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  1. What do young single nurses do on their days off?

    angel4gramma replied to chichimitchi's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have any hobbies? I like to read, work in my garden and just relax taking time for

  2. Ever lie about what you do to your MD?

    angel4gramma replied to strugglingnurse's topic in General Nursing

    My doctors always know. They ask what I do and I tell them. We have had some interesting conversations since they know I am an RN. My PCP actually told me I could work 2 jobs to stay in shape since I...

  3. Do you need to carry your personal cell phone while at work?

    angel4gramma replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have always had a pager or cell phone with me. I have been a single mom for 21 yrs. I keep it on vibrate and only look at it when I am not busy and have time to go to the break room. Now that my...

  4. Time savers....please.

    angel4gramma replied to garciadiego's topic in General Nursing

    All suggestions above are good. Also try not to get side tracked. Its easy to go in the room for one thing and pt asks for tons of other things someone else can do or it can wait. I get report, and I...

  5. Do you have friends at work?

    angel4gramma replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    Years ago I always attempted to make friends at work. Only one or two would actually make it to be my friend. The problem was they were not friends and only after the manager would talk to me I would...

  6. Single mom going to nursing school. Is it possble?

    angel4gramma replied to sahmwannabe's topic in Nursing Career

    I was single with 3 kids and no support money or time from my ex. I took classes while the kids were in school. took me 5 years for prereqs and the RN program. I did not work but kept the kids in...

  7. What do you NOT like about travel nursing?

    angel4gramma replied to Cranzy's topic in Travel

    Forgetting to bring something more than once. not sleeping in my bed everynight lockers are for staff only not knowing which doctor is going to bite your head off for calling

  8. cna test?

    angel4gramma posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a friend who is supposed to be taking a test (4195?)...but I have never heard of cna's taking a test...does anyone know anything about this? Thanks...

  9. cna test?

    angel4gramma replied to angel4gramma's topic in General Nursing

    Found what I was looking for WRITTEN EXAM: May include knowledge of nonprofessional nursing care and technique; medical terminology and metric measurements; hospital procedures, safety and infection...

  10. cna test?

    angel4gramma replied to angel4gramma's topic in General Nursing

    I meant take a written test at the hospital they want to work at along with an interview..not to get

  11. Nurses week

    angel4gramma posted a topic in Travel

    I am at my travel job and it is the 3rd year I am traveling during nurses week. I am use to not getting something from the hospital like regular staff but there are 2 travelers that are mad. They say...

  12. Nurses week

    angel4gramma replied to angel4gramma's topic in Travel

    I'm glad you treated yourself. Its wonderful not having to be part of the drama and politics but today I heard something that I am not sure how I feel. A pca that appears to like me as a nurse stated...

  13. Nurses week

    angel4gramma replied to angel4gramma's topic in Travel

    maybe I didnt state it right. They were not upset over not getting a gift but basically being ignored by the hospital while regular staff was recongnized. I quess I am asking what other travelers have...

  14. The Nursing Math Thread

    angel4gramma replied to Tweety's topic in General Students

    Thanks to all of

  15. About the little pocket license you get :)

    angel4gramma replied to labcat01's topic in General Nursing

    I have always received the wallet size and everyone wants to see the actual license. They never look on line. I'm in

  16. Funny video explaining heart rhythms

    angel4gramma replied to Dixielee's topic in General Nursing

    That is so funny. Wonder how old that Dr

  17. The Nursing Math Thread

    angel4gramma replied to Tweety's topic in General Students

    hello, Please tell me if this is right 240 mls over 4 hrs. tubing has drop factor 10gtt/ml I get 10

  18. Eisenhower Medical Center - Palm Springs

    angel4gramma replied to Meghan1017's topic in Travel

    I had one contract there on the cardiac floor. They give you the PBDS test. Staff very nice. Human resource and the people who do orientation not friendly. I rented a room from someone and left...

  19. Were You a Nursing Assistant

    angel4gramma replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    worked as a cna for 7 yrs before getting my RN. I helped me by showing me I wanted to stay in the medical field. I liked my job but wanted to do "everything" for my

  20. Family members that work your nerves!!!

    angel4gramma replied to BluntForceTrauma's topic in General Nursing

    I have had many families "quiz" me and I usually try to joke about it. I think families have been out of line for years now and the management tells them they can (do what they want) because they want...

  21. What is Travel Nursing like?

    angel4gramma replied to khuship's topic in Travel

    I will try ....You start out by contacting one or more agencys. Tell them if you have an area in mind or are open to anywhere. They tell you city, state, hours and basic pay and possible start date....

  22. Where are all the happy nurses?

    angel4gramma replied to NPs4health's topic in General Nursing

    A very happy nurse here. I am a traveler and can move in 13 weeks if I dont like it. currently medsurg in modesto ca, but I work tele

  23. If there were no CNAs...would that be a bad thing?

    angel4gramma replied to Kunzieo's topic in General Nursing

    when I was a cna I worked my butt off and made sure I was happy with what I accomplished that day. I do the same now that I am an RN and I still work my butt off. the difference is now I am dealing...

  24. Is there a Height requirement for nurses?

    angel4gramma replied to ram123's topic in General Nursing

    I am 5'1 but my mom was 4'8 and except for nicknames because she was small she had no

  25. oh no...having to float to ICU..but I'm not a ICU nurse...

    angel4gramma replied to travelcrazyRN's topic in Travel

    In a recent assignment, the asked my to float to Icu. I am a Tele nurse and said I was not comfortable. My contracts always say "float to unit where competent". They assured me I would be taking care...