DeeAngel

DeeAngel

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  1. Would love some advice!

    DeeAngel replied to tippeny's topic in School

    I had a friend that left working night shift with me to a school nurse job. She loved it and it was a much better fit for her than night shift. As for the cut in pay only you can answer if less...

  2. Graduating w/ only 1 pair of scrubs

    DeeAngel replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing

    Every place I have every worked color coded their employee scrubs. Do not buy anything until you have a job and know what you're supposed to

  3. Combative Patients/Body cams/Walkie talkies

    DeeAngel replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Why, because they don't want to take a chance of the recording just existing out in the world somewhere or it being seen? I feel the same way and my reaction is not a suspicious one, it's a line in...

  4. Critical Thinking

    DeeAngel replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    If you're nearly retired and don't know what critical thinking means god help us

  5. One thing i dont understand(at the nurses' station)

    DeeAngel replied to BellaCat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It makes others uncomfortable when people speak a language that they can't understand and deliberately not caring if you make others uncomfortable is an act of rudeness. For me, if you are US based...

  6. My two cents.

    DeeAngel replied to Nursey Me's topic in General Nursing

    Don't come here to try and scold or school us. As a professional if you can't write a readable, understandable post you're going to get called on it. If you don't like that, then perhaps another...

  7. Finally got malpractice insurance.

    DeeAngel replied to quazar's topic in General Nursing

    Keep in mind you must always keep your malpractice insurance in force even when you are no longer working as a nurse. You need to keep yourself insured in keeping with the statute of limitations for...

  8. Professionalism in Nursing? Yes, Please!

    DeeAngel replied to Bridgid Joseph's topic in General Nursing

    The way people groom, dress and conduct themselves is very, very important. Whether it's right or not people will make all kinds of assumptions about a nurse and her practice just based on the way...

  9. Not taking a break

    DeeAngel replied to Yellow90's topic in General Nursing

    I always make it a point to take my breaks and on the rare occasions I can't then I note it on my time card so I can get paid for that time. I think people who claim to always be "too busy" to ever...

  10. Does this feeling ever go away?

    DeeAngel replied to ps3114's topic in General Nursing

    The feeling will eventually go away as you learn to anticipate what's needed better and to manage your time skills better. These skills just take a long, long time to learn through hands on...

  11. Disturbing Conversation on Overweight Healthcare Workers

    DeeAngel replied to FutureDNP2021's topic in General Nursing

    Well I worked with one ICU nurse when I was a unit secretary who was so fat she could not participate in codes. I have seen her stand outside the door watching while the other staff codes her...

  12. False reporting to BON

    DeeAngel replied to whatwasithinking75's topic in General Nursing

    Freeze her out of everything in your life completely. I think what she's really done is alerted the board to her instability with this stunt. I personally would consult with my nursing attorney,...

  13. Breakroom refrigerator theft

    DeeAngel replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Take your food in an insulated bag with cold packs and keep it at your work desk. It's easier than using the fridge and no one's going to take

  14. Intimidated

    DeeAngel replied to matthewwilliams734's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing school is one of the hardest courses out there. You have to dedicate almost all your time and attention to your schooling and stay on top of your assignments on a nightly basis. Then there...

  15. Journaling

    DeeAngel replied to CaICURN's topic in General Nursing

    If you insist on doing this, keep protected information out and password protect the file so no one other than yourself can ever read it. Also do not discuss doing this with anyone, just do it,...

  16. I have 60 grand of student loan when I finished BSN

    DeeAngel replied to Sam. W's topic in General Nursing

    You can pay that debt off in two years if you work hard, scrimp, save and work a lot of

  17. Is it normal that my school doesn't teach us IVs?

    DeeAngel replied to Annie_1101's topic in General Students

    Even way back in 1975 our school did not teach IV insertions, you learned how to do them on the

  18. Judge Sends Man to Prison Because He Can't Pay Hospital Bill

    DeeAngel replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in Nursing News

    He went to jail not for bouncing checks accidentally but for writing fraudulent checks he knew there was no money to cover. That's a crime and you go to jail for it. You know what would happen to me...

  19. Unconventional hair colors

    DeeAngel replied to ScientistSalarian's topic in General Nursing

    I have never worked anywhere where unnatural hair colors were allowed. Find an alternative way to add color to your hair that can be gone on the days you have to work. Otherwise, even if there is no...

  20. Subtle deterioration on the floor

    DeeAngel replied to Lev's topic in General Nursing

    Your post mentions tired, overworked nurses, yet your "solution" will do little other than to increase their documentation workload and worsen the problem. If you want better patient outcomes and...

  21. Jealous of my residency

    DeeAngel replied to Sinkorswim's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Learn to put your hand up in the air in the STOP motion and tell them "This subject is not up for discussion or commenting". If they bring it up again, gather your things and leave. Yes they are...

  22. Should mean people be allowed to be mean at work?

    DeeAngel replied to jessimee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think she's creating a hostile work environment for her coworkers and HR is insane to allow it. Mean people can be mean all they want, on their own time. When you're at work you're also being paid...

  23. I'm in tears--to accept or decline?

    DeeAngel replied to esrun77's topic in General Nursing

    You've been offered a part time job at no pay to assist with helping this person look good to everyone while paying you nothing. No, this will not significantly benefit you in the real world, not...

  24. I need help for my mom ex Nurse

    DeeAngel replied to sttony's topic in General Nursing

    You need a consultation with a licensed estate planning / financial planning agent that can look over everything, give you solid advice and refer you to appropriate resources. Asking for advice from...

  25. license under investigation

    DeeAngel replied to soulman869's topic in General Nursing

    I believe if the BON was actually involved in the complaint process that you would know where you stand without having to ask. The fact that you don't know where you stand indicates to me that the...