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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    Job Hunting

    Nurse SMS replied to sincerelylc's topic in Texas Nursing

    I live in Allen. ? I assumed you would do your BSN after getting a job. That does change things - but I would still recommend the accelerated to be honest. Once you graduate from nursing school the...
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    Job Hunting

    Nurse SMS replied to sincerelylc's topic in Texas Nursing

    There are some areas in Texas (rural and/or Texas/Mexico border towns) where a two year degree from a technical school would not hurt you much. They need nurses pretty badly and the fact that you are...
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    Need Advice on Legit Online Master's in Nursing Programs

    Nurse SMS replied to canadawali's topic in General Students

    WGU does not have an NP program at this
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    Atlanta vs Dallas opportunities

    Nurse SMS replied to bigbearnurse's topic in Nursing Career

    I think a travel contract is an excellent idea. I could be wrong, but there does not seem to be much difference between DFW and Houston when it comes to pay and cost of
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    Experienced nurse turned down several times..

    Nurse SMS replied to kmek30's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!!!
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    Should I leave nursing school, even if I just started?

    Nurse SMS replied to willowmadrone's topic in General Students

    Burn out happens to almost everyone eventually and its definitely not unique to the hospital or even just to medical professionals. Heck, I did office work and was more burned out than I am as a...
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    Chances of getting a a job you want with little medical background?

    Nurse SMS replied to PinkVirgo21's topic in Nursing Career

    If you don't have to worry about ASN in the area you live in then you don't have to worry about a lack of experience either. Experience that isn't nursing experience doesn't hold much weight and that...
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    Paid for Mandatory Online Learning from Home?

    Nurse SMS replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    This is correct. Withholding pay isn't an option. Withholding allowing it to be done from home, though,
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    Complaint or grievance process for license reactivation?

    Nurse SMS replied to Emily Underwood's topic in Nursing Career

    Sorry you are going through this. I can't comment on the Iowa BON. I can tell you that any time you tilt at a government agency that has control over your future, you want to proceed with caution. Pay...
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    Chances of getting a a job you want with little medical background?

    Nurse SMS replied to PinkVirgo21's topic in Nursing Career

    Being an ASN student is likely harming you more than your lack of experience. In many areas now hospitals are excluding two year RNs from new nurse
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    Quitting CNA job on a work day?

    Nurse SMS replied to Plantladynurse's topic in General Nursing

    This is not true in Texas. Most employers in Texas utilize Group One, which gives very detailed reasons regarding whether or not someone in a healthcare profession is a good employment
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    Manager Retaliatiin

    Nurse SMS replied to Djadia's topic in General Nursing

    Advocating for patient safety is not verbally abusive. However, you have not really answered as to whether you got very mouthy while doing that advocating. Did you call names? Did you get loud? Did...
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    BSN, little experience, took time off for baby, job prospects?

    Nurse SMS replied to BSN_RN88649's topic in General Nursing

    You will not be qualified for new grad residencies and yes, you very likely will have to take less desirable shifts to start out with to get your foot back in the door. However, if you return to the...
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    Paid for Mandatory Online Learning from Home?

    Nurse SMS replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    We don't have a policy one way or the other. It is up to the individual managers whether they allow it or not; some do, others do not. The ones that do not are the ones burned by people submitting for...
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    Experienced nurse turned down several times..

    Nurse SMS replied to kmek30's topic in General Nursing

    I am rooting for you. Let us know what
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    Animal abuse

    Nurse SMS replied to K8e's topic in Psychiatric

    I definitely feel this should be reportable and give the animals an opportunity for a better life. I too would be traumatized by
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    Help.... Can't find a job after nursing school

    Nurse SMS replied to nurse54361's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If passing NCLEX doesn't get things moving, you may also consider moving yourself to an area where the job market isn't so
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    New Nurse, terrible shift

    Nurse SMS replied to ascty87's topic in General Nursing

    I was 41 when I graduated from nursing school. You are right on time. lol Being a new nurse is extremely humbling. Do your best to accept gracefully your learning curve. You will only be new for a...
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    Night Shift is Causing Panic Attacks

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

    Your symptoms sound similar to mine when I am hypoglycemic. Did they check your blood sugar? Just curious. So many of these things have wide crossover. I had to get off nights due to having PVCs and...
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    new job advice

    Nurse SMS replied to amedRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you like ER but just not your current employer I personally would go with
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    OSBN Complaint and new APS charge

    Nurse SMS replied to tchippers's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry you are going through this. As this site is NOT private, your situation IS specific and this information IS discoverable, don't discuss it here. You need to keep your lawyer at all...
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    Should I leave nursing school, even if I just started?

    Nurse SMS replied to willowmadrone's topic in General Students

    It is difficult to answer this without knowing what was causing your distress. You have a lot of options and you are NOT trapped. Yes, its okay to leave nursing school and pursue something else....
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    Need Advice on Legit Online Master's in Nursing Programs

    Nurse SMS replied to canadawali's topic in General Students

    I attended WGU for my MSN in nursing education. Do you know what you want to specialize
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    Struggling with anxiety at new job

    Nurse SMS replied to nursehaley91's topic in General Nursing

    When working in a new place, push yourself a bit. Your confidence is shaken, but the only way to raise it is to get back up on that horse. You don't have to be super social, but smile, introduce...
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    New Nurse, terrible shift

    Nurse SMS replied to ascty87's topic in General Nursing

    Also.... I am very sorry about the anniversary of your mother's death. I was actively grieving as a new grad as well and the anxiety of being a new grad RN combined with acute grief can be crippling....