angel337

angel337 MSN, RN

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  1. SICK OF IT ALL and getting out!!!

    angel337 replied to regnurse1995's topic in General Nursing

    i think you should try insurance companies. with your experience as a case manager it should get you in the door pretty

  2. Is nursing always so hard?

    angel337 replied to golfergirl17's topic in General Nursing

    fiona you are so right and i think it is very important for nurses to be honest about the reality of nursing, especially at the bedside. it is hard, hard work. the happiest nurses i know do not do...

  3. Cannot stand this MD

    angel337 replied to DebRN06's topic in General Nursing

    There Is One In Every Hospital . Probably Not To Those Extremes. But Most Hospitals Have One Physicain That Boosts Revenue. Money Talks Thats All I Can

  4. Is nursing always so hard?

    angel337 replied to golfergirl17's topic in General Nursing

    i would not suggest nursing as a career to just anyone. it really takes a certain kind of person to be able to handle the things that we put up with on a daily basis. i think you should shadow a nurse...

  5. Lpn's working ER

    angel337 replied to Arky's topic in General Nursing

    i think its great that LPN's in some states can do so much, its just that as long as i have been in health care i have never heard of LPN's being able to do exactly what the RN does. i would not feel...

  6. Lpn's working ER

    angel337 replied to Arky's topic in General Nursing

    this isn't about "i know lpn's who can do just as much as RN's" it is about legal scope of practice. i would love to hear from LPN's that can prove in their state that they can do primary assessments,...

  7. Staying in touch with pt after discharge

    angel337 replied to Texas Tornado's topic in General Nursing

    pt's have given me their business cards, or told me what restaurant/business they own. but never a direct invitation. i would decline

  8. Should there be a 'White Nurses Association'?

    angel337 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    i think you have too much time on your

  9. school nursing

    angel337 replied to stangfast's topic in General Nursing

    maybe this website can help you out http://www.nasn.org. it is specifically for school nursing. it is wonderful that you are in a position to take a pay cut and put your family first. so many women...

  10. Respiratory Care - am I starting late?

    angel337 replied to fUsi0n86's topic in General Nursing

    please tell me you're kidding. good luck in your future career, this is only the

  11. What are the benefits of getting your BSN?

    angel337 replied to smilin4ever's topic in General Nursing

    i hear ya. money and time is always the issue. and i agree that i just don't want to be like some of these nurses i work with. i admire their stamina but i don't want to get "stuck" in a job that...

  12. I hate it!!!

    angel337 replied to luckylucyrn's topic in Emergency

    from what i gathered (i was a student at the time) it was reported. i know its hard not to judge people when you see the same redundant behavior day in and day out. we all are guilty of it. no harm...

  13. I hate it!!!

    angel337 replied to luckylucyrn's topic in Emergency

    i didn't say it was wrong to vent. i only gave my view from another angle. i share everyone else's frustration as well at

  14. I hate it!!!

    angel337 replied to luckylucyrn's topic in Emergency

    i see this on a daily basis also, but to me it is very sad because i have had the opportunity to actually talk with these young women and men and you would be surprised the environments that most of...

  15. What are the benefits of getting your BSN?

    angel337 replied to smilin4ever's topic in General Nursing

    i agree with you. here the VA only wants BSN graduates and i am seeing more and more hospitals "preferring"a

  16. What are the benefits of getting your BSN?

    angel337 replied to smilin4ever's topic in General Nursing

    when i first graduated i thought to myself ----this is it!! i don't need to go back to school. i thought i would just stay in the hospital. but now after 5 years i am planning on going back for my...

  17. work 3 months out of the year

    angel337 replied to kikoricco's topic in General Nursing

    after you have have gained at least 1-2 years of solid work history (preferrably full time) you can work contract for an agency that have 12-16 week assignments. as long as you are not a regular staff...

  18. My question is: Why are nurses so mean to each other?

    angel337 replied to LadyJRN1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i personally have not had any problems with getting along with other nurses but i do see people butt heads often. no more than any other non-nursing job i have

  19. Why do people go into nursing? Is it just the money?

    angel337 replied to zoo*moon's topic in General Nursing

    just one question. why do you continue to work in your current environtment?? 10 patients?? that's insane. and your screen name is

  20. question for those who started work in ER...

    angel337 replied to SecondGenRN's topic in Emergency

    nursing is not just tasks. the biggest part of being a good nurse is using critical thinking and prioritizing. i think it is completely appropriate when a preceptor challenges your critical thinking,...

  21. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    angel337 replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    linda, you are absolutely correct in everything you posted..but here is the problem, nursing can be a VERY, VERY dirty job. once people come out of school and work the floor they don't feel like...

  22. I'm about the be *that* nurse

    angel337 replied to nursejohio's topic in General Nursing

    the best thing you can do is let the staff do their job. of course if you see something that will cause harm you should question it, but other than that just relax. its very offensive to any medical...

  23. does it make a real difference adn/bsn?

    angel337 replied to butterflies135's topic in General Nursing

    i would rather have any nurse that is competent and able to deliver safe care. just because a person has 15 years under their belt does not mean they are the best people for the job (trust me i see it...

  24. quitting new job?

    angel337 replied to rehab girl's topic in General Nursing

    your department sounds unsafe to me and extremely stressful. in order for a department to thrive you must have stable employees that are happy to work there. i say stick around a bit to see if it will...

  25. Do you discuss lab results/x-ray or other test results with patients?

    angel337 replied to KyPinkRN's topic in General Nursing

    you just have to use your judgement. it depends on how sick the patient is, how well they comprehend what is going on with them and so forth. doctors sometimes interpret tests to the patient a...