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 at a loss as to what to get into next

    Nurse SMS replied to VegGal's topic in General Nursing

    This just isn't helpful. PAnurse9999, I am sorry you are so burned and bitter, but advising others to just up and quit nursing completely because you yourself have lost faith in it absolutely lacks in...
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    Help my first job feels like a nightmares

    Nurse SMS replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    Being overwhelmed in the first year to two years is a normal state of adjustment for ALL new grads, not just you and not just this job. You got some good advice above on how to cope with the learning...
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    A day in the life of Infection Control

    Nurse SMS replied to pandaburr's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you could really benefit from a mentor, even if just someone over the Internet that would make themselves available to you! I hope someone with the necessary experience will reach out...
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    If you could start back at the beginning...

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

    I re-read your post above. As far as employment and certification goes, it never hurts to have it. However, for professional development certification you must meet the hours of practice requirement...
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    Years of experience

    Nurse SMS replied to Mayalu's topic in Texas Nursing

    It is possible you are not eligible to take the NCLEX. Your education and experience unfortunately may not meet the minimum standards for licensure with the Texas BON. You don't say where your...
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    New Grad Starting Rate w/ Experience

    Nurse SMS replied to ARuiz2015's topic in Nursing Career

    If you just graduated, you don't have any experience. Tech work doesn't count as nursing experience, because a tech is not functioning in any capacity as a nurse, nor are they licensed to do the...
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    Premature discharges from hospitals

    Nurse SMS replied to Misstika's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Not every hospital is equipped to deal with a psych situation and there is a large gray area as to what would require an admission for such. Added to that, many major US cities are seeing psych beds...
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    If you could start back at the beginning...

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

    I personally went to WGU and have had job offers/been recruited all over the place. Well. Frequently, I should say. As far as certification is concerned, it really depends where you see yourself...
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    If you could start back at the beginning...

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

    There is really no need to get an FNP unless you plan to work as a nurse practitioner. It definitely isn't needed in the world of nurse educators. I did much like you, graduating with my ASN at the...
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    Starting ADN Program, Will I Get Hired?

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

    If you have the option, always go for the BSN. ASN is a viable pathway, but becomes less desirable every year. Houston, DFW, Corpus Christi, Austin and San Antonio all have a glut of new grad nurses....
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    I should be happy with this new "dream" job

    Nurse SMS replied to proudRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is frequently what nurses who are used to the hustle and bustle of the floor find when they leave for a more sedate position. At first it seems like a dream, then it seems super boring. Not at...
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    I'm having a hard time finding an RN Job

    Nurse SMS replied to nurse0000's topic in General Nursing

    The primary issues as you have related your story are two-fold. One, you waited many months before securing a position. This has aged you out of eligibility for most new grad programs, leaving you...
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    Expelled from RN program, looking for options

    Nurse SMS replied to cjprenurse's topic in General Students

    The newest president of the AACN failed her last semester of nursing school shortly before due to graduate. Get help for your anxiety and consider a therapist to help you learn some skills at...
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    Struggling with depression

    Nurse SMS replied to DavidASmithRN2B's topic in General Students

    Stop thinking about a doctorate and focusing on the timeline. Focus on the task at hand and write down both your goals and your reasons for them. Get exposure to sunshine and your children as much as...
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    How to handle an unfair grading policy?

    Nurse SMS replied to nerdheart's topic in General Students

    You need to ask yourself what the goal is. A lawsuit will be just another distraction that will keep you from your goal. You have already seen that stress derails your focus. I strongly advise you to...
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    Caught in a jam in deciding between LVN and completing Bachelors program

    Nurse SMS replied to Blue Robin's topic in General Students

    The problem people often run into with private schools is that their credits do not transfer, so when you go to advance your degree, you have to repeat some or all of the content. Here are a few...
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    Virtual/Hallway patient

    Nurse SMS replied to Ra3liana's topic in General Nursing

    Diverting is not an option for safety net hospitals. Often the hospital involved has to activate disaster/emergency procedures to cope with the overflow and yes, it can lead to patients in the hallway...
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    BSN BUT NO LICENSE

    Nurse SMS replied to alberstage's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am in Texas. I honestly had not anticipated that particular requirement and have no idea if it is one
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    Does hair color affect hiring decisions?

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

    Blond will be fine. Pink, purple, blue, green perhaps less
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    MOTHER BABY INTERVIEW

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

    Did you get
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    Feeling stuck in current RN position

    Nurse SMS replied to ddrn97's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This. AND you could find it and secure the offer before you ever give
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    Put a 3 month job on resume or no?

    Nurse SMS replied to latebloomer74's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would use it. Poor fit but you learned a lot, including how you will grow. Good
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    Does First Job Impact Future Jobs?

    Nurse SMS replied to smiles and medicine's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you have pedi ER on your resume you WILL get interviews. In those you will have the chance to emphasize what you saw and learned as well as how you hope to grow. Nobody is going to look at the...
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    Career Dilemma: Outpatient Setting - Will I like it or not?

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

    It really depends on the job. Bedside nursing for 8 hours? Exhausting. Clinic nursing for 8 hours? Generally not so bad 80% of the time (or so. I pulled that number out of my flexiseal). I switched...
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    BSN BUT NO LICENSE

    Nurse SMS replied to alberstage's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    In my area my local community college offers a nursing refresher program for a very reasonable price. See if yours may too. With a 10 year gap, this will help bring your knowledge to the forefront. An...