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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This is why managing a pandemic by way of the honor system is a Really Bad Idea

Nurse SMS replied to Nurse and Spy's topic in Disaster Preparation

What a jerk move. I hope they are prosecuted for
Calling in sick

Nurse SMS replied to 2bnursdee's topic in General Nursing

I would go to your doctor and get a note before trying to return to work; some employers in hot spots are now requiring employees with symptoms like yours to report to employee health prior to...
Do Not Compare COVID-19 (Coronavirus) To Seasonal Influenza

Nurse SMS replied to 42pines's topic in Disaster Preparation

It could potentially die down over the Summer and roar back in the Fall, as the Spanish Flu in 1918 did. Lots of "what's going to happen" going
Moving to DFW area

Nurse SMS replied to loveadrenalinh_RN's topic in Texas Nursing

Generally HCA has a worse reputation, being a for-profit hospital system. If you take a position with the Medical City brand, be sure you are happy with your pay rate going in. It won't change much...
Do Not Compare COVID-19 (Coronavirus) To Seasonal Influenza

Nurse SMS replied to 42pines's topic in Disaster Preparation

https://nypost.com/2020/03/04/chinese-researchers-say-2-types-of-coronavirus-could-be-infecting-people/ Many different news agencies reporting this. Google "China coronavirus two strains" to get a...
Do Not Compare COVID-19 (Coronavirus) To Seasonal Influenza

Nurse SMS replied to 42pines's topic in Disaster Preparation

It will also be interesting to see what happens now that China has released findings of two different strains of the virus, with one believed to produce worse symptoms/outcomes than the
They locked up all the masks in security ?

Nurse SMS replied to RegisteredNurseReneeRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

Against the virus, definitely. I was actually thinking about all the other things we use them for - sterile dressing changes, wound care,
How long is too long to return to ICU?

Nurse SMS replied to misdmnr's topic in General Nursing

I would keep your foot in the door of an ICU setting by picking up a PRN position. Then you won't have to worry about
They locked up all the masks in security ?

Nurse SMS replied to RegisteredNurseReneeRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

I am wondering the efficacy of just going back to cloth masks that get washed like the linens do. Seems more environmentally friendly. Not sure about the "ew" factor of that, but if compared to not...
Initial License in California

Nurse SMS replied to Intensive Care Murse's topic in Nursing Career

Have you considered taking NCLEX in Arizona and then getting your license in CA by endorsement? It may be a faster
Job hopper wants to return to old position!!

Nurse SMS replied to Tink87's topic in Nursing Career

This particular job may not happen, but you may be able to get interest elsewhere, particularly if you are willing to work nights or start PRN and then transition to a FT opening when you have proven...
OR nurse to something new

Nurse SMS replied to JapRN's topic in Nursing Career

OR nurses often have a hard time changing specialties. You will need to have a very good resume, cover letter and hopefully some connections to get your foot in the door and then a very good...
Do I have what it takes to succeed in Nursing?

Nurse SMS replied to Hurricane's topic in General Nursing

The first year of nursing is tough, pretty much universally, no matter what specialty you go into. However, look how many nurses there are. Most people weather it, grow from it and become wonderful...
Travel Bans?

Nurse SMS replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

Trump wasn't in office when ebola walked through my hospital's doors. The media did the same things then. I think politicizing this issue and this discussion is a red herring and a mistake. For the...
Dilemma- my job or my boyfriend?

Nurse SMS replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

2.5 hours means you have to resign and move? This isn't that big of a deal. Just drive to be together on your days
What do I do? RN, FNP, Job Seeker

Nurse SMS replied to nononsense's topic in Nursing Career

I am unsure what your question is, to be honest. Find a job you like and stay there until you get your FNP license. It sounds also like you need to consider moving to where the jobs
Do You Expect to be Engaged in Any Additional Business?

Nurse SMS replied to jcssagaz's topic in Nursing Career

No, they are wondering if you will have any work that may be a conflict of interest. Grad school doesn't
Flu + Observation patients...go home please.

Nurse SMS replied to mermer_rn's topic in General Nursing

I suspect the coronavirus hype is making anxious types extra
Current Struggles as a New Grad

Nurse SMS replied to crush_RN's topic in General Nursing

Always remember it is PERFECTLY okay to say "Let's look it up to be sure I am right" when someone is asking about things like medical history. You can pull up the chart, you look together and often it...
New Grad Losing Hope of Getting Job

Nurse SMS replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

I think that is a bit of a dramatic response. It isn't the responsibility of the economy OR the field of nursing OR employers OR specific regions to give a new grad "incentive". People in any walk of...
New Grad Losing Hope of Getting Job

Nurse SMS replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

There is a shortage of experienced nurses, as Nurse Beth stated. There are also pockets of the country and specific regions as well as certain specialties that desperately need nurses. Rural settings?...
Does one have an advantage coming from a “top” hospital?

Nurse SMS replied to wolfgangRN's topic in General Nursing

I am more interested in what you know than where you learned
How hard is it to get a job?

Nurse SMS replied to IamaNurse001's topic in General Nursing

Agree with the above answers. We don't have enough info to answer your question. If you are in a high need area (rural, indigent, etc), you probably will do great. If you are in a major city that has...
They locked up all the masks in security ?

Nurse SMS replied to RegisteredNurseReneeRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

Do you have a way to escalate this? Safety post/incident report if nothing
They locked up all the masks in security ?

Nurse SMS replied to RegisteredNurseReneeRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

I am seeing people taking handfuls of them from the flu stations at the doors and

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