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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    Interview in another nursing program after being dismissed

    Nurse SMS replied to NvRGvUp's topic in General Students

    One thing you definitely do NOT do is blame the school or politics for your failing out. If you take no personal responsibility, whether you feel it is justified or not, your nursing school chances...
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    Practical Hairstyle?

    Nurse SMS replied to Betmig's topic in General Nursing

    Short hair is a lot more work unless you go INCREDIBLY short and keep it there. Just invest in some good hair clips, rubber bands etc. That is far far easier than anything
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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

    When my son was il (AML and eventual BMT)l, I was tremendously grateful for the nurses who acknowledged he had Asperger's Syndrome, came to me to ask about how to make things easier on him and get my...
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    Trick Test

    Nurse SMS replied to bols27's topic in General Students

    We are frequently tested on material not covered in class, but we were told at the beginning of the semester it would be that way due to the massive volume of info and relative lack of class time...
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    My CNAs dont seem to respect me...

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

    It may be that part of your problem is that you used to be a CNA yourself at the same facility. You are asking them to see you in a different role and they are probably resistant to
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    From a student, to, hospital floor nurses...

    Nurse SMS replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    The original post reminds me of my son as a toddler trying to tell me he won't love me anymore if I won't do what he says. Big bundle of frustration with zero power or frame of reference, just trying...
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    2.5% annual raise - should I be as irritated as I am?

    Nurse SMS replied to iLOVEbees's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand being unhappy with a moderate review score. I am sorry for that. If you truly feel it is erroneous shrug it off and continue on in your now 2.5% higher paying job. If there is any...
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    Worst potential employer experience ever!!!! Was it ok to call HR and say no thanks?

    Nurse SMS replied to SoCalRN1970's topic in General Nursing

    Your reaction seems pretty over the top to me. They were rude and you didn't like it, yet you met them on their level. It is hard to point out someone else's flaws when you make the same ones. The...
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    How do I file Sexual Harassment against a Dr

    Nurse SMS replied to RNdiva505's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You can sue not only the doctor but the hospital for failing to
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    New Grad looking to move to Houston Tx Where to work!

    Nurse SMS replied to millergypsies's topic in Texas Nursing

    It stinks. Keep a watch here - sometimes people post about internships. You could consider areas around Houston, like Scott and White, which is just a few hours to the north and has great
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    Collin College spring 2012 Hopefuls

    Nurse SMS replied to cdrouin89's topic in Texas Nursing

    Henke's Med Math by Susan Buchholz is what I have. I do not know if they have changed it for the newer students though. You can call the nursing office at school and ask - they will give you which...
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    New Grad looking to move to Houston Tx Where to work!

    Nurse SMS replied to millergypsies's topic in Texas Nursing

    Very saturated area and very very hard to find work, particularly when coming from out of state. I would not move until you have a tangible job offer with salary information and an actual start date...
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    ADN night or night/weekend program in Houston area

    Nurse SMS replied to kconne4's topic in Texas Nursing

    But definitely check out their attrition rate and NCLEX pass statistics (BON website) before enrolling. Any program that is "easier than most" tends to do poorly when it comes to preparing its...
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    I know there's a job shortage BUT...

    Nurse SMS replied to Zookeeper44's topic in General Nursing

    I would wager strongly it is who they
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    ADN night or night/weekend program in Houston area

    Nurse SMS replied to kconne4's topic in Texas Nursing

    As far as I know there are not any night/weekend nursing programs in Texas. All days, all full time programs and are scheduled in the M-F timeframe. Lectures are held during the day, as are skills...
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    New graduate... 23 y/o, no job hx... Where do I start?

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

    Core Medical Group, a placement firm, has said that they have a client (hospital) offering a $20K sign-on relocation bonus for an OR graduate nurse with a two year commitment in Laredo, Texas. Yeah,...
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    Terrible clinical site!

    Nurse SMS replied to KianaM's topic in General Students

    I am not sure why the attitude of these nurses would make you think you would have to be that way once you are a nurse and therefore you don't want to be a nurse anymore. You and only you can control...
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    Flu Vac, should it be mandatory

    Nurse SMS replied to hagler2011's topic in General Nursing

    Because it is given as healthcare providers to keep us from transfering it to our patients more than to "protect" us from getting it, I do believe it should
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    I can't believe co-worker took my venting complaints to boss!

    Nurse SMS replied to lifein08's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have to admit, I am pretty incredulous that you would be surprised this would come back to bite you. Gossip leading to a bad outcome? Since when does THAT
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    I can't believe co-worker took my venting complaints to boss!

    Nurse SMS replied to lifein08's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A strong no gossip, no griping personal policy is a pretty handy rule to hold yourself to and generally speaking saves one a LOT of problems at work and socially. Ask yourself "Is it true? Is it...
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    Bad Experience with Nurses at hospital, rethinking my major now.

    Nurse SMS replied to Lindsey-Student's topic in General Nursing

    I am so very sorry for what you have been through. Your experience is not the norm in all hospitals and in time you will be able to evaluate this experience through different eyes. Right now you are...
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    How many nursing programs did you apply to before you were accepted to one?

    Nurse SMS replied to CNA1991's topic in General Students

    One application to one school, accepted on first
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    Parkland's Dallas ER

    Nurse SMS replied to foxyhill21's topic in Texas Nursing

    Parkland is a county hospital. As such, it is unlikely to pay "top dollar" I would think, though I do think they are competitive. I cannot speak to them being desperate for ER nurses. I can say that...
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    Friend always wants to "take a look at" my work

    Nurse SMS replied to anashenwrath's topic in General Students

    I think, like the poster above, that you are putting yourself in a potentially dicey situation. Just tell him it is time for him to start standing on his own or you could simply turn the situation...
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    Collin College spring 2012 Hopefuls

    Nurse SMS replied to cdrouin89's topic in Texas Nursing

    You don't have to wear scrubs for class. Classrooms are COLD so plan accordingly for that. Scrubs are really only worn for clinicals (as mentioned above, you have to order them from who the school...