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

    Why nurses don't want to talk to a ward psychologist?

    Nurse SMS replied to manjar's topic in General Nursing

    Even if I were receptive and felt safe in doing this (how is telling someone I am struggling emotionally with my job at work safe?? It's not.), I can't imagine when I would have TIME during my shift...
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    Dr. denigrates NPs, cites low IQ etc

    Nurse SMS posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    https://nurse.org/articles/doctor-calls-nurse-practitioners-minions/
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    Looking for advice on finding my first job

    Nurse SMS replied to PAnurse94's topic in General Nursing

    That is an excellent point and, frankly, one that your family will value. Having someone available on week days is a HUGE blessing when a family member is
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    Why nurses don't want to talk to a ward psychologist?

    Nurse SMS replied to manjar's topic in General Nursing

    Yep. I would not want someone I see at work every day to know my weaknesses/issues. I also would have zero trust that the information would not get leaked, some how, some way. Even if I were open to...
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    Looking for advice on finding my first job

    Nurse SMS replied to PAnurse94's topic in General Nursing

    Hands on experience is important. Almost any job you might want down the line will require it to the tune of 2-5 years experience. I am sympathetic to your situation with your anxiety and also with...
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    Externships/Internships

    Nurse SMS replied to jmtravers3's topic in General Nursing

    My experience was different than the above poster. I had an externship during school in which I was paid to function as a PCT at a local hospital and afforded opportunity to attempt nursing skills...
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    Facing my own judgments

    Nurse SMS replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    This is a great post. Thank you for sharing. I find that my private thoughts are pretty judgmental until, like you in this situation, I am face-to-face with the person. Then suddenly they are just...
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    Break nurse residency contract

    Nurse SMS replied to AdM1994's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. It will hurt
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    Seeking Advice: Direct Entry Blues

    Nurse SMS replied to mk989's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I truly have no idea what to advise you and am hoping others more experienced and wiser than I will jump in. What you really need is a very extended internship with another NP that will give you the...
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    Transitioning RN Career from patient care

    Nurse SMS replied to Saphiie's topic in Nursing Career

    What kind of info are you looking for? I am no longer in direct patient care and work in professional development. I felt sad to be leaving, relieved to be leaving, scared of doing something new and...
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    Proper way to list credentials?

    Nurse SMS replied to Brahma10's topic in General Nursing

    The proper way to list credentials is by highest degree, then license, then certification. It really isn't a matter of interpretation Or Opinion. Not.Done.Yet, MSN, RN is correct. Not.Done.Yet, RN,...
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    this is why I want to call off on my last day

    Nurse SMS replied to treeye's topic in General Nursing

    If you ever want to be able to use these people as a professional reference I suggest you work out your last
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    Dallas-area hospitals

    Nurse SMS replied to Noc_RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Group One is a credit reporting agency that is utilized to perform background checks on medical professionals. They keep records on jobs and performance the way a credit reporting agency does on...
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    CNS vs MSN in Education for educator roles

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

    CNS isn't as widely utilized as educators are, at least in my part of the country. They seem also to focus more on patient education and patient needs, where an educator is more about the budding...
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    Pros and Cons - Nurse Educator

    Nurse SMS replied to mdsRN2005's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I am far from an expert. I attended WGU for my MSN in nursing education. It focused on the 3 Ps and had heavy focus on EBP and research, both of which have been very useful to me as an educator and...
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    Pros and Cons - Nurse Educator

    Nurse SMS replied to mdsRN2005's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I work in Professional Development as well. I do some lectures but not many, as lectures aren't really the best for adult learner retention. I have a lot of autonomy for development of my educational...
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    Lecture exams

    Nurse SMS replied to Arivera821's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What is GPC and GTC? You may have better luck posting in your state's
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    Dallas-area hospitals

    Nurse SMS replied to Noc_RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    All of the local hospitals use Group One as do most of the schools, surgical groups, etc. You won't escape that one. Texas is an employment at will state, so know that no matter where you go you will...
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    RN to BSN, still considered "new grad?"

    Nurse SMS replied to Meerkats's topic in Texas Nursing

    No, you will not qualify as a new grad in this market with a year of experience and going from ADN to BSN. However, some of the residencies state they are open to experienced nurses who want to switch...
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    St. David's/ HCA nurses- Is Meditech on the way out?

    Nurse SMS replied to yankintejas's topic in Texas Nursing

    HCA owns
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    I failed out of nursing school midway, now what?

    Nurse SMS replied to Jkliu888's topic in General Students

    I can't imagine how it has to hurt right now, how frightened, frustrated you feel, maybe even humiliated. Just know that all sorts of people fail all sorts of classes for all sorts of reasons. Go for...
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    I went to work with a black eye

    Nurse SMS replied to Jessie-'s topic in General Nursing

    I think you handled it perfectly letting her know you are safe. Thank you for letting us know that as well. You definitely do not owe the world an explanation. Letting us know was the kind thing to...
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    Anyone ever been through an HCA buyout?

    Nurse SMS replied to Dohardthings's topic in General Nursing

    I have always referred to Meditech as a mobile home that once got an add-on room. And then another. And another. And another. And another. On and on it went, with no sensible plan to how these rooms...
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    Masters Degree in Education

    Nurse SMS replied to NursiePoo40's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    No, I just graduated with my MSN a little under a year ago. I have been a nurse for about 7 years. It is a liability in terms of my years of experience being relatively low compared to many of the...
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    Help A New Nurse Out

    Nurse SMS replied to JJaneRN's topic in General Nursing

    I understand what you are saying, as I have had similar feelings since becoming a nurse, feelings that helped me get through the rigors of obtaining an advanced degree and moving up in the ranks of my...