Nurse SMS MSN, RN

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You did what you knew how to do; when you knew better, you did better. - Maya Angelou

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  1. Nurse SMS

    Nursing, should I stick with it?

    Nurse SMS replied to BLUNT-rn's topic in Nursing Career

    It isn't clear what you are looking for here. Your title asks if you should stick with nursing, but then your post rambles and espouses how great it is to be a nurse. There's a buried question about...
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    Relocating but can't find a job!

    Nurse SMS replied to ThinkerBelleRN's topic in Nursing Career

    New York is known to be a tough market and it is understandable that they may not wish to consider you until you have an active license in that state. I would cool your jets until your New York...
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    Online LVN to ADN program?

    Nurse SMS replied to nzgal's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am not aware of any such program in
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    WGU RN-MSN Education

    Nurse SMS replied to MYarr's topic in Western Governors University

    yes
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    Rejected from schools - Please HELP!

    Nurse SMS replied to ann35211's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It is also worth noting that many to most direct entry MSN graduates have trouble finding work. Their degree overqualifies them for floor nurse positions and their lack of experience eliminates them...
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    Can't get into nursing school!

    Nurse SMS replied to jellybean321's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Being a "perfect fit" based on the basic admission criteria isn't the same as being competitive when compared to all the other people applying, which the advisors have no way of knowing. What are your...
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    RN training newly hired nurse.

    Nurse SMS replied to Olga's topic in General Nursing

    You need to get out of
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    Feel like giving up

    Nurse SMS replied to Cmanursestudenta's topic in General Students

    Do NOT listen to your nursing instructor. That advice is downright irresponsible. Nobody would know you sought assistance, first of all - HIPAA laws and all that. Second, there isn't a BON in the USA...
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    New Grad Trying to Make a Decision

    Nurse SMS replied to jennsrn's topic in General Nursing

    We have a robust fellowship program here at my hospital. Its so popular though that internal candidates take all the slots. You are right, direct entry MSN is at a huge disadvantage if they never...
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    Feeling discouraged

    Nurse SMS replied to guest1129128's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Let me put this in a story format: A packed bus is on the way to its destination. The bus driver yells at a handicapped kid in the front. Maybe even mocks the kid. Some other kid in the back...
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    Not passing nursing fundamentals

    Nurse SMS replied to chawley15's topic in General Students

    What you know at this moment in time is that your studying methods are not working. The definition of insanity is to keep doing the same thing over and over hoping to get a different result. With that...
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    Depressed and Frustrated

    Nurse SMS replied to mollynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Technically yes. However, I have yet to work at an acute care facility/hospital that sees it that way. Volunteer experience, particularly volunteer experience in a clinic, isn't going to lead to a...
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    New Grad Trying to Make a Decision

    Nurse SMS replied to jennsrn's topic in General Nursing

    What is it about a hospital job that you want so badly? You will not be eligible for residencies at this point. Generally speaking those are open to individuals who are new grads with no experience....
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    Depressed and Frustrated

    Nurse SMS replied to mollynurse's topic in General Nursing

    You say you quit a job at 9 months because that isn't what you wanted to do and that you were let go from a residency and now suspect that hospital is slandering you. You have been a nurse for 3 years...
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    Pay update for newish NP

    Nurse SMS replied to Tony1790's topic in Advanced Practice

    I don't know if it is this way everywhere, but where I live, the entry level pay for an FNP is about 20K less than I make as a Masters prepared nurse educator with four years educator experience,...
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    Need Advice for Clinicals

    Nurse SMS replied to Mattf526's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The best way to not slow down your nurse is to stay close, keep up, don't hover when he/she is charting and perform all the skills you are able to on all the patients he/she is assigned. In first...
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    Feel like giving up

    Nurse SMS replied to Cmanursestudenta's topic in General Students

    Obviously you need to prioritize this growth in your son's mouth over anything else. You also need to prioritize your mental health. Most schools have on campus counselors. You need to see one...
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    Juggling 2 under 2 and college

    Nurse SMS replied to WolfMoon6's topic in General Students

    You will need full time
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    Certified Medical Spanish Interpreter transitioning to RN

    Nurse SMS replied to Gabriel J's topic in General Students

    Medical interpreting is not the same as interpreting. You can be certified as a translator, but it won't "count" when it comes to communicating medical information. Those we hire who are fluent in...
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    Honest Feedback

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

    There are many schools that do not look at classes that don't pertain to the field of study you are entering. If that is the case in your situation, some of the classes influencing your low GPA will...
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    Career change wuestions

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

    Hello there and welcome ? I read your post and I think you are well situated to make the change to nursing. You demonstrate a clear understanding that on the whole, nursing is stressful, but that...
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    Am I too old to become a nurse?

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

    Nope, NOT too old at all. More than 1/3 of my nursing class was over the age of 35. I am 49. I have been a nurse for 8 years. Getting your CNA is a really good idea. Reach out to those of us of a...
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    Saying No to extra shifts, is it bad if you're new?

    Nurse SMS replied to AngelaB236's topic in General Nursing

    Their lack of planning, staffing and/or retention of staff is not your issue to solve. If you want to work an extra shift, say yes. If you don't, don't even answer the phone. I had a firm policy by...
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    PTO not in the budget for remainder of year

    Nurse SMS replied to galaxygirl17's topic in General Nursing

    With the additional information you posted, I would agree with all the advice to start looking for a better employer. Sorry this is happening to you. Move quickly. If your institution really is in...
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    Has nursing changed you like this?

    Nurse SMS replied to MasterOfNone's topic in General Nursing

    You sound pretty overwhelmed and it is a normal, natural thing for your brain to begin trying to limit how much it takes in when that happens. Exercise, eat right, sleep hygiene, meditation, consider...