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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New Grad/licensed first job as Remote Triage RN

Nurse SMS replied to fallen.embers89's topic in Nursing Career

This is not a position I would consider even remotely appropriate for a new grad. What kind of orientation are you
Am I Throwing My Career Away?

Nurse SMS replied to StillSearchingRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

I don't think you have shot yourself in the foot. There are going to be a LOT of people with gaps in their resume after this all shakes out. I would not just sit back, however, and not look for work...
Am sadly just putting this out there - Overwhelming Covid-19 Death Statistics

Nurse SMS replied to amoLucia's topic in Disaster Preparation

I am enjoying this thread more than any thread I have read in quite a while, so thank you, all of you, for your transparency with your struggles. I am super sad today and trying not to be. We had a...
Is the Coronavirus beginning the breakdown of our society?

Nurse SMS replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

I see some of that. But I want to point out that I am seeing unprecedented levels of community, kindness, altruism and concern for others. The outreach efforts where I live is ramping up. There are...
Am sadly just putting this out there - Overwhelming Covid-19 Death Statistics

Nurse SMS replied to amoLucia's topic in Disaster Preparation

I get it. I have never loved my husband more nor wished he would hush so badly. He is retired and spends a great chunk of each day just watching the news, which he then wants to discuss when I get...
Are Big City Hospitals Really Getting Hit With COVID-19 Pts?

Nurse SMS replied to EPS's topic in Disaster Preparation

Yes, we are. We had a 50 bed dedicated unit, which is now a 100 bed dedicated unit and are opening another 100 beds this week. We also have an off site center prepared to accept patients on standby....
Should nurses be getting involved in the Reopen America protests nationwide?

Nurse SMS replied to A Hit With The Ladies's topic in Disaster Preparation

Reopening is beyond foolish. The government needs to step up. The people upset that they can't get their hair done need to sit down. I sympathize hugely with those hurting. I am not, however,...
Am sadly just putting this out there - Overwhelming Covid-19 Death Statistics

Nurse SMS replied to amoLucia's topic in Disaster Preparation

It absolutely feels surreal. It keeps hitting me and I do almost literally feel like I must be dreaming. The whole world is shut down. Literally. We were supposed to be leaving for Portugal tomorrow,...
2 week notice first week off orientation

Nurse SMS replied to sjsingh's topic in Nursing Career

Date Dear current employer: Please accept this notice of resignation. Thank you for all the opportunities afforded me in working here. My final date of employment will be xx/xx/2020. Sincerely,...
LPN before BSN ??

Nurse SMS replied to DlaineyZ's topic in Nursing Career

If you have no kids and no obligations, go for your
Pay increase with 2years experience?

Nurse SMS replied to emm13's topic in Nursing Career

Those are the primary places. Salary.com tends to run high. You can look at indeed.com at the reviews for companies that have posted job openings. Many of them give salary ranges based on feedback...
Do I put that I am getting my DNP on resume?

Nurse SMS replied to meredithml's topic in Nursing Career

No. All that tells them is that the process they are doing right now to find you is going to be repeated the minute you graduate and move
So unsure,,,

Nurse SMS replied to PrettyInPink98's topic in Nursing Career

Lots of people with kids work nights. It's extremely do-able. Sometimes moreso than working days. Research how they are doing it. The idea of a "dream job" will go away fast once you are actually...
I need advice on how to quit my job

Nurse SMS replied to sloaneeee's topic in Nursing Career

Date Dear Employer, This notice serves as my intent to resign from my position. My last date of availability for shifts will be xx/xx/2020. Thank you for the opportunities afforded to me during my...
My Ultimate Warning based on personal Experience with COVID+ patients and co-workers.

Nurse SMS replied to theoneandonly's topic in Disaster Preparation

I see the OP's post as much as a statement of the trauma he/she is undergoing as anything. Can we please be kind? Is that really too much to ask? Yes, it is frightening to read an opinion piece like...
Job Interviews/Offers Help!!

Nurse SMS replied to Jordan1927's topic in General Nursing

Not even close. A residency has you paired with an instructor and a preceptor. The whole goal of a residency is to ease you into practice in a way that lowers your stress and keeps your patients...
Struggling new nurse

Nurse SMS replied to Jen0918's topic in First Year After Licensure

Time management is key to the survival of a new nurse. First, take a deep breath. You aren't any worse off than any other new nurse, though it probably feels like it. I always advised my new grads to...
CAN'T FIND JOB AFTER SCHOOL!

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

Being a new grad definitely puts you at a disadvantage right now due to COVID-19. There are fewer nurses with time to properly orient a new grad and many hospitals are temporarily suspending...
HELP! New grad unsure where to go

Nurse SMS replied to lanaigirl123's topic in First Year After Licensure

I would accept the position but continue to pursue the pediatric/NICU opportunities. Probation periods are for employees as well as employers and it may be you get the other offer and can resign from...
Job application status

Nurse SMS replied to Rivang's topic in General Nursing

Then I would guess they either have or are about to make their offer. I would call the recruiter to reiterate your interest and ask for a status update. Good
Seeking career advice

Nurse SMS replied to lostandadrift's topic in Nursing Career

Yeah, sadly a nursing degree is pretty much only good for nursing and the more preferable nursing jobs require you to do your time. If you hate this "with a thousand blazing suns", you have made a...
How to Land an ER/Urgent Care Job as a New Grad

Nurse SMS replied to MsBrain's topic in Nursing Career

Most ERs and Urgent Cares where I live aren't hiring FNP, but rather ACNP. In fact, where I live FNPs are struggling to find jobs at all. There are simply too many of them, driving down wages and...
Job Interviews/Offers Help!!

Nurse SMS replied to Jordan1927's topic in General Nursing

If you get the chance at a residency rather than hired straight to the floor, you should take
Job application status

Nurse SMS replied to Rivang's topic in General Nursing

It means we are in the middle of a pandemic and the hospital you applied at is probably having to furlough people, shut down entire units due to low census (all those cancelled elective surgeries) and...
Anyone having trouble getting hired??

Nurse SMS replied to skydancer7's topic in Disaster Preparation

Exactly. Most OR staff, PACU and Pre-op staff aren't too busy right now and the hospitals are doing what they can to try to get those nurses their hours. There are whole floors sitting empty due to...

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