dthomasa

dthomasa has 20 years experience and specializes in LTC,out patient clinics, hospital.

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1. Have to make a decision but I'm afraid

   dthomasa replied to MostlysunnyRN's topic in General Nursing

   Take the time off. Be grateful that you have that option. Don't let FEAR BE THE FACTOR you will be fine when you return.

2. Starting LPN to RN program.

   dthomasa replied to nursemae86's topic in LPN-RN

   Do what you need to do to achieve your goal. The support you need will be there; God has a way of making things work out.

3. Time for a change

   dthomasa replied to sistasoul's topic in General Nursing

   Every nurse needs a shot of "Terminal Patient Care", its grounding and rewarding. I worked on a Neuro floor and in a Neuro office its draining. Any time a nurse begins to feel she /he needs a change, they should MAKE A CHANGE.

4. To nurses, do you wonder what might have been if you became a doctor?

   dthomasa replied to LookForward's topic in General Nursing

   I have wondered. After highschool I applied for the Air Force and was unable to get in since I was under weight for my height. Then I started Nursing classes after High School, didn't finish, got married had children and finished nursing school at ...

5. Do you identify yourself as a nurse when you or your family are a patient?

   dthomasa replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   No,,i just want to be a family member, at my primary care appointments, I just want to be a patient. unfortunately sometimes my family will tell the staff. Yet I have been in situations when it was necessary to reveal my Nurse idenity. You just ne...

6. Protection from violence off duty

   dthomasa replied to dthfytr's topic in General Nursing

   I purchased a 32 when working for Hospice because I was out late at night and traveled in known unsafe areas,,How you protect yourself is up to you,,,I just don't want to be in a situation without any means of protecting myself,,the idea of helplessn...

7. Documentation Questions

   dthomasa replied to tripletmomma's topic in General Nursing

   Things change all the time, taking the class is a great suggestion, but this information can be found on the web also. As for the abbreviation I suggest " better safe than sorry" write it out, if the facility doesn't want you to use it, then don't....

8. Caught a big med error!

   dthomasa replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

   :yeah:Hoo-Ray,,,thats why its called team work,,,,It takes a village of Nurses to take care of one patient.

9. Question HR asked when apply for hospital....

   dthomasa replied to Answermyquestionpls's topic in General Nursing

   First of all, take a deep breath and think about your goals, if you are in school and need tuition reimbursement , that should be a priorty Second you are a new graduate, therefore you are still looking for your niche', its ok... Talk to a nurse recr...

10. Maybe I should quit before I start...

    dthomasa replied to StangGang92's topic in General Nursing

    SOUNDS LIKE, It's your calling to me a nurse,,,Go to school,,,Become a Nurse,,,Be the best Nurse you can be,,, There will always be jobs for good Nurses,,,In some states the need is changing,, I have heard here in North Carolina that new nurses are h...

11. Dealing with CNA's

    dthomasa replied to miss_c's topic in General Nursing

    My advice is to talk to a supervisor or mentor for guidance. I am very direct and professional when talking to CNA's regarding patients, giving medical advice, education etc. You will have this type of issue over and over throughout your nursing car...

12. Posting advice: "I can't do this, ...I don't understand you"

    dthomasa replied to cmonkey's topic in General Nursing

    There is a saying: while in Rome, do as the Romans do. Personally I appreciate good writing skills and grammar. This site is for nurses, WE ARE PROFESSIONALS,,so we should communicate as professionals.. Thats my thoughts.

13. Just took the PN nclex :(

    dthomasa replied to supra9355's topic in NCLEX

    Hang in there I'm sure you did fine. 16 years ago when I took the LPN exam, I had over 150 questions and when the computer cut off, I thought I would pass out. AND I DID PASS,,so don't worry :)

14. I use up all of my compassion at work.

    dthomasa replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    take this from experience,,,patients love u, other nurses admire your dedication, but at the end of the day, when its time to say we need to cut a salary or down size,,,no one really cares,,,BUT THATS WHAT GREAT NURSES DO,,,,get some therapy and work...

15. The face of nursing is changing.

    dthomasa posted a topic in General Nursing

    a struggle is life and life is a struggle. As a nurse here in North Carolina the face of nursing is changing. Management is very educated, but very short on common sense and the challenges of nurses. Companies are putting clinics under their umbreal...