angel337

angel337 MSN, RN

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  1. student loans with a past bankruptsy

    angel337 replied to mistydave's topic in General Nursing

    sallie mae has a signature loan that is credit based, but your credit does not have to be flawless. the signature loan is for whatever you need (books, tuition, living expenses, etc..) and you can...

  2. i feel like quitting (long post)

    angel337 replied to shining_star28463's topic in General Nursing

    don't quit sweetie. believe it or not when you become a nurse you will look back on these experiences and thank that instructor. i too had similar experiences during nursing school and i used to go...

  3. Failed IV attempt

    angel337 replied to Achoo!'s topic in General Students

    during your nursing career you will miss MANY iv's. don't sweat it. it happens. even the best iv starters miss. there are some patients that just have crappy veins and it usually takes 2 times to get...

  4. Whats to Enjoy about Nursing?

    angel337 replied to sissyboo's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a student and have been reading up on some of these forums and many, many nurses would leave their jobs if they didn't need the money. over 80% of working people would leave their jobs if they...

  5. why does the nursing profession have a lot of drama?

    angel337 replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Nursing

    every profession has

  6. "You're a nurse...how wonderful!" (rant)

    angel337 replied to arizonanurse's topic in General Nursing

    this is certaintly a switch. usually people complain that "nurses get no respect and people don't value what we do". now that we are complimented for having a career that most folks won't do if you...

  7. Hourly Pay or Salary... What is best?

    angel337 replied to Cairo662's topic in General Nursing

    give me hourly any

  8. Would you ever be a doctor?

    angel337 replied to arizonanurse's topic in General Nursing

    the only doctor i would consider being is a ED physician because they do have a life, do not take call and get paid pretty darn well. family practice physicians make about the same as a nurse that...

  9. What I miss/don't miss about my previous nursing position

    angel337 replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in General Nursing

    windy city, illinois....i think it's a little too far for

  10. What I miss/don't miss about my previous nursing position

    angel337 replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in General Nursing

    i don't miss not getting a lunch break i don't miss working understaffed i don't miss the horrible benefits my current job is a 360 degree turn from the last one. it made me have faith in the nursing...

  11. Before I became a nurse...

    angel337 replied to arizonanurse's topic in General Nursing

    i took my health for granted...not any

  12. Coworker complained about her husband half the night.

    angel337 replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    give the poor woman a break. some people cope better with a horrible situation when they talk about it. she probably has no idea she is getting on your nerves. when she starts talking, just find...

  13. Why are Newbies Such Whiners?

    angel337 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    well said ruby. the problem that i see is that people go into nursing for the wrong reasons. floor/hospital nursing is not a glamorous 9-5 job. you need to use your mind and get your hands dirty at...

  14. Good Bye to Nursing for me...

    angel337 replied to healer27's topic in General Nursing

    i have a friend that lasted less than a year in nursing. she blamed the nursing profession as a whole saying that all nurses were evil people who intentionally tried to make her life miserable. well,...

  15. Dear nurse, I really don't want to bother you

    angel337 replied to JeanettePNP's topic in General Nursing

    i have been in the ER close to 9 years, first as a tech and now a nurse. it does not bother me at all when patients/families make requests. some people can be very needy, but all in all it really...

  16. driving after birth

    angel337 replied to paintedbison's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i had a normal, uncomplicated vag delivery and drove the next day. at discharge i did not receive any instructions for driving

  17. how do i max my income as new grad

    angel337 replied to focker-male nurse's topic in General Nursing

    i made over 60k my first year as new grad by doing one extra shift a week or 96-100hrs a pay period. my net pay was about $3800-4100 per month and i also did a few night shifts which also increased my...

  18. How much did you start as a nurse and when.

    angel337 replied to ZASHAGALKA's topic in General Nursing

    $23.19/hr in 2003 in chicago. now $42/hr as a in house registry nurse and $29/hr some where else as a permanent staff nurse with benefits. the registry job is quick extra

  19. unhappy doc/letter to editor

    angel337 replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    doctors go through hell and hot water to get the credentials M.D. most people cannot and will not even attempt to do what it takes to be a doctor. i can fully understand why she is so upset....

  20. Leaving teaching to be a nurse..

    angel337 replied to ladybella's topic in General Nursing

    you can do it. i have a lot of teachers in my family and they don't like teaching for the reasons you mentioned and a few others. you seem like you have the right attitude and realistic expectations....

  21. They Think I'm Working Christmas??

    angel337 replied to jodyangel's topic in General Nursing

    have they lost their minds???? i would start looking for a new job after the first of the year. they obviously don't care about their nurses having a

  22. Signing out AMA

    angel337 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    EMTALA protects patients rights. it doesn't matter how many times she signs out and comes back, she is entitled to have a medical screening for anything considered an emergency. too much liability and...

  23. Help...husband discouraging me :(

    angel337 replied to Faye1's topic in General Nursing

  24. Help...husband discouraging me :(

    angel337 replied to Faye1's topic in General Nursing

    i agree with some of your points, but you sound pretty burned out to me. all nursing jobs are not like you say. some jobs are worse than others, but all in all if you ever get to the point that you...

  25. Help...husband discouraging me :(

    angel337 replied to Faye1's topic in General Nursing

    Your husband knows how hard nurses work and how miserable they can be. he's just trying to warn you. if it is something you really want to do just stick with