Bella RN

Bella RN BSN, MSN

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

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  1. Travel buddies

    Bella RN replied to Bella RN's topic in Travel

    I haven't found any websites that had any travel buddies. I went on that panhandlers.org site but didn't find anything there. I am in Florida. But I want to travel to Hawaii this summer. I am also...

  2. Want to do traveling nursing to HI from Florida

    Bella RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Aloha!!:wink2: I have NEVER been to Hawaii but I am VERY interested in doing traveling nursing there. I don't even know where to begin with the questions. I am an ICU nurse and don't know much about...

  3. Want to do traveling nursing to HI from Florida

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

    Hey LMHawaiian nurse I just sent you a message. Feel free to email me so we can communicate. I am from Tampa

  4. Want to do traveling nursing to HI from Florida

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

    Yes I am an

  5. Stress levels in ICU/CCU

    Bella RN replied to GomerPyle's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I agree with Christie. It is a different type of stress. But I would much rather have multiple drips, and vents and dealing with the families and docs in the unit opposed to dealing with the...

  6. ECCO Program

    Bella RN replied to 5scnurse's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I started out on the ECCO program a long time ago and left that facility and went to one that had live learning/classroom. I prefer the classroom setting. I ask alot of questions and I HATED that the...

  7. Want to do traveling nursing to HI from Florida

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

    I am in the tampa bay area...actually north of tampa. I am choosing Hawaii because I want to get away....just need some me time and relaxation. I am inland. Some family drama i want to escape and be...

  8. Dangerous nurse?

    Bella RN replied to RoyalNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Hey there...you did your very best. A matter of fact I dont see anything that you did wrong. I also work in the unit and you did everything within your power to assist that patient. Its true--every...

  9. I still feel lost- any suggestions?

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

    I think a good suggestion is to getting into the habit or mindset of preventing a code vs running it. Alot of us put pressure on ourselves to "adequately" run a code. But your best bet is to come in...

  10. Want to do traveling nursing to HI from Florida

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

    Do you say that the hospital needs to call the state board because you guys are

  11. FL RN wanting to do traveling Nursing in NY

    Bella RN posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Hello, I am REALLY thinking about taking a travel assignment in NY. I am in Florida. I have been here most of my life and I am ready for some change and excitement. What is nursing like in NY?? I was...

  12. malpractice insurance?

    Bella RN replied to mcboston's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely get it!! :up:I have NSO and it is well worth it. This society is very letigious and you don't want to get caught up with that. Most teaching hospitals have immunity for their...

  13. Overtime when "on-call"

    Bella RN replied to sweetart_1980's topic in General Nursing

    Wow...that is dangerous. I often thought that the max was 16 hours... You dialysis nurses do work hard!! Thanks for your great work!! ) Cath lab nurses have crazy hours too due to on call...

  14. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    Bella RN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Honestly what I would like to say is "Don't get sick and don't come to this hospital!!!" This place sucks and I wouldn't bring my dog here" I also would tell them that stop smoking, lose weight, stop...

  15. money anxiety...

    Bella RN replied to ZenStudent's topic in General Nursing

    I can't believe that institutions are charging that much for a BSN--Wow $$40,000. For undergrad?? I know grad school is pricey like that but undergrad...wow. I attended a community college and...

  16. Have you ever tried to leave but pressured to stay?

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

    Hey JO, You should listen to YOUR instincts!! :coollook:They(instincts) are already giving you internal signs you need to get out of there--i hear regret in the tone of your blog so that tells me you...

  17. Travel buddies

    Bella RN replied to Bella RN's topic in Travel

    No luck....but I am not giving up. :wink2:I am still going to pursue travel nursing. Where are you looking to go?? Where are you from?? You can pm

  18. Want to do traveling nursing to HI from Florida

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

    I think I want to start in Hawaii. I have family there so It would be nice to see them. Plus I called Hawaii state Board of nursing and they said they are hurting and do need nurses especially in ICU....

  19. Took nclex 3/17/09 computer shut off at 100 I'm scared

    Bella RN replied to Yosh's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!:smiletea2::cheers: I had a feeling you passed from the beginning!! Never doubted you...Go celebrate and get a job!!!

  20. i need support with my bad experience as a new nurse...

    Bella RN replied to angiefaye's topic in General Nursing

    Wow that sounds pretty rough!! I do want to commend you for coming here and seeking advice and commend you again for showing up next the shift to work!! What i would suggest is try to build a rapport...

  21. Can"t make up my mind

    Bella RN replied to tbellkitchens's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely go for the RN. You can attend an a community college and get your Associate in Nursing Degree and then you can go back for you BSN. That is what I did and it worked out

  22. Took nclex 3/17/09 computer shut off at 100 I'm scared

    Bella RN replied to Yosh's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well I PRAY you passed!! Don't get into the number game. I know you are anxious and second guessing all of your responses right now in your head trying to determine why you were asked so many...

  23. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    Bella RN replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    I remember one night nurse in the unit said she carries CARDIZEM IV in her bag at all times and she gives the patients Cardizem when SHE feels they need it!!! :down:I was like ***!!!!! I said have you...

  24. what do you do about phone calls if you could come to work extra on your day off

    Bella RN replied to olli975's topic in General Nursing

    I look at the caller ID and if I see it's them I roll over and go back to

  25. Yelling Doctors, How do you handle them?????

    Bella RN replied to Danielle7's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have been in that situation and I have lauged at them(literally) :Dand said sternly"sir are you done--I need to clarify this order you have written..." some have asked me what is so funny and I just...