angel337

angel337 MSN, RN

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  1. Adn's Who Don't Care

    angel337 replied to nursing4me23's topic in General Nursing

    i totally agree with you zenman. and this is why i think this whole way of thinking is embarrassing to the nursing

  2. Reasons NOT to be CRNA

    angel337 replied to Terpole's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    what i meant by my post was to encourage you not to be discouraged, because i got the impression that if you heard bad things about the crna profession you might feel that maybe it's not worth...

  3. Reasons NOT to be CRNA

    angel337 replied to Terpole's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Why do you need to hear bad things about the crna profession?? To make yourself feel better? If you are not doing as well in your classes as you thought you would, just accept that and try to do...

  4. Codes-ACLS drugs-reasons for the code

    angel337 replied to vampireslayer's topic in Emergency

    it is the nurses responsibility to know the MOA of all drugs and the reason why they are given. you can kill a patient if you just follow orders and protocols. i have been an ED nurse for 3 years and...

  5. Hours that you work ?

    angel337 replied to bisson's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    i'm just wondering are CRNA's exempt employees? i must say the hours you guys work are wonderful especially for the salaries you earn. there is no question that you all don't deserve it, my hat goes...

  6. How long is your orientation??

    angel337 replied to healer27's topic in First Year After Licensure

    2 years is too long. i would worry about any nurse that needed that much orientation. and what hospital will pay for that?? i think that if you weren't comfortable after 6-9 months, it would be time...

  7. Who's working all of the holidays?

    angel337 replied to letina's topic in General Nursing

    what kind of manager could schedule a nurse to work all the holidays and not care one way or another about it? i think this says something about how they feel about their employees. is she there all...

  8. Psych Nurse ="not a REAL nurse"?

    angel337 replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    i think it's sad when professions try to minimize your worthiness because you may choose a specialty that's not stressful/crazy busy. i have a friend that is a medical resident and she chooses to be...

  9. Is it normal to be this exhausted after a 12 hr shift?

    angel337 replied to lannisz's topic in General Nursing

    when i would work 3 12's in a row, i would feel like i got hit with a truck the next day. when i went to 8 hour shifts only, i felt normal. there is nothing wrong with you. i think it is obvious that...

  10. Questions from a Struggling ER New Grad

    angel337 replied to NurseLene's topic in Emergency

    it takes time to get used to the ER environment. and if you are in a very busy ER it can be extremely overwhelming. i was at an advantage because i was a ER tech first and then transitioned to nurse....

  11. Rocky road for older new grad

    angel337 replied to cjj0603's topic in General Nursing

    i think it really depends on what you desire to achieve. if hospital nursing is something you want to become competent in, seek out as much help as possible. talk to your peers, managers, and see what...

  12. What are some subspecialties?

    angel337 replied to ammonidaho's topic in General Nursing

    diabetes educator is very popular. there are advanced ceritificates also available for nurses who choose to be a diabetes

  13. If your license is disciplined

    angel337 replied to ZZTopRN's topic in General Nursing

    I found this under COMPLAINTS from the NCSBN website The majority of nurses are competent and caring individuals who provide a atisfactory level of care. However, when a problem is experienced with a...

  14. If your license is disciplined

    angel337 replied to ZZTopRN's topic in General Nursing

    can someone you work with really just call the BON and say something about you and your license is suspended without

  15. If your license is disciplined

    angel337 replied to ZZTopRN's topic in General Nursing

    my heart goes out to you and your family. i don't think most nurses believe this can happen to them, but it can. just like someone else mentioned, it so important that nurses choose the right employer...

  16. what do you think of getting your RN nursing degree online

    angel337 replied to nursemn's topic in General Nursing

    i thought you could only get your bsn or msn online. i didn't know that you could actually get the initial RN. where would you do the clinicals and the practice labs (like how to insert foleys...

  17. Pharmaceutical Sales?

    angel337 replied to Jesskanurse's topic in General Nursing

    i have a couple of friends that are reps that used to be nurses and they don't regret it all. both of these women knew they would hate hospital nursing so they did the one year of bedside experience...

  18. What is the major reason nurses leave?

    angel337 replied to saguaro13's topic in General Nursing

    i actually like where i work, but some of the main reasons i would leave bedside nursing are: 1. some days its impossible to go to the restroom 2. no lunch or breaks 3. working the holidays (yes...

  19. Too many Negative remarks regarding Nursing School here!! Stop the discouragement!!

    angel337 replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

    don't mean to be discouraging. i really don't. but trust me ....your post will be ALOT different once you are done with school and get your first job. maybe even before. venting can be good for your...

  20. Do you follow orders??

    angel337 replied to Fairlythere's topic in General Nursing

    when i was a new grad i used to trip all over myself trying to get every little thing done so i wouldn't look like a slacker to my fellow coworkers. i learned quickly that sometimes you just can't do...

  21. ER must haves

    angel337 replied to kathy_bear's topic in Emergency

    i absolutely must have scissors....the big ones that we use in trauma situations to cut clothes off. and a calculator and

  22. "Just" a 2-year degree

    angel337 replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    i agree with you. i don't think nurses make "great" money, but for an entry level career its

  23. "Just" a 2-year degree

    angel337 replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    i can see both sides to this debate, but what i don't understand is why get offended if someone says "wow for a community college degree, you guys make good money" ITS TRUE. i don't think it's an...

  24. "Just" a 2-year degree

    angel337 replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    i think people are entitled to feel how they want about their career paths. i personally wanted a bachelor's degree because it was a personal accomplishment and also i did not want it to block any...

  25. ER: Are you happy there?

    angel337 replied to HRM672's topic in Emergency

    I can't imagine doing anything else right now. Love ER. I plan to eventually get into some teaching positions in the future but as for now ER is the only hospital work i will