angel337

angel337 MSN, RN

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  1. Online BSN - Is it taken seriously?

    angel337 replied to Jmiami's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. I didn't get the impression you were being looked down upon...but anyway the trend is online for both bsn,msn and now dnp. Loyola University is a very highly respected school here in Illinois...

  2. Utilization Review

    angel337 replied to Sherriblu's topic in Case Management

    I make over 6k more annually for my um/cm job than i made in the hospital working nights, weekends and holidays. Ask me will I ever go back to the hospital full

  3. what area of nursing is 9-5, no w/e and whats the pay like? NY

    angel337 replied to rnintwo's topic in General Nursing

    excellent post. I didn't think any of the "rude" posts were inappropriate, just telling the truth. Unfortunately many nursing schools do not tell future nurses the reality of the job market. The...

  4. Anybody LIKE working holidays?

    angel337 replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    When I didn't have my own family I didn't mind and would work for the nurses with small kids. That has changed now that I am a mom and prefer not to work any holdiays..which I don't

  5. Not doing what I was hired for

    angel337 replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    I think many people here have said that they didn't know the distinction between hospice and palliative nurses and its good to know that there is a difference because it puts a different light...

  6. Not doing what I was hired for

    angel337 replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    I can see both sides of this issue, but I think we need to place ourselves in the position of the patient and their family. Would you want a nurse with these thoughts taking care of your dying...

  7. Not doing what I was hired for

    angel337 replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    I am actually shocked by your post. Maybe I am ignorant about what hospice nurses do, but I thought palliative care was part of it. My mother was palliative care and it chills me to think that it...

  8. To BSN or not to BSN

    angel337 replied to J.D.'s topic in LPN to RN

    It depends on where you work and how far you want to advance in your career. I personally think that the more education you have, you expand your opportunities. I used to think that I would never...

  9. Should I Be Scared of Getting an ADN in 2011?

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

    I guess it depends on the school you go to, but i received alot of clinical experience in my BSN program and I have no regrets not going the adn route. I recently worked at a magnet hospital here in...

  10. "No nurses of color....."

    angel337 replied to Queen2u's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    its not always that

  11. "No nurses of color....."

    angel337 replied to Queen2u's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have also been in this position and it is very painful to know people still have to deal with these kind of race issues. its sad and discouraging, especially for new

  12. Commuting 1 1/2 to work???-- new grad

    angel337 replied to live2run00's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    i agree with the post above, but as you said it is really hard to get a new grad job now so even if you could do it for a year until something closer opens up or until you have enough for an...

  13. Question about Nurses Schedules

    angel337 replied to jojonurse13's topic in General Nursing

    As you can see by the responses, it really just depends on where you choose to work and it boils down to the needs of the institution. I agree with the poster that said getting through nursing school...

  14. Nursing is slavery Period!!!

    angel337 replied to sonia211's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I mean to actually respond to posts and I keep pressing the reply button instead of the quote button. this is in response to "where are new grads making

  15. Nursing is slavery Period!!!

    angel337 replied to sonia211's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I made 70k my first year as a nurse because i worked at least 16hrs overtime and worked nights with a 6hr differential. that was 9 years ago. Hospitals are not as desperate as they used to be so ot...

  16. Nursing is slavery Period!!!

    angel337 replied to sonia211's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work in insurance and its very interesting being on the other side of patient care. i did not take a pay cut and was actually surprised that the salary was not lower. I am a case manager and also...

  17. Nursing is slavery Period!!!

    angel337 replied to sonia211's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have been a nurse for close to 10 years and I must say that I agree with you. It may not be exactly the same everywhere but the concept is the same and patients are patients no matter where you...

  18. Is nursing what you thought it would be?

    angel337 replied to Lucidity's topic in General Nursing

    It is what I expected because I was a ER tech before I became a nurse, but until you are actually THE nurse taking care of these poor patients you truly don't understand how hard this profession is....

  19. Advice needed, please!!!!!!

    angel337 replied to FLLPN3339's topic in Case Management

    case management requires that you can use your nursing experience and assessment skills to provide the best resources and information possible to a population. I would be a little skeptical about a...

  20. HELP! Job offer from Mckesson (disease management)

    angel337 replied to pshs_2000's topic in Case Management

    try bcbs or humana they have case management and dm jobs and will train

  21. How much MONEY do you make? (questionaire)

    angel337 replied to jaredsgirl's topic in General Nursing

    8 years ED experience as RN. 70k yr. BSN in school now for

  22. Turning in my two weeks notice today!

    angel337 replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in General Nursing

    you have to do what's best for you. I don't worry about what employers think as long as I give them proper notice and leave on good terms. And like you stated, you don't have to work so as long as...

  23. HELP! Job offer from Mckesson (disease management)

    angel337 replied to pshs_2000's topic in Case Management

    i worked for mckesson doing disease management and it was not bad. you must first look at the obvious...it is not bedside care so that means that you will be sitting for most of the time. this may...

  24. Where Did the Nursing Shortage Go?

    angel337 replied to rockabye's topic in General Nursing

    i agree w/you, however when i was a new grad in 2003 there were sign on bonuses and new grads had their pick of just about any nurisng job they wanted in my area. now i see these same hospitals are...

  25. Where Did the Nursing Shortage Go?

    angel337 replied to rockabye's topic in General Nursing

    hospitals are not as desperate as they used to be and they can be picky about who they hire. when the economy is bad, nurses that once worked pt now work ft and if they once worked agency or registry...