DeeAngel

DeeAngel

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  1. Dealing with a dirty old man

    DeeAngel replied to BookishBelle's topic in General Nursing

    Practice your "you're not amusing me" cold dead eyed expression. They usually stop quickly when they realize you don't find it funny or cute. If anything is said about "not taking a joke" remind the...

  2. I hate that everyone knows I speak Spanish !

    DeeAngel replied to LilimoonRN's topic in General Nursing

    Request that your facility provide you with a written policy on using floor nurses as medical translators, a request which takes them away from their assigned patients. You know, for your...

  3. end of year sending meds home

    DeeAngel replied to Apples&Oranges's topic in School

    Do not send any controlled substance of any kind home with any child, not even once. Send the note to the parents, if they fail to pick up the meds, it's not longer your problem. Clarify and get a...

  4. Future looks bleak for CRNAs

    DeeAngel replied to superking's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    As the Boomers get older and creak their way through the healthcare system I would think demand would be higher than ever for the next 30

  5. Charge Nurse

    DeeAngel replied to nursestudent15's topic in General Nursing

    Last place I worked all the day charge nurses on a super busy med surge floor (48 beds) all had less than one year nursing experience and new grads would be placed in charge positions within a few...

  6. Orders from hell...

    DeeAngel replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in General Nursing

    Always amazing to me how quickly and casually doctors feel free to ask nurses to do things that are malpractice, will get them terminated, theft charges filed, and their nursing license removed. Just...

  7. I JUST CAN'T

    DeeAngel replied to palli's topic in School

    The phrase "I'm confused as to how this is my problem to deal with" comes to mind. I would be humiliated to be as cheap as that teacher who asked you for the handout. FFS be an adult and buy your...

  8. Family videotaping patient care

    DeeAngel replied to freckles23's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No one should have the right to film me at my place of work without my written consent. This is nothing short of a toxic work environment for

  9. Don't flame me for this

    DeeAngel replied to future_RN, CNA's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When you go on break or to meals hand your phone to the charge nurse to

  10. RN shortage

    DeeAngel replied to lee1's topic in General Nursing

    There is no shortage of nurses, only a sometimes shortage of nurses willing to work as nurses. I know all kinds of nurses who don't work as nurses by

  11. Magnet vs. Closer to home

    DeeAngel replied to pleasenocdif's topic in General Nursing

    I would recommending actually making that drive to the magnet hospital for a week, just as though you were going into work. I think doing that will solidify the right choice for

  12. Nasty ....

    DeeAngel replied to DiplomaNurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    One does not forego lunch or breaks to take care of patients. You may do that, others choose not to do so because carers must care for themselves. This principle doesn't seem like rocket science to...

  13. lying about clinical hours

    DeeAngel replied to astrn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Either file a formal complaint and follow through or keep your mouth shut and decline all involvement with this person going forward. If you chose the second route please keep in mind that the issue...

  14. Nurse admin as new grad

    DeeAngel replied to em3120's topic in Nursing Career

    No one here can know what that job entails, we are not clairvoyants and guesses are useless. You should call the personal department and inquire directly as to what the job duties

  15. TriStar Nurse Residency Program

    DeeAngel replied to Shanneliz SRNA's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm confused as to why you would ask on a general nursing forum about this. The only valid source of information for you to use is from the program

  16. My Documentation Disappeared...?

    DeeAngel replied to Fyles's topic in General Nursing

    I don't care how badly they twist your arm never sign anything you didn't write yourself. If they hassle you on this notify all authorities and consider filing a hostile work environment lawsuit....

  17. other side of the coin. again.

    DeeAngel replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    This letter should be signed and send to the head of the

  18. Night shift and mandatory meetings

    DeeAngel replied to aprilrazz's topic in General Nursing

    I used to send an e-mail to my unit director telling her I would not be attending the mandatory meeting if it's not made available in a time slot either right before or right after night shift. If...

  19. Advise wanted. Considering 2nd career as NP

    DeeAngel replied to elmtree's topic in Advanced Practice

    If you think your job is stressful please, please do not consider nursing to be an easier way to make a living. Nursing school and work will be nothing but stress for you. Nursing is one of the most...

  20. Too soon to ask about going part time or to day shift?

    DeeAngel replied to newnurse085's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You are making a huge assumption to think that they will allow you to stick with the job. They hired you for one specific job and now you want a different job. Moving to day shift is another job...

  21. Too soon to ask about going part time or to day shift?

    DeeAngel replied to newnurse085's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Do and say nothing until you are off orientation unless you are ok with the risk of being

  22. Do I take my first job offer?? HELP

    DeeAngel replied to RNjackie23's topic in General Nursing

    You probably don't get hired as a nurse in NYC unless you know someone, same thing in Boston. You must have an in in those cities, you don't just apply and get a job like you can in Charlotte. Do a...

  23. Anyone know about Labor Laws?

    DeeAngel replied to iowaALF-RN's topic in General Nursing

    It does not seem like a great stretch to call your state labor board with questions about labor in your state. They are the only legitimate source of accurate information. This isn't hard and would...

  24. Is this a possible case of age discrimination?

    DeeAngel replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Talk to a lawyer about filing a hostile work environment

  25. Anyone know about Labor Laws?

    DeeAngel replied to iowaALF-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Why on earth would you ask this question on a nursing forum when you should be asking these questions from the people on staff at the Iowa state labor board? Thats where you will get an accurate...