AngelsRN

AngelsRN

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  1. anyone quit after orientation? an new grads thinking of leaving nursing

    AngelsRN replied to celle507's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As unprofessional as it is, unfortunately many people do this across all employment settings. People dont care and just figure they wont put the job on their resume so who will know. I witnessed a...

  2. Psych Nurse ="not a REAL nurse"?

    AngelsRN replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    I have the upmost respect for mental heath nurses -- I worked in the mental health field in my previous life for 15 years and it is not easy at all. Since becoming a nurse I am in Med/Surg bec I lost...

  3. Unit Coordinator vs Nursing Assistant

    AngelsRN replied to mcknis's topic in General Nursing

    It is true that the unit secretary is totally underappreciated and dumped on alot but it also depends on the unit. I proved myself to be capable, and the nurses I worked with on a regular basis...

  4. anyone quit after orientation? an new grads thinking of leaving nursing

    AngelsRN replied to celle507's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am in my first year still too -- and I find I do things like that at times too, then after a minute I go "duh!" I have asked nurses who have only a few years in how long did it take before it...

  5. Malpractice Insurance

    AngelsRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi Anyone have a recommendation regarding malpractice insurance. I was told I would get things in the mail once I received my license, but have not gotten anything as of yet.

  6. Malpractice Insurance

    AngelsRN replied to AngelsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the information! All I know if in school we were always encouraged to get insurance and most nurses I know have it. Very interesting info --- thanks

  7. Unit Coordinator vs Nursing Assistant

    AngelsRN replied to mcknis's topic in General Nursing

    I think generally you only need a HS diploma - I had a Masters degree at the time and was already into my nursing clinicals so they hired me and started me at the base pay bec I did not have unit...

  8. Malpractice Insurance

    AngelsRN replied to AngelsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I actually do have that one from AJN. . . I think it is NSO - I just did not know if there were others out there that were better or what. Either way at least I know someone who endorses it. Thanks...

  9. Unit Coordinator vs Nursing Assistant

    AngelsRN replied to mcknis's topic in General Nursing

    I was a Unit Secretary for 1 1/2 years before becoming a nurse. I left my old career due to stress and wanting to get some experience in the field. I recommend the Unit Secretary bec you get real...

  10. How long does it take to feel comfortable being a REAL nurse????

    AngelsRN replied to johnnrachel's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with this . . .I have always felt if I am afraid of making a mistake, it keeps my senses up and aware of what I am doing. I definately dont get sloppy then! Most nurses have told me it takes...

  11. anyone quit after orientation? an new grads thinking of leaving nursing

    AngelsRN replied to celle507's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for saying that . . . many experienced nurses wont admit to

  12. First year = depression?

    AngelsRN replied to Serenyd's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I can so related to that -- I am supposed to have 12 weeks of orientation, but bec I have become "competent" I have been kinda on my own, although they still say I am on orientation. And I just find...

  13. I'm so ashamed...

    AngelsRN replied to ALMED's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree --- everyone makes mistakes and I believe the original post, she was traumatized over the situation and we dont have the whole picture. I believe she was concerned about the patient, but...

  14. First year = depression?

    AngelsRN replied to Serenyd's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know what you are going through -- I have only been a nurse for 3 months but bec I am a perfectionist, I am worried about making mistakes etc. I know it is experience I need and then I will be less...

  15. nclex review: to take or not to take

    AngelsRN replied to mrhrn06's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I took a Kaplan review course that the hospital I was working for paid for (otherwise I would not have been able to afford it) -- I took it for the security of touching all my bases. Was it worth it?...

  16. Signing new grad contract?

    AngelsRN replied to kurlykay's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had to sign a contract as well that I would be there about 15 months or pay back, I think it was $3500 -- I had no problems signing it. The training program was great and I figured I would be there...

  17. Going from PCA to RN on the same unit?

    AngelsRN replied to vegnurse21's topic in General Nursing

    A little different for me but when I became a GN/RN I stayed on the unit I worked on as a Unit Secretary, although it was discouraged by some. I asked some of the RN's I trusted for their opinion ---...

  18. want advice for nclex exam,first timer

    AngelsRN replied to matchbox20's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree with do as may questions you can and make sure you understand the rationales. I also wrote things I was unclear of in a notebook so I could review those notes as

  19. To study group of not to study group...

    AngelsRN replied to Student_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree -- groups did not work for me - I did much better on my own once I figured out what worked for

  20. Ulster County Community College

    AngelsRN replied to alias's topic in New York Nursing

    I graduated from Dutchess as well and have heard the same --- I do not know of anyone who went there though but people say if you leave dutchess, your grade point average will go up a full letter...

  21. Kaplan vs. Saunders

    AngelsRN replied to ArmyKitten's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I found the opposite -- I found Saunders questions to be easier than the real NCLEX questions. I always did well with Saunders and the NCLEX I did the "wow" thing throughout the test. I did pass...

  22. Saunders Strategies for Success for the NCLEX-RN Examination?

    AngelsRN replied to majoty's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I reviewed the strategies book briefly in the bookstore -- it was ok but the comprehensive review book is better in my

  23. losing GN status!?

    AngelsRN replied to pacmrc's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In NY you can retake the test in 45

  24. Help...are these feelings "normal"

    AngelsRN replied to TallyJofutureRN's topic in General Nursing

    http://medicine.ucsd.edu/clinicalmed/lung.htm This web site has various heart and lung sounds you can listen to for practice. I used it throughout school and still do if I need to

  25. RNs entering all their own orders - no unit clerks?

    AngelsRN replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    As a former Unit Secretary I would like to thank you for helping that girl. I am a nurse now, and know what things I can do that will make her job easier. Many nurses do not appreciate their...