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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    Student Moms

    Nurse SMS replied to CNM2B201?'s topic in General Students

    I echo to do what feels right to you. There a hundred different ways to parent. Not everyone gets their life's fulfillment from staying home. It is more than okay for you to go to school while they...
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    How many PAGES do you have to READ b4 TESTS?

    Nurse SMS replied to rnintwo's topic in General Students

    Your reading amount is VERY typical. Read the chapter objectives. Study the diagrams. Learn to scan for the important parts. Match what you are reading to your notes. Seek clarification on anything...
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    back from 2nd interview

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

    I am still a student, but judging by the job market, you should be casting that net as far and wide as you can. Apply at acute care, rehab, surgery centers, LTC, MD offices, anywhere that might allow...
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    back from 2nd interview

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

    Awesome! Did you get
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    Student Moms

    Nurse SMS replied to CNM2B201?'s topic in General Students

    I see people make it work across the spectrum. My kids are 13 and 16 and I can't imagine having tried nursing school while they were little, but there are people in my program doing a very admirable...
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    IS Gluttony a Disease or Choice?

    Nurse SMS replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    This is a bit of a red herring, frankly. There weren't 400+ lb pilgrims because most of them were starving to death. The pilgrims died in droves from disease and starvation. It is in every history...
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    Collin College

    Nurse SMS replied to ser2011's topic in Texas Nursing

    Many people do work, some have to work full time. They struggle, but they make it work for them. I personally am not working during the semester but have an externship at a local hospital who lets me...
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    Really need advice

    Nurse SMS replied to AZStudentRN's topic in General Students

    Given the outrageous cost of your program I would drop out while reconsidering. Even if you DO find a job right after graduation you are going to have a very hard time paying that
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    Is nursing shortage a myth?

    Nurse SMS replied to Angitia's topic in General Students

    It is a myth. There is no nursing shortage. As far as who is "responsible" for it, I guess I do not know what you mean. Every individual is responsible for their own future, well being and life...
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    Only an ADN

    Nurse SMS replied to latebloomer74's topic in General Students

    They both get hired in these parts, so long as they are not a new
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    Collin College

    Nurse SMS replied to ser2011's topic in Texas Nursing

    Finishing up second semester. The program is very good and our class is quite tight-knit. Very supportive of one another. I won't lie- it is tough. If you have kiddos, get full time childcare. The...
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    IV starts in nursing school

    Nurse SMS replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in General Nursing

    We are not allowed to start on one another. I have, however, gotten to start on eight different patients in clinicals this
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    What to do...decisions. decisions.

    Nurse SMS replied to GavinsMom's topic in General Students

    With your ASN you can skip the BSN all together and go for your MSN afterward, and many good hospitals have tuition reimbursement benefits for nurses to pursue advanced degrees. I do not plan to ever...
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    Collin College

    Nurse SMS replied to ser2011's topic in Texas Nursing

    You will likely get in with 15 pts. Good
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    Dear Precepting Student:

    Nurse SMS replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Students

    Whatev. I have been starting IVs all semester. I am a second semester student. I agree that those taking offense at the OP really need to take a step back and ask themselves why they are getting so...
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    New RN, not interested in bedside nursing

    Nurse SMS replied to nf87654's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have met many RNs in sales for durable medical equipment, pharmaceuticals and the like. Also not easy jobs to get
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    Dear Precepting Student:

    Nurse SMS replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Students

    Huh?????? OP, thank you for precepting. You are right, it is insecurity and a desire to be seen as competent that makes someone like that brag and a bit of social awkwardness that they don't realize...
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    Saw this on Facebook. Felt the need to share.

    Nurse SMS replied to KarmaComesAround's topic in General Nursing

    Having spent a lot of time in critical care, on a pediactric oncology ward, in peds neuro ICU and on a ped endocrinology floor (two very sick kiddos, one still with us, one not), I can say I have a...
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    Help me with my SERIOUS situation...

    Nurse SMS replied to jsw1031's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Retake the classes and do what it takes to make
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    Jehovah's Witness nurses in the critical care unit?

    Nurse SMS replied to asdf88's topic in Critical Care

    Honestly I didn't see anyone mistreating the OP. I did see a lot of honest answers though and sometimes that can smart a bit. Patients have the right to be cared for according to their own moral...
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    Yelled at for posting on AN

    Nurse SMS replied to Bormio's topic in General Students

    While I hear and understand and actually agree, I think there is what is "right" and then what is "real". Of course it would be a shame for a school to target a student based on an opinion posted that...
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    booted from program 3 weeks before graduation.

    Nurse SMS replied to upset student's topic in General Students

    If the OP is pursuing legal action, she is wise not to post specifics here. If she truly is being unfairly targeted or the victim of a poorly structured and punitive program, I hope she gets the help...
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    booted from program 3 weeks before graduation.

    Nurse SMS replied to upset student's topic in General Students

    Sometimes it seems a lot of these types of posts aren't looking for help as much as commiseration and absolution (which usually does not
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    Moving to DFW area in the Spring

    Nurse SMS replied to misty_dawn's topic in Texas Nursing

    I would not move ANYWHERE right now until you already have a job secured. Texas has a reputation of not having been hit by this recession, but that is not the case. Best of
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    Should I tell my nursing school about my disorder?

    Nurse SMS replied to Harmony4All's topic in General Students

    We had to fill out paperwork extensively upon being admitted and were REQUIRED to disclose any disorders that could be covered by the ADA at that time, at which time they did a thorough evaluation as...