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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    El Centro 2nd Semester

    Nurse SMS replied to belle29's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You get to choose?? At Collin, it is randomly
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    Do you think the job market for nurses will improve by the time you graduate?

    Nurse SMS replied to AtACrossRoads's topic in General Students

    Most travel nursing positions want you to have at least one to two years of experience as a floor
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    Should I quit?

    Nurse SMS replied to Lsugal731's topic in General Students

    Please see your school counselor ASAP...you sound so beaten down. I am sure it would help you figure out the right course of
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    Help! Instructor wants diagnosis that aren't related to Fundamentals!

    Nurse SMS replied to nursetobehopefully's topic in General Students

    How about inadequate nutrition? knowledge deficit? Ineffective coping? Altered body
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    Budget-Cuts my Butt!

    Nurse SMS replied to HeroOfNone's topic in General Nursing

    Hiring more MDs makes sense. They bring in more money. That has nothing to do with you other than providing you with greater job security and making you more competitive away from there if you choose...
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    A&P I

    Nurse SMS replied to heavenleedesire's topic in General Students

    If it were impossible, none of us would be here. :) Check the pre-nursing forum....there are a lot of students about to start A&P I this summer and on the whole that board has a lot of tips for...
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    Strong Advice Needed! :D

    Nurse SMS replied to Missez.Geia.'s topic in General Nursing

    I do not think there are grants for buying people cars. Maybe research the public transportation in your area and save save
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    Nursing School vs. Family

    Nurse SMS replied to missdixie023's topic in General Students

    By going to school and giving yourself a lasting career that can take care of both of you well into the future, you ARE making your child your #1 priority. Lots of moms do this. Yes, it is hard....
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    What do you think about this.

    Nurse SMS replied to ReneelsLoved's topic in General Students

    Sounds like a classic case of "Be careful what you ask for"! Gah, how scary! Study study
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    Daytonite has passed away...

    Nurse SMS replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    This just makes me so so sad. She was an incredible voice for us students and will continue to be via this site. I am so so sorry for all of
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    Failure of non-required classes 5 years ago?

    Nurse SMS replied to Warrior504th's topic in General Students

    I had 4 Fs and 3 Ws on my transcript from 1988 (first time around, more interested in partying than studying. Idiot.). I got in just fine. My school only looks at those classes necessary to the...
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    internship interview tips

    Nurse SMS replied to icechick's topic in General Students

    Dress professionally. Dress slacks. Conservative professional blouse with no cleavage. A matching jacket if you have one. Moderate heels. No or very conservative jewelry. No perfume, lotions or body...
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    Do you think the job market for nurses will improve by the time you graduate?

    Nurse SMS replied to AtACrossRoads's topic in General Students

    I am in Texas. If a hospital offers this type of program it is usually listed on their website employment area or their area for nurses along with the process for application and acceptance (mine...
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    Help?? What should I do.

    Nurse SMS replied to Emile's topic in General Students

    Go in person. No question about
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    Associates degree

    Nurse SMS replied to Kristen<3's topic in General Nursing

    Not true here. I am finishing my first semester and am already hired at a reputable local magnet hospital for after graduation in
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    Collin College ADN Program

    Nurse SMS replied to LGrotjan's topic in Texas Nursing

    Lots of us will be around that morning
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    Presbyterian or Medical City?

    Nurse SMS replied to pinkfawn's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am partial to Medical City myself. My son was treated there for leukemia and it was a wonderful, progressive, busy hospital. Presby is busy too and has a great reputation, but I personally don't...
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    Am I crazy?

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

    Lots of people do it and all the ones I personally know of who did say it seemed easier than they expected - no time to forget what they were studying. I think you will be glad you did
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    Got my acceptance letter - NOT excited

    Nurse SMS replied to NYSstudent's topic in General Students

    Well, when I got my acceptance letter, I cried I was so happy. And then I started to have some of the anxieties you are feeling. Just know they did not pick you by accident. You earned it. You...
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    Need Some Good JuJu!

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

    That is awesome! Good luck!! And let us know how it
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    I'm torn between 2 nursing dx and I need help please...:)))

    Nurse SMS replied to sweetnlow4's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Impaired gas exchange is priority, then ineffective airway clearance as he is not processing what air he does get in effectively, AEB decreased RBCs and messed up ABGs. Think of it this way...even if...
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    When ill equipped students affect your grade...

    Nurse SMS replied to wahwahgerman's topic in General Students

    It is hard to watch favoritism. It is hard to watch incompetence. The two combined are lethal, creating resentment amoung colleagues and almost guaranteeing the favored one will never improve. People...
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    How many of your schools require a pharmacology class?

    Nurse SMS replied to Coruscatedgirl's topic in General Students

    Yep, we don't have pharm class but it is integrated into EVERYTHING we do. Its hard subject matter for sure. I hope it gets better for you.
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    Looking for a nursing program in Oregon or Washington state without a wait list...

    Nurse SMS replied to angieee's topic in General Students

    What is your GPA? If it is low, combined with your other requirements, this is a pretty tall order. There are schools out there you can get in with a 3.3 or so but most of them require an entrance...
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    O.M.G. i hate clinicals!

    Nurse SMS replied to R.NICU's topic in General Students

    Gah, just saw your post above. Sorry. It does sound like a LONG