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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Second Career Nurses

Nurse SMS replied to DAL2010's topic in General Students

I was a medical transcriptionist and medical office worker prior to this. I started my pre-reqs at age 36 and am going to graduate this December at age 41. That sure looks older here in writing than...
How long did it take you to get into a program?

Nurse SMS replied to willowita's topic in General Students

Applied to one school, accepted on first application. Those who meet the basic minimum requirements but don't make the grade get wait listed according to where they fall in the scoring system. Usually...
What is your school's dropout rate?

Nurse SMS replied to Dre2416's topic in General Students

Most of ours have families too and are second career students. The vast majority are in their 30s. We are also NLNAC certified - the only school in the entire state of Texas to be. I just really...
nursing career without touching people

Nurse SMS replied to confusedstudent2011's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

I was diagnosed with PTSD after having a child die of cancer. I wanted to be a nurse. I got into school and discovered oncology, BMT and hospice are rough on me. So I kind of "get" what you are...
What is your school's dropout rate?

Nurse SMS replied to Dre2416's topic in General Students

We started with 48. Lost one to a spouse's move. Gained two who had other circumstances (pregnancy etc) that made them miss a semester. No drop outs. No flunk outs. 98% pass rate on NCLEX on first try...
Hours of Nursing school?

Nurse SMS replied to Amanda1105's topic in General Students

First semester was lecture on Mondays from 8:30 to 3:00. Tuesdays - skills lab from 9 to 1. Clinicals on Wednesdays or Thursdays for 10 hours. Fridays open lab, group meetings etc. Nursing school is...
VENT: Clinical Instructor for last clinical rotation

Nurse SMS replied to CBsMommy's topic in General Students

I understand if you need to go but will miss you being here. (I was RN2BDFW). Lots of students in my class who have been upbeat all through are pretty beaten down so far this semester. I think...
VENT: Clinical Instructor for last clinical rotation

Nurse SMS replied to CBsMommy's topic in General Students

Do you do the same type of clinicals for all 13 weeks? I am in my last semester as well - our first 8 weeks are more "clinicals" of the type that we are accustomed to, with gradually increasing...
Need your advice, please, about new grad job

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

If you take job #1 you need to commit to it. If you want to take a chance on job #2, you need to accept the risk of it. Best of
Attention Neonatal and L/D nurses

Nurse SMS replied to ashleytrillo's topic in General Nursing

I am a senior nursing student, so my exposure is only that of a student, so take that for what it is worth (which is not a whole heck of a lot). I was fortunate enough to do rotations through both...
Preceptor gift

Nurse SMS replied to stumaxtan's topic in General Nursing

I'll be in transition in a few weeks and am appreciating the suggestions. Keep them
Need your advice, please, about new grad job

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

Background checks can be done pretty much overnight. Do not ask #1 to give you a month to decide. There are new grads lined up leaning on you to get out of the way and let them have that job and the...
Why does this stigma exist in relation to new nurses?

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

Methinks I smell a
Frightened to Become a Nurse

Nurse SMS replied to Chlometov's topic in General Nursing

There isn't a job out there in which you will find only happy people busy being happy 100% of the time.There comes a time with any major life decision when you get out of the infatuation phase and...
pathophysiology of Prostate cancer concept map please ;)

Nurse SMS replied to luvspuff13's topic in General Students

Well, all of what you are saying is medical, not nursing. What you need to look at is how all those things are affecting the client and what you, as a nurse, can do about his or her symptoms. A...
LTAC vs Hospital - what's the diff?

Nurse SMS posted a topic in Long Term Acute Care

I am a senior nursing student in my last semester. I drew a facility for clinicals and transition that at first had me pretty disappointed as it is LTAC. After orientation though, I am kind of pumped,...
Any tip of dealing with stress please?

Nurse SMS replied to neurontin's topic in General Students

Staying clean and having clean, organized surroundings are part of dealing with stress. I would suggest you start there. How can you feel competent when you see the whole of your life falling apart...
pathophysiology of Prostate cancer concept map please ;)

Nurse SMS replied to luvspuff13's topic in General Students

There is kind of a "we will not do your homework for you" policy on this board. If you post more specific questions that outline what you already know and are working on under your own volition you...
My First Clinical, Nursing-Student Woes

Nurse SMS replied to nursingstudent85's topic in General Students

Hmmm....was wondering too if your instructor might be willing/able to put you up for the night on clinical days so you can ride in with
My First Clinical, Nursing-Student Woes

Nurse SMS replied to nursingstudent85's topic in General Students

I am sorry I didn't catch that you don't have a car at your disposal. I hope the hospital can work something out with you. If nothing else this semester is going to be one heck of a war story for you...
Ethical (?) Dilemma?

Nurse SMS replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

It sounds to me like she was perfectly happy to find a night shift position on this floor at this hospital until she learned there was a day position open that lead to the night position being open....
Why does this stigma exist in relation to new nurses?

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

Add me to the list of students who has NEVER been treated with so much as a weird look or crossed eyes. I am always treated well.
My First Clinical, Nursing-Student Woes

Nurse SMS replied to nursingstudent85's topic in General Students

Also have you looked at nearby cities to get on the bus? Can you drive to a different bus stop a bit later in the morning (letting you get a bit more sleep and be a bit safer), park and get on
My First Clinical, Nursing-Student Woes

Nurse SMS replied to nursingstudent85's topic in General Students

You could consider finding a safe place to park and sleep in your car I suppose. Renting a cheap motel room seems the obvious solution. You could also query the hospital and see if they would let you...
Email from nurse manager!

Nurse SMS replied to sophie<3's topic in General Students

:) :)

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