spotangel DNP, RN, NP

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

Chronic Care Coordinator

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    COVID-19 Vaccine: "Thank God for the Angioedema!" | Nurse in Action

    spotangel replied to spotangel's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Sometimes I feel I am a chess piece placed strategically to help another. I don’t mind at all! Everyday in the morning my prayer is very simple. ” Lord! Thank you for today. Use me to help...
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    The End Of An Era

    spotangel replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Hugs to Belinda Davey! Patient is fine and she did the right thing by reporting.All is well that ends well. Let there be peace on earth especially in Daveybelindaville! This too shall
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    "Something's Wrong! That's Just Not Him!" | Nurse in Action

    spotangel replied to spotangel's topic in General Nursing

    Davey Do! You always bring a smile. update on the pt He had cranial decompression of the bleed done with drains in place. Did not have any infection, clots or further bleeds. Neurological...
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    "Something's Wrong! That's Just Not Him!" | Nurse in Action

    spotangel posted a topic in General Nursing

    "Go check the waiting room!" I looked up sharply from the ER nursing schedules I was doing. It was 10:30 p.m. I would be done by 11 p.m. Did I hear that or was it my imagination? There was no one...
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    COVID-19 Vaccine: "Thank God for the Angioedema!" | Nurse in Action

    spotangel replied to spotangel's topic in Disaster Preparation

    OK. Here is an update. Feeling better. No itching. Lips and tongue OK except my hubby says I talk too much(He is the strong silent still waters run deep type). Allergist says that my labs...
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    Personal Life Affecting Work Life

    spotangel replied to Newnurse24's topic in General Nursing

    Listen! Things happen for a reason. When I started making more money than hubby, he was insecure. I refused to feel guilty as I worked my a—- off at work! I had a frank conversation about we both...
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    Personal Life Affecting Work Life

    spotangel replied to Newnurse24's topic in General Nursing

    Lots of good advice. My rule of thumb. Get your priorities straight. In my case God, family, work, school, other stuff. If there is an issue in one, look at your priority list and fix...
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    "Something's Wrong! That's Just Not Him!" | Nurse in Action

    spotangel replied to spotangel's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Davey Do. I appreciate the feedback. I will keep on Keeping on. I do get community RN's point. To be honest, when I write, it just flows. Once I start,I seldom stop till I am done....
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    "Something's Wrong! That's Just Not Him!" | Nurse in Action

    spotangel replied to spotangel's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks . I will restrain myself. Appreciate the
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    Bias in Artificial Intelligence: What Nurse Leaders Need to Know | Knowledge Brush-Up

    spotangel replied to Lisa Brooks's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I hear your concern! The potential ifs are worrisome. Maybe I am naive and believe that we all have a kernel of goodness in our core. I still have hope in mankind to choose Good over evil!...
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    Bias in Artificial Intelligence: What Nurse Leaders Need to Know | Knowledge Brush-Up

    spotangel replied to Lisa Brooks's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Truth is stranger than fiction! Again it comes down to choices. to do right or wrong. A recent breach of confidentiality was from an employee within an institution who sold patient...
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    Bias in Artificial Intelligence: What Nurse Leaders Need to Know | Knowledge Brush-Up

    spotangel replied to Lisa Brooks's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Excellent article! Got me thinking---! I am wondering if I should have a conversation with our informatics team who are working on bundles of data on different DRG like CHF,MI,Sepsis
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    COVID-19 Vaccine: "Thank God for the Angioedema!" | Nurse in Action

    spotangel replied to spotangel's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Not so fast! They are still waiting for my test results---@Daisy4RN! Still have getting an Epipen on my wishlist
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    COVID-19 Vaccine: "Thank God for the Angioedema!" | Nurse in Action

    spotangel replied to spotangel's topic in Disaster Preparation

    This is exactly why I admire you Grumpy
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    COVID-19 Vaccine: "Thank God for the Angioedema!" | Nurse in Action

    spotangel replied to spotangel's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am going to read up on this Cindy. The allergist wanted to check me out for auto immune disorders---! I am hoping they won't find anything crazy! You'll end up reading an article about it...
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    COVID-19 Vaccine: "Thank God for the Angioedema!" | Nurse in Action

    spotangel replied to spotangel's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thank you for your concern! Idiopathic Angioedema! That sounds scary Cindy! The purpose of even writing this article was to bring awareness of the reaction I had even though I have had no...
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    COVID-19 Vaccine: "Thank God for the Angioedema!" | Nurse in Action

    spotangel replied to spotangel's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Noted Grumpy RN! (By the way, I am a huge fan of yours, been meaning to tell you---!) I guess it's my outlook! I have had too many "coincidences" happen in my life to think otherwise. I have been...
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    What Happens When You Visit allnurses.com?

    spotangel replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    When I come to @allnurses, I come
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    COVID-19 Vaccine: "Thank God for the Angioedema!" | Nurse in Action

    spotangel replied to spotangel's topic in Disaster Preparation

    That's scary @NRSKarenRN. I hope he walks with an Epipen! The doc sent it to our hospital pharmacy and I will follow up with them. Hopefully I can get one! It's very sobering and I worry about people...
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    COVID-19 Vaccine: "Thank God for the Angioedema!" | Nurse in Action

    spotangel replied to spotangel's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thanks! Feeling much better now! Seen angioedema in the ED and treated it. Experiencing it was something else! I am glad it didn't happen to someone else! I saw the allergist today and was...
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    What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

    spotangel replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

    It's Banns. banns" or "bans" /ˈbænz/ (from a Middle English word meaning "proclamation", rooted in Frankish and from there to Old French) a notice read out on three successive Sundays in a...
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    Superstitious Nurses

    spotangel replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    You are---NUTS!
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    Murphy's Law: Drink Coffee And Anything That Can Go Wrong, Will Go Wrong.

    spotangel replied to Joe V's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No coffee, something falls, breaks,spills etc! The coffee keeps me in a straight line ! One BID! Sometimes TID---straight up black at
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    Superstitious Nurses

    spotangel replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    It’s
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    Superstitious Nurses

    spotangel replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely the Q word! The S---t hit the ceiling EVERY time! I had a light green and yellow Spring blouse that my sister gifted me with.There was also a green cotton jacket to wear over that...