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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Places with most demand for RNs??

Nurse SMS replied to Aliens05's topic in General Nursing

Rural areas with less than ideal climate and high rates of poverty seem to have the greatest demand for nurses. Think Texas/Mexico border, Indian reservations and other rural community
financial donation to a needy patient

Nurse SMS replied to bounjour's topic in General Nursing

I want to add that your hospital likely has a written policy regarding
Losing sleep over possibly changing my major.

Nurse SMS replied to Nursls21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

Of course you should take a semester (or two or three etc) to figure out what you really want. You are young. You can always circle back. Nursing is hard. The schooling is hard. The career itself is...
Non-patient care nursing jobs

Nurse SMS replied to Ashley.edwards26's topic in General Nursing

There are nursing roles that are not direct bedside care, but all nursing roles ultimately come down to patient care. You need to seek help for your
Does this happen often when interviewing?

Nurse SMS replied to tj151619's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

It also may be that she has openings but isn't in a position to train a brand new nurse right now, so she has no openings for which you are
How common are competency tests during interview process?

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

8 years as an RN and only one employer in my area requires any kind of competency testing prior to hire - a medication administration exam that was extremely basic and easy to pass. I would say that...
New graduate desperate for a job

Nurse SMS replied to name0808's topic in Nursing Career

Temp agency positions are definitely not appropriate for a new grad with no experience. I too live in DFW and the new grad job market here is extremely competitive. You are what is now referred to as...
Burnt out

Nurse SMS replied to KSjo88's topic in Nursing Career

If you have been a floor nurse since 2013 you have ample experience to try some other specialties that aren't floor nursing. Look into things like education, case management, hospice intake,
Should I quit during orientation?

Nurse SMS replied to littlemiss8's topic in Nursing Career

Apply elsewhere, secure another job and when you interview, be honest that NICU wasn't well suited for you. I don't think anyone would blame you for that. However, don't quit until you have another...
Phone Interview Follow Up

Nurse SMS replied to RNpassionMN's topic in Nursing Career

It just depends on a lot of different things. It isn't a bad sign that you weren't offered right away. More likely, there are a large number of applicants. The phone interview is just an initial...
MBA vs MSN

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

Most of the nursing executive leadership in my area have both MSN and MBA
2018 RN hourly pay

Nurse SMS replied to Justlikeyou's topic in General Nursing

If you do a search, a survey was done on this earlier this year
Bathroom Breaks

Nurse SMS replied to BluebellRN's topic in School

As the mom of a kid with diabetes insipidus, this makes me furious. Shame on that teacher. I cannot imagine the logic of expecting grade school kids to exercise a level of bodily control that grown...
Anyone know what to expect for Parkland Dallas medication test (pre-employment)

Nurse SMS replied to TCU-Trauma's topic in Texas Nursing

You don't need study/prep material. Just brush up on med conversions, dosage calculations and very basic drug administration principles. It is NOT a hard
Trying to find my first job

Nurse SMS replied to alblake3's topic in General Nursing

It depends on where you live and what you are applying for as to how long it may take you to find your first position. If you are limiting yourself to high-demand specialties, like ER, ICU, NICU,...
Trying to find my first job

Nurse SMS replied to alblake3's topic in General Nursing

How long ago did you
Is this fair move for my immediate supervisor to report me as noncompliant?

Nurse SMS replied to dehlnmaria's topic in General Nursing

Reporting to HR is NOT extreme. Say you are expired. 7 hours, 7 days, 7 weeks, 7 years, whatever. You care for a child that decompensates. You fail to intervene appropriately. An investigation ensues...
Accused of not giving dilaudid

Nurse SMS replied to KMULL002's topic in General Nursing

Generally speaking, with no evidence of diversion, the patient will not really have a leg to stand on. If you followed orders, documented appropriately and continued good care and this patient has a...
Am I In or Nah??

Nurse SMS replied to MomtaRN2B2020's topic in General Students

Selected but able to be NOT selected if you self destruct between now and
occurrence report=doctor hates me

Nurse SMS replied to avado's topic in General Nursing

If you weren't even there for the RR, I really don't think your filing this report was appropriate. It would be appropriate for an inservice perhaps or grand rounds case study if learning was the...
Just grin and bear it!

Nurse SMS replied to mi_dreamin's topic in General Nursing

Moral distress is real and it hurts. I'm sorry you are having to participate in torturing this poor man. I hope tomorrow is
Urgent question

Nurse SMS replied to Name9335's topic in General Nursing

Been a nurse 8 years. Never once been mandated to stay. So yes, there are places out there where that never, ever
Which specialty forum is "telemetry?"

Nurse SMS replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Specialties

Telemetry units are generally med-surg units, though there may be a few patients who are more step-down or PCU level. Step-down/PCU is a critical care unit, less acute than ICU, but more unstable...
ADVICE. New grad L&D Nurse

Nurse SMS replied to HUN18's topic in General Nursing

If you compare yourself to others, regardless of the subject, you will always find others who seem to be more "together" than you. Listen to your preceptor and manager. Stop comparing. Just because...
If the government legalizes marijuana in the US...

Nurse SMS replied to GlenwoodUSN's topic in General Nursing

Likely not. We are still subject to the rules and regulations of the BON, not just the law, and we are subject to drug

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