Aggie RN ADN

Aggie RN has 18 years experience as a ADN and specializes in ER, HH, Case Management.

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1. AN - be honest....do I suck as an ER nurse?

   Aggie RN replied to Justdoingmybest's topic in Emergency

   I am impressed with the high quality of feedback provided by all of you. Y'all are making me feel

2. Why working as an ED nurse so competitive?

   Aggie RN replied to ScaredRN's topic in Emergency

   If you mean most hated by every freaking department in the hospital then yeah... it's the coolest.

3. ANCC and the APHN-BC

   Aggie RN replied to Aggie RN's topic in Public, Community Health

   Thanks all for your answers! Starting work next week with the state of Texas in public health and was curious about it. Figured it was not enough applying/not enough money thing too, but I Have no...

4. Question about Medical City...

   Aggie RN replied to WCSU1987's topic in Texas Nursing

   West Texas A&M University: Nursing (LVN) Program Just saying... Currently RN to BSN and I like how the school

5. ANCC and the APHN-BC

   Aggie RN posted a topic in Public, Community Health

   Does anyone know why they decided to discontinue offering this

6. What nursing specialty has the best work life balance?

   Aggie RN replied to dianearc's topic in General Nursing

   I worked home health and hospice for 6 years and I loved it (mostly home health). Good pay. Got to see the sun shine. I enjoyed going different places. Some days I was home by 12. I just got...

7. Drug Seekers

   Aggie RN replied to KYARNP's topic in Emergency

   I think the attitude should shift from "you're wasting our time," to "how can we help a person with a drug problem." However, how do you have that discussion in the ER? Also, what are the odds a drug...

8. Love, love, love the ER but hate it too

   Aggie RN replied to tomjones200824's topic in Emergency

   I'll jump on the dog pile and say find another facility. Your description suggests a horrible corporate culture which ain't an easy fix. Good

9. 4th week at ED.. it's hell, we should be called gods of labor

   Aggie RN replied to tarotale's topic in Emergency

   How long is your internship? Maybe ask your preceptor to help with your load a little more so you don't feel overwhelmed and can process more. Not sure if that's a viable option but hoping this...

10. Nurse burnout-How do you handle it?

    Aggie RN replied to Nursepreneur's topic in Emergency

    I took a six year break from the hospital. I was really burnt and crispy. Have since spent my time working home health and hospice. I've recently just returned to the ER and I'm feeling very energized...

11. Fake crying and bad acting in the ER

    Aggie RN replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    This times one

12. Good Read - Myths in Emergency Medicine

    Aggie RN replied to BrooklynRN11201's topic in Emergency

    I just learned something.

13. worst, most corrupt agency ever!

    Aggie RN replied to lsvalliant's topic in Home Health

    I think with the coming changes in health care and continued cuts to Medicare these types of agencies will start closing up shop. At least I hope

14. Dilemma; small local agency or large national company?

    Aggie RN replied to Chaya's topic in Home Health

    Having been per visit in the passt, I made way more money than I would have on a salary

15. St. Joseph-central Texas, Bryan/college station

    Aggie RN replied to SheilaORN's topic in Texas Nursing

    I live in Bryan and worked there for seven years. Decent place to work. It's a typical hospital with all the corporate politics. Pay is competitive. Nice facility. Lot's of good people with a few...