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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    Private loans for poor credit

    Nurse SMS replied to EvelynStevens's topic in General Nursing

    Where you go to school is paramount. I did my ADN at my local community college for less than $7K, including all books, tuition, uniforms, drug testing, etc. Private schools charge up to 30K or more...
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    Online Application/ Resume Advice

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

    The way to get the AT to "see" your resume is to mimic the verbage in the job posting. You will need to customize your resume for each position you are applying for, pick out the key words or phrases...
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    moments

    Nurse SMS replied to new gal's topic in General Nursing

    Most humbling moments have been in recognizing that I know far less than I think I do, that all my idealism isn't enough to actually help anyone, let alone cure them and most people believe we have a...
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    New RN staff educator in need of helpful ideas

    Nurse SMS replied to butterfly135's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    A lot of your job as an educator is to ensure regulatory compliance. Meeting everyone's expectations is all well and good, but now 9 months into my first staff professional development position, I am...
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    I want to become a great nurse but I feel terrified.

    Nurse SMS replied to aspirational_'s topic in General Nursing

    Excellent nurses are a matter of experience, not just education. You are getting the education part now. Toe-dipping, unfortunately, is all the current nursing school system is set up to offer. It is...
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    New manager starting soon. Mixed emotions

    Nurse SMS replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    I have had a lot of transitions to new managers. None of them were awful. A few straightened things up that needed to be straightened. All of them were good people working a very hard role. Keep doing...
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    Nervous Background

    Nurse SMS replied to GoalDigger29's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    The answer to all of your questions are "it depends". Your questions are ambiguous and if they are homework you have to do it yourself. Next post
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    Do I have to check yes for convictions when applying for job or clinical rotation?

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

    Yes. You absolutely have to check "yes" if you were convicted of driving under the influence. You can anticipate a lot of hiccups due to this history and you may wish to visit the Recovery forum to...
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    Want a puppy, but live alone/working days

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

    You could also consider doggie daycare, but that is probably pretty
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    Want a puppy, but live alone/working days

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

    1. A puppy is not a good idea when you work 12s. 2. An Australian Shepherd is not a good idea when you work 12s and live in an 800 sq ft apartment without any outdoor space for said pup to roam....
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    Working for an insurance company? Anyone do it? Whats it all about?

    Nurse SMS replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    He/She means they do not wish to share what industry they work in.
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    Uhhhh, That's Kinda Personal

    Nurse SMS replied to evastone's topic in General Nursing

    I have had patients very insistent about wanting to know my religion and/or political opinion. I always decline to answer. I have had to get rather emphatic once or twice. I am not offended, just not...
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    On Medical Leave and Unable to Return

    Nurse SMS replied to Lee_RN's topic in General Nursing

    This isn't unusual in the world of floor nursing. I would have a conversation with your manager, express your desire to return when restrictions are lifted, tell them how happy you have been at your...
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    Why do mean/crabby people become nurses??

    Nurse SMS replied to R!XTER's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think the more apropos question is "Why does nursing turn individuals into mean and cranky
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    Nursing school gpa

    Nurse SMS replied to Ldm_bethlehem's topic in General Students

    The above advice is good, except that most nonprofit ASN degree programs are even more competitive to get into than BSN programs due to the lower cost and quicker benefit. The OP is unlikely to get...
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    What are the best kind of nursing jobs for an RN BSN?

    Nurse SMS replied to bluestar776's topic in General Students

    "The most knowledge possible" is also not a definitive term, nor is "advanced". Med-surg nurses use the broadest and most diverse nursing knowledge out there. They have to be alive and alert for all...
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    How satisfied are you with nurse educator or APRN career?

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

    I am in professional development in a hospital. I do a lot of teaching and still get a lot of exposure to the every day world of hospital life. For me, it is a good fit and the pay is very...
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    Continuously Reapplying to Departments You've Been Rejected From

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

    Would you please....Please....PLEASE...get some therapy? Your "goals" are a prison to your mind and have nothing to do with reality at this point. You will not be in an ICU by 2019...or if you are,...
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    Grade appeal please help!!!!!

    Nurse SMS replied to nurse83522h's topic in General Students

    Wow. Just
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    I feel like im going to fail!

    Nurse SMS replied to Valley_girl1021's topic in General Students

    It isn't as if that is outside of your control. Prioritize school. Study hard. If you are struggling, study harder and study smarter. Use all the resources at your disposal. Make up your mind that...
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    What type of nurses work regular hours?

    Nurse SMS replied to Emendoza01's topic in General Students

    The positions that work "regular hours" are also not going to allow for much in the way of advancement in the beginning. Nursing is a 24/7 job and to get the positions that have "cushy" hours like no...
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    Nurse Manager Interview

    Nurse SMS replied to aibisevic1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Wow, that really got under your skin, didn't it? I am not a manager. I am a graduate prepared Nurse Educator. Homework assignments are not intended for this kind of "shortcut", which is why nobody is...
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    12 Month ADN Program-No Bachelors or Waitlist

    Nurse SMS replied to AspiringNurseP's topic in General Students

    For-profit schools do indeed have options for "no wait list". However, none of them are going to be 12 months only and all of them are going to be far more expensive than is reasonable to pay for an...
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    How do you handle rude comments?

    Nurse SMS replied to MA Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe your friend wanted to know if she eats lots of sugar because she heard thats a risk??? File this under "none of their business, bad timing, inappropriate, blaming the patient, blaming the...
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    Nurse Manager Interview

    Nurse SMS replied to aibisevic1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    An "interview" is meant to be in person for this type of assignment. Coming here and asking someone to do this for you is wrong and, frankly, short sighted. This is an opportunity to build bridges in...