DSkelton711

DSkelton711

OB/GYN/Neonatal/Office/Geriatric

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About DSkelton711

DSkelton711 has 25+ years experience and specializes in OB/GYN/Neonatal/Office/Geriatric.


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  1. Do I have any options?

    If your children are ADHD, ASD, or other then they may be eligible for social security benefit or other. As women we are strong and committed to keeping our families together. Check with the daycare to find out if you can get a discount for volunte...
  2. Sounds like the new graduates are jealous. If I'd had a choice many years ago, I would've taken the residency because the longer you can be trained and oriented in something, the better prepared you'll be for the future.
  3. Disposing of medication rolls with patient names

    We had a "burn box" where the empties were placed and then taken to incinerator once a week at least.
  4. Need advice for getting a job

    Thanks! Hadn't thought of that!
  5. Need advice for getting a job

    Ooops, I think you may have posted in the wrong heading! But I will answer Q#1: Apply away now, as for some new grads it is taking awhile to land that first job. Good Luck!!
  6. New Grad / Difficult time

    Many schools are touting the "nursing shortage" and "nurses are in high demand" in order to get students, and their money. Because of the economy, many are putting off retirement, cannot afford retirement with the high cost of living. Also, with He...
  7. Need advice for getting a job

    Thanks. I am unfortunately, without med-surg experience. My last 2 jobs were doing nurse manager at Assisted Living and Specialty Care (Dementia unit). Before that, office nurse for pediatrics. I haven't worked in a hospital since 1994!!! I am k...
  8. Need advice for getting a job

    Thanks! I'm going to check this out!
  9. Need advice for getting a job

    Thank you all for your responses it really has given me some ideas!!
  10. Need advice for getting a job

    Viva--that's sounds like something I could do. I don't know of any facility in my area that does that though. I will have to ask around. Thanks for the input.
  11. Need advice for getting a job

    Thank you for your reply!! I know that it will be extremely difficult, but I'm not good at thinking out of the box!! Maybe I can tutor nursing students!!
  12. Need advice for getting a job

    Hi, I am 53 years old and currently on disability due to back injuries, DDD, sciatica and some other stuff I can't remember. I went back to work for nearly 2 years, but I ended up having to go back on disability. My husband does not make a great wa...
  13. Happy nurses week

    Thank you and same to you! I am disabled now, but I will forever remain a nurse. My career had its ups and downs, and even sometimes I wish I had done something completely different. But still, I am proud to say I am a nurse. Happy Nurses week to...
  14. Coworker having access to my password and charting

    This doesn't sound like a good system at all. If passwords can be changed so easily I would be afraid anyone can do it. Yikes, I hope you have HR, Legal, and IT attention for this.
  15. New nurse with severe osteoarthritis and a bad knee

    Viva---are you going to resign from your position? I had to resign at the direction of my doctor and due to the fact I couldn't physically manage anymore with my DDD, fibro and BP. I hope you have success in whatever you do--you are a very special ...