a month
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    72 days left. How to stay motivated?

    Nurse SMS replied to peanut2011's topic in General Students

    Clinicals are done with a clinical group and a clinical instructor at the clinical site. The clinical instructor is responsible for teaching, evaluating, grading etc. Preceptorship, for us anyway, is...
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    An odd staff member

    Nurse SMS replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you pretty much have it. I have seen adults do it a lot. a LOT. As far as when they move past it, it is something they have to choose to do I suspect and probably many need professional...
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    An odd staff member

    Nurse SMS replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    You asked above what I meant by "secondary gain" - secondary gain is when something bad happens but the individual involved actually gets something positive out of it, ie: attention or the chance to...
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    An odd staff member

    Nurse SMS replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    This has been an interesting self examination for me, as I was pretty irked just READING the original post re: all the stuff this fellow wishes to get out on the table. I have come to the...
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    72 days left. How to stay motivated?

    Nurse SMS replied to peanut2011's topic in General Students

    You overcome it by picturing what it will feel like if you don't make it through. That is what I do. My pinning is Dec 9th. Time is flying by. Our schedule is opposite yours - two months of...
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    A vent thread for patients- what can we do better?

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

    Thank you for your kind words. Sadly my son did not survive his illness. You have so much to be proud of in your life! I am sorry your classmates did not understand you better. It sounds like you have...
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    A vent thread for patients- what can we do better?

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

    I didn't bash. I said what was done that was good and appreciated. :) I can understand the push back to an extent, but honestly - if one is uncomfortable with or unhappy with or doesn't want to see...
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    Apathy in nurses and students

    Nurse SMS replied to freki's topic in General Students

    I love getting involved for these reasons: 1. It puts me in touch with other students who are passionate about nursing in the same way that I am. This in turn energizes me, builds a network of...
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    Incompetent??

    Nurse SMS replied to studentblue07's topic in General Students

    Deep breath. NOTHING is in perspective right now. Going off depression meds is a huge adjustment and obviously you went off them at a time when life got pretty out of control. I think you will be...
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    I'm a nut case and about to apply for licensure in Texas

    Nurse SMS replied to ffliper27's topic in Texas Nursing

    You do not have to notify for a diagnosis of
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    Collin College spring 2012 Hopefuls

    Nurse SMS replied to cdrouin89's topic in Texas Nursing

    Did you not pick up your PSB results? You can still go get
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    Need Help

    Nurse SMS replied to mini555's topic in Texas Nursing

    It is five years later - one would suspect the OP has graduated by now
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    Just finished my first interview--feeling not so great

    Nurse SMS replied to nulife4good's topic in General Nursing

    Truly I think your answer was perfect. Don't lose hope yet! I swear, unless you really stick your foot in it (and you didn't), half the time I suspect they are just judging how well you think on your...
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    A vent thread for patients- what can we do better?

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

    Does that mean she took meds for other patients into that
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    NEW GRAD, administering FLU SHOTS for the first time

    Nurse SMS replied to studentkj's topic in General Nursing

    We are taught now that evidence-based practice has indicated there is no need to aspirate on IMs anymore at all. I don't have a link but can probably get one pretty easily and am happy to if folks...
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    A vent thread for patients- what can we do better?

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

    Meds should be checked for accuracy long before coming into the patient's room to hang them. The really efficient, considerate nurses carried a flashlight and were able to do very well by light of the...
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    Question for Nurse Managers

    Nurse SMS replied to WindRN's topic in General Nursing

    I watched for myself one day as a new grad brought a resume to the floor. The charge nurse got the educator and the educator got the NM and the new grad got an instantaneous interview. It was...
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    How to find a job after being fired?

    Nurse SMS replied to ilove's topic in General Nursing

    Poor fit would be an acceptable reason to put down. I would never put
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    How to find a job after being fired?

    Nurse SMS replied to ilove's topic in General Nursing

    If they are providing info beyond that you may wish to speak with a
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    What is my PROBLEM???

    Nurse SMS replied to SAHMnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I second what the above posters said. And just because a job is harder than average to get doesn't mean you can't get one - unless you don't
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    How to find a job after being fired?

    Nurse SMS replied to ilove's topic in General Nursing

    Without knowing what the other "bad" incident was it is hard to say. If it was a HIPAA violation, something dishonest, some kind of work-related retaliation or something illegal, you are probably...