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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    Getting over a bad day

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

    It takes time and practice learning to let go of work. Just know that even the best of veins can blow with even the most mild of infusions and it can have nothing to do with the needle "getting out of...
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    Legal issues

    Nurse SMS replied to Deb5yBCsurvivorRN's topic in General Nursing

    The no smoking anywhere on campus policy is pretty much standard where I live and in many other places. You probably need to get used to that one. As far as clocking in and out for lunch and then...
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    New Grad, how many portfolios?

    Nurse SMS replied to anflores23's topic in General Nursing

    Nobody wants to see those anymore. You can bring them but I would only bring ONE. To carry in a stack of those silly things will look...silly. Your experience as a new grad is about the same as...
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    Are you discerning with your "likes"?

    Nurse SMS replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I am a discerning liker. I only like things I agree with or that I feel are well and intelligently answered or that make me laugh. eta: And I enjoy seeing when people "like" what I wrote, especially...
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    please HELP. Gang related questions

    Nurse SMS replied to abigail10137's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I worked at a hospital where we somewhat routinely got gang members as patients. We made all of them no-info patients and moved their room every few days because it wasn't uncommon for the rival gang...
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    Can't Decide

    Nurse SMS replied to tanac's topic in General Nursing

    Yep. Touchy-feely is Onc, unless you are in a critical care or cardiac stepdown unit where you get to work with people right CABG and the like....that is also very touchy-feely because those folks...
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    Would nurses be interested in this business idea?

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

    This came across to me as also a "volunteer" opportunity. That would be a resounding NO on my part and even with pay, you would not be able to pay what I am used to making per hour, nor would you be...
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    Upcoming Job Interview

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

    Be relaxed, friendly and open. As a new grad, you don't bring much to the table that is different than other new grads in terms of skill and/or experience. Therefore a lot of what they look for is...
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    Am I asking for too much help?

    Nurse SMS replied to newycRN's topic in Nursing Career

    As you gain experience you will recognize that even those of us with years under our belts seek out input from our coworkers on things we are unsure of. There are just too many things we do not do all...
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    Nursing preceptor

    Nurse SMS replied to Morgk01's topic in General Specialties

    Are you given the luxury of choice? When I was in school we got to put in our three top desired specialties, but could not really expect that to drive where we wound up. Both of those are super...
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    Advice needed on career change

    Nurse SMS replied to CrzyCatLady86's topic in General Specialties

    If you enjoy teaching and problem solving with peers you would enjoy being a CDS or going into professional development. I personally don't find these boring and I really enjoy working M-F without...
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    Not so great 6 month review

    Nurse SMS replied to IvyRN2017's topic in General Nursing

    Highly emotional but hard to read means you tend to "go off" without warning. This is a pretty serious problem in any work environment. If people are having to monitor to see if you are stressing out...
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    past medication error help

    Nurse SMS replied to nurse3847's topic in General Nursing

    You are looking for absolution that isn't going to come from anywhere except inside yourself. See a counselor. I wish you
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    Bizarre Co-Worker Rant!

    Nurse SMS replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Have you asked her about
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    Trouble for taking Doctors candy

    Nurse SMS replied to zynnnie's topic in General Nursing

    No words. Seriously. How
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    Only certain departments in hospital got a pay increase?

    Nurse SMS replied to RNingBSNing's topic in General Nursing

    It is pretty well established in the world of nursing that the only way to get decent wage increases is to change jobs every couple of
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    Why do some nurses hate it in others pump at work?

    Nurse SMS replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to say it but I agree with Ruby Vee - the "mememe" attitudes come far more from those who have small children than those of us who are expected to cover for them for everything from pumping...
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    Nurse Residency Start Dates

    Nurse SMS replied to dagley's topic in General Nursing

    Texas Health Resources just announced they are beginning applications in mid February 2018 for start dates in July 2018 for their Versant
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    What are Your Goals for 2018??

    Nurse SMS replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    Get certified. Continue job growth Figure out how to care about my weight again. Eat more veggies Spend more time with Mom Conquer Empty Nest
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    Group Interview--coming prepared

    Nurse SMS replied to Lulu Belle's topic in General Nursing

    Make a few notes but don't focus on them. This kind of interview has far more to do with judging your ability to read a room and interact appropriately. In other words, will you get along? Do you seem...
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    Asking offer letter of another hospital

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

    Not at all uncommon. Forward the offer
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    Loosing hope

    Nurse SMS replied to Mtac32's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I too am confused. If you just passed your licensing exam, you cannot have "tons of experience" in any area. Of course, that is assuming you passed nursing boards. If you just passed NCLEX, you can't...
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    Trouble with New Grad Orientee

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

    Have you talked to your
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    Nursing student with recent DUI. Need advice

    Nurse SMS replied to BCE2802's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    You need a lawyer. Yes, this could very well get you kicked out of nursing school and it will definitely impact your ability to sit for NCLEX. It has been done but it takes a lot longer and is a very...
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    Do ASN/ADN nurses still get hired in the hospital?

    Nurse SMS replied to Wannabenurseneko's topic in General Nursing

    Here in DFW it is hard to get an acute care position with just a two year degree. Not impossible, but hard. If you know someone or have years of experience you have a shot. Otherwise it is unlikely...