nurseangel47

nurseangel47

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  1. Sleeping during nightshift!!

    nurseangel47 replied to helpinghands's topic in General Nursing

    A communication to the state board of nursing in your state is in order as soon as possible. Not only is this grounds for dismissal, it is indeed grounds for being allowed to sleep the rest of their...

  2. Need Advice About Hh Job

    nurseangel47 replied to questioningRN2007's topic in Home Health

    Seeing six patients in a day is a lot. A home health agency that I once worked for expected seven! With mileage and paperwork involved, it's almost impossible to visit seven folks, get paperwork...

  3. How safe is it to be a Visiting Nurse?

    nurseangel47 replied to starbin's topic in Home Health

    You can expect to be reimbursed per mile to the recommended state's requirements, tax wise. Usually fluctuates a bit depending on the current economical state of gas expense. Planning your visits...

  4. If I don't get into the RN/LVN Program....

    nurseangel47 replied to tiffswan's topic in General Nursing

    choose your passion....whatever your interests may be, therein lies the potential for a world of opportunity to open...if nursing doesn't pan out, school wise. As previous post stated, there are a...

  5. Clueless Wound Care Nurse!!!!

    nurseangel47 replied to leeae85's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Do you have a wound care nurse consult available to your facility for referral of troubleshooting? Sometimes LTC and other facilities like home health hire a nurse consult for sending online pics via...

  6. dealing with perverted patients

    nurseangel47 replied to shock-me-sane's topic in General Nursing

    One of the things you'll learn quickly in nursing school is that when a patient makes a comeon, you'll need to set boundaries and quickly! Simply stating something along the lines of: "I'm a...

  7. Falling behind can't figure out what to do???

    nurseangel47 replied to natkoz82's topic in Illinois Nursing

    don't waste your time getting LPN first. Go for RN...no matter if you have to wait for a bit to get accepted somewhere or not. LPN school these days is a huge waste of time. and before I'm flamed,...

  8. Burnout or what

    nurseangel47 replied to sunshines66's topic in General Nursing

    No worries. The immense wealth of ED nursing experience/knowledge imprinted upon your heart, mind, brain, and soul will see you thru any specialty that you choose for the future. You can do anything...

  9. What is up with night shift??

    nurseangel47 replied to shadchan's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've always found third shifters to be rather sluggish when they arrive on the unit and have always been able to empathize since I use to be one myself way back when I was young enough to stay up all...

  10. balance b/w home life and school

    nurseangel47 replied to sillinursin's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Contrary to popular belief, things don't grow legs and eat you if you don't clean house very well or regularly! LOL! Seriously, though, I couldn't let myself get stressed over an unsavory home...

  11. Your Opinion?

    nurseangel47 replied to charliesmom's topic in Operating Room

    As long as they're willing to properly train you to the ways of the operating rooms I'd say go for it! I once desired to do this after years of a variety of nursing positions but the two weeks in...

  12. Feelin funky

    nurseangel47 replied to cherilee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Whether with coffee ( :smilecoffeecup: ) ... or tea (:smiletea: ) ... Or a cuppa sumpthin' stronger! ( :biere: :redlight: ). Tis time to celebrate YOU :w00t: Just remember, "new nursey" (...

  13. Flirtatious student

    nurseangel47 replied to quinze's topic in General Students

    Whether it has touched something in you personally that you need to deal with as the previous posts suggest, or not, just ignoring the situation by concentrating hard on topics covered in lecture and...

  14. Need advice: graduating in May and newly pregnant - what to do?

    nurseangel47 replied to secondfiddle's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As long as you are able to avoid the potentially communicable diseases associated with possible ill effects/birth defects/endangerment to your or the fetus' health condition, I'd say work where and...

  15. Lunch and Dinner Breaks

    nurseangel47 replied to AussieKylie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Salad prepped the night before, dressing in a separate mini-container with tight lid (tupperware has them sold by the fours...), clear plastic little cup with lid....and either a frozen healthy dinner...

  16. When the State comes in for Survey....

    nurseangel47 replied to dcoffee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Do everything as precisely and correctly as possible. When I've been "warned" that " state's here" upon entering the servants...oops! staff's entrance "out back" on the first day of their arrival, I...

  17. I'm done!!!!

    nurseangel47 replied to LanaBanana's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Way to go!

  18. Desperately need NIGHT SHIFT ADVICE!!!

    nurseangel47 replied to RebeccaJeanRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I once worked night shift in a hospital setting a lifetime ago...LOL! The trick for me back then was getting the room dark enough and preventing neighborhood noises (lawnmowers/leafblowers) from...

  19. RN...RN....RN...I did it ...tears and more tears

    nurseangel47 replied to trekjudy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :flowersfo

  20. Less Stressful Areas

    nurseangel47 replied to peacelovestar's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Hawaiian Spam lover! LOL....have always heard you guys love your Spam! I wish you luck in pursuing a nursing career. GOOD LUCK with

  21. Liability insurance

    nurseangel47 replied to bleppity's topic in General Nursing

    Definite yes. I have always carried liability and it is very reasonable

  22. Decided Now Not to Pursue Nursing????

    nurseangel47 replied to mammaoftwo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good advise, smkiya. I, too, had and still have many thoughts of whether or not it was a good decision while in nursing school and sometimes since I've been practicing, as well. I've been an RN for...

  23. I got the job!.. and Now I'm freaking out :(!

    nurseangel47 replied to shannonFNP's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi and welcome to the allnurses site!:welcome: I'm sure someone will read this and return a reply with a link to the abbreviations you need. I don't have the link but have them memorized forever! LOL...

  24. B'ham nurses-help with GI consult

    nurseangel47 replied to AlabamaRN(ER)'s topic in Alabama Nursing

    Terms of service prevent giving medical advice unfortunately. Not a moderator but just thought I'd offer that. Sorry for her

  25. Scary Career Wrecker?

    nurseangel47 replied to theofficegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Poor thing! I, too, would've been unnerved and unable to enjoy my shopping. Please try to unwind tonight. Put it out of your mind and enjoy tomorrow shopping! The other posters have offered wise...