DeeAngel

DeeAngel

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  1. Burned out nurse starting over again

    DeeAngel replied to pbirdy's topic in General Nursing

    I understand the reasons people think 12 hour shifts are not desirable, however let me give you my take on them. I took a refresher course after 27 years of not working as a nurse at all and have a...

  2. I passed nclex-rn, what should I do with my LVN license should I let it exprired?

    DeeAngel replied to Havefaith08's topic in General Nursing

    Never let a license go, you never know what the future will bring. It is possible that someday there will be an LVN job available but no RN job at a time when you desperately need a

  3. Inactive License?

    DeeAngel replied to cougSN's topic in General Nursing

    The laws vary by state, so a call to the BON of that state is your best bet. Be prepared to take a refresher course before working in many places. My state requires a board approved refresher course...

  4. Organizational Sheets.....What do you use?

    DeeAngel replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

    If you search there are other attached organizational pages to be found here. I am assuming you are referring to a form that will get you organized in report so I will attach the one I made for...

  5. Medical Assistants to replace RN's?

    DeeAngel replied to blueyesue's topic in General Nursing

    I can see replacing many PCAs with MAs but they will never replace RNs because they simply

  6. 100% pro-life, considering nursing school

    DeeAngel replied to Beebop25's topic in General Nursing

    You cannot be forced to assist with abortions but you cannot refuse to take care of a patient after one. As a nurse you don't get to pick and choose who you care for. Perhaps you could swap...

  7. Diploma Program a bad idea?

    DeeAngel replied to jadedgreeneyes's topic in General Nursing

    I got a Diploma in 1975 and heard the same story about BSNs only being hired then as well as today. I think this will eventually come to pass but I also think the currently licensed RNs will be...

  8. Need help with priming PCA tubing

    DeeAngel replied to Soneshine's topic in General Nursing

    I had questions about the pumps as well so I searched online until I found a PDF of the operating manual for the machines we use. Now I have my own personal operating manual for PCA pumps to refer to...

  9. Should I stay in the same place as a new RN as I am currently as a CNA

    DeeAngel replied to RN student09's topic in General Nursing

    I am working as a nurse at the same hospital and unit where I used to be a unit secretary. Everyone seems to take it in stride and I have not had a single problem, just the opposite in fact, everyone...

  10. How much math do you do in your daily life?

    DeeAngel replied to michelle_d's topic in General Nursing

    I never even got as far as taking algebra in high school. All our IVs are on pumps with same drip rates so there are no rate calculations. As far as dosage calculation it's pretty much whether to...

  11. is this a form of medicaid abuse?

    DeeAngel replied to sasha2lady's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    REPORT

  12. Using "RN" After Your Name

    DeeAngel replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Nursing

    I only sign RN after my name when I am signing something in a professional capacity. I never use the title in an outside setting or situation, what would be the point in doing

  13. jobless: new honest advice

    DeeAngel replied to Big Smurf2007's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would have taken the time to read this post had it had any semblance of actual thoughtful writing in it.

  14. A very trivial question about hair!

    DeeAngel replied to amphigouri's topic in General Nursing

    I would have my hair be a "normal" color until I learn the culture of the particular school I was attending. Schools can range from quite relaxed to quite rigid and you need to know what your school...

  15. "Atypical" Nurse? How discouraging...

    DeeAngel replied to Darjeeling22's topic in General Nursing

    Your acquaintances and "friends" are ignorant, prejudiced jackasses. If giving birth makes you such an automatically wonderful loving, selfless, giving person, ask them why there are so many abused,...

  16. Any suggestions for a good nursing review book for an RN wanting to return to work?

    DeeAngel replied to canavywife's topic in General Nursing

    Check with your BON before going any further. I live in AR and if you have been out of the workforce for 5 years you must take a refresher course before returning to work. I have been out of the...

  17. Lunch breaks and required phones

    DeeAngel posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work in a hospital where the room are broken down into separate "zones" and each zone has it's own assigned phone that never changes. In other words the phone for each zone is always the same. Now...

  18. Plastic surgery etc. to defy age

    DeeAngel replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, the peeled back face and hands that looks like ancient death are NOT a pretty combination!

  19. Plastic surgery etc. to defy age

    DeeAngel replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    I would be asking who is doing their work, because it doesn't sound like good work. I've had a face lift, brow lift, laser facials, Juvederm around the mouth, lower eyelid surgery, fat injected into...

  20. "Skills Lab" for JCAHO compliance

    DeeAngel replied to cherex74369's topic in General Nursing

    I would have like to have been able to read your post but the font was so small I'm unable to read

  21. would you do a home care shift in an unsafe area at night?

    DeeAngel replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    No way would I do it. I'm not willing to put my life at risk for a job. Too bad the people need home care but that doesn't mean it's my duty to put myself at risk to help

  22. Have you read "Nursing Against the Odds"?

    DeeAngel replied to ohcomeon's topic in General Nursing

    Just ordered a used copy through Amazon, also ordered "Where Have All the Nurses

  23. Let's introduce ourselves...

    DeeAngel replied to pedi-RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm Denise, actually graduated and passed boards in 1975 worked as a nurse for 3 years and then retired. Going back into nursing after 33 years, have my state license and now just need to finish up...

  24. Whistle Blowing and Retaliation

    DeeAngel replied to celticwoman61's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Once you have obtained a new position, it's time to find an attorney and file a hostile work environment lawsuit. I think this is something you really should seriously

  25. vent: no money = big screen tvs??

    DeeAngel replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's time for an anonymous complaint to the Health