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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    Children's Medical Center Dallas

    Nurse SMS replied to smvtx23's topic in Texas Nursing

    They had an externship over the summer and that is the primary foot in the door. They will open up their internships (to start in January) in late September/early October from what I understand with...
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    Nursing school schedule-vent !

    Nurse SMS replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    You will find time constrains ebb and flow, but for the most part your days are going to be full. They never recommend taking pre-reqs or co-reqs along with nursing classes - even though it may only...
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    Nursing Scholarship Interview

    Nurse SMS replied to Witty3RN's topic in General Students

    I loved my panel interview for my scholarship. It was a chance to sit down with about five advanced practice nurses and share the passion for nursing. It was totally not stressful and turned out to be...
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    Expect to fail at least one nursing course, is this true

    Nurse SMS replied to Bridgettea83's topic in General Students

    Nope, not true. Failing or not is 100% within your own
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    Collin College Fall 2011

    Nurse SMS replied to nursesme's topic in Texas Nursing

    You must be very dedicated. Get to know your classmates - they will be a lifeline of support for you, which you will need, particularly when school gets stressful on top of your grief over your child...
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    Collin College Fall 2011

    Nurse SMS replied to nursesme's topic in Texas Nursing

    Wow, class starts in 3 weeks and you have not found daycare yet? What about sick child care? Have you asked your classmates who they are using? Try posting something on the FB website for CNSA and...
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    Nursing school schedule-vent !

    Nurse SMS replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    Nope, you are not misreading it. Clinicals and class start early. You likely won't be able to pick them up from school either. You'll need plan A, B and C for them for pretty much all their activities...
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    Why lie?

    Nurse SMS replied to ally100500's topic in General Nursing

    It's kind of like men. They might say all kinds of stuff that can be construed all kinds of different ways, but until he's said the words "marry me", you aren't engaged, no matter how hopeful it...
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    DFW nurses

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

    Medical Center of Plano recently posted an internship for L&D to start in September. They are showing strong preference for BSN students. Best of
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    No nursing shortage: roll call!

    Nurse SMS replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing

    Dallas/Ft Worth, Texas. Definitely no shortage
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    Will you still have pre/co-requisites to take while in NS?

    Nurse SMS replied to Copperismydog's topic in General Students

    I had one co-requisite to take still when I started. I took it over the first summer. If your program is like most, you will not really have time for additional classes during the usual semesters, but...
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    I feel like a complete failure

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

    I think what matters here more than anything is that it is resolved to your own satisfaction. Should/could you have gone to the manager? Well, yes. But it sounds like you were so dragged down that the...
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    Losing hope

    Nurse SMS replied to jeyre1847's topic in General Nursing

    It is rough here in Texas too. Not only are the major metroplex areas saturated with new grads due to having so many schools, but there has been a massive influx of new grads from other states. The...
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    Ever been physically attacked by MD? What have or Would you Do?

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

    I have worked in a medical office since the age of 19 and have encountered both wonderful docs and those who do not understand how to treat people. Over the years I have learned that these types...
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    Your one stop for all the most popular pressing questions on allnurses!

    Nurse SMS replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    Can I be a nurse if I have small children? Do my classmates hate me because I am white/black/blond/male/female/smart/perfect/bangedBradPitt? How come all my instructors are picking on just me and...
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    New grad wanting to switch to day shift

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

    From what I understand, trying to switch back and forth (doing nights on the days you work but trying to be on "days" on your days off) is the kiss of
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    Fed up with a tech. Long- sorry.

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

    Screen shot. BON report. She is breaking the
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    Dallas Nursing Institute Questions

    Nurse SMS replied to BzeMom's topic in Texas Nursing

    The cost of the school is proportionally astronomical when compared with what level of wage you are going to be eligible to earn. And if you look at other Texas schools, an 80% pass rate is dismally...
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    Should I move to Texas?....please help :(

    Nurse SMS replied to Coloradogrl's topic in Texas Nursing

    I would not advise ANYONE to attend a private nursing school like Dallas Nursing Institute. The tuition cost far outweighs the opportunities for employment, which are few, particularly for LVNs....
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    States with the most nursing positions?

    Nurse SMS replied to breezy7's topic in General Nursing

    Jobs are NOT plentiful in the major metro areas of Texas, particularly not in DFW. This is a rumor that seriously needs to die. There are over 25 nursing schools in the DFW area churning out new grads...
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    Nursing shortage? or Nursing bubble?

    Nurse SMS replied to goetface's topic in General Nursing

    Texas is completely saturated in the major metropolitan
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    my dream job seems impossible to get

    Nurse SMS replied to such_sweet_sorrow's topic in General Nursing

    As you go through life, you will find there are a lot of people with big dreams, but few people with the stamina, guts or courage to see them through. NP is hard. That alone tells you that not...
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    BRCC Pre-nursing students READ

    Nurse SMS replied to dmyles's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    My advice is to apply at both places before you decide anything at all! It's like you are wanting to win a lottery without buying the ticket. Apply first. If you get declined you can decide the next...
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    Why does anyone go into nursing?

    Nurse SMS replied to guineapiglover2011's topic in General Students

    My son died of cancer at the age of 13. The nurses made a huge impact on all of our lives while we went through the horror of watching him slowly die at such a young age. Becoming a nurse has become...
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    Should I Quit My Job?

    Nurse SMS replied to Iridescent Orchid's topic in General Students

    If you are in a situation where you don't have to work through nursing school, definitely don't work. You'd be better served finding a position in a hospital after first or second semester in any...