spotangel DNP, RN, NP

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

Chronic Care Coordinator

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    Losing hope and suicidal

    spotangel replied to Marylandburntnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Concur with all the good advice from my fellow nurses! Actively suicidal- get help now and maybe an inpt stay at a different facility. Passive thoughts-call the hotline and heed their...
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    MD saying I didn’t do something

    spotangel replied to Gigi27's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Did something happen to the patient? May need an incident report. Documentation is key. Can the patient or a staff back you up? If so, get it in writing. Did you page through the...
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    Is it frowned upon by supervisors and coworkers if a new grad nurse pursues DNP?

    spotangel replied to jeexrn's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    OP, good for you if you want to pursue a DNP.Speak to others availing tuition reimbursement and ask them how they went about it in your institution. If you have a union rep talk to them, they may know...
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    Group chats and cheating?

    spotangel replied to Emeraldstorm's topic in General Students

    Now, I do not ignore but speak up. When you are a student you are afraid that the professor may fail you for confronting him. So you stay quiet as you just want to finish and get out! People...
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    Group chats and cheating?

    spotangel replied to Emeraldstorm's topic in General Students

    I am not sure if that was the only issue with him. There were racial issues and preferential treatment for white students. Brown skinned me got a B plus for 2 classes he taught and A plus for all...
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    A Letter to Myself as a New Nurse

    spotangel replied to Chinethia's topic in General Students

    Amen!
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    Group chats and cheating?

    spotangel replied to Emeraldstorm's topic in General Students

    Reminds me of the time there was an in class test and my professor who was trying to be helpful was answering questions that some of my classmates had. I was already done, handed the paper and walked...
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    Meet Amy O'Sullivan, RN - One of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2020

    spotangel replied to spotangel's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thanks Siri! Thanks tnbutterfly for editorial help and Amy for representing the frontline health care worker of 2020 and consenting to this interview! Thank you for all you
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    Meet Amy O'Sullivan, RN - One of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2020

    spotangel posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    Wyckoff Hospital is in Brooklyn, New York, and Amy has had a busy week after being named as one of the 100 Influential People in 2020 by Time Magazine. Her image graces the cover, representing the...
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    Need Your Help! Join the Fun.

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

    Done. See message
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    Bedside or management?

    spotangel replied to plphil4's topic in General Nursing

    Good move if you have a supportive boss. At my place you have to have a master’s to become a manager. If you are in a union hospital like in NY you could get your masters or /and doctorate and then...
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    Why haven't hospital systems in hard-hit areas reached out to state BONs to find out if there are former ICU or other high-demand specialty nurses?

    spotangel replied to A Hit With The Ladies's topic in Disaster Preparation

    OP, if BON doesn't come to you, you could go to them and volunteer your services as they desperately need ICU nurses! That would be real nursing instead of these "people have rights to be unmasked and...
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    New protocol - No report from ER to floor...

    spotangel replied to justjRN's topic in General Nursing

    I found it better than holding for report for half hour waiting time---! I didn't have that kind of time to spare. I didn't find it tedious and honestly it took me way less time than that. It was easy...
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    New protocol - No report from ER to floor...

    spotangel replied to justjRN's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting post! Valid comments from all! Here is my perspective, having being a floor nurse, an ED nurse and an administrator from management! Floors are generally swamped between sick pts,...
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    Asked to meet with defense counsel to clarify documentation

    spotangel replied to May82's topic in General Nursing

    Go on with a union rep if you have one and keep an open mind. See what the issue is. Ask if you can have a copy of that note and a callback number. Say "I don't recall that on the top of my head but...
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    Nursing may not be for me.. help!

    spotangel replied to Vmanzini's topic in General Students

    I agree with all the other comments! Not everyone holds a love for nursing,some are burned out, others are stressed and to some it is just a job! Look at the complaints as venting session for others....
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    What just happened?!

    spotangel replied to spotangel's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Dreams are a portal and there are many documented dreams in the bible! You have to be attuned and "open" for families to come through in dreams. Maybe you can have casual conversations about life and...
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    What just happened?!

    spotangel posted a topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Has an incident at work left you wondering if you were being helped in some shape or form? I am going out on a limb here to share my experiences and hope you are open to it even if you do not agree or...
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    What just happened?!

    spotangel replied to spotangel's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Lynn,I don't think my brother wanted to keep up with Karen after she
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    What just happened?!

    spotangel replied to spotangel's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Don’t wonder! That’s how the Lord works always! He always listens to a heartfelt prayer and straight talk! You can always message me and we can talk. I remember a time when my brother was...
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    What just happened?!

    spotangel replied to spotangel's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Thanks Dr. Madenya! It took a lot of praying before I decided to share my experiences. My book is available on Amazon.com and is titled Sightings after death if interested. Stay safe!
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    Thinking of leaving nursing altogether

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

    OK Mia 1234, you know you best! Go after your dream and most ardent wish! Mine is to write which I pursue! You know what you like doing, go for it! I will continue to pray for you! I wish you peace...
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    BSN vs. MSN-Weighing my options.

    spotangel replied to TimothyGnarlson's topic in General Students

    Go for it! No education goes to waste and your options are more. Hope you are getting tuition reimbursement as the bills add up fast! Stay safe and Good
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    What just happened?!

    spotangel replied to spotangel's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Thanks LynnRN53 and NAtoRN. It is interesting but not comfortable at times! I held off of many more stories as I didn't want to spook you all!!
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    Thinking of leaving nursing altogether

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

    Hi Mia1234, Sorry to hear that you are going through rough times. I say, every job is a chance to reinvent yourself. From a personal experience of being bullied and harassed at work for over 5 years,...