angel337

angel337 MSN, RN

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  1. Still penny pinching

    angel337 replied to Williss2's topic in General Nursing

    it is not your imagination, nursing is not the best paying job. its not the worst but definitely could pay more. just about every nurse i know works overtime religiously or a second job. sure you...

  2. Being a Nurse for a Killer

    angel337 replied to Stickyrunner325's topic in General Nursing

    i have taken care of patients that were registered sex offenders, murderers etc.., the police are standing there with the pt the entire time and i just do my job and treat them like anyone else. the...

  3. Working 2 Fulltime RN jobs

    angel337 replied to KirbyEMT's topic in General Nursing

    i'm assuming you have a financial goal in mind to even think about working 2 jobs, but i would try one full time and the other part time so that you can see if it is something you can handle. the...

  4. anyone feel there black or muslim sounding name holds them back

    angel337 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    it will only hinder you if you let it. i work with plenty of african, indian, and women with "black" names and they do just fine. if you have a nickname that your family uses and if you don't mind,...

  5. How do you deal with a pt. who lies to you?

    angel337 replied to RN student09's topic in General Nursing

    i will educate patients until the cows come home but i refuse to make a patient do something that the clearly don't want to do. i have had to bluntly tell pts "ma'am/sir this is your life, your...

  6. First Per Diem Job, and constantly flustered-- How long does it take to adjust?

    angel337 replied to RNcDreams's topic in General Nursing

    i work emergency also so i know what you mean. every ed is diferent and your per diem job sounds like they don't have as much support as your full time job. all you can do is just do the best you can...

  7. New health care bill..

    angel337 replied to Keptonkurtis's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    why would this bill decrease nurses salaries?? if that is the case we are in for alot of trouble. if nursing didn't pay what it did no one would be in the hospitals working. i would hate to see it...

  8. Leave Floor Nursing for office nursing?

    angel337 replied to LovingNurse's topic in General Nursing

    i think it depends on what you are ready for and what is going on in your life. i have worked at doctors offices 5 days a week and i was NOT near about as tired as i was running back and forth during...

  9. hospital policy on Facebook, cellphones= suspension

    angel337 replied to ChristinaEDRN's topic in General Nursing

    the hospital is using your friend as an example for other coworkers not to do what she did. i doubt they have a formal policy in place specifically for her incident but at the same time i'm sure their...

  10. What time do you expect your relief nurse to show up?

    angel337 replied to KarynicaRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i am always on time for my shift, maybe 5 minutes earlier, but never late. i expect the same (with the exception of an

  11. Compassion.... why is it so hard to give some?

    angel337 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i have been in situations where i have witnessed a pt lie on one nurse to another, while trying to seek sympathy from who they think will give it. i am not sayng that your pt did not have a valid...

  12. True? --> "RN's Can Work 3Days/Wk And Make A Good Salary!"

    angel337 replied to ArtisticAthlete's topic in General Nursing

    and this truly annoys me. i'm sorry but i cannot work for free. salary is always a major component when people pick a career. i listen to the residents at the hospital talk about going into a...

  13. Nursing school or OT, and mom of young kids: doable?

    angel337 replied to beausmom's topic in General Nursing

    i imagine that if you are motivated enough you can do anything. i do believe that having children does present a different set of challenges and i remember some nursing students with kids did well and...

  14. How much tougher is it being a CRNA vs. an RN?

    angel337 replied to Ted D's topic in General Nursing

    crna's that i know say they are much happier professionally and financially being a crna. they say the respect, autonomy and work environment is completely different than that of a staff

  15. Petite Nurses

    angel337 replied to Littlemisslizzie's topic in General Nursing

    i work with alot of petite nurses and actually some of them are smaller than you and they do just fine. no matter what your size you have to practice proper body mechanics and lifting techniques to...

  16. ATTN: Becoming a Medical Assistant=Waste of Time

    angel337 replied to msnjie4RN's topic in General Nursing

    i totally agree. i was a ma alittle over a year when i realized it was a waste of money and time, of course i learned things and gained some work experience but i would have rather started out as a...

  17. I need help: a nurse not prepared for the job

    angel337 replied to amateur's topic in General Nursing

    its hard for me to believe this is a real

  18. You should NOT become a nurse if...

    angel337 replied to dani888's topic in General Nursing

    i agree with this completely. alot of people become nurses and realize that nurses are not as respected as they thought and usually that's only the beginning of job

  19. Oh my gosh the "dime a dozen" thing is happening again.

    angel337 replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    my employer recently reminded us that "there is a waiting list of nurses who want your jobs". its sad that nurses are so devalued by administration. its not that i am not grateful, but i still expect...

  20. help, I have burnout bad!!

    angel337 replied to jrbl77's topic in General Nursing

    i feel your pain. you deserve a big hug because i can tell you genuinely care about your pts. the hospital administration doesn't make it easy by cutting and nurses always put he blame on themselves...

  21. When did you "Know" you wanted to be a nurse?

    angel337 replied to markuskristian's topic in General Nursing

    your right. i must say my career choice is truly a blessing. i complain less and i appreciate more because i know i could be one of many without a job right

  22. When did you "Know" you wanted to be a nurse?

    angel337 replied to markuskristian's topic in General Nursing

    i realized it when i was a medical assistant working with nurses. i said to myself "i can do

  23. Clinic job??

    angel337 replied to shine123's topic in General Nursing

    i think you should give the clinic a try. child care issues can be very stressful and at least with a normal m-f you will be rested and have a predictable schedule. good luck and keep us

  24. i kinda feel like an idiot....

    angel337 replied to southernbeegirl's topic in General Nursing

    you're human. if i felt like that i would have went to the ER also and you shouldn't apologize for it. i'm glad it wasn't something more

  25. IV Administration problems - Roller clamp vs Pump

    angel337 replied to i.care's topic in General Nursing

    i love iv pumps. it is the safest way to administer meds and fluids especially when the are set at a certain