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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Help!!! New grad military spouse

Nurse SMS replied to Valley_girl1021's topic in General Nursing

There is a huge lineup of people wanting to get a job on base as a US Citizen in Germany. As a new grad with no connections and no experience, your chances are pretty much zero. You may need to live...
New RN Can't Handle the Unit. Is this Normal?

Nurse SMS replied to Snmk19's topic in General Nursing

Find another job. That many patients with good tech support is do-able but all of them on you? No way would I stay. You are off probation and you will be attractive to other employers. Start looking...
Recent Grad: So Many Feelings...

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

Be careful with this. There is nothing wrong with asking questions. Hearing of a new grad trying to "figure things out myself" makes me nervous as heck. If it is basics or time management, sure - but...
New grad, Med error

Nurse SMS replied to Nickc58's topic in General Nursing

Yikes. Never ever EVER do this. Ever. Never. Additionally, you need to slow your provider down. There should be closed loop communication in a situation like this. That means they give the order, you...
New Nurse, Med Error = Lost Job

Nurse SMS replied to NewRN9423's topic in General Nursing

First and foremost, no patient harm happened. Your intentions were good. It is difficult when all muddied up with grief, embarrassment, shame, self recrimination, frustration etc....but you will have...
Recent Grad: So Many Feelings...

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

If you start to feel like it is impacting your quality of life or the quality of your work, then definitely see someone to help you through this hairy time. Just because it is normal doesn't mean you...
In trouble afraid of being kicked out don't know what to do

Nurse SMS replied to Sweetb90's topic in General Students

I second the above advice. This is over-the-top reactive, unless there is something else in that picture you aren't realizing. Its possible the hospital itself is taking umbrage. I disagree that...
Recent Grad: So Many Feelings...

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

Any time you are engaging in black and white thinking it is a red flag that your brain is telling you stories. What does your manager say? Are you on a performance plan? Have you been written up? No?...
RN career development path

Nurse SMS replied to SparkMaster's topic in Nursing Career

She might consider becoming an osteopath. I also see a lot of this (dietary recommendations) in
Ridiculous class schedule, please help

Nurse SMS replied to PrinPrin2's topic in General Students

My school did not allow anyone in the nursing program who had not completed all corequisites prior to starting due to the very issue you outline here. It isn't realistic to do them at the same time....
LVN Wants Weekends Off Job

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

School nurses don't work
Disabled Nurse Wanting to Find New Job

Nurse SMS replied to JessMoNurse's topic in General Nursing

Case management. Transplant coordinator. Nurse
Fired for saying i might file safe harbor

Nurse SMS replied to Wish4goodstaffing's topic in General Nursing

They didn't call SH. They threatened to call SH. There is a legal difference I
Overturning a grade is it possible?

Nurse SMS replied to Misscruella's topic in General Students

You have no case. You aren't taking responsibility for YOUR part in any of this. Even if you sued, it would cost you more to sue than the value of what you might or might not accomplish. Bottom line...
New Grad Cover Letter. Good or Bad?

Nurse SMS replied to _ember2nursing_'s topic in First Year After Licensure

Dear Hiring Manager: I recently noted your ad on LinkedIn for a new graduate residency in your Med-surg department. Your ad outlined your desire for a personable professional newly graduated from an...
New Grad Cover Letter. Good or Bad?

Nurse SMS replied to _ember2nursing_'s topic in First Year After Licensure

Three paragraphs. The first mentions the opening, where you saw it, a BRIEF summary of your understanding of what they are looking for and that you feel you can meet those needs. Three to five...
Interviewing blues

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

If you are getting that far in interviews, then you are making it to the finale but not closing the deal. Remember that with new grads, it is all about "fit". They are looking for the person they...
Applying for new grad jobs in NYC

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

Did you get your ASN or a BSN? In New York that is particularly pertinent due to their new law requiring BSN for entry level by a certain timeframe. Consider school nursing, corrections/jail, public...
Mon-Fri Rn Jobs no weekends or holidays

Nurse SMS replied to Camizzle222's topic in General Nursing

I am a nurse educator/professional development specialist. No weekends or holidays. Good
Nursing shortage is BS

Nurse SMS replied to Guest1130774's topic in General Nursing

Changing specialties is always going to be a more difficult endeavor than trying to find a position in something you actually have experience in. From the employers' perspective, you will need a ton...
Need Advise on Job hunting

Nurse SMS replied to JBell16's topic in General Nursing

I am never a fan of offers that come after a resignation has been tendered. If the original employer thought I was worth more money or more training or more opportunities then why would that not have...
First RN job, and I'm having second thoughts

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

Yes, but travelers are extremely expensive, often unreliable and are locked into a contract that the employer must pay except under very limited exception clauses. I don't know any hospital that isn't...
squeamish nursing student

Nurse SMS replied to mads197's topic in General Students

First and foremost, make sure you aren't locking your knees while you observe things. This is the number one cause of someone fainting, rather than mental distress. It is possible you have wandered...
First RN job, and I'm having second thoughts

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

It is not seen, generally, as being comparable. I am unsure why that is, but there is no arguing that it continues to be more difficult to break into acute care after working in
PRN or not

Nurse SMS replied to Techmom's topic in Nursing Career

I would offer them two shifts per month and see if they

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