Bella RN

Bella RN BSN, MSN

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

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  1. Intimidating? ME?

    Bella RN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I completely agree. Just keep it professional with him and do not attempt to get personal with him. He made it clear that he doesn't want to have any personal interaction with you. Continue to...

  2. Would love to be a nurse abroad

    Bella RN posted a topic in International Nursing

    If you are an American RN what steps can you take to practice nursing abroad??? I would love to do that..any advice would be appreciated. I am looking at Europe--France, UK Do you know of any agency...

  3. groupone sucks

    Bella RN replied to persephone714's topic in Texas Nursing

    That's great to know but does every nurse in Texas have to go through that??!!! My goodness...that is a

  4. Would love to be a nurse abroad

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

    I am done with attempting agency nurse. I feel like it's almost a joke. One minute they call and say oh yes we have an assignment for you and next minute they call and say sorry it's gone. I just...

  5. groupone sucks

    Bella RN replied to persephone714's topic in Texas Nursing

    Goodness you guys make me not want to move to Texas...:idea:that is so sad that they would do that. We need more nurses and they are making difficult for some to get in. What about arbitration--maybe...

  6. Who Draws blood from a-lines??

    Bella RN replied to bran1101's topic in MICU, SICU

    RN's and RT's only at my facility. I believe as someone mentioned above that it is out of a tech's scope of practice. Only licensed personnel with training should deal with the art

  7. groupone sucks

    Bella RN replied to persephone714's topic in Texas Nursing

    Why does Texas use group one?? Does any other state use group one?? I really like that state but it seems like they make things difficult. For instance having to take state mandated tests for...

  8. RN Having a hard time finding a job

    Bella RN replied to nindot's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LOL!!! Too

  9. Very Confusing by ENDORSEMENTplease help

    Bella RN replied to ehlay's topic in Texas Nursing

    Texas is the only state I have encountered that requires you to take a 50 question state mandated test to be endorsed. Hawaii doesn't do that, California doesn't do that, NY doesn't do that. That was...

  10. Very Confusing by ENDORSEMENTplease help

    Bella RN replied to ehlay's topic in Texas Nursing

    Not sure but contact your country and see if they can help. It seems like Texas is a tough state and their BON doesn't play. They don't cut any corners and want to have all i's dotted and t's crossed....

  11. Not sure what to do...

    Bella RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi Fellow nurses. I feel like I am at a lull in my career. I have done the whole critical care thing, did the open heart thing and injured my knee so I have a current position that is a definite scale...

  12. Not sure what to do...

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

    :redpinkhe Great idea!! I have seen quite of those type of positions. Last year I had 2 calls for a job interview for a Quality Improvement Coordinator at a large hospital in my area but I took a...

  13. Fired by risk management/ disorganized facility

    Bella RN replied to BrendaMD4's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I get so upset when I read so many posts like this where a nurse was doing her job to the best of her ability and training and she/he gets the end of the stick in the situation. No support--Nada....

  14. Are managers allowed to give ultimatums?

    Bella RN replied to ITALY123's topic in General Nursing

    What kind of test is it?? Is it only your unit that is required to take it?? Did anyone ask why??? I don't think a nurse can be terminated if she is asked to pass a 100 question test on short notice....

  15. Not sure what to do...

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

    I hear what you are saying but when you see on the application website--required minimum qualifications 3 years or more of management experience and you don't have that--I don't think you should...

  16. Having a hard time finding a job

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

    Still apply....You will get a job. You have to try. I guess things are different. I don't recall having to go through a nursing internship type program based on a gpa. Once they knew you graduated...

  17. Not sure what to do...

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

    Yes I will get my MSN or MPH but I want a job that will use my BSN and while working for them they will pay for my schooling for my MSN or MPH. Its like i feel like having a BSN wasn't good enough....

  18. Help! What to wear to 1st day of Orientation??

    Bella RN replied to NYRN09's topic in General Nursing

    Business Causual--Your first impression will be memorable so you want it to be a good one!!:) Good

  19. Having a hard time finding a job

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

    Thank you so much!!!! I was thinking something was wrong with me, I have never been in a position like this before. Normally I apply and have an interview lined up quickly. I have applied some places...

  20. Malpractice Insurance

    Bella RN replied to NurseA.N.Flowers's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am in Florida and plan on relocating to Dallas, I have NSO and it was explained to me that my coverage would decrease while my premium would increase--the company stated that their our higher...

  21. Any good agency in Tampa,Fl??

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

    Still getting cancelled. And recently an agency told me I was confirmed--I was excited got dress and as soon as I stepped in my car they called to cancelled me. :eek:I feel like I am having panic...

  22. D/C central lines in SNFs?

    Bella RN replied to nyteshade's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you Suzie,RN, I have NEVER heard of obtaining a CXR after Central Line removal. I have been an RN for 9yrs. I was puzzled when I read that. I thought it was just

  23. D/C central lines in SNFs?

    Bella RN replied to nyteshade's topic in General Nursing

    I have never seen a CXR taken after a Central line is removed. Not even when a cordis is removed. I have seen of course after placement a stat cxr. I am in Florida and worked CVICU /CSUand MSICU. hmmm...

  24. Any good agency in Tampa,Fl??

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

    I think I am giving up on agency. I don't think I like it....I just get frustrated getting cancelled and I don't like being sent to so many different hosptials. I just don't know what to do. I am just...

  25. Can I wear scrub for an interview?

    Bella RN replied to rabbitbowchou's topic in Texas Nursing

    So what did you wear?? Did you get the