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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How many times can your heart break in one week? (sorry, very long!)

Nurse SMS replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

That's some beautiful patient care you provided this week. I am sure it took an emotional toll, but you did a wonderful job and I am so glad there are nurses out there like you. Big big hugs to you. I...
Can a 3.0 mean 2.98?!

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

A 2.98 is not a 3.0....sorry. Keep plugging away and pull your grades up. The minimum for admission may be 3.0, but likely the other candidates are far above that. Entry is competitive, so grades...
Quick Vent

Nurse SMS replied to tiffanyleigh0212's topic in General Students

Eh, don't let it make you mad. There is so much ignorance in that statement it is not worth the cortisol surge of your stress. You know better; there's no more peaceful, secure feeling in the world...
Jobs during Nursing school/ How do you afford this??

Nurse SMS replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in General Students

Savings, loans, scholarships and a part time job that pays pretty well. I also live debt-free and have for years though and that really helps. The only regular debt payment I have is my house. I don't...
Possible ethical question about Clinical experience...

Nurse SMS replied to Studying24.7's topic in General Students

As a student I definitely would not rattle that cage. I would, however, file it away as behavior I won't tolerate in myself and if I am ever manager on a ward, won't tolerate in my employees. I will...
Am I overreacting?

Nurse SMS replied to annaRNC's topic in General Nursing

Totally jealous and wish it had been me. I would have jumped on that opportunity. I think the student was a wuss and needs to rethink her career plans if she is that easily spooked. Thank you for...
Clinicals

Nurse SMS replied to Lisa, MA's topic in General Nursing

Wow. Just wow. I agree with the blunt statements that you are not really nurse material based on the views you put out here. Definitely find another
good clinical guide to bring to clinicals?

Nurse SMS replied to jb32's topic in General Students

We always have a minimum of five textbooks at clinical with us, including drug reference book, a diagnostic tests book, a couple of nursing diagnosis handbook (with rationales) and a med/surg book....
Personal Toll of Nursing School

Nurse SMS replied to jules720's topic in General Students

I will say this - crock pot. Saves family dinners for nursing students across the U.S. Make up a big batch of mashed potatoes, rice, potato casserole, noodles etc (side dishes) on Sunday and put in...
What to do if you have no help?

Nurse SMS replied to brittany_micah's topic in General Students

Mamma has a very good point. We were told multiple times in orientation and then the first few days of class that parents of small kids need a plan B, C and D for sick kids. I have nothing more to...
non-nursing friends?

Nurse SMS replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

They have no perspective. If you must complain, do it to those who have a frame of reference for what you are complaining about, recognizing that complaining gets old eventually no matter who you are...
Personal Toll of Nursing School

Nurse SMS replied to jules720's topic in General Students

It can be hard to keep it in perspective. We worked so hard to get here - it can feel like nothing else
Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

Nurse SMS replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

Thank you for nominating me and then for voting me in. I didn't see that one coming and it has left me quite speechless. Just...thank
My question is how can we manage full time study with full time job?

Nurse SMS replied to kgurpreet's topic in Texas Nursing

Nursing school is full time, during the day. There aren't any night time nursing schools in the Dallas area. Working full time is possible (many have done it) but not exactly ideal or advisable. You...
DEMAND OF NURSES

Nurse SMS replied to dark40's topic in General Students

I have never heard of a nursing program that does not require you to have a baseline knowledge prior to acceptance and if I did, I would seriously question the quality of that program. Nursing school...
Nurses who can't spell

Nurse SMS replied to alex08's topic in General Students

While spelling, grammar and sentence structure is important to me, as I feel it reflects the impression I give while spending time online, I don't think it will make me a better nurse. On a forum...
Bone Marrow Transplant nurse

Nurse SMS replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

I have not been a transplant nurse, but my son had an allo SCT from umbilical cord blood. He had C.Diff numerous times, aspergillosis, CMV and numerous fevers with negative blood cultures (which he...
Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

Nurse SMS replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

Please stop saying you "almost decided to quit last night/week/weekend" etc. We are six weeks in. You worked hard to get here. Nobody goes to the Olympics, sees how difficult it will be to place Gold...
Would this be considered cheating?

Nurse SMS replied to computer101's topic in General Students

This is just plain incorrect. You can absolutely 100% be kicked out of school for doing this without the instructor's permission. Your argument that he gave it out and didn't pick it back up,...
Collin College ADN Program

Nurse SMS replied to LGrotjan's topic in Texas Nursing

Losing weight because he wants to already makes him a better person than me I can't accomplish that very well and I have nothing like his excuse for not bothering to try. Sent you a PM and I hope we...
Big envelope = accepted. Small = rejected?

Nurse SMS replied to computer101's topic in General Students

Don't know. My acceptance letter was three pages, so not exactly big. Never got a wait list or a rejection, but I would imagine those are one page. I doubt I would have been able to tell the...
Collin College ADN Program

Nurse SMS replied to LGrotjan's topic in Texas Nursing

Lol! That is exactly it...Your Mileage May Vary. :) I am so sorry about your husband. Cancer is an insipid and horrifying enemy and to come up against 'caregivers' who add their own unique spin to...
Collin College ADN Program

Nurse SMS replied to LGrotjan's topic in Texas Nursing

Thank you Christine. I didn't find any reference or specifics on the probation so either it was long enough ago to age off, or once overcome, evidence of it is not public. The award given to the...
Collin College ADN Program

Nurse SMS replied to LGrotjan's topic in Texas Nursing

I am happy to remove her name. I just figured since she is obviously named on the school website it is a nonissue. I certainly would never want her name smeared. I am glad you are successful. I...
Would this be considered cheating?

Nurse SMS replied to computer101's topic in General Students

Yes. That is cheating/collusion. Completely differently for a student to provide test questions to another student than for a professor to give out sample test questions as a form of review! If you...

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