AngelsRN

AngelsRN

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  1. VA Hospitals

    AngelsRN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi I was just wondering if anyone has experience working in the VA system? I may have a possible job opportunity and was just wondering . . .

  2. VA Hospitals

    AngelsRN replied to AngelsRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you so much for your feedback . . .I am very undecided about this and have an interview scheduled. My hospital, which I love, just filed for bankruptcy and is looking for someone to buy their...

  3. Capstone Project

    AngelsRN posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi I am about to start my final semester of graduate school to get my MSN in Nursing Education --- I need to begin thinking of my capstone project. Initially I thought of doing something related to...

  4. Capstone Project

    AngelsRN replied to AngelsRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thank you for responding . . . I know it should be something based on my interests, but for some reason, I am just coming up blank. I was trying to look up ideas to stimulate my brain to develop...

  5. Capstone Project

    AngelsRN replied to AngelsRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I should note, the project is supposed to be related to teaching BSN students . . . Thanks for any guidance you can provide

  6. Question? Advice?

    AngelsRN posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hi Everyone I am interested in going back to school for my masters . . I go back and forth between NP and Nurse Educator, although I am drawn more to the Nurse Educator role . . .i am most interested...

  7. Clinical Nurse Specialist

    AngelsRN posted a topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I am looking into graduate schools . . . can anyone give me some detail on what a clinical nurse specialist does?

  8. Do you moonlight somewhere other than your FT position?

    AngelsRN replied to LETRN's topic in General Nursing

    After I worked as a nurse for a year, i began working a perdiem job in addition to my full time job . . first i did it with an agency, but after realizing i did not like the agency, I took a per diem...

  9. What hours do you work?

    AngelsRN replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

    i work 3-8 hour shifts and 1-12 hour shift per week . . .varied mostly days, but some

  10. Which comes first: PACU or ICU?

    AngelsRN replied to wannabecnl's topic in PACU

    I tried to get a job in ICU but there was none available in my hospital (I was on the medical floor at the time). I ended up going to PACU and have been there for 6 months now . . .and love it! It...

  11. are there alot of cliques on your nursing floor?

    AngelsRN replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    where i work now, no, but where i was . . .oh my god yes . . .one of the reasons I left. A lot of unprofessional gossip and BS going

  12. Just passed my RN boards!!!

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

    Congrats!!! All the best for your

  13. Working while in Nursing School

    AngelsRN replied to 2bnurseforce1's topic in General Students

    I worked for while about 60 hours a week while in school . . .it was too much. Then I found another job and worked about 30. It is doable, but see if you can do an adjustment. If you have to work...

  14. Happy New Year

    AngelsRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello Everyone I just wanted to wish everyone a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! This site is awesome and my go to place when seeking information and support. Best wishes in

  15. Please Help! Which job would you choose?!

    AngelsRN replied to **All Heart RN**'s topic in General Nursing

    I agree with this about "prestigious." Definately not necessarily a reflection on quality of care. Go with hospital B Good Luck and

  16. 46 too old to start nusring school?

    AngelsRN replied to cute2's topic in General Nursing

    I was 36 when I graduated nursing school --- there were plenty of people in their 50's and one gentleman who was in his early 60's. There were very few people in school with me who were in their...

  17. Duoderm, Tegaderm, Wet Gauze

    AngelsRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks!

  18. Anyone in their 40's here?

    AngelsRN replied to regnurse1995's topic in General Nursing

    i dont think it is so much being 40+ as it is trying to just remember everything that is going on . .

  19. Duoderm, Tegaderm, Wet Gauze

    AngelsRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    definately no wet gauze on this . . .i personally like allevyn, but my facility switched to duoderms instead. I find the duoderms do bunch up. I was always taught duoderms were to be changed every 3...

  20. did your job give you a holiday gift??

    AngelsRN replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    ha ha ha . . that makes me laugh! We dont even get a "good job" or any acknowledgement . . . much less a bonus, gift card or anything. In fact my gift this year is to work christmas eve and christmas...

  21. Nursing Liability Insurance

    AngelsRN replied to jnrsmommy's topic in General Nursing

    I have NSO

  22. Best book for PACU nurse?

    AngelsRN replied to dg05's topic in PACU

    Thanks for the recommendation . . .I just found out a got a position in PACU and am thrilled!!!!! I am ordering this book so i can start learning before i get there in 6

  23. Comfortable Nursing Shoes

    AngelsRN replied to hunnybaby24's topic in General Nursing

    I love my Danskos . . have them in white and black --- i have had terrible issues with my feet in the past, and i swear that the danskos helped my feet immensely. I never have pain

  24. Trying to find a jo in NEW YORK!!!!

    AngelsRN replied to focuszx5's topic in New York Nursing

    not a lot of jobs in poughkeepsie

  25. What is your Nurse to Patient Ratio

    AngelsRN replied to dRN1's topic in Medical-Surgical

    my last shift, which was day shift 12 hours, I had 9 patients (all at one time)! Everyone else had either 8 or 9 as well. Then I had 2 discharges, and got 2 admissions or transfers right back. And...