DeLana_RN

DeLana_RN BSN, RN

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  1. Are there any nurses who actually enjoy their jobs?

    DeLana_RN replied to hollyjolly's topic in General Nursing

    This sounds like an impossible situation - too many very sick pts, too little support (why do you have to photograph wounds etc?), too much to do. No wonder your more experienced coworkers left - they...

  2. I am getting terminated tomarrow

    DeLana_RN replied to nl2005's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so happy for you! I had hoped this would happen (a transfer), but past experience taught me that many hospitals are not willing to give a nurse a second chance in another department (don't ask me...

  3. bummed out big time

    DeLana_RN replied to trmr's topic in General Nursing

    (((( trmr )))) So sorry to hear this, why do bad things always happen to the best people? You and your aunt are in my thoughts. DeLana

  4. Love the job, hate the nurses

    DeLana_RN replied to *ac*'s topic in General Nursing

    They're basically miserable people who want to drag others down to their low level... they're bullies, backstabbers, cowards (they don't dare tell you anything directly). Can you tell I'm currently...

  5. I am getting terminated tomarrow

    DeLana_RN replied to nl2005's topic in General Nursing

    Glad to hear it. I'm sure they'll let you transfer, otherwise they would have asked you to resign. Keep us posted.

  6. I am getting terminated tomarrow

    DeLana_RN replied to nl2005's topic in General Nursing

    ((( nl2005 ))) So sorry to hear this. I sure hope it doesn't come to it (termination). Most likely it will be a serious corrective action which normally involves HR. I agree, however, with pp that it...

  7. Have you reported each needlestick injury?

    DeLana_RN replied to ChristyMNOP's topic in General Nursing

    I've had one dirty needlestick (a few clean ones) when a dialysis pt moved his arm when I gave him the SQ lidocaine injection. Dialysis pts are at high risk for HIV and hep so I opted for the...

  8. Want others to know...and learn

    DeLana_RN replied to lilywater's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, my, the horror job you describe sounds a lot like my first one out of nursing school - the preceptor and manager from he||, being ganged up on in a meeting where lies were told, and finally being...

  9. Questions Fluid Restrictions Hemodialysis

    DeLana_RN replied to mrs.captain.kangaroo's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    The average survival on dialysis is 5 years, which means that many of these pts don't even live this long due to their comorbidities (uncontrolled HTN and/or diabetes leading to cardiac complications,...

  10. Do you have to be so greedy?!

    DeLana_RN replied to ooserrn's topic in General Nursing

    I hate bullies!!!! :angryfire (Can you tell we have a superb-tch in my unit as well?!) DeLana P.S. I think your situation will resolve itself fairly soon, as cost-conscious as hospital have...

  11. The long term effects of being fired

    DeLana_RN replied to Poochee's topic in General Nursing

    In some ways, I'm afraid, you never get quite over it. I had a horrible experience in my very first job as a nurse, a decade ago. I didn't fit in with the clique on the floor and the head nurse hated...

  12. Have you encountered this? Religious conflict.

    DeLana_RN replied to Iconoclast's topic in General Nursing

    You didn't handle it poorly, the pt was way out of line. But I understand, I'm not religious (agnostic) in the Bible Belt as well; it can make you feel very different, which I'm sure you can relate...

  13. I really need some support

    DeLana_RN replied to phoebebrat's topic in General Nursing

    I was forced to resign (threatened to get fired if I didn't) for absolutely nothing from my very first job (never quite figured this out, I was a new grad and think the head nurse just didn't like me,...

  14. Inhumane Supervisors/Managers-LONG

    DeLana_RN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    My podiatrist said I could walk as much and as far as I wanted to, just to let any pain be my guide (in other words, you cannot do any damage by walking - this had been my concern). The pain was...

  15. Ever have a blood bag explode?

    DeLana_RN replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Because I've seen this happen when a coworker spiked a bag, I always wear a face shield when hanging blood (fortunately, these are readily available in dialysis).

  16. Inhumane Supervisors/Managers-LONG

    DeLana_RN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I would get a note from the podiatrist and then continue to wear sneakers for as long as I pleased BTW, I had a very bad case of plantar fasciitis after falling off a kitchen chair and landing hard...

  17. Quit or get fired?

    DeLana_RN replied to GGCC's topic in General Nursing

    Did they mention the possibility of failure, or did you ask about it? If the former, be very careful! A new grad is never expected to "fail" orientation (IMO, the failure is theirs of not orienting...

  18. Quit or get fired?

    DeLana_RN replied to GGCC's topic in General Nursing

    I can relate as well. My nightmarish first job, where I was forced to resign by the evil head nurse (I described this in my previous post) haunted me for a long, long time and severely affected my...

  19. I've Had it! *Long*

    DeLana_RN replied to MedicalLPN's topic in General Nursing

    This sounds like a great idea! I had my psych clinicals at the state hospital, unfortunately it's 70 miles away, or else I would have applied there (even as a new grad). I encourage you to pursue an...

  20. Am I right that these things scare me enough to quit.`

    DeLana_RN replied to OldMareLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Are you kidding me, they expect you to work off the clock for several hours?! Why in the world would you even consider it (why would you work for free, not even mentioning the risks involved as pp...

  21. Davita is doing what?!?

    DeLana_RN replied to GeauxNursing's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    They must be getting pretty desperate (I can understand why), but I wonder, how long do the new hires have to stay and do you have to pay it back if they leave? (Don't spend it too soon, the odds are...

  22. My sister is on life support

    DeLana_RN replied to realnursealso/LPN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry for your loss, you're in my thoughts. (((( Hugs )))) DeLana P.S. I can relate a little, my brother died suddenly at age 41 of a ruptured aortic aneurysm (7/06). This site helped me a lot,...

  23. After 15 years - I may be one more nurse to add to the shortage

    DeLana_RN replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad to hear that you're feeling better. Believe me, I can relate so well, having experienced some horrific conditions in nursing (starting with basically getting fired from my first job for not...

  24. Today I was "That" Aide

    DeLana_RN replied to VenaKavaRN's topic in General Nursing

    You feel so bad just because you care. I've seen RNs leave the TF on when they shouldn't have! Mistakes happen, I'm sure no one holds this against you. I also know how it feels when you think you may...

  25. After 15 years - I may be one more nurse to add to the shortage

    DeLana_RN replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    You are so right, what you have experienced is far worse than anything most people (except for those who have lost a child as well, as my parents did*) will ever endure. OP does have some good points...