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 to Prepare to Transfer to Step Down

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

    I suggest also getting very good at the ins and outs of renal care, diabetes as a comorbidity to other conditions, COPD and CHF as comorbidities as well as other acute cardiac conditions. A lot of...
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    Experienced Nurse - Career flow question

    Nurse SMS replied to rubyagnes's topic in Nursing Career

    You might consider something like case management, education or the like. I work in clinical education/professional development and love it. I am super busy, involved in every level of the...
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    Typical pay raises progression

    Nurse SMS replied to Ughnamesarehard's topic in Nursing Career

    At my facility the career ladder for nurses does not equate to an increase in hourly wages. Its a one time per year bonus type of pay
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    Interview Question

    Nurse SMS replied to Ach1904's topic in General Nursing

    It doesn't have to be past work experience. It can be a life lesson answer as well. Its actually really okay to give an example where you didn't deal with it well, then go on to show how you think...
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    Bad orientation should I leave

    Nurse SMS replied to Didizain's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you should start looking for another
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    Big Decision Please HELP!!

    Nurse SMS replied to Jorge Rivero's topic in General Nursing

    Jorge, they are night and day. OR is a tight-knit team, intense atmosphere and has a strong identity. Same with ER. OR, your patients are mostly asleep and your interaction is mostly with the team....
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    Where do patients go?

    Nurse SMS replied to NextGen's topic in General Nursing

    The falling reimbursement rates for hospitals remain an issue. I am not excusing lying about patient conditions even remotely. I was fortunate to work somewhere that did not happen, or at least didn't...
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    What are my chances of being accepted?

    Nurse SMS replied to silva_33's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It depends on the school. All of them calculate things differently. Certainly your B- and your C aren't going to do you any favors. There are mixed reviews on retaking classes. My advice would be to...
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    Failed my third semester, should I do anything about it?

    Nurse SMS replied to Sillycat's topic in General Students

    Without a doubt anxiety is impacting your test taking, but it also sounds like you are really struggling with critical thinking/application. Of course the exam isn't going to be exactly what is taught...
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    Where do patients go?

    Nurse SMS replied to NextGen's topic in General Nursing

    LTACH when we can get them approved. Rehab when we can get them to accept the patient. SNF if it is known that neither rehab nor LTACH will cause any change in condition. Doesn't your facility have to...
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    Clinical Choices

    Nurse SMS replied to blessedfamily08's topic in General Students

    It depends on your school and a little bit of luck to be honest. I had a classmate that got L&D for their senior practicum. A couple got ER, a couple ICU. I got LTACH. Still went on to be an ICU...
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    Help, I Feel Like A Failure

    Nurse SMS replied to Uriel95's topic in General Students

    You are being super hard on yourself. I think somewhere you know this or you would not know to outline all the trauma you have been through. Girlfriend, get yourself healthy. Nursing will always be...
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    Advice for junior in BSN program

    Nurse SMS replied to growthknowledge's topic in General Students

    Go to work at a hospital as a Patient Care Tech on a PRN basis and work your hind end off. Best thing you can do, hands
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    Texas fresh start program

    Nurse SMS replied to Future-rn252's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got my ASN, BSN and MSN in Texas. I was in my late 30s when I started. I flunked out of college the first time around, fresh out of high school, after having a grand old time partying it up and...
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    Get your med surg experience early!

    Nurse SMS replied to Just Dave's topic in Nursing Career

    Yup. Right wrong or sideways, this is the way all of them think - mainly because those coming into an acute care floor environment without having had acute care before are at a significant handicap if...
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    New grad RN with 3 months experience

    Nurse SMS replied to kittykat93's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you are relocating, focus on that and still talk about your 3 months of experience. In the meantime keep plugging away at the job you are in until you find something else. Good
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    Advice for a New Grad RN After Quitting job/ Orientation after 5 & 1/2 months

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

    Float pool as a new grad? No wonder you hate it. Get OUT of that job and find a different one on a solid
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    Please Help

    Nurse SMS replied to guest1136129's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like your daughter needs a therapist to be honest. Nobody should go into anything, career, marriage or anything else, under these kinds of false pretenses nor for these reasons. That she is...
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    Residency/ training

    Nurse SMS replied to Ahrabia's topic in Nursing Career

    You want a new nurse residency program with included housing and only want to consider ER positions? You are looking for a unicorn. It doesn't
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    Dismissed from a Nursing Program (Need Advice)

    Nurse SMS replied to nursing123's topic in General Students

    ADN programs are more competitive than ABSN or BSN programs, not less, due to their reduced time to graduation and reduced cost without much, if any, reduction in expected pay. It is improbable the OP...
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    New Grad in TX

    Nurse SMS replied to Zooooz's topic in Texas Nursing

    The new grad market for acute care jobs in DFW is pretty fierce. There are not enough acute care jobs for every new grad that wants one. That you are having to endorse and have no connections here...
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    Single Dad Can't Handle Blood and Bodily Fluids Wants to be a Nurse

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

    Note that there are lots of other stable healthcare roles you could consider that would not involve as much exposure to bodily fluids. Radiology technician, sonogram technician, respiratory therapist...
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    Is it important for new grads to start in acute care?

    Nurse SMS replied to Ssss94's topic in Nursing Career

    If you hate acute care then don't torture yourself. However..... If you have further plans in mind, such as becoming a nurse practitioner, educator, informatics nurse or other advanced roles, most...
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    Interview Follow Up

    Nurse SMS replied to baby_nurse19's topic in Nursing Career

    It is neither. It is a polite response to let you know they got your thank you note. You are just going to have to wait and see. Good
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    New nurse looking for advice/feedback

    Nurse SMS replied to Nursebritt19's topic in General Nursing

    Have you approached her to discuss it with her? It is possible she is trying to be helpful but doesn't realize how demoralizing her tactics are. Tell her you learn a lot from her, but would appreciate...