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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consultant

Nurse SMS replied to sdt620's topic in Nursing Career

What qualifies you to consult with others regarding billing, coding or legalities? You will need an advanced education with the experience to back it up so....what degree do you hold and what are you...
I Have an MSN and Can't Get Hired.....ANYWHERE

Nurse SMS replied to Natkat's topic in Nursing Career

Get a PRN job on the floor in acute care. Work it while you look for other opportunities. Dialysis is the problem moreso than the MSN. You don't have the experience needed to make you attractive with...
Is this dangerous?

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

I worked Stepdown when I first began my nursing career. We took cardiac drips, heparin and insulin drips. Our rations were 4-5:1 on day shift, 5-6:1 on nights. It was indeed considered a critical care...
Jeopardize nursing school, as a CNA

Nurse SMS replied to MyDream 2bRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

The only thing in this life, whether a nurse or not, that you ultimately have control over is yourself. Control what you can - and in these cases, that means your attitude, your reactions and your...
What are Psych NP/CNS's looking for in Salary/Benefits

Nurse SMS replied to dmarie82's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

If you are looking for experienced, you aren't competing against what other employers are offering. You are competing against what currently employed NPs are actually making. If you want someone...
What is working in addictions nursing like?

Nurse SMS replied to kayleeann514's topic in Addictions

It is great you have this goal. You are thinking really far ahead and that is good. Recognize that your schooling is going to teach you therapeutic communication skills, de-escalation skills,...
New Grad Pay in Texas?

Nurse SMS replied to born2circulateRN's topic in Texas Nursing

Depends. In saturated areas, generally not
Interview for educator position

Nurse SMS replied to viprn21's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

Well, yes and no. In my last job I flexed to meet the needs of night shift based on their complaining that nothing was done on their schedule. This resulted in me being there late at night with few to...
Interview for educator position

Nurse SMS replied to viprn21's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

All of this. Additionally, expect questions about how you would handle people who are adverse to learning and stuck in "the way we have always done it". How you would handle conflict. How you deal...
How Do You Know When to Call It? (Career)

Nurse SMS replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Nursing Career

I just want to salute you as a very, VERY good nurse. So many would not perform this self assessment or would only give lip service but be unable to face this painful moment. You are still a nurse....
Novice Nurse--HELP! Advise please

Nurse SMS replied to PhatRN's topic in General Nursing

Sounds like it is time to move somewhere with more
Go to grad school or jump off a cliff?

Nurse SMS replied to WalterWho's topic in General Nursing

You have a lot more options than what you are seeing here. If it feels that icky to return to school it probably isn't really time to do
Telecommute Jobs

Nurse SMS replied to saumRN's topic in General Nursing

If you have small children working from home is generally not the wonderful option you think it is. You will still need to have childcare. These types of positions are able to tell when you are logged...
How do you deal with know-it-all family members?

Nurse SMS replied to StephaneeD27's topic in General Nursing

It sounds like you are kind of taking it personally that she doesn't respect your level of knowledge and thinks to preach to you. Since she is your MIL, I would let. this.
New Grad ASN RN

Nurse SMS replied to belle980's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

In NYC, yes, it is pretty much impossible. In New York the state? You should be able to find something in more rural, underserved
Can't Get Job With MSN

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

Unfortunately your most recent experience is very much a niche market. Finding educator roles or management roles in dialysis are pretty few and far between. You don't say what your MSN is in, but if...
RN student DUI

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

Look hard at the costs you will be incurring even if you do manage to get past the California BON, both financially and otherwise. You will likely be required to start out on their TPAPN program (may...
Unsuccessful New Graduate Nurse Job Hunt

Nurse SMS replied to Ar201's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

NYC is well known to be a very saturated job market for new grad nurses. Do you have a BSN? If not, you will not be considered in that market. They are not hiring ASNs in NYC for acute care anymore,...
New Grad Nurse Relocation to Austin Texas

Nurse SMS replied to Jaquanad3's topic in Texas Nursing

Austin is a very tough market for new grad nurses. There are several major nursing schools in the area cranking out new grads every few months, saturating the market and making finding employment...
New Grad Terrified of Choosing Wrong Job

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

Its unlikely anyone would know about the declined offers. But yes, it definitely would not look good to go six months without working as a
Competencies

Nurse SMS replied to PsychRNPA's topic in General Nursing

Well...they are ignored until a sentinel event happens. Does your facility have an Educator? That would be where I would
NCLEX-Rn

Nurse SMS replied to Meryb88's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

I took the Kaplan course in person. Pricey but well worth
Commute!

Nurse SMS replied to chacha82's topic in General Nursing

Depends on the nature of the commute. I had one position that was 45 miles from my house, BUT...it was going in the opposite direction of rush hour traffic and, as such, it was a super pleasant drive....
New Grad Terrified of Choosing Wrong Job

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

New grad positions are fewer than there are new grads. Add in a preference for a specialty that tends to have a large number of people competing for even fewer spots and you greatly narrow your...
RN's are you happy with your career, why or why not?

Nurse SMS replied to anjoku13's topic in General Nursing

I am happy with both my career and my job. Being a nurse and an educator is part of my personal identity and I love that what I do for a living matters on a fundamental level. I am proud of being a...

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