AllAngelsRN

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  1. The difference between a teaching hospital and others?

    AllAngelsRN replied to AllAngelsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Same here. I am not in it for the money but for the learning experience; after all I am an RN= Registered Nerd It sounds like the teaching hospital will be the better choice for my inquisitive mind...

  2. The difference between a teaching hospital and others?

    AllAngelsRN replied to AllAngelsRN's topic in General Nursing

    You are right about the LOW pay. It is very low comparing to what I am getting now (5.5 dollars less). But I think it will be a good learning experience; or so they say!! Isn't it? How bad is it...

  3. incident report

    AllAngelsRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all, Well I got my first incident report written against me. I first got scared when I heard about it then I did my homework. The report was filed because I was accused of signing off orders on...

  4. ICU documentation post sedation

    AllAngelsRN replied to AllAngelsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am not familiar with PARS scores. The patient was intubated and that was documented as part of my assessment. I included that there was no sign of distress or discomfort noted I add this as part...

  5. ICU documentation post sedation

    AllAngelsRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all, I had an elderly patient at my care that had an order to turn off sedation an hour and a half prior to the end of my shift. Pt had an ativan drip for sedation running at 1mg/hr. At 6...

  6. ICU documentation post sedation

    AllAngelsRN replied to AllAngelsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ok that's sounds good. I think I am covered then. We have a shortage of Diprivan in my hospital so instead we are using Ativan drip. Who knew that MJ was going to cause us problems even after his...

  7. 46 too old to start nusring school?

    AllAngelsRN replied to cute2's topic in General Nursing

    I think there is no age limit to starting anything. One just needs to make sure that this is exactly what they want to do. I noticed that most of the replies were focused on Pollyanna-like thoughts...

  8. 46 too old to start nusring school?

    AllAngelsRN replied to cute2's topic in General Nursing

    I did it your way too but I was lucky. Many graduates before me and after me took a very long time to find jobs. Some were jobless for over a year. Look up on this board and see for yourself how many...

  9. Need help to decide for MSN

    AllAngelsRN replied to ritiji's topic in Nursing Career

    I feel that it is her/his main goal but there is nothing wrong with that. As we all know that this country was built on immigrants. I am pro anyone who is willing to work hard in this country to...

  10. 46 too old to start nusring school?

    AllAngelsRN replied to cute2's topic in General Nursing

    Here are some questions that you should ask yourself and answer them before you consider nursing: Are you going to nursing as a second degree and therefore going to go through the accelerated BSN...

  11. Need your advice on MS dgree?

    AllAngelsRN replied to AllAngelsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for all of your replies. They were all helpful. After more thinking, I came to the realization that I won't be happier with anything else other than my original plans. Therefore, I am...

  12. Need your advice on MS dgree?

    AllAngelsRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all, I am in the process of rethinking what I set my mind on doing since day one of nursing school and that is to become a "Nurse Anesthetist". I know it pays well and it is something I will...

  13. Nurses who tell you what you need to do!! vent!

    AllAngelsRN replied to mskate's topic in General Nursing

    I have 1yr experience in ICU nursing so I am fairly new and don't mind it when a senior nurse does that to me to a certain extend (Your situation was way overboard); the worst though when a nurses aid...

  14. Male RN help

    AllAngelsRN replied to Kjbwu98's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    wherehastimegone you are reading my statement wrongly. Please allow me to elaborate. Some people are "trouble makers". Those are the ones without psych issues but want to get you in trouble just...

  15. Prep for an interview

    AllAngelsRN posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I have an interview at a huge teaching hospital in few weeks. I currently have only 6 months of experience at an SICU community hospital which doesn't mean a lot. I need to prep for this interview...

  16. Help...Graduated in 2002 and never took NCLEX

    AllAngelsRN replied to tomnikki's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello dear, Here are my best tools that I used to pass the NCLEX (I had the least number of questions "75") I used KAPLAN NCLEX review in classroom setting. However if you just do the online you can...

  17. Male RN help

    AllAngelsRN replied to Kjbwu98's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    It is a well known fact that doctors and nurses who mostly get in trouble and get sued are the most unfriendly or arrogant toward their patients. I am not saying that you are one of those. But as I...

  18. Where to buy scrubs in NJ?

    AllAngelsRN posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hi all :) I just got a job I need to buy scrubs. I don't want to order online b/c I don't know if they will fit or not so I would like to try them on. Wallmart will not cut it at this time Are you...

  19. Documentation on Total hip replacement

    AllAngelsRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I was wondering what would you document on a patient with total hip replacement in day one or 2 post op? This is a new area to me and I am not sure what kind of assessment and documentation I...

  20. Documentation on Total hip replacement

    AllAngelsRN replied to AllAngelsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you Paerrn20 for your reply! What I need to know are the specifics for otho! All the other kind of assessments I am aware of and have done them many times. However, what kind of specific...

  21. Kuwait Bound Ex-Clinical Instructor

    AllAngelsRN replied to HDiddy's topic in General Nursing

    First of all brush up on your nursing skills and know your meds for your floor. Secondly when you get there be sure to team up with people form your background on the unit. They will show you the...

  22. How to get recommendations letters?

    AllAngelsRN posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hello All, I have laid the path to get into a Nurse Anesthetist program. I did all the right steps that will qualify me to go into a CRNA program. Now I would like to apply to schools but I am facing...

  23. How to get recommendations letters?

    AllAngelsRN replied to AllAngelsRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You are a very wise person one crna. I appreciate your advice. Thanks to PaSSiNGaS for your input as well. I will do what you suggested and try not to burn any bridges at the same time by keeping my...

  24. Preceptor etiquettes

    AllAngelsRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ladies and Gents, My preceptor went away for a week. I had 2 other nurses who took over the task. One did precpepted me for one day and the other did 2 days with me. I must add they were days form...

  25. Preceptor etiquettes

    AllAngelsRN replied to AllAngelsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for your replies. I am saving my $ and just will thank them in person. :luvnltr: :lvan: