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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    right med, right dose, wrong route... ouchhhh

    Nurse SMS replied to rvzohfeld's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely the patient should be made whole. If three surgeries resulted, that is without argument the definition of "harm". The patient has a right to be made as close to back to their baseline as...
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    Burnt out, failing a class, got pregnant, need advice

    Nurse SMS replied to nurse123's topic in General Students

    Crying all the time isn't normal. See your physician for some help with this. You won't be able to make a good decision in this state of
  3. Nurse SMS

    When should I apply for a student nurse PRN job?

    Nurse SMS replied to Elisa Cecilia De Lourdes's topic in General Students

    Just call the hospital and
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    Seeking teaching experience while working on MSN Ed.

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

    Sounds like you have the answers you need. Good luck with
  5. Nurse SMS

    Interview while in orientation.. NEED ADVICE!!

    Nurse SMS replied to Newrn123's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You don't. End of story. It isn't appropriate until you have a job offer on the table. Then you let them know you need to give notice where you are at now. Talking about this ahead of time doesn't...
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    Documentation

    Nurse SMS replied to LovingLife123's topic in General Nursing

    Can you document as you go rather than waiting to the end of the shift? Document in the patient's room if you are stuck in there monitoring? Delegate
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    Nursing is really a dangerous profession

    Nurse SMS replied to emilygirl89's topic in General Nursing

    We don't. But we do know the first step of the nursing process is Assessment. A patient/resident suicide is a sentinel event and warrants an
  8. Nurse SMS

    right med, right dose, wrong route... ouchhhh

    Nurse SMS replied to rvzohfeld's topic in General Nursing

    I am glad you are okay. I would lodge a complaint with the hospital and ask to see the action plan going forward to re-educate and prevent these kinds of errors. Then I would let it go. We are human...
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    Talking To My Employer

    Nurse SMS replied to RNnurse2019's topic in General Nursing

    You don't have to tell them anything other than you are giving your notice and won't be working there any further. You may face questions of why. They aren't entitled to answers or pertinent details...
  10. Nurse SMS

    What jobs take new grads?

    Nurse SMS replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Most major city hospitals only hire new grads into their residency/internship programs, which generally come about right after typical graduation times. In my facility that is twice yearly - Jan/Feb...
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    First RN job, and I'm having second thoughts

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

    Hi there and congratulations on graduating and landing your first position. That is a huge achievement! There are some things in your post that will be present no matter where you go - the adjustment...
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    Experienced RN in Austin Area cannot find a non-bedside job

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

    Unfortunately all that can be offered on this website is insight. People are not allowed to solicit others for jobs nor advertise them on this bulletin board. I hope the information was helpful and...
  13. Nurse SMS

    Huge gap in work history

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

    You are going to be at a significant disadvantage compared to nursing candidates who have more recent education and experience. This means you will have to accept working in a less-than-first-choice...
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    Experienced RN in Austin Area cannot find a non-bedside job

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

    Professional Development and Nurse Educator roles traditionally require MSN for entry level. Some people do get into those positions with a BSN (you don't mention if you have a BSN or an ASN), but it...
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    Norcal RN new grad, will I ever find a job?

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

    Where are you applying? California is the toughest market in the nation. Have you applied as a nurse where you already work as a CNA? What about other positions that are not acute care? Your ASN...
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    Experienced RN in Austin Area cannot find a non-bedside job

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

    If you are looking for management or educator positions, in Texas most companies want you to be at an MSN level. You didn't mention how advanced your education is, but this may be a significant...
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    LPN to RN or BSN programs?

    Nurse SMS replied to nzgal's topic in Texas Nursing

    Usually people are wait listed based on merit - meaning the top however many people get in and then those who didn't get slots are wait listed in order of qualification. Generally then the wait list...
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    UNDERWEAR (Yes, underwear)

    Nurse SMS replied to nycnurse92's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is funny. I would be the opposite. Hubby in his skivvies? No problem. Patient languishing in his underwear? Not unless its necessary, thank you very much. I have had too many inappropriate...
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    How do you deal with a rude/difficult patient?

    Nurse SMS replied to GillyRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Exactly. My standard reply was that I would return shortly to see if the patient was ready to communicate productively and in the meantime I would be working on their AMA
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    My career is costing me my mental health and I am afraid

    Nurse SMS replied to CatRescuer223's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You cannot fix someone else when you are yourself still broken. Get some help. Nursing will always be
  21. Nurse SMS

    How do you deal with a rude/difficult patient?

    Nurse SMS replied to GillyRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When a difficult patient wants to leave, I let them. There is only so much you can do and if they are determined not to hear you out, that's their right. This was a manipulative move by an individual...
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    Can a hospital rescind their offer?

    Nurse SMS replied to ab197's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, of course they can. However, if you continue with good communication regarding any delays and verbalize your excitement in getting started, its likely they will hang in there. Good
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    Nursing is really a dangerous profession

    Nurse SMS replied to emilygirl89's topic in General Nursing

    I think a reaction of fear is pretty understandable, but I would encourage you to ponder more how much pain this individual had to have been in and what the facility could have done better to ease his...
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    Seeking teaching experience while working on MSN Ed.

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

    My hospital will hire BSNs into educator roles. They won't be eligible for promotion nor for the higher pay rates that educators can earn in acute care, but they can get their foot in the door. You...
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    What speciality would be good for me?

    Nurse SMS replied to DunderMifflin's topic in Nursing Career

    If your current unit will not hire you, that's a pretty bad sign. Its good you have figured out how to manage your ADHD. I would suggest another med-tele unit at another hospital. It is unlikely you...