Bella RN

Bella RN BSN, MSN

ICU/CCU/Oncology/CSU/Managed Care/ Case Management

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  1. Who watches over nurses?

    Bella RN replied to Dr.Nurse2b's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Awww I read your post and could feel your pain. I can relate to what you are saying. I will definitely keep you in my prayers and know that someone cares for you!! It is true we help save lives, we...

  2. ADN vs BSN pay for RN

    Bella RN replied to amyet's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I agree with all that is said. Usually you can get a couple cents more as a BSN in my state of Florida. One hospital offered an additional .75/hr for BSN--I feel like that is insulting--why not give...

  3. Disgruntled with my BSN

    Bella RN replied to Bella RN's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you LLG!! Right now i have decided to do some agency work and I am seriously considering traveling nursing. I have started one agency assignment and I am glad that I did because I had to tell...

  4. Disgruntled with my BSN

    Bella RN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I am a RN of 6years and have my BSN degree. I did my nursing training at a community college and loved it. Had great instructors. At the university level it was so-so but i was adamant about...

  5. Disgruntled with my BSN

    Bella RN replied to Bella RN's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you Daytonite for your post. What you said made a lot of sense. It's funny that in the beginning of my tenure there my former manager knew that i came from a tertiary hospital and that was a...

  6. Nightingale nursing??

    Bella RN replied to mrdoc2005's topic in Travel

    I have spoken with them directly. I am not sure how they received my number also. I told them to stop calling and they continued to do so. From other travel nursing sites I have not read anything...

  7. Disgruntled with my BSN

    Bella RN replied to Bella RN's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks for the reply--I have alot to consider. I thought being enthusiastic and helpful was a

  8. Chito-seals

    Bella RN replied to cardiac.cure03's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Is anyone familiar with star-closure??It is a devise that the doc places in the cath lab to prevent bleeding and hematoma. I have seen that the nurses no longer need to apply manual pressure with it,...

  9. What would you have done?

    Bella RN replied to NJNursing's topic in General Nursing

    I believe that you are a kind hearted soul and did not mean any harm in helping that patient. But your argument in your meeting if this happens to come up is that not only yourself but other...

  10. Got my 1st butt chewing today - humiliating!

    Bella RN replied to RN2Bn2006's topic in General Nursing

    That is unfortunate that jerk had to take out his crummy day on you!! You went beyond what you had to so you could provide adequate and safe care for that patient. IF that should ever happen again...

  11. Cancelled

    Bella RN replied to Fancy Face's topic in Agency Nurses

    This is my first time signing up with agency and it is horrific so far! I was told i would work as many or as little shifts as I'd like--well they were not joking about as little. I have only worked...

  12. Independent Contractor with an Agency

    Bella RN posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    Hello Everyone:balloons: I am new to this site and I am so glad to find this type of forum. I am an ICU nurse and have decided to link up with a local agency and work per diem. What was explained to...

  13. Independent Contractor with an Agency

    Bella RN replied to Bella RN's topic in Agency Nurses

    Thank you so much for your reply!! This has really helped--I have been offered another position else where away from the bedside at a teaching hospital and I am going to take that position!! I am...

  14. Being on the Code team freaks me out

    Bella RN replied to Bella RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Aww thanks everyone for the replies--I will definitely try your suggestions!! God

  15. Being on the Code team freaks me out

    Bella RN replied to Bella RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    That's true. When i am involved i dont think about it--its just when i am running to the other department. With more exposure and knowledge my nerves will not get the best of me!! Thanks

  16. New position -part of code team

    Bella RN replied to Comanche_1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well commuter thanks for pointing all that out. I am new to this forum and I am still getting my feet wet. Have compassion for the newbies on this site.

  17. Being on the Code team freaks me out

    Bella RN replied to Bella RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I usually just get anxious when I have to respond off the floor. When it's the unit i just react and i know I have ample help. Outside of the unit I am not sure of what i am walking into. Thanks for...

  18. New position -part of code team

    Bella RN replied to Comanche_1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well Congrats on your new role!! How is it working out for you? I work in ICU and I didnt know that LPN's worked in an ICU setting. How does that work out?? Are you able to push meds and titrate...