spotangel DNP, RN, NP

ED, Tele, MedSurg, ADN, Outpatient, LTC, Peds

Chronic Care Coordinator

All Content by spotangel

  1. spotangel

    July 2019 Caption Contest: Poll - Select $100 Winner!

    spotangel replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Annie! Your break is over! They are sending up a patient from the ER to this
  2. spotangel

    Did I bomb this phone interview?

    spotangel replied to Emm_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you were honest and tried your best to be accurate about your whys. If this is meant for you, it will come back to you! She might have been interested if she give you more information on...
  3. spotangel

    An Ode to Hospice Nursing

    spotangel replied to Nurse Lyd's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Beautiful post! Thank you for your article. Being there for a family when they are at their most vulnerable and the emotions are on their sleeves is hard and will take a toll on you. You have to...
  4. spotangel

    Mini Rant

    spotangel replied to ShadowNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Where are you in the US? Depending on the state the govt has programs where there is loan forgiveness and you can go back to school. You may want to look into it.Many health systems and peds facility...
  5. spotangel

    Can Nurse Annie Call Me Back Please? (A typical day in the clinic.)

    spotangel posted a topic in General Nursing

    To me, 30 years as a nurse passed like a fleeting dream at night, but every day brings something new! I go in like a rookie every day wondering what the day will bring and I am never disappointed!...
  6. spotangel

    The Art of Telling Patients Bad News: One Physician's Story

    spotangel replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    That's a dangerous way to learn about the diagnosis and on speaker phone--.I hope you are fighting the cancer and that you are better
  7. spotangel

    The Art of Telling Patients Bad News: One Physician's Story

    spotangel replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    That is terrible! I am sorry for your loss. I would report that oncologist.
  8. spotangel

    Manager Retaliatiin

    spotangel replied to Djadia's topic in General Nursing

    1-Do you have a union? If you do, reach out to them ASAP. 2-Do not talk to the manager again without a witness with you at all times. 3-If others witnessed the interaction between you and the manager,...
  9. spotangel

    Can Nurse Annie Call Me Back Please? (A typical day in the clinic.)

    spotangel replied to spotangel's topic in General Nursing

    Sara! You are not alone. I wish there was a way to capture the time we spend especially with care coordination and translation and a way to ping each interruption that requires more of our...
  10. spotangel

    Any nurses that love nursing and love their job??

    spotangel replied to nets5010's topic in General Nursing

    30 years this month and absolutely love being a nurse! Read the articles I have written for the why part. I am very humbled to be part of a pt’s life and be a person they trust. Many a time my...
  11. spotangel

    Can Nurse Annie Call Me Back Please? (A typical day in the clinic.)

    spotangel replied to spotangel's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like my clinic. No med Tecs but 4 PCTs, around 25 LPNs and 3 RNs . Around 30 providers including family medicine, ObGyn, Psycologist, psychiatrists, podiatrist , cardiologist, Dermatology NP,...
  12. spotangel

    Can Nurse Annie Call Me Back Please? (A typical day in the clinic.)

    spotangel replied to spotangel's topic in General Nursing

    It is frustrating on most days but you touch many lives and after a while we are part of their family----! I would rather a new grad that I could train but that will happen only i f you have input...
  13. spotangel

    Exhausted; I want a way out.

    spotangel replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you have great experience! How about working as a clinic Nurse M-F, Weekends off, holidays off? It is a busy life but doable. No charting at home or on call. You will actually have a...
  14. spotangel

    Nurse in Germany Convicted of Killing Patients

    spotangel replied to jeastridge's topic in Nursing News

    Report him to the BON and let them know about the camera. I happened to walk in during rounds as a nursing supervisor into a room in a pediatric long term care facility and heard crying behind a...
  15. spotangel

    Can Nurse Annie Call Me Back Please? (A typical day in the clinic.)

    spotangel replied to spotangel's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you Kooky Korky! Will definitely tighten up as I know you all have good intentions.I honestly do not give my number to every patient, just 1 in 3000! Lol! Did not mean to exhaust you with...
  16. spotangel

    Can Nurse Annie Call Me Back Please? (A typical day in the clinic.)

    spotangel replied to spotangel's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! That's a lot you are doing super nurse! Thank you for helping your patients in spite of all the work they throw your way! I have to stand my ground and ask them to put patients on my schedule if...
  17. spotangel

    Can Nurse Annie Call Me Back Please? (A typical day in the clinic.)

    spotangel replied to spotangel's topic in General Nursing

    So true.It is like a PE! If you are not looking, you may miss the boat! You hit the ground running and most days are fast paced. You also have to know what to do and how to stabilize a patient while...
  18. spotangel

    Can Nurse Annie Call Me Back Please? (A typical day in the clinic.)

    spotangel replied to spotangel's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! I love my job! You are spot on especially about the extra work(lol)! More than anything else, the phone number inspired trust and decreased anxiety. I remember, as the evening nurse manager...
  19. spotangel

    Can Nurse Annie Call Me Back Please? (A typical day in the clinic.)

    spotangel replied to spotangel's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks . I respect your opinion.The funny thing is they rarely call! It’s a security blanket for my patients. The patients are very respectful of our time and privacy. I hear your concerns and...
  20. spotangel

    Can Nurse Annie Call Me Back Please? (A typical day in the clinic.)

    spotangel replied to spotangel's topic in General Nursing

    And no
  21. spotangel

    Can Nurse Annie Call Me Back Please? (A typical day in the clinic.)

    spotangel replied to spotangel's topic in General Nursing

    Wuzzie ! You are worth your weight in gold. In the clinic you always have to be on high alert not knowing what will come through your
  22. spotangel

    Can Nurse Annie Call Me Back Please? (A typical day in the clinic.)

    spotangel replied to spotangel's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! It is not easy being a clinic nurse. However, it is very rewarding. I wish administration would understand how much work is involved and stop piling on more work and responsibilities that I...
  23. spotangel

    Celebrate Nurses Article Contest

    spotangel replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in News, Announcements

    Good Morning! I submitted an article for review and the
  24. spotangel

    What are the top 10 debatable nursing issues? And GO!

    spotangel replied to RN Instructor1397's topic in General Nursing

    Culture of blaming the nurse and lack of power at the table when decisions affecting nurses are
  25. spotangel

    Patients Say the Darnedest Things Nurses Week Contest

    spotangel replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    Young adult patient on a telemetry floor, "What do you mean you don't serve fries? What kind of joint do you