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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    ABSN or Should I not go to nursing school?

    Nurse SMS replied to wiggly201's topic in Nursing Career

    NCLEX pass rates do matter, but the ATI is also a very good vehicle of preparation. CCNE is the accreditation that is looked at most and I have never even heard of SACS. I would pay more attention...
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    Advice for breaking nurse residency contract

    Nurse SMS replied to HayRayRN's topic in Nursing Career

    New nurses post here alllllllllllllllllllll the time in their first year about worrying they will lose their license. I have come to see this as a classic sign of reality shock. There is nothing in...
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    Possible Relocation to Austin

    Nurse SMS replied to Satori77's topic in Texas Nursing

    Don't move to Austin without a written job offer and firm start date. Austin is SATURATED with new grad nurses, having many educational systems within 100 miles that offer nursing degrees of all...
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    Obtaining a texas license from out of state

    Nurse SMS replied to danceluver's topic in Texas Nursing

    Texas IS a compact state. The Texas BON should be able to answer your other
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    Nursing as a career

    Nurse SMS replied to Mary3010's topic in General Nursing

    That would generally be considered an EMT, not a nurse, though EMTs do so much more than simple first aid. Nurses provide a different scope of
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    Will I get fired?

    Nurse SMS replied to Chloe86's topic in General Nursing

    It is really two separate issues. One, the nurse assigned to care for the patient appropriately. The other, the charge nurse subsequently communicating with the
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    Bored, Trying to figure out what to do.

    Nurse SMS replied to deej394's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm. This is a little unnecessarily harsh I think. My suggestion was going to be return to school. Get involved in professional development. Make sure your life outside of work is fulfilling as well....
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    Will I get fired?

    Nurse SMS replied to Chloe86's topic in General Nursing

    Can you get fired for this? Who knows....depends where you work, whether there is a union, how many other infractions there have been and how upset the family is. It wasn't an advisable way to...
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    RN/ NP Salary

    Nurse SMS replied to jessfern's topic in General Nursing

    Region of the country has a huge impact on what these pay. You can research your region and both levels of education's salaries on salary.com for a reasonable
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    Do you think this is worryingly incompetent

    Nurse SMS replied to dolphinmonkey's topic in General Nursing

    This is lengthy and confusing. Was it
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    Being fired for a run of bad luck?

    Nurse SMS replied to Smokedham1223's topic in General Nursing

    I have never heard of someone being fired for following proper protocol after exposure. Ever. I have, however, heard of people being let go for failing to do
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    Possible future educator--need advice!

    Nurse SMS replied to auson16's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I agree with Pixie, but to be honest, the FNP could be very useful to you in the case of an economic downturn or supplementary income. I have zero desire to work as a nurse practitioner but have still...
  13. Nurse SMS

    overusing GLOVES

    Nurse SMS replied to liluiass's topic in General Nursing

    If I am going to touch a patient or touch anything the patient has touched, I am putting gloves on. Yes, gloves are to the protect the patient but they are also to protect ME. I am most comfortable...
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    The state of nursing now

    Nurse SMS replied to missmollie's topic in General Nursing

    Personally I would be looking for another job. Nothing ever benefits the employees in those kinds of
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    Feeling burnt and down

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

    I am very concerned about you BT. Please do your best to find the energy to get some help. I know it is hard. Find someone you can confess this to so that they can help you, whether that be a close...
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    Any thoughts on my idea.

    Nurse SMS replied to tmg4me's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    If you came on here looking to do something that didn't involve the "physical aspects" of nursing, I would be suggesting you do case management for an insurance company. Perhaps you need to rethink...
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    Should I just give up on this job?

    Nurse SMS replied to sugarandspice0527's topic in Nursing Career

    If it has been more than two weeks since she returned from vacation this is likely dead in the water. I suggest an email instead of a phone call to make it easier for her to respond to you. If you...
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    Phone interview HELP!!

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

    Phone interviews are generally just checking to see if you are who your resume says you are. They will review your work experience, ask you a few "Tell me about a time...." type questions and ask you...
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    Leaving after 3 years..

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

    I agree with the above poster. Nothing beats a heartfelt, handwritten thank
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    My mind is stabbing my self confidence

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

    High Five, Nurse Beth. Me too.
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    It's been 7yrs

    Nurse SMS replied to Faith2018's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Your best bet is to start with the Texas BON. Here's a link on how to apply to take the NCLEX. Texas Board of Nursing - Graduates & NCLEX
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    Feeling burnt and down

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

    You are right that I am concerned, but not about your patients as much as about you. To state you are wishing you would get food poisoning or into an accident is a warning sign. Before you just up and...
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    Rehab pts, cabulances, and toileting

    Nurse SMS replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    She stated in the original post that she is a two person with hoyer lift transfer. Not possible in an
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    My mind is stabbing my self confidence

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

    Personally, I would recommend you work a couple of years in acute care. It is great you know what you want, but you need to see educators in action, experience what it is you will be educating on (it...
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    My mind is stabbing my self confidence

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

    I think your emotions and feelings are very human and very natural. At 20something, you still have a lot of time, growth and maturing left in front of you. Your job sounds ideal for venturing back...