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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    RN vs. EMT

    Nurse SMS replied to TaylorJ's topic in General Nursing

    See this a lot with EMTs. I don't know what causes it. Some say it is because they think they do everything we do but get paid less. Some say its because nurses are mean. Some say its ego. Some say...
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    RN ADN

    Nurse SMS replied to Rayacj's topic in General Nursing

    Who exactly is telling you this? I had a two year degree in liberal arts. Then I had a two year degree in nursing. Then I had a BSN. Now I have an MSN. Each consecutive...
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    Nurse developing early osteoarthritis

    Nurse SMS replied to Katniss88's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Danskos have been my go-to. I also wear
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    Graduating Soon...Specialty???

    Nurse SMS replied to TiffanyE88's topic in General Nursing

    Jobs are not plentiful in SA for new grads. Jobs are plentiful for experienced nurses. Most hospitals in Texas will not hire a new grad without going through a residency. Many residencies have been...
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    Ever date a patient? Or would you?

    Nurse SMS replied to MarkMyWords's topic in General Nursing

    I can't think of a single patient I have had that the idea of an intimate relationship wouldn't make me go "Ewww". So I supposed, for me, the answer is
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    Does it feel to everyone else that many newer nurses glamourize the ER and ICU?

    Nurse SMS replied to The0Walrus's topic in General Nursing

    Yep. Been around forever. ER, ICU, NICU and L&D were always the hot buttons. No idea why except that they do tend to result in more options later in one's career if you have 2-5 years experience...
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    Can't get covid at work

    Nurse SMS replied to missmollie's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Are they literally saying that?? Or are they saying there is no way to prove it was contracted at
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    Confused about residency options

    Nurse SMS replied to secondtimer14's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just keep asking questions. No shame in not knowing. One day you will be able to answer them for others.
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    Pasadena, Tx

    Nurse SMS replied to sault's topic in Texas Nursing

    Pasadena is a 3 hour and 45 minute drive from Dallas. You do realize that, I hope? Some people get bowled over by how big Texas really is. If you moved to Dallas but took a job in Pasadena, you will...
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    Can I become a nurse in California if I was convicted of child porn possession in the state?

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

    I would be pretty shocked if a school accepted them with this
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    Can I become a nurse in California if I was convicted of child porn possession in the state?

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

    It doesn't really matter if you were "into" it. If you got it and it was incriminating enough to result in a conviction and you are a registered sex offender, there isn't any arguing with that. The...
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    Work as MA, got RN license, are they legally suppose to pay me more?

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

    You need to apply for other jobs. You are working as an RN but have the pay and job title of an MA. This means your resume isn't going to reflect your real value and your employers is taking advantage...
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    New Grad in need of advice- Considering Pioneer Staffing Agency two year Contract

    Nurse SMS replied to Honeybee17's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would never recommend a new grad go with a staffing agency. You will be expected by the hospital to hit the ground running and you will have very little training at all. Staff pool nurses are...
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    New Grad moving to another state

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

    You will have far better luck applying where you live now. Your BF won't be able to choose where he is stationed and the likelihood of him staying there long-term is slim. If you want to work in acute...
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    Confused about residency options

    Nurse SMS replied to secondtimer14's topic in First Year After Licensure

    First, you will not have to go to a "top teaching hospital" to get a new grad residency/internship. Most hospitals have them now and whether they are a teaching hospital refers to baby physicians, not...
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    Worth it?

    Nurse SMS replied to spotify4life's topic in Nursing Career

    Sure it is, at least to me. What would define "worth it" for
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    PRN not being used what is happening

    Nurse SMS replied to nampa1's topic in Nursing Career

    Just call your manager and
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    Covid Units - Do staff RN’s Rotate?

    Nurse SMS replied to RealNurseMom's topic in Disaster Preparation

    We started with our one Covid unit last Spring and it was staffed 100% by professionals who volunteered. We are up to five Covid units now and every employee has been informed that nobody can refuse...
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    Reaching out to a deceased patients family

    Nurse SMS replied to nizhoniphoto's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for caring so much and for wanting to do something about it. I am so sorry that this isn't possible due to our litigious society and the blurring of boundaries. Please do what you need to do...
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    Covid Vaccine

    Nurse SMS replied to Nurseybl06's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I have been gung ho to get the vaccine, I admit. I am so freaking tired of being anxious, of having to talk to people who are science deniers and who listen to certain political entities without a...
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    Now that the Covid 19 vaccine is just around the corner... Will it be mandatory?

    Nurse SMS replied to NewRN'16's topic in Disaster Preparation

    And here is where I quit listening to anything you have to say. You have just made your bias extremely
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    New Graduate Nurse Looking for a Clinic job?

    Nurse SMS replied to nursinglife2020's topic in Texas Nursing

    Right now, there is a massive nursing shortage. For clinic positions, I would think if you apply for RNI jobs you may get a nibble. Good
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    Moving to San Antonio

    Nurse SMS replied to Novo's topic in Texas Nursing

    congratulations and good
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    New Graduate Nurse Looking for a Clinic job?

    Nurse SMS replied to nursinglife2020's topic in Texas Nursing

    Where are you located? Parkland Health and Hospital system has over 90 community clinics and is very much in need of nurses. I would give that a shot if you are in the DFW area. If you aren't,...
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    DOC Guilt-Tripping Me To Accept Call-Ins

    Nurse SMS replied to amanda269's topic in General Nursing

    Sis, you are under NO obligation to answer that phone or work anything you aren't scheduled for ahead of time. Just don't answer. Straight to VM, delete without listening, show up on time for your...