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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O.M.G. i hate clinicals!

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

Can't you follow your
A quiz to help you choose your nursing specialty...

Nurse SMS replied to SoulShine75's topic in General Students

Mine was not at all accurate. I am headed for oncology. It told me my top choice was pathology, then
Addicted Nurses.. Who to blame !

Nurse SMS replied to hoope's topic in General Nursing

I don't mean to be unkind or sound ugly at all, but addiction is a disease. I don't ask who to blame when someone is diagnosed with diabetes or cancer. There doesn't have to be a "blame". It is an...
acceptance into nursing schools

Nurse SMS replied to studentapplicant1001's topic in General Students

If you are having to study just one class that much you might run into trouble in nursing school. I would suggest you examine your study habits, maybe attend a study skills seminar etc. to make sure...
Can I still go to the gym regularly (Once I am nursing school)?

Nurse SMS replied to ARRR10's topic in General Students

The girl who sits in front of me in lecture class works full time, goes to nursing school full time and STILL manages to find time to get to the gym - and looks terrific. (*seething jealousy...
Slightly discouraged from grades

Nurse SMS replied to semester1kid's topic in General Students

In our program the exam material becomes increasingly application based rather than knowledge based throughout the first semester, until by the last (final) exam, the exam is 100% NCLEX style...
If you barely pass A&P, should you continue with nursing?

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

If you struggle with multiple choice tests you are going to massively have trouble with testing in nursing school. Once you are accepted I strongly STRONGLY recommend you get yourself into a study...
acceptance into nursing schools

Nurse SMS replied to studentapplicant1001's topic in General Students

Depends on the school, how they determine admission and what the applicant pool is. Are there people who get in with less than a 4.0? Yes. Less than a 3.5? Not as
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 finishing up my first semester and have been hired by a local hospital for after I graduate. It is an expansion type program, as listed above by a previous poster. It is a huge weight off me as I...
nurses hide from high-needs pt

Nurse SMS replied to CeilingCat's topic in General Nursing

We have always placed the patient in Trendelenburg briefly to let gravity assist in moving them with the patient is extremely obese. It definitely
Any tips for boosting self-confidence?

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

Before you go in to do a skill or intervention, take a moment to imagine what someone perfectly confident and competent would look/act like. Then pretend to be that
Attractive Students Being Hired First

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

Appearance matters. I doubt very much it is even conscious on the part of those hiring. It is likely those who take good care of themselves are more confident in their demeanor and therefore represent...
Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

Nurse SMS replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

I know one of those
Thank you note

Nurse SMS replied to lion09's topic in General Nursing

It may be accepted to email but a hand written one will stand out and be more memorable, as few are likely to do it and hiring managers in-boxes tend to be packed full. The ability to write an old...
Hospitals pay for nursing school?

Nurse SMS replied to almouse's topic in General Nursing

I was just awarded one of these contracts. At the facility that gave this to me, I get a set amount per semester (enough to cover tuition, books and a little extra) and agree to work for them for one...
Question I got wrong on my test!

Nurse SMS replied to Laurs14's topic in General Students

I would have answered daily weight. Skin turgor assesses for dehydration but the extent of fluid loss in a nonemergent situation would be via weighing same time of day under same circumstances in same...
Finally, I am a Graduate

Nurse SMS replied to chuckz's topic in General Students

Well done chuckz. You are right, you did the right thing making this happen for your family and yourself. Thanks for the words of encouragement....I am just finishing up my first semester of a 2 year...
I know we are "just students" but sometimes you just need to go with your gut.

Nurse SMS replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

Hey, really good job on that one! I hope you left with joy in your heart that day knowing you helped this little
I don't know if I want to be a nurse and I can't really...

Nurse SMS replied to WayneKerr's topic in General Nursing

There are many different kinds of nursing. I met the most amazing nurse administrator at a job interview the other day. She has been a nurse for 30 years, spent 5 of that at the bedside, got her...
Attrition rate

Nurse SMS replied to flowerchild1965's topic in General Students

Community college, accepts 48 students each semester with about 250 -300ish applicants each round. Acceptance is based on grades and the PSB test. Tie-breakers are determined by who already has a...
Attrition rate

Nurse SMS replied to flowerchild1965's topic in General Students

Ability to apply knowledge and not just remember facts. TIME MANAGEMENT - those who don't get that you can't just cram and make it suffer the worst. You have to do something every single day. NCLEX...
Dallas Institute of Nursing Concerns??

Nurse SMS replied to javamama73's topic in Texas Nursing

Why not go right for your RN and save the money of doing two different programs if you know being an RN is where you want to
Attrition rate

Nurse SMS replied to flowerchild1965's topic in General Students

Then I have it backward. 90% of the people who are accepted to our nursing school graduate and pass the NCLEX on the first
RN Program Competition

Nurse SMS replied to hkandpi's topic in General Students

There aren't any that are easy to get in to and no way around the GPA question. Keep working hard, bring up your grades, retake classes if you need to. A 3.38 is nothing to be ashamed of, but may not...
Attrition rate

Nurse SMS replied to flowerchild1965's topic in General Students

We have a 90% attrition rate....one of the best in Texas.

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