angel337

angel337 MSN, RN

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  1. What can I do with my BSN that Assoc. RN's can't?

    angel337 replied to doodlebug914's topic in General Nursing

    well said. i never understood why people think a bachelors degree will only get you management positions. maybe it varies from state to state, but here i see ALOT of job postings for bsn patient...

  2. Taking The Nclex Saturday.....

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

    if you are a spiritual person, let the strength you pull from that be your guide and inspiration. know that you are not walking into that test alone and that God is with you all the time. you did your...

  3. Can you believe this? 13yo and mom both pregnant

    angel337 replied to seanymph's topic in Ob/Gyn

    yes, to a degree it has alot to do with socioeconomic status. people often follow a pattern that goes through generations until someone breaks the cycle. i know grandmothers who are in their early...

  4. What an Aid Hates

    angel337 replied to AcosmicRN's topic in General Nursing

    i was a tech for a long time in the same department that i am a nurse so i was naturally a little apprehensive about how the techs would perceive my new role as a rn. i had some techs say things such...

  5. Babying Adult Patients (rant)

    angel337 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    this reminds me of why i like the emergency dept. so

  6. Will Non-BSN nurses ever be fired?

    angel337 replied to AcosmicRN's topic in General Nursing

    today at work i had 4 out of at least 10 patients that were 350lbs or more and they all had multiple complex health issues, i could not physically take care of these patients by myself and it made me...

  7. to nurse or not to nurse?

    angel337 replied to swedishchick's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    you have obviously thouroughly explored your own thoughts about the nursing profession which is a plus. when pursuing my nursing career i did the same thing because i knew that nursing was not...

  8. not funny, just nasty

    angel337 replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    the picture enlarges when you click on

  9. not funny, just nasty

    angel337 replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    i also receive nurse spectrum e-zine. i tried to attach the cartoon, i hope it went through. this makes nurses look very

  10. Who's #1 your patient or you?

    angel337 replied to rscarlatti's topic in General Nursing

    you are blessed to work with such nice people. the people you work with can make the worst job worth it because of their work ethic and teamwork. i am still trying to organize myself so that i can...

  11. Drug Reps ...

    angel337 replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in General Nursing

    my friend left bedside nursing to become a drug rep. he says it really depends on the doc. some docs don't like them and make it clear that they won't see them and some just want free lunch for their...

  12. Need Help for BSN- please!

    angel337 replied to bella6100's topic in General Nursing

    i'm just curious. did you try to get into uic's nursing program? i heard they are really good and they are alot cheaper than rush. in order to get into rush you must have every prereq done before you...

  13. Medicaid. Is it being abused?

    angel337 replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    just because a person is broke does not mean they have to look it. i understand the whole idea of brand new cars and jewelry and this used to upest me to, but i realize that you never know what life...

  14. How long do you think this nursing shortage will last?

    angel337 replied to rhp123's topic in General Nursing

    anything is possible, but i don't see nursing going any where. many people are choosing nursing careers because of the job stability, but once people get into nursing and see the demands of the...

  15. All Bad Nurses - Please Stand Up

    angel337 replied to bcelzo's topic in General Nursing

    a good nurse: has empathy toward the patients AND staff takes accountability for actions is a team player recognizes that patient care is part of nursing care is open to learning new things a bad...

  16. Career switch - from 6 figure salary

    angel337 replied to melly06's topic in General Nursing

    well said. from an administrative/management point of view, nursing can be thankless. but i don't feel that way because everyday i go to work i can't count the many patients that say "thank you so...

  17. RNs if you could...

    angel337 replied to PCGrad06's topic in Nursing Career

    in the ed i work 2 12's in a row, one day off and then my last 12. i really don't like 3 12's in a row because its hard on the body, but as you can see with the other posters, it depends on you. it...

  18. $12 an hour?!

    angel337 replied to HisTreasure's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    where do rn's make $12/hr. tell me so i know not to live

  19. customer satisfaction in the er

    angel337 replied to ensense's topic in Emergency

    since we all are venting about the ed i will add my 2 cents. i am very aware that our country is becoming more and more multicultural by the minute, but please don't be offended or mad because I...

  20. Granny Dumping

    angel337 replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    it is VERY common in the er where i work. we are close to a senior community so we see this everyday and even more on major holidays. sometimes the family is even honest to admit that "we don't have...

  21. Doctor in your next life?

    angel337 replied to Hopegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Good Point

  22. Could this be true or is this proud papa just bragging.

    angel337 replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    in windy city chicago the highest new grad rate is $28/hr , this includes the $6/hr night shift

  23. Doctor in your next life?

    angel337 replied to Hopegirl's topic in General Nursing

    i agree with suzanne4. i know alot of staff nurses that make what FP docs make. not worth 12 years of schooling unless being a doc is what you truly want to do. if i could do it over again i would...

  24. Agency nursing vs full time jobs; pros & cons

    angel337 replied to marymary's topic in General Nursing

    i think agency is wonderful as long as you are realistic about what is expected of you when you go to different hospitals. be prepared for anything. i have never done agency, but i have worked with...

  25. Constantly Starting IV's in OR??

    angel337 replied to Nurse Alissa's topic in Operating Room

    i used to have that same phobia about drawing blood. iv's are not as intimidating as they look. i would suggest you take a summer tech job or if you can take a phlebotomy class to get yo familiar with...