angel337

angel337 MSN, RN

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  1. Are CNA's considered "Nurses"?

    angel337 replied to nursesherry's topic in General Nursing

    when i was in school for my rn i don't ever remember being taught that lpn's and cna's are "not good enough". we were taught that everyone (lpn's, cna's, physical therapists etc.,) are all part of a...

  2. "Too nice" to be a nurse?

    angel337 replied to Supercalifragilistic's topic in Nursing Career

    i also work in ed and have been told the same thing. i don't mind, because it makes my job easier. some nurses think it is their duty to "teach these patients a thing or two" but sometimes it only...

  3. What can I do to find the job of my dreams?

    angel337 replied to Lisanotar's topic in Ob/Gyn

    call the hospitals that you are interested in working at and ask to speak to the nurse recruiter. more than likley they may or may not be available but still get the contact name and number and leave...

  4. I don't miss it

    angel337 replied to CherryRN's topic in General Nursing

    when i read statements such as yours i can't help but feel sorry for all the nurses that have felt this way. fortunately we all don't or there would be no nurses to care for patients. i felt the same...

  5. caths.question

    angel337 replied to PCGrad06's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i have a problem cathing peds females (newborns to toddlers). i usually just go where i think it is, which is up high and that is usually the place, but i NEVER see the urethral opening. the ed i work...

  6. What made you like your chosen field of nursing better then others?

    angel337 replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    i chose ed nursing because of the fast pace, variety of different age groups and diseases and of course the excitement. you never know what will walk through the door and that makes you stay on your...

  7. nurses are fortunate

    angel337 posted a topic in General Nursing

    coincidentally at work last night i had 3 patients that shared with me the lost of their jobs. two of the patients were just laid off and another patient's job was relocating. these people were...

  8. Why are you REALLY going into nursing? Honest answers please.

    angel337 replied to Sheri257's topic in General Students

    trulyblessed i can empathize with your situation and i agree with you totally. i think people need to understand something, historically "working" and making a living was the responsibilty of the man,...

  9. MSN vs BSN in PHN

    angel337 replied to Salus's topic in Public, Community Health

    here in illinois you cannot get a job as a phn without at least a bsn. most of the jobs would like you to have a masters for the really competitive jobs. i am interested in phn in the future also...

  10. Why are you REALLY going into nursing? Honest answers please.

    angel337 replied to Sheri257's topic in General Students

    the bureau of labor statistics had an article on line two days ago about the average earnings in the US. the mean salary is just a little over 36k and if you search the salary by what state you live...

  11. Difficult patients and families

    angel337 replied to bunky's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    i learned really quick in nursing that it is important that we "train" pts and their families. working in ed you see alot of people that take advantage of hospital services and nurses. a few of my...

  12. nurses are fortunate

    angel337 replied to angel337's topic in General Nursing

    i agree with you. i probably should have selected another word other than "luck". i know that there is no such thing as a "secure" job. any of us could lose our jobs tomorrow. i just say that because...

  13. Career switch - from 6 figure salary

    angel337 replied to melly06's topic in General Nursing

    melly, i know you are reading all these posts and thinking nursing is the worst job you can have. just understand that everyone has their own opinions and own experiences. i work with plenty of nurses...

  14. Is there REALLY a nursing shortage?

    angel337 replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in General Nursing

    i learned about med techs on this board. i had not heard of them either until then. supposedly they are technicians who are trained to pass meds under the direction of the RN or LPN. they offer the...

  15. Is there REALLY a nursing shortage?

    angel337 replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in General Nursing

    in chicago illinois, where we are truly the melting pot, there are hundreds of jobs for nurses. it is impossible not to find a nursing job here. however, i think it is funny how some nurses complain...

  16. A Nurse's Lifestyle

    angel337 replied to Lauren3249's topic in General Nursing

    i totally agree. mosts nurse that i know admit that if they could not make a decent wage as a nurse, they would not do it. and i don't blame them because nursing is hard work and its nice to see a...

  17. A Nurse's Lifestyle

    angel337 replied to Lauren3249's topic in General Nursing

    i don't think you will make more at walmart, but i am also shocked that nurses are still getting paid $16/hr in 2004. what part of the country do you live? i don't know any new grads that started with...

  18. A Nurse's Lifestyle

    angel337 replied to Lauren3249's topic in General Nursing

    this is an interesting thread, because according to the media and various literature, nurses are very low paid. i never believed that because every nurse i know (friends, family) are doing a heck of a...

  19. An affront to the nursing profession

    angel337 replied to Salus's topic in General Nursing

    a former professor of mine with a masters told me her salary was low 60's when she first began teaching. she says that in her opinion, yes, she should be paid more but she obtained the ms degree so...

  20. Survival Tips for First Year Nurses

    angel337 replied to rosemadder's topic in General Nursing

    you could not have said it any better. i'll add a couple: DO NOT take anything personal. everyone has bad days(you will have many) so don't focus on the nurse with the attitude. you'll get over it....

  21. Sending nurses over from India???

    angel337 replied to linfull's topic in General Nursing

    unfortunately, there is no such thing as a "secure" job. even nursing. i once heard a physician who is very knowledgeable about this topic tell another physician " these american nurses think the u.s....

  22. My take on nursing

    angel337 replied to New CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    i agree with you. i don't want to be a doctor, but i have not met a doctor yet that is offended when you mention what you think may be going on with a patient or suggest something. of course if you...

  23. diploma v\s degree

    angel337 replied to Vanita's topic in General Nursing

    there are multiple threads addressing this topic on this

  24. failed nclex 5x

    angel337 replied to momx2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    WOW.......talk about saying what's on your

  25. NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

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

    no one said you were a low life, you said it. why so defensive? i think everyone that has posted on this board made it CLEAR that this issue is not about who is better..adn vs bsn. it is about nurses...