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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    Can a new grad have spidey senses??

    Nurse SMS replied to Barbie8808's topic in General Nursing

    Job interviews are a lot like first dates. Everyone puts their very best foot forward...and you can believe that it is their very best foot. Meaning, if this is as good as it gets....what
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    Can a new grad have spidey senses??

    Nurse SMS replied to Barbie8808's topic in General Nursing

    Jobs are something I have learned to ALWAYS trust my gut about. Go for the position closer to home. And
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    Dealing with Guilt and Coping

    Nurse SMS replied to clouds_creamy's topic in General Nursing

    You did great. Seriously. The longer you are a nurse, the more you realize that when it is time to die, nothing done will save and if it is not time, nothing done will kill. Everybody dies. The only...
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    Can nurses live a luxurious life?

    Nurse SMS replied to Aa1Bb2Cc3's topic in General Nursing

    The term "luxury" and "nice things" are subjective, as is what a "luxurious life" would look like to you. Are you going to be wealthy as a nurse? Not likely. How much of your income is disposable for...
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    Are you registered with American medical student association ?

    Nurse SMS replied to Ladyday93's topic in General Nursing

    I am a nurse
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    Is the charge nurse the boss of unit secretary?

    Nurse SMS replied to Ajean1203's topic in General Nursing

    I am going to be honest. I suspect this is you, not your friend. There is too much detail and, frankly, too much investment in things that are not any of your business if you aren't the person...
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    New Grad Dilemma

    Nurse SMS replied to CARN2018's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If you think you may wish to go on to more advanced practice roles, such as being an NP, a nurse educator, case management or many others, you will need 2-5 years of acute care experience. However,...
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    I failed a science class

    Nurse SMS replied to Jesbrossard's topic in General Students

    You need to see if you can withdraw from the course. Having a W on your transcript will mean nothing. Having an F can make the difference between getting accepted or
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    Nurse Tim

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

    At the risk of sounding ignorant, what/who is Nurse
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    Is the charge nurse the boss of unit secretary?

    Nurse SMS replied to Ajean1203's topic in General Nursing

    1. This is between your friend and her superior. While you can be sympathetic, you are only getting one side of the story. 2. Whether you personally think this is the way things should be doesn't...
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    Working full-time as an NA in nursing school

    Nurse SMS replied to nrsingislife's topic in General Students

    Lots of people work full time through nursing school. Lots of people with small children make it through nursing school. However, not lots of people successfully complete nursing school while working...
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    The pain scale has been harmful

    Nurse SMS replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen, to be honest, many attempting to stop in the middle by prescribing sensible pain medication regimes. Unfortunately though, some of these patients are accustomed to having more, either...
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    DiscouragedRN

    Nurse SMS replied to RNmclen's topic in General Nursing

    The fact that you have been this way your whole life actually underlines that a counselor/coach would be useful for you, not because you are "broken" or anything, but because it can be helpful to get...
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    Areas of the country that hire new grad ADN's?

    Nurse SMS replied to PianoTiles's topic in Nursing Career

    Florida is one of the rougher markets from what I have heard. Let us know if you get nibbles. That would be good info to
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    Now that I'm an "old" nurse

    Nurse SMS replied to Tasern1214's topic in General Nursing

    All that involvement may simply be that it wasn't the first time anymore. Regardless, I think assuming it is because you are "old" and the other nurse is "cute" is quite a leap in
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    Older Student, Unprofessional Nurse During Clinical

    Nurse SMS replied to Nurse Magnolia's topic in General Students

    I think it is great you recognized that this is unacceptable. Is it the norm? I would say no, not where I have worked. That isn't to say we have not done our share of grousing about certain patients,...
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    I felt burnt out and I'm not even working.

    Nurse SMS replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry you are suffering. It sounds miserable and I agree that perhaps nursing isn't the right choice for your situation. I would suggest a financial counselor to help you figure out how to stop...
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    Picking up slack from coworkers?

    Nurse SMS replied to freckles23's topic in General Nursing

    Why aren't you filing a report regarding this poor practice? An arm swollen because infiltration is so severe and has been ignored? This is not something that should be kept to
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    The pain scale has been harmful

    Nurse SMS replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I feel so much emotional angst and ethical conflict inside over the current opioid crisis. There is little doubt that healthcare providers are part of the problem and that the impression of a...
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    Manipulative patient

    Nurse SMS replied to freckles23's topic in General Nursing

    Exact quotes are the best way to document outlandish patient behavior. The important thing is that you document each time you were in the room and any time the patient makes statements that directly...
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    Feeling discouraged.

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

    I only ever dropped a preceptee once, and it was because she did not seem receptive to being taught. This was perceived by me through no eye contact or response when given guidance or correction, a...
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    being fired by patient's family member

    Nurse SMS replied to GS ED RN's topic in Emergency

    Most people have a preconceived notion of what "good care" means. Frequently they differ from the preconceived notion of other people's definitions. Without a doubt they often differ from realities of...
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    Imaging/Radiology

    Nurse SMS replied to JillyDod's topic in General Nursing

    You get to pick the entity that you send the patient to. The good ones will do the prior auth for you if you send over the MD notes along with the referral form. They often will also contact the...
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    How to tell managers that you are interested?

    Nurse SMS replied to Alexxoxox's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above. NEVER hint about something you want. You will spend your life frustrated and feeling betrayed, not realizing that nobody knew your hint was a serious inquiry. Speak to the...
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    MSN Credentials

    Nurse SMS replied to arbasham3363's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I spoke to my former mentor at WGU, who is now the manager of program faculty for the bridge programs. She doesn't believe it matters at all, but referred me to research with the NLN. I have written...