Angela Barnes

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1. unit staffing for in house oncology pts

   Angela Barnes replied to Miss RNC's topic in Oncology

   I just started as a RN on an oncology floor last month, and the most patients I've seen any nurse have is 4 at a time. Sometimes, with the in depth physical and emotional care given to the pts, that seems like a big load. I'm scared to think about ...

2. New grads first jobs

   Angela Barnes replied to hollykate's topic in General Nursing

   Hi! I'm a new grad RN and just started my job last week on the Oncology floor. Several of my friends (who are also new grads) are working at the same hospital. One is working in the ICU, one in the nursery, and one will be on Medical Observation. ...

3. BSN vs. ADN

   Angela Barnes replied to goldilocksrn's topic in General Nursing

   Hi! Boy is this a hot topic with some of us! I am a new grad and newly liscensed, fresh out of a BSN program. I decided to get my BSN, mainly because by the time I made a definate decision to go into nursing, I already had one associate's degree. I...

4. Uniform policies?

   Angela Barnes replied to Elenaster's topic in General Students

   My BSN dress code sounds very similar to the one that newnurse mentioned. Our hair had to be up, short nails with no polish, no perfume, no jewelry except for a watch, plain wedding band and small earrings,& white leather shoes. During our Seni...

5. How long did it take to get your NCLEX results?

   Angela Barnes replied to JGlass's topic in NCLEX

   Hi. I just took my NCLEX today as well, and there is a website that you can go to for TN licensure inquiries. The web site address is http://nursing.about.com/health/nursing/msubbdusc.htm At this website there will be a list of all the states th...

6. How long did it take to get your NCLEX results?

   Angela Barnes replied to JGlass's topic in NCLEX

   Hi. I just took my NCLEX today as well, and there is a website that you can go to for TN licensure inquiries. The web site address is http://nursing.about.com/health/nursing/msubbdusc.htm At this website there will be a list of all the states th...