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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Do Not Compare COVID-19 (Coronavirus) To Seasonal Influenza

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

Timely and well outlined. I do wonder, though, at the "known cases" portion of the equation. With the limitations of available testing and the likelihood that many are infected and only get a mild...
Coronavirus and Supply Shortages

Nurse SMS replied to adventure_rn's topic in Disaster Preparation

We are only as secure as the least among us when it comes to transmittable diseases. So easy to forget that. My understanding of the surgical masks is that once they are wet, they are pretty much...
Travel Bans?

Nurse SMS replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

I have a heavy year of travel planned, including a trip to Portugal in two months. At this time I am intending to travel. Obviously if this thing explodes into something more sinister than it is, then...
Career advice for aspiring nurse educator

Nurse SMS replied to Christina.f0602's topic in Nursing Career

Working on your degree is great. Start looking for opportunities to make connections with the Education department where you work. Volunteer as a Super User for new initiatives. Get experience being...
Volunteer at Hospital you work at

Nurse SMS replied to PinkRose34's topic in Nursing Career

It might be more useful to befriend the manager of the unit and get time to come in and shadow on your days
Moving to DFW area

Nurse SMS replied to loveadrenalinh_RN's topic in Texas Nursing

Generally scrubs in DFW for floor nurses are royal blue. It isn't 100% across the board but it is the vast majority. As an experienced ICU nurse you probably won't have trouble finding a job at any of...
New Grad can't determine best route

Nurse SMS replied to Mcjohns09's topic in Nursing Career

Then it definitely sounds like you need to
NP Dilemma

Nurse SMS replied to NPdilema's topic in Nursing Professionalism

Impossible to answer. Where I live, FNPs are facing falling wages and job shortages due to the market being over saturated. You need to know if it’s like that where you live and whether you would...
Parkland hiring process or orientation information.

Nurse SMS replied to jordanku89's topic in General Nursing

Julie, nobody can answer that. You are just going to have to wait re: the offer.
Not happy in neuromedsurg

Nurse SMS replied to guest1056918's topic in Neurological

You will have to stick it out at least one to two years before you can truly evaluate whether or not you like it. It takes that long to get the basic skill set and time management down and to start to...
Questions with Criminal Backgroud

Nurse SMS replied to katrinablatz's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

The school is just the first worry. California's BON is known to be pretty much the harshest in the land regarding DUI/drug changes. I am not sure anyone can firmly answer your question. Even if you...
Three months experience need new job

Nurse SMS replied to Begs95's topic in Nursing Career

Have you reached back to your former employer to see if they have a spot for you? Hopefully you left on good terms. If you are trying to change specialties, you are going to have a huge uphill battle....
Accepting Job Offer

Nurse SMS replied to sloths95's topic in Nursing Career

Frowned on? Yes. Uncommon? No. End of the world? No. You are fortunate they are giving you the time to explore the ED opportunity. Most employers will simply move on to the next candidate. Nobody...
When do you know it is time to hang up the stethoscope

Nurse SMS replied to Coloradogirl814's topic in Nursing Career

I secodn what LLG said. The only thing in your roles that share a common demonitor are that it is nursing and that it is you doing it. One or the other of those are the culprit. Before you toss a...
Returning to Nursing School?

Nurse SMS replied to Piper98's topic in General Students

You got
Should I pursue advanced training as an educator?

Nurse SMS replied to amzyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

Education isn't known for its pay. Quite the opposite. If money is your motivating factor you may wish to look again at NP, but avoid FNP. Go for ACNP or Pysch NP or some other high demand
Anyone not good at math but turned things around?

Nurse SMS replied to Wannabenurseneko's topic in General Students

I am terrible at math, so much so that it took me almost 20 years to go back, face college algebra and get the degree I wanted. I have an MSN and four degrees now. Study. That is literally the only...
Returning to Nursing School?

Nurse SMS replied to Piper98's topic in General Students

Work and mojo are choices. You can't lose your mojo without your own permission, so put that away. Make up your mind you are going to do well, then watch for the behaviors that will keep you from...
What sort of job is best for new grad RNs? Benefits?

Nurse SMS replied to jason4546's topic in General Nursing

In southern CA, one of the toughest markets in the nation, you should be looking at all of them. Apply for everything you can, interview like your career depends on it (it does) and pray you get an...
What to wear for interview?

Nurse SMS replied to Happy Life's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

Tie, long sleeves, slacks and dress shoes are sufficient. You can't go wrong though with a good fitting suit as well. No matter what you wear make sure it is clean and
Hey guys, I have a interview. I need help answering some questions.

Nurse SMS replied to Shirly's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

The whole point is for YOU to answer these, so they and you both can determine whether you are a good fit for their unit. Interview tips - dress professionally, be on time, firm handshake, make eye...
On FMLA, Can't Go Back To Old Job, Now what?

Nurse SMS replied to namaste111's topic in General Nursing

I don't have any additional advice. I just want you to know I heard your pain. Grief is like a big, heavy rock. When you first have to start carrying it, its awkward, it weighs a lot, it throws you...
Have Not Worked Since Graduating Nursing School

Nurse SMS replied to OrchidLoveYIZ312's topic in General Nursing

Never talk about having a child or any other barriers like that in an interview. Long Island is a very tough market. You may have to consider less desirable positions just to get a foot in the door....
Austin RN wages

Nurse SMS replied to laceylee's topic in Texas Nursing

Texas pay is far far lower than California's - but so is the cost of living. That is not new grad pay. New grad pay is in the mid 20s per hour. You might get offered mid 30s, particularly if you...
Attendance Overboard

Nurse SMS replied to ChristmasNurse's topic in School

Show them the articles of entire school systems being shut down due to flu outbreaks in an attempt to get it under control. There's one in Texas as we

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