AngelsRN

AngelsRN

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  1. Help...are these feelings "normal"

    AngelsRN replied to TallyJofutureRN's topic in General Nursing

    Your feelings are totally normal -- I hated my first clinical experience which was in a nursing home. I did not think I would make it through and had the hours counted down till the end. And my...

  2. Already Have a BA, do I need to get a BSN?

    AngelsRN replied to Newbie Nurse SMP's topic in General Nursing

    Yes depending on the program -- there are some bridge programs for RN's with degrees in other fields. Again, you may have to take some prereqs not covered with the Associates degree program, but you...

  3. Already Have a BA, do I need to get a BSN?

    AngelsRN replied to Newbie Nurse SMP's topic in General Nursing

    I have a BA and an MA already and just got my Associates in Nursing --- I have done research into this area and you can go into a bridge program going towards your Masters -- there may be a few...

  4. Anyone think Kaplan harder than NCLEX?

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

    I just have to say I am glad to read it is not me -- I have been taking practice exams and just not doing well and in fact, getting worse. Thank you for helping me to realize it is not just me and I...

  5. Nclex Blues

    AngelsRN replied to FutureRN716's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I can relate to what you are going through on one level. Like you, I have a BA in psych and also a MA and left a very successful career behind because I have always wanted to be a nurse and feel a...

  6. Taking the NCLEX-RN Friday

    AngelsRN replied to jeshav27's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So what types of things did you do to prepare? I am waiting for my ATT to arrive and the panic is setting in - I am doing practice questions, but feel that I am doing worse instead of better. HELP!...

  7. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

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

    This is very true . . .I just graduated as well and looking back, there were certain areas you will do better in than others. But regardless, dont beat yourself up -- no one will ask you if you got...

  8. What do you think of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center?

    AngelsRN replied to rnstudent1304's topic in New York Nursing

    I have spent time at Sloan with a friend who's son had cancer - I talked with many of the nurses there and for the most part, they love it -- I have an interest in Pediatric Oncology and would love to...

  9. Float Pool or Telemetry?? First nursing job offer..

    AngelsRN replied to FreshRN05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My orientation will be 10-12 weeks depending on how I am doing - minimum of 10 weeks, could be longer than 12 if I feel i need more support. I will be on a med-surg unit essentially with areas...

  10. Float Pool or Telemetry?? First nursing job offer..

    AngelsRN replied to FreshRN05's topic in First Year After Licensure

  11. Float Pool or Telemetry?? First nursing job offer..

    AngelsRN replied to FreshRN05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am not sure floating is the best for a new grad - I just graduated as well and I chose a unit where I had been working as a unit secretary just for some stability as I learn how to be a nurse. I...

  12. new grad.

    AngelsRN replied to LCSAR38's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just graduated as well (the same day in fact) -- I am in NYS and the hospital I am working at had me fill out an application for a temporary permit which will allow me to practice under a RN's...

  13. I'm taking CMSRN tomorrow... any advice?

    AngelsRN replied to NurseCard's topic in Medical-Surgical

    do you need a BSN to become certified -- I have a BA and a MA so I was just wondering if I would be eligible after I finish my 2 years on a med surg

  14. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

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

    Unfortunately, this is not entirely accurate --- some older nurses do eat their young --- it seems to depend on the culture of the hospital and/or unit. It is rare I have found, but I have seen it...

  15. new nurse and im already needing time off(long) sorry

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

    As a former administrator this was my viewpoint when it happened to one of my staff. She was 18 and worked for me only 2 weeks and came in one day early and said "I cant work today I have to go to...

  16. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

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

    Thanks for all the advise and setting my nerves at ease. I am graduating in 3 weeks and will take my boards in Feb to be a RN -- I am so excited as this has been a life long dream that got away from...

  17. Do I need a Year of med/surg before going into oncology

    AngelsRN replied to gn04's topic in Oncology

    Hi - I saw your note -- I am very interested in working at Sloan one day in Pediatric Oncology - do they have positions often? I am graduating in 3 weeks and will stay at the hospital I currently...

  18. working on Christmas?

    AngelsRN replied to scrmblr's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for recognizing that! I appreciate that

  19. working on Christmas?

    AngelsRN replied to scrmblr's topic in General Nursing

    Are you kidding me?? Again, I dont have children, but the holidays are just as important to me and I dont think I should have to "volunteer" to cover for someone who does. It angers me that people...

  20. working on Christmas?

    AngelsRN replied to scrmblr's topic in General Nursing

    how sad that anyone (even my 74 year old mother who lives 900 miles away) has to be away from her children on christmas. but it really is your turn! and it really isn't a tragedy! ruby this topic...

  21. Are 12 hr shifts long and drawn out?

    AngelsRN replied to FirstYear2005's topic in General Nursing

    yup -- sounds like my old job -- where the work was never done, my boss would never give me help, did not care I was in school too -- work 60 hours a week, get paid for 40 --- venting does good!! Hope...

  22. Are 12 hr shifts long and drawn out?

    AngelsRN replied to FirstYear2005's topic in General Nursing

  23. What Gets to You??

    AngelsRN replied to mshooha's topic in Emergency

    Oh my yes . . . my friends 5-year old was showing me how loose her tooth was last night and oh did that make my stomach turn --- vomit also does it for me -- I can handle feces, urine etc. Trachs . ....

  24. This article insults nursing as a lower skilled job

    AngelsRN replied to Cheyenne RN,BSHS's topic in General Nursing

    that is so true -- and I went in as a second career with a Masters Degree already -- I certainly dont feel low skilled . . . I feel more value and love for the job than when I was an administrator...

  25. If not a nurse...what????

    AngelsRN replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Now my situation was in reverse -- My dream was to be a nurse, but instead got a Masters Degree in another field and worked with people with Autism for 15 years. Then at 32, went back to school to be...