angel337

angel337 MSN, RN

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

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

    i disagree. being a rn is not just a technical career. it involves alot more than just doing tasks. i don't know what kind of nurse you are and its great that you have a bs already, but it saddens me...

  2. The Cons of Nursing

    angel337 replied to iy0ga's topic in First Year After Licensure

    maythen, when i read such horrific stories as yours all i can say is OH MY GOD!. there is another post on this board with someone going through the same thing. is it possible for you to transfer to...

  3. My take on nursing

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

    ccuRn, i feel really bad for you . just about every new nurse i know that started off on a critical care floor or med/surg floor has had experiences similar to yours. i think you would really like...

  4. How do you approach doctors?

    angel337 replied to angelicaparki's topic in General Nursing

    be yourself and be professional. remember dr.'s are human too and as long as you approach them like you are on their level (which you are) they will respect you. yes, they have more education and...

  5. Here's what AAs really think of CRNAs

    angel337 replied to Athlein1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    i am surprised by some of the comments that people would prefer an AA over a CRNA. why? do people really feel they won't get quality care with a CRNA? actually i would think the care would probably be...

  6. God Bless Each and Every One

    angel337 replied to orrnlori's topic in General Nursing

    that really touched me. i know i am blessed to have found such a rewarding profession.

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

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

    good point. education is never bad. i think people are just touchy about it because it can be life altering if someone is telling you that your income and job security relies on a degree. i now i...

  8. My new job...so far.

    angel337 replied to CherryRN's topic in General Nursing

    congrats on your new position cherry,i know that it must be an adjustment to get used to not running around as much as you were when you were a staff nurse, but i'm quite sure you're not complaining...

  9. Bringing the entire family to ER

    angel337 replied to galenight's topic in Emergency

    in our er we only allow at the most three people in a room at a time unless it is a very sick patient. sometimes those rules get bent a little depending on the situation. when people try to sneak in...

  10. P**sed off at preceptor's games

    angel337 replied to hock1's topic in General Nursing

    orientation does suck. why do you have 3 more months of orientation though? i got 12 wks for the ED and by week 4 i was ready to be on my own. not because i thought i was doing so great, but just...

  11. a few questions about nursing?

    angel337 replied to Masters's topic in General Nursing

    maybe i missed something, but i always viewed nursing as a profession. long before i became one that was my impression. i decided to ask people in non nursing professions and they say the same thing....

  12. Show Bedside Nurses the Money

    angel337 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    you are saying what i think most nurses who know the value of education have been trying to say for years. i am afraid for the future of nursing because we are not respected as a profession. they WILL...

  13. confused about my choice

    angel337 replied to minnielynn's topic in Nursing Career

    if you are enjoying reading a med-surg book...that is a BIG clue that you should pursue your dream

  14. confused about my choice

    angel337 replied to minnielynn's topic in Nursing Career

    i don't think nursing is something you have to be necessarily born to do, but you do have to be a patient person who works well understand stress. as for devoting most of your time at work.. i don't...

  15. Tired of toileting, docs, and pt dependency

    angel337 replied to lady_jezebel's topic in General Nursing

    i don't work the floor because of all the reasons you just mentioned. i am in ED and i can't imagine doing anything else right now. it is hectic at times but the patients are in and out. no baths to...

  16. Should Surgical Technicians Circulate

    angel337 replied to Rnn2003's topic in Operating Room

    i have a friend here in illinois that just graduated from a surg tech program and illinois will be the first state to require licensure for surg techs. the plan is to replace the already existing RN's...

  17. Survival Tips for First Year Nurses

    angel337 replied to rosemadder's topic in General Nursing

    as an ed nurse the best advice i can give is to always document any change in a pt's status followed by what doc you notified. i work with a nurse who almost got suspended for not doing that. the ed...

  18. Survival Tips for First Year Nurses

    angel337 replied to rosemadder's topic in General Nursing

    as an ed nurse the best advice i can give is to always document any change in a pt's status followed by what doc you notified. i work with a nurse who almost got suspended for not doing that. the ed...

  19. Cranky floor nurses? Or snotty students??

    angel337 replied to oldiebutgoodie's topic in General Students

    i worked full time as a patient care tech all through nursing school, so i have a different perspective on this issue. my expectations were not very high of the nurses that i was assigned to as a...

  20. Cranky floor nurses? Or snotty students??

    angel337 replied to oldiebutgoodie's topic in General Students

    i worked full time as a patient care tech all through nursing school, so i have a different perspective on this issue. my expectations were not very high of the nurses that i was assigned to as a...

  21. Sending nurses over from India???

    angel337 replied to linfull's topic in General Nursing

    i have read several articles over the years about plans the U.S. are taking to relieve the nursing "shortage". statistically according to most U.S. nurses, nursing is the worst career you could have...

  22. Sending nurses over from India???

    angel337 replied to linfull's topic in General Nursing

    i have read several articles over the years about plans the U.S. are taking to relieve the nursing "shortage". statistically according to most U.S. nurses, nursing is the worst career you could have...

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

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

    sounds like a plan to

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

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

    sounds like a plan to

  25. Failed NCLEX multiple times

    angel337 replied to Brickman's topic in General Nursing

    when you take the boards, i think your thoughts will change. i passed the first time, but let me tell ya...that test is nothing like school. you'll see. patients will never know who past the first,...