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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Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

Nurse SMS replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

We are ALLLLLLLLL sweating it out on this one (skills scenario)....good luck
I Fear I won't get into nursing School

Nurse SMS replied to aCatLoverFiona's topic in General Nursing

Taking those and doing well will inch your GPA up little by little. Be aware, many colleges only consider the cumulative GPA of the courses that actually apply to the nursing degree. So if you took...
is Nursing School HARDER than Medical School?

Nurse SMS replied to sunny d's topic in General Students

I think people say that because so many people are shocked at how all consuming nursing school is after they get in it. There are a lot of people who breeze through the pre-req's and assume that was...
Advice needed. I don't know how to fix this.

Nurse SMS replied to wifeandmomoftwo's topic in General Students

Nobody gets through nursing school "perfectly". It may not have been the most constructive feedback you could have gotten, but all she was saying is that you need to pay as much attention to...
Pregnant during nursing school?

Nurse SMS replied to heatherhammy's topic in General Students

*stands in with the "why on earth would you try to get pregnant during nursing school on purpose* crowd. You aren't there yet so you don't realize what it is you are contemplating. I strongly advise...
Top 15 Reasons NOT to go into Nursing

Nurse SMS replied to Crystal112's topic in General Nursing

If you have no emotional intelligence you should probably find another profession. Inability to intuit things is a hindrance. Also if you are in this for the money, don't value nurses or nursing...
Panel Interview - what to expect?

Nurse SMS posted a topic in General Nursing

I have been asked to interview with a local reputable hospital for a position after I graduate in December of 2011. This is a full ride scholarship through school with employment in agreement for...
Nursing School Must Haves??

Nurse SMS replied to Servingshots's topic in General Students

Must haves? Full time day care for your kids. A crockpot. The
Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

Nurse SMS replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

I felt bad that you failed the skills lab exam for the XXXXth time and are going to get kicked out of the program. I offered to help you. I felt like a chump when I learned this is the first time you...
Getting attached to patients

Nurse SMS replied to CBsMommy's topic in General Students

Gah, that is hard. Probably practice practice practice. Make sure you give any updates you have to his nurse so you can feel good about leaving, that she has the ultimate last update? And then go out...
Vastus lateralis IM site

Nurse SMS replied to Skwidward's topic in General Students

This is the unit we are on too and we were also taught the ventral gluteal is preferable on adults with vastus lateralis not as preferred. You are right, the dummies (Butts, as we call them) are...
Please help I cant hear vitals

Nurse SMS replied to sdcb42506's topic in General Students

Are you using a quality stethoscope? I highly recommend a Littman II or something of equal quality. A lot of my classmates bought cheaper stethoscopes and are regreting it
Having a hard time fitting in!

Nurse SMS replied to Goldeeloxx's topic in General Students

All the above. And BE the friend you want to HAVE. If you are friendly and open and willing to put yourself out there, others WILL respond in kind. Being shy is painful and hard, I know...but if you...
no new grads now, but huge influx later?

Nurse SMS replied to jxRN's topic in General Nursing

Yeah, I took that to mean "nurture, teach, encourage". Very nice in my opinion and I hope to get hired in such a place after graduation. It takes some TLC to grow
Do you guys really hate nursing this much?

Nurse SMS replied to damaranicole's topic in General Nursing

I cannot fathom doing anything else and would not want to. I am sorry for your pain and I hope you find healing in your new
What do you hate the most about nursing school?

Nurse SMS replied to Jewl's topic in General Students

Not a fan of care plans, but they have helped me be more confident in clinical rotations and to recognize what I DO have the ability to do for the patient. Not a fan of the disorganization or...
Clinicals your first semester

Nurse SMS replied to FredPuma's topic in General Students

I am familiar with the field of medicine and have spent a lot of time in hospitals and I STILL felt like that. I am nearing the end of my first semester (5 weeks to go...woohoo!) and just now feel...
Quick tips for nursing students

Nurse SMS replied to annaRNC's topic in General Nursing

I am sorry those things happened. It makes it hard for those of us who are passionate about nursing and eager to learn to find experienced nurses who are willing to spend quality time with us. Thank...
So do you think this is fair?

Nurse SMS replied to sneakymom2011's topic in General Students

It is likely they have no choice. The state decides how many clinical hours you have to have, not the school I believe. Sorry that
I Want To Quit

Nurse SMS replied to citylights89's topic in General Students

YOu are too young to be this unhappy. Nobody gets through your age without regrets, so sticking with it just in case you regret quitting later is just not really something you need to calculate....
Is there anything I can work on before starting NS?

Nurse SMS replied to missdixie023's topic in General Students

Personally I would simply recommend reviewing and maintaining your A&P and micro knowledge. You won't know what to study for pharm yet and it will overwhelm you. If you have a solid foundation for...
Do you wear your engagement rings at work?

Nurse SMS replied to SarahBerah's topic in General Nursing

I wear just my wedding band to the hospital and remove my engagement ring (leaving it at home of
marriage problems in nursing

Nurse SMS replied to jnkrek2006's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

Divorces in nursing school are common. He will have to be flexible. You will have to be sane. You may wish to see a counselor before you start to come up together with a game
How important is GPA while in Nursing school?

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

GPA matters when what you want to do matters. Don't let yourself slack...a B performance outside of nursing school produces a C average in nursing school. Live with the stress for a short amount of...
First semester of clinicals...is this nursing Dx ok?

Nurse SMS replied to kja2s's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

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