angel337

angel337 MSN, RN

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  1. In what order would you take these classes?

    angel337 replied to S.N. Visit's topic in General Students

    if you can, try to take at least 2 classes per semester. because the science classes tend to correlate with each other and it gives you a better understanding of each subject. if you can't do that,...

  2. I passed now what?

    angel337 replied to hock1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i have heard of LTC facilities giving 10 day orientations but in most hospitals the orientation is 12 weeks. at least in chicago it is. i am receiving 10 weeks because I was a tech in the ED before i...

  3. why do we baby our pts

    angel337 replied to MAGIK GIRL's topic in Emergency

    amen!! i have worked in the er 4 years and it didn't take me long to figure out that people love playing the "sick role". the really sick people don't complain. my favorite is "i thought this was an...

  4. CNAs Passing meds

    angel337 replied to indrn's topic in Arizona Nursing

    this is not a surprise to me. nurses need to be aware that slowly but surely this country is going to try their best to eliminate as many nurse jobs as possible. i was a medical assistant before i...

  5. Good God....You guys make me nervous about nursing

    angel337 replied to gslpro's topic in General Nursing

    absolutely go for it. i have been in health care for seven years with all of it involving patient care and although i don't have any back problems i won't try to lift a 300lb person by myself. it is...

  6. Good God....You guys make me nervous about nursing

    angel337 replied to gslpro's topic in General Nursing

    gslpro, please don't listen to people that try to discourage you from nursing. like any job, nursing has its pros and cons but generally speaking it is a good, fulfiling stable career. to get the best...

  7. African American Nurses in NICU

    angel337 replied to Rosepink's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    i'm just trying to figure out what is the issue with a.a. nurses in the NICU? all a.a.'s have all dealt with racism on some level so i don't see the need in going over it again and again. race is only...

  8. African American Nurses in NICU

    angel337 replied to Rosepink's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    i am the only a.a. nurse in the E.D. where i work and it doesn't bother me at all. it truly depends on where you work. in some of the surrounding hospitals in my area there are more caucasian nurses...

  9. unlicensed assistive personel- ideas to improve performance, attendance, and outlook

    angel337 replied to bshrn's topic in General Nursing

    unfortunately the problem with unlicensed personnel is that most feel that they do more work than nurses and get paid a lot less. i was a tech in the E.D. for 3 years before i graduated nursing...

  10. Divorce & Nursing

    angel337 replied to NorthStar's topic in General Nursing

    as usual, women are expected to do everything and be everything to every one. i know that nursing school can cause major stress in relationships, but how many women have dated medical...

  11. Well excuse my ignorance...

    angel337 replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    i don't know what it is about cath lab staff, but they seem to have this "we are smarter than the rest" attitude. don't worry about it. the hard thing about nursing, especially in specialty areas, is...

  12. Things could be a lot worse......

    angel337 replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    snoopy, you had a wonderful revelation. i am glad you didn't realize your blessing to late. there are plenty of people that wish they could have the security of a nursing job. i agree that nursing...

  13. Personalities of an ER Nurse

    angel337 replied to harry Krishna's topic in Emergency

    hi h.k. i am a new grad in the E.D. and was a tech in the E.D. before i changed roles. your assessment of the different personalities is hilarious and true. although i have to say i don't quite fit...

  14. Am I alone in liking being a nurse?

    angel337 replied to Shotzie's topic in General Nursing

    i want to thank all the nurses on this board who posted positive comments about the nursing profession. personally, i get tired of hearing nurses whine about how horrible nursing is. if it is so...

  15. Best pay for RN's when cost of living is factored into the equation...

    angel337 replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    the subject of nurses being underpaid can be debated on forever and ever. but in reality nurses DO make alot more than other professions with degrees. i know alot of people with business degrees,...

  16. Taking NCLEX on Thursday (3rd time)

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

    The key to passing the NCLEX is BELIEVING that you will. don't go in with a negative attitude. you must believe that you are just as capable as the next person of applying the correct information to...

  17. I passed the Nclex!!!!

    angel337 replied to serena brown's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I TOOK THE NCLEX JANUARY 30, '04 AND I PASSED. I AM STILL IN SHOCK. I KEEP CHECKING THE PEARSON VUE WEBSITE TO LOOK AT THE 'PASS' RESULT. I ALSO CALLED THE 900 NUMBER BUT YOU ARE CHARGED EVER TIME YOU...

  18. Nurses pay

    angel337 replied to ChristineG's topic in General Nursing

    most nurses in chicago make good money, especially if they work agency (45-50$/hr for specialty areas). Northwestern pays new grads about $20 and other hospitals about $21. the shift diffs are about...

  19. Stress & Nursing School

    angel337 replied to RN-BamaStudent's topic in General Nursing

    i also graduated in december. took the nclex january 30th '04 and passed. i started my first nursing job in the E.D. and i am VERY happy. nursing school is now just a memory. the drama i went through...

  20. Taking NCLEX

    angel337 replied to pmanrnbflo's topic in General Nursing

    i am a december '03 graduate and i took the exam january 30th. i found out i passed on that following monday. in my opinion the test was not the worst test in the world. it wasn't easy but then again...

  21. Low Down on Nursing Education

    angel337 replied to ADNRN's topic in General Nursing

    in reply to "low down on nursing education" i wish that nurses were more supportive of education. why are nurses so touchy about who has a BSN or an ADN? if you are satisfied with your level of...