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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  1. Nurse SMS

    Students (and others) using staff parking

    Nurse SMS replied to psu_213's topic in General Nursing

    I raise my hand of protest in solidarity with
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    Students (and others) using staff parking

    Nurse SMS replied to psu_213's topic in General Nursing

    Everywhere I did clinicals at assigned us to the furthest and least convenient parking lot and we knew simply because we were students that it would be par for the course. They are only there for a...
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    Only stick in AC

    Nurse SMS replied to saradista's topic in General Nursing

    No, this had to do with where that individual was comfortable sticking. In other words, they don't know how to find a vein and probably should not be doing that
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    Would you have gone to nursing school....

    Nurse SMS replied to RockinNurse2018's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I would, but then I have lived the kind of life that really makes you realize that life is what you make of it and happiness is a
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    OMG JACHO IS HERE!

    Nurse SMS replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Just TJC
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    How much do RNs make in San Francisco Bay Area? Is it hard to find employment there?

    Nurse SMS replied to Guest1063608's topic in California Nursing

    Do you have a bunch of roommates lined up? $120K sounds like a lot of money. In SF it is about the equivalent of around $35K. You need to look at the whole
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    Maintaining "trust" with staff as a clinical educator

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

    Exactly as above. You follow policy and you educate. One of the more unfortunate parts of being a nurse educator is that what you do/learn can ultimately cost someone their job, so you are viewed as...
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    Am I wrong? Is this legal?

    Nurse SMS replied to bossfrog's topic in General Nursing

    So a physician's WIFE is calling the shots??? OMG. Find another job.
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    Almost graduating and feeling defeated

    Nurse SMS replied to AKnurse2b18's topic in General Nursing

    Normal. It doesn't start to feel solid for the first year. Go peer in the First Year of Nursing
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    struggling,wk 16 ICU orientation

    Nurse SMS replied to singleye's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds a little harsh to
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    struggling,wk 16 ICU orientation

    Nurse SMS replied to singleye's topic in General Nursing

    You need to sit down with your management and preceptor and do some case reviews. What parts went awry and what should you have done? It is difficult to tell from your post where your problems are, as...
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    MBA in healthcare

    Nurse SMS replied to MaxieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Many of the administrators I work with have
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    Any Buddhist Nurses?

    Nurse SMS replied to CriticalJ's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I have recently started exploring meditation, the divinity of existence and the interconnectedness of all living beings. I am not a Buddhist, still consider myself a Christian, but have been through a...
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    New RN after 3yrs and hospitals won't hire me...help

    Nurse SMS replied to bsn3332's topic in General Nursing

    You are now what is called "an old new grad". You will have a hard time competing with new grads who are fresh out of school and up to date on the latest evidence based practices. You will have better...
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    Seeking overseas nursing program contacts

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

    I wish I could be a fly on the wall. What a cool
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    HELP New Hospital Educator

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

    Who is your actual "boss"? Can you approach him or her and discuss that you are feeling a little out of sorts and disorganized in your orientation process? If you are a brand new educator without...
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    Will my license be at risk?

    Nurse SMS replied to Elmstreet209's topic in General Nursing

    No, your license is NOT in danger. If you did not send him and he had an allergic reaction or something life threatening going on, then maybe. But nobody is going to get their license yanked or dinged...
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    New grad relocating to Houston this Fall

    Nurse SMS replied to harriett14's topic in Texas Nursing

    Your MSN is likely to do more harm than good if you have never worked as an RN before. Generally MSN level positions are away from the bedside and overqualify you for bedside positions. Houston is...
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    Multiple CNA's refusing assigned task

    Nurse SMS replied to Dawnkeibals's topic in General Nursing

    Goodness I get very tired of this mindset. This is NOT ACCURATE at all. Even if the patient were not requiring a wheelchair, we all know that many patients have mobility issues. They are connected to...
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    Help me self schedule!

    Nurse SMS replied to Taylor1993's topic in General Nursing

    When I self scheduled I enjoyed both a two on, two off pattern as well as two on, one off, one on, three off etc. I never switched from day to night to day
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    Challenges of tranisitioning from staff nurse to Clinical Educator on the same unit.

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

    I have gone to a different employer as an educator but had a coworker advance into an educator position on our floor while I was still there. It really went fine. She didn't change her personality or...
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    Meyers Brigg, Have you done it?

    Nurse SMS replied to Alexx_xox's topic in General Nursing

    ISFJ here. Dependable, considerate, and loyal to those closest to you, you have a firm grasp of the factual realities that lie before you as well as an eye for detail, each of which make you naturally...
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    West Coast University DALLAS 2018 NEED INFO

    Nurse SMS replied to lv2bakc's topic in Texas Nursing

    Going to pipe in here and state that no matter where you to go nursing school, you will need full time childcare. Even if you aren't in class all the time, there are lots of requirements outside of...
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    Question about pain management

    Nurse SMS replied to aship's topic in General Nursing

    If you have spinal surgery patients, don't underestimate the strength of Valium in combination with their pain medications. It is a small muscle relaxant and also treats their anxiety about being in...
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    Work place friendships, OR avoid like the plague?

    Nurse SMS replied to Alexx_xox's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I make friends at work. I tend to get along with everyone. I friend people on Facebook if they send a request but I don't seek it out and I don't send requests to coworkers myself. I am careful about...