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

allnurses Guide

  • Content

    6,843

  • Visitors

    59,919

  • Followers

    16

  • Likes

    5,132

All Content by Nurse SMS

  1. Nurse SMS

    Fall internships dfw

    Nurse SMS replied to RobinMurphy's topic in Texas Nursing

    Most of the local hospitals only do internships in June and January. The ones for January will start posting in the Sept/Oct timeframe for a January start date, so you can keep your eye out for those....
  2. Nurse SMS

    What areas in TX are hiring in hospitals?? What are my chances at job placement??

    Nurse SMS replied to RNnurse07's topic in Texas Nursing

    The real truth is that most of the major metro areas in TX are completely saturated and new grads are not falling easily into positions in the hospitals. I would definitely not move unless/until you...
  3. Nurse SMS

    At a loss, please help

    Nurse SMS replied to FAITHFULRN01's topic in Texas Nursing

    Can you find an agency/per diem/prn job until after you
  4. Nurse SMS

    Family members that follow you

    Nurse SMS replied to prettyinblu's topic in General Nursing

    Interestingly, when a family member of mine was hospitalized, I actually thought it was rude and degrading of me to use the call light, so I would go out to talk to our nurse personally. I didn't know...
  5. Nurse SMS

    Holy cow! Now i'm confused!

    Nurse SMS replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have only ever seen one internship that lasted an entire year. Most hospitals seems to average 8-12 weeks. I think you are going to do
  6. Nurse SMS

    Why can't I get a job as a New RN Grad?

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

    Huh??? If she is a new grad, she is a new grad. The date of graduation and obtaining the license is pretty much what it is. That makes zero
  7. Nurse SMS

    "We want a nurse who speaks CLEAR English"

    Nurse SMS replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting perspective, given that as nurses we are tasked with treating the symptoms and complications of the overall medical problem, not with curing the problem itself. This subject is no...
  8. Nurse SMS

    pet peeves when nursing students arrive

    Nurse SMS replied to sandanrnstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I am a senior level nursing student, set to graduate in December. I have yet to ever have a nurse be ugly to me, so I am always baffled by the flying accusations on this site. Perhaps this is to be my...
  9. Nurse SMS

    pet peeves when nursing students arrive

    Nurse SMS replied to sandanrnstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Obviously you have not been around much. I think I would chew off my own arm (except for the fact that I would need it) to precept with Ruby. Being honest is not the same as being "unsupportive"....
  10. Nurse SMS

    Why the disdain for LTC?

    Nurse SMS replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, the more I read, the more inappropriate the word "disdain" seems to be in this title. More like
  11. Nurse SMS

    Brookhaven Nursing Program

    Nurse SMS replied to galofthetao's topic in Texas Nursing

    You will likely get more replies if you go to the Texas Schools forum. I don't see how doing a phlebotomy course is going to help you if you have a phobia. You might do better to see a behavioral...
  12. Nurse SMS

    I feel like I have failed myself; I need some helpppp.

    Nurse SMS replied to jessicax221's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If nothing else you can take heart that math and science universally age off after 5 years. At 19 that sounds like an eternity. At 40, not so
  13. Nurse SMS

    Need some help here, please!

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

    The job concern is valid. You are not too old. Many of us are doing this at your age or older. You will likely have to work while going to school and raising your kids. Something to weigh out...
  14. Nurse SMS

    how are you paying

    Nurse SMS replied to JonB04's topic in General Students

    EFC of zero. Paying through a scholarship, grants, subsidized and unsubsidized loans and via personal
  15. Nurse SMS

    How often do you get sick? More or less often than

    Nurse SMS replied to MammaNurse2Be's topic in General Students

    A clove of garlic in the ear?! That is one I have not heard
  16. Nurse SMS

    What to do if you are unable to complete a nursing program?

    Nurse SMS replied to Avirel07's topic in General Students

    Most schools will not accept a failed out student from another school. Entry is just too competitive to have a shot at it. Getting your LPN and then doing a bridge would be your best bet if you still...
  17. Nurse SMS

    How long does it take you to get all clinical paperwork done

    Nurse SMS replied to kardesh's topic in General Students

    Are you referring to the prep paperwork or the care plan after seeing the patient? For the care plan portion, first and second semester it took me 5 hours or so. Third semester it took me two to three...
  18. Nurse SMS

    Study help

    Nurse SMS replied to Beckster2011's topic in General Students

    I have done that too and for certain things it definitely works. Normal lab values. Conversions. Excellent for those types of
  19. Nurse SMS

    Top nursing schools in the US (thought this was interesting)

    Nurse SMS replied to xtxrn's topic in General Students

    I find it interesting that there are no ADN schools on that list and that the criteria for making the list is not readily discernable. The NLN would be a better tool for researching reputable...
  20. Nurse SMS

    Pregnant and job interview. Opinions?

    Nurse SMS replied to cherryblossom88's topic in General Nursing

    I think, frankly, it is unethical in this situation to accept the position if you have no intention of returning after the birth. Find a PRN job and let the permanent position go to another who needs...
  21. Nurse SMS

    "We want a nurse who speaks CLEAR English"

    Nurse SMS replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Those who know me on here know my story. When my son was in PICU and nearing the end of his life, the hospitalist we got assigned to was a wonderful man - kind, attentive and best of all, straight...
  22. Nurse SMS

    I need serious study tips. Having problems.

    Nurse SMS replied to JoshNurseStudent's topic in General Students

    Um, there is nothing we can tell you that will make 10 chapters stick if you waited until the night before the exam to read them.
  23. Nurse SMS

    Please!!! Someone tell me how does Externships work?

    Nurse SMS replied to healthnut84's topic in General Students

    To be honest, I have yet to see anyone who got a job due to volunteering, but it can't hurt. The more contacts you have the better. With the accelerated program it is probably more important you build...
  24. Nurse SMS

    Some perspective on nursing profession bashing

    Nurse SMS replied to jlpsu's topic in General Nursing

    You did your research and didn't take other people's word for something simply because they said so. Sounds like critical thinking to me Good
  25. Nurse SMS

    Pregnant starting 2nd semester, anyone BTDT?

    Nurse SMS replied to hardworkinmama's topic in General Students

    "About done" though isnt' the same as "done". What is your school's absence policy? What will you do if you deliver early? States have a minimum required for clinical hours in order to sit for the...