spotangel DNP, RN, NP

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

Chronic Care Coordinator

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    Doctors Say the Darnedest Things Nurses Week Contest

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

    Dr Comfort gave Jose a lengthy 20 minute explanation about his cardiac catheterization that was scheduled the next day, in his British accent. Jose nodded his head in agreement.I waited by Jose's...
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    Make a Meme Nurses Week Contest

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

    To the rounding doctors, " No one touches my mother except Nurse Sunshine! She's the only one who cares around here. Take your white coats to the psych
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    Favorite Motivational Quote Nurses Week Contest

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

    Never believe that a few caring people can't change the world. For indeed, that's all who ever
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    February 2019 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    When the C Diff/Melena smell follows me home after an "Of course we have this under control"shift in my insane
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    March 2018 Caption Contest - Select $100 Winner!

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

    Green eggs and ham will make you give up those coins you were
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    I SAW HIM! - Near Death Experiences

    spotangel posted a topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I scanned my list of patients for the day. Three unfamiliar names back to back in the morning; a prenatal visit, an INR (a patient on the blood thinner Coumadin) patient and a BP check patient. I knew...
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    My Journey from Nurse to a Freelance Writer

    spotangel replied to JanineKelbach's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Fascinating! That's my dream job too ! Great
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    Nursing Student Afraid I Have Mental Illness

    spotangel replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Chill! Many ADHD kids talk and answer themselves! I should know as my oldest child in college does it! There is an anxiety component and a feeling of doubt about yourself. That said get a...
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    Say a prayer please...

    spotangel replied to mmc51264's topic in Nursing News

    That is so sad. Prayers for all victims and their
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    Harvey

    spotangel replied to OldDude's topic in School

    Prayers for all Texans and families affected. Glad you and yours are
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    I SAW HIM! - Near Death Experiences

    spotangel replied to spotangel's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    "Firmly believe we are escorted over". I agree 100%.Many a time it is a loved one(family or friend).Not all of them see the light/spiritual beings/Jesus or experience an NDE. There is a strong...
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    I SAW HIM! - Near Death Experiences

    spotangel replied to spotangel's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I will clarify a few things. First and foremost I hear your concerns.I read every single comment, both for and against. I am not a nurse that "dig"s into a topic just to learn for myself regardless...
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    I SAW HIM! - Near Death Experiences

    spotangel replied to spotangel's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    All opinions appreciated. I see your concern.
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    I SAW HIM! - Near Death Experiences

    spotangel replied to spotangel's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    You sound offended by my questions and find it inappropriate . Where I work, my patients ask me about my family. I answer them briefly and deflect the questions back to their visit. Many of my...
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    I SAW HIM! - Near Death Experiences

    spotangel replied to spotangel's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Clarification- That was not a follow up question to what she described . I just didn't go into the entire conversation on the post to keep it brief. I will not deny that I am interested in the...
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    THE HEALER

    spotangel posted a topic in General Nursing

    The day was not going as planned. I was covering another nurse on her break. One of my patients had to be rushed to surgery and she was profusely bleeding, another needed emergency dialysis as she was...
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    Violence in Nursing

    spotangel replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Never tolerate any abuse at work or home. As a survivor of physical abuse at work,kicked when pregnant and losing a baby, take it from me. As a new nurse, working with an agency in a Hosp, I did not...
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    I SAW HIM! - Near Death Experiences

    spotangel replied to spotangel's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    The funny thing is that today, I met my 90 yr old again and she and her daughter were thrilled when I told them about the article and promised to check it out! What I have noticed when people share...
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    I SAW HIM! - Near Death Experiences

    spotangel replied to spotangel's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I totally agree with you. Body language and openess should be key. I had a guy who had PTSD from watching his 24 year old son being gunned down in front of him. His body language was closed and I...
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    I SAW HIM! - Near Death Experiences

    spotangel replied to spotangel's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I struggled with writing this but felt compelled to as I always follow my instincts. I read your article and was moved. Our world has become so techy driven that numbers and visuals take precedence...
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    I just need some advice - or a hug. One or the other.

    spotangel replied to Doxie_loverRN's topic in General Nursing

    You described to a T my first year in telemetry. That is a rough floor with a first turnover. At some point. "the rhythm is gonna get you" and the flow will get better. In terms of night duty, even...
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    Floor nurse moving to ER? Lots of questions?

    spotangel replied to tsm007's topic in Emergency

    Go for it! It's like labor! Can't prepare for it---! Loved the experience! Will help you in every area of your life. ER nurses are a close knit group and you will make some real friends. Do not be...
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    NTI - How to Impact Change on Your Unit: Marian Altman, RN,MS,CCRN-K,CNS-BC,ANP Interview

    spotangel replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Communication is key! Spot on
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    How I Wrote a Book and Became a Nurse Author

    spotangel replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Great article! Always wanted to write full time-----my one constant dream! Planning to read your
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    Heartbroken (long winded-sorry!)

    spotangel replied to Fatsacktommy's topic in General Nursing

    You are meant to move on. Don't fight the tide . Stay civil, be professional at all times and start job hunting.Two years from now you will look back and say lucky I didn't take that job. I got laid...