anggelRN

anggelRN specializes in OB.

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1. New ADN Grad Case Manager

   anggelRN replied to SerenityKris's topic in Case Management

   How about a good medical-surgical book. I don't have one to recommend-(maybe on the other specialty forums on allnurses? I would try to work as many shifts as possible. You have steep learning curve...

2. New Telecommute Case Manager

   anggelRN replied to moffist's topic in Case Management

   Hello there! I am a telecommuting case manager and things will vary based on your company. I never had to prove my office had a door locked. However, HIPPA is very important and I cringe to think...

3. Is this burnout?

   anggelRN replied to NellieRN10's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Eh, every patient population brings its own challenges and concerns. I don't try to worry too much about the personal lives of my pts. (I certainly notice it). I just don't dwell on the negative. It...

4. how long did it take for you to get into L&D nursing?

   anggelRN replied to NurseJessie2's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Here's advice from an L&D nurse- take an L&D job if it's what you want to do and you are offered the

5. Dear Nursing Students/Orientees: A Love Note from the Preceptor from Hell

   anggelRN replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Students

   There is a difference between not understanding and not

6. Dealing with Overbearing Visitors

   anggelRN replied to BellsRNBSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   It sounds like you need to be more assertive. There is no reason to be rude to the patient's guest. YOU have to take control of the room because ultimately you are liable for the care. FOB can lay...

7. Vag Exams on Preterm Patients??

   anggelRN replied to jodyangel's topic in Ob/Gyn

   How preterm was she? Also, I second the question about the FFN test. I have checked a patient who was 35 weeks

8. Dear Nursing Students/Orientees: A Love Note from the Preceptor from Hell

   anggelRN replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Students

   This is certainly NOT my philosophy when precepting. Yes, nursing is difficult. Yes, we do deal with life and death situations. Still, there is little need for the level of drama you’ve inserted...

9. Nursing Externships

   anggelRN replied to Nscorpiored's topic in General Students

   I did two internships before I left nursing school. That's how I got my first job. It is most certainly worth it in my

10. What do you indicate when they ask "Salary Requirement"?

    anggelRN replied to caffeineaddict's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I put a range of what is normal/ acceptable for my experience and area. My last job interview I put 27-30 dollars an hour. I got the job and my salary was in that

11. How much of orientation is sufficient for Mother/Baby?

    anggelRN replied to Seas's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think you'll find your orientation to be long enough. The role of a mother/baby nurse is very different than many other areas of nursing.(be prepared to do lots of teaching.) As a new grad I had a...

12. Pretty bad at starting IV's

    anggelRN replied to NurseJessie2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes there is a chance of hitting a valve if you go for a "Y" vein. Usually you have less change if you go right below the bifurcation. Also, I understand there are endless do's and don't when it comes...

13. Bedside handoff report on mother/baby unit

    anggelRN replied to OBnurseSandy's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You can definitely make bedside report work. On my old OB unit, we did bedside report. If I had a social issue I needed to pass along to the next nurse I did so before I entered the room. I also...

14. how long did it take for you to get into L&D nursing?

    anggelRN replied to NurseJessie2's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I started in labor and delivery and really don't see myself doing anything

15. US RN looking into working in Australia in 2013

    anggelRN replied to agathi24's topic in International Nursing

    I think like with all places, the cost of living will depend on the location. "Now to my understanding...i hear the cost of living is much higher in Australia than NY. How does one survive if they...