AngelKissed857

AngelKissed857 BSN, RN

Nephrology Home Therapies, Wound Care, Foot Care.

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  1. What's the funniest thing you've seen on a sick call

    Something along the lines of , I got rash between my ass cheeks and it hurts like hell, I want some cream for it. I don't want that shi$ that don't work, I want the good shi$ that works and makes it...
  2. I'm having doubts about nursing... :(

    First of all- this post , and actually the majority of your posts, if not all- for the next couple of years would be best served in the nursing students forum. You'll get responses from nurses, but...
  3. Why are nurses disrespected so much?

    But she didn't- it CLEARLY says nurse2b! OP is excited about becoming a nurse in the future, and she states that in her user
  4. Why are nurses disrespected so much?

    You rock! It seems as if anyone posts about bullying or NETY, the poor OP- who is only wanting a discussion, or support, is blasted. Hats off for taking the time to show just the tip of the iceberg on...
  5. Why are nurses disrespected so much?

    I think you're ok on your username, you make it clear you are a nurse2b, you're not claiming an unearned degree, licensure, or certification. Some places are incredibly toxic, some are awful to Stine...
  6. Good advice, thank
  7. Print out all your syllabuses, using a nice big paper planner- and color coding for each class, put every due date for projects, posts, papers, tests, etc. I outline all quizzes and exams in red as...
  8. Pearson "trick" 2017 NCLEX RN

    Congrats!
  9. Why do We eat our young?

    Can we agree that NETY is bullying? If so, I assure you that what I've witnessed qualified under your
  10. Prereqs Admissions Orientation Freaking out

    Pretty much every new nursing student seems to have exactly the same emotions- you're normal. I will tell you that for me, Physio was far harder than my nursing school classes- and I graduated with...
  11. Why do We eat our young?

    As a new RN, but someone with a LOT of life experience (I'm 59), I can tell you that NETY is alive and well in this day and age. I am very fortunate in that I have rarely experienced it in the...
  12. Is 61 too old to start Pre-Nursing?

    DO it- go for it- ignore the naysayers! No one knows your abilities like YOU! I started orienting on my new job today- was treated with so much respect, and welcomed with open arms- no I didn't "get...
  13. Is 61 too old to start Pre-Nursing?

    Just read all of the above
  14. Is 61 too old to start Pre-Nursing?

    I highly recommend Community College- lots of scholarships available. If you have a hearing loss or other disability of ANY kind, get them well documented by MD, then apply to Dept of Rehabilitation,...
  15. Is 61 too old to start Pre-Nursing?

    Go for it! Just graduated at 59. Have had 3 interviews, offered all 3 positions, in a highly competitive area! It's too late when you're
  16. Patient is a sex offender with a tracker on his ankle

    And if the patient is allowed to be on an ankle monitor, he has been deemed by the court and parole officer not to be a threat to the community, he's being allowed to prove his ability to follow the...
  17. Sensing stigma

    I am a new grad, about to start orienting for a county jail RN position. The company that runs the medical program has a great rep and does a very thorough training program for new grads. This is...
  18. Sensing stigma

    Thank you for the encouragement, I'm really so excited about this venture, and I'm not a young nurse, so I don't think I'll have a problem with the boundary
  19. Srjc nursing lottery 2017

    check for the pm I just sent
  20. Srjc nursing lottery 2017

    Ask
  21. Sensing stigma

    DOlce Vita RN, Thanks for the encouragement- the attitude isn't going to deter me, and frankly I think I'm going to hone my assessment skills to a razor's edge, and I'll really get time management...
  22. California Nursing Advice

    None of your pre-req for other classes transfer, only classes that are labeled CSU transferable. So any maths you took to get to Algebra 2 count, or a lower English class to get to 1A. Assist.org...
  23. PVT says "results on hold"

    Congratulations!!!!!!
  24. PVT says "results on hold"

    Breathe, whatever your results are, there's not a single thing you can do now to change them. Keep yourself as busy as possible and wait it out. People answering phones don't necessarily know or have...
  25. Career Change-Need Help Where to Start

    I'm also in the Bay Area and just graduated from a JC ADN program. I had a counselor suggest I go the LVN route and bridge, I think because I'm an older student. Sooo glad I didn't listen to him....