spotangel DNP, RN, NP

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

Chronic Care Coordinator

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    How to Answer a Patient Who Asks: "Does God Exist?"

    spotangel replied to S.I.C.'s topic in Spirituality, Religion

    So true! Respect everyone and their beliefs! The best place I saw this in action was at a peds LTC. Although the spiritual director was a catholic nun , she had reached out to religious heads from...
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    How to Answer a Patient Who Asks: "Does God Exist?"

    spotangel replied to S.I.C.'s topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Well said Mary! Talk about rabbit holes and going off topic! Reminds me of Taylor Swift's song, "Shake it off!" That's exactly what I am going to
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    Case Study: Joint Pain, Rash, Hair Loss - What's Going On?

    spotangel replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    I hear your concern megallan. It would not be safe if I diagnosed and treated someone on my own as an RN. This, however is what I have experienced after nursing school. When I speak to a provider...
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    Happy New Year! What's Your New Year Resolution?

    spotangel replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to hear that ! Feel
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    How to Answer a Patient Who Asks: "Does God Exist?"

    spotangel replied to S.I.C.'s topic in Spirituality, Religion

    This is not just a problem within the Catholic church but within many other churches from other denominations, other religions and non religious institutions that market/prey on young kids for sex...
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    How to Answer a Patient Who Asks: "Does God Exist?"

    spotangel replied to S.I.C.'s topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Wow! Never heard that viewpoint as a Catholic! Guess what! You make your choices, form your opinions and live your life. I wish you peace, happiness and good health always! May the same Christ whom...
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    The Role of Nurses in Country-Wide Vaccine Education

    spotangel replied to Dr. Stephen Ferrara's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Hi Stephen, So glad to see you @allnurses. Following your trajectory with pride(not creepy/stalkerish kind). You are so right! We set an example. I am getting my shot in 2 weeks and...
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    How to Answer a Patient Who Asks: "Does God Exist?"

    spotangel replied to S.I.C.'s topic in Spirituality, Religion

    He allowed the devil to take 10 (free will?) but guess how the chapter ended---- 10 "After Job had prayed for his friends, the Lord restored his fortunes and gave him twice as much as he had...
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    What else can be done about a nurse sleeping on duty??

    spotangel replied to Kastiara's topic in General Nursing

    For the New Year-----! Maybe Prince Charming can wake up Sleeping Beauty next time she slacks off with a Halitosis breath--------! She will be off running----to her patients hopefully! Happy...
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    Happy New Year! What's Your New Year Resolution?

    spotangel replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Learn spanish ! Be a better person than this
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    Case Study: Joint Pain, Rash, Hair Loss - What's Going On?

    spotangel replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    Confession! Could never understand the nursing diagnosis! Never used it at the bedside
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    How to Answer a Patient Who Asks: "Does God Exist?"

    spotangel replied to S.I.C.'s topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Not taking care of a pt due to their religious beliefs is not acceptable. Good you stood up for the pt and took care of her! Religious tolerance is a learned behaviour and sometimes people have a one...
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    Case Study: Joint Pain, Rash, Hair Loss - What's Going On?

    spotangel replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    Could not get into admin desk for some reason! Sent a mail to author that it was
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    What else can be done about a nurse sleeping on duty??

    spotangel replied to Kastiara's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! That's crazy! Page the night supervisor, "Tell them you can't find the nurse" and follow up with an email to the nurse manager as part of shift report. Request for a meeting of the...
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    Merry Christmas from allnurses

    spotangel replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    And to those working New Years eve and day---Just another day in paradise! Thank you to all nurses this year and let's keep it going next year! Happy New Year! Staying
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    How to Answer a Patient Who Asks: "Does God Exist?"

    spotangel replied to S.I.C.'s topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Very aptly said! At the end of the day, it is about the patient's need and how we can assist them. It is important to be open and accepting of all beliefs/unbelief and have a level of comfort...
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    How to Answer a Patient Who Asks: "Does God Exist?"

    spotangel replied to S.I.C.'s topic in Spirituality, Religion

    You are so right! I agree 100%! Have a beautiful and peaceful Christmas and a safe and healthy 2021! Will be praying for my allnurses family too tonight at midnight mass! May the baby Jesus bring Joy...
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    How to Answer a Patient Who Asks: "Does God Exist?"

    spotangel replied to S.I.C.'s topic in Spirituality, Religion

    @Curious1997 valid questions to ask about religion. I don't claim to have answers for all of them---! Some of my observations. No religion is Bad. People in them make choices-good or bad/ right...
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    RN coworker discouraged me

    spotangel replied to LPNwithBIGdreams's topic in General Nursing

    Ignore her comments, kill her with kindness, keep your personal stuff "personal" and be your own boss! Climb every mountain-------till you find your dream! Life is too short ! Surround yourself with...
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    How to Answer a Patient Who Asks: "Does God Exist?"

    spotangel replied to S.I.C.'s topic in Spirituality, Religion

    You are welcome! I think, as nurses we should be prepared for questions like this in these Covid Times when lives are being lost at unprecedented rates. It's not just the dying but their...
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    How to Answer a Patient Who Asks: "Does God Exist?"

    spotangel replied to S.I.C.'s topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Great question! I would answer yes! God cannot be caged in your 5 senses and be given as proof beyond doubt.God, is spiritual and infinite. As such, God cannot be seen, measured, weighed, or...
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    Merry Christmas from allnurses

    spotangel replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Love being part of this community, our extended nursing family, Joe! Merry Christmas and God bless us all! A safe and Happy NewYear to all!
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    A Waiting Room Christmas Story

    spotangel replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Beautiful and touching! Truly the soul of Christmas!! Thanks Ruby! You were not the only one with a lump in their throat! Thanks for all your hard work over the years! God bless you and those families...
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    Bombed New Grad Interview

    spotangel replied to Crawdadssing's topic in General Nursing

    Glad that you got a better interview with a positive crew! Best of luck on the job! I think that manager bombed the interview! Look the other way if you see her again and keep walking with your...
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    Nurses and other staff refusing to Treat COVID patients

    spotangel replied to Mena2015's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Wow! The only time, I could refuse an assignment especially Covid pts is when I don't have the proper PPEs to safely take care of them. Refusing an assignment when on duty is grounds for termination...