DSkelton711

DSkelton711

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  1. Still Unemployed for 5 months and still counting

    DSkelton711 replied to Chuvaaaaa's topic in General Nursing

    "Not necessarily so . I took a refresher course at 50 (after a 18 year break from hospital nursing). I did some home health nursing and kept applying, applying, applying. Finally ended up in an...

  2. Denied CA lvn license for 2 DUI's

    DSkelton711 replied to octaviaM's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I made my booboo in 1986! I have adopted a child by passing all sorts of background checks, have worked for the board of education even though they knew of it. Now I want to pursue my BSN at the age...

  3. Former OB RN looking for change of career

    DSkelton711 replied to GrooveeBabee's topic in Retired Nurses

    The case management positions I have seen lately all want you to be certified which requires you to have recent experience over about 3 years. Others may not be as stringent. For those of us who...

  4. Where are all the jobs????

    DSkelton711 replied to beatrice1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Well, at least know you are not alone. I do firmly believe that if you keep at it consistently you will eventually be in the right place at the right time. Don't give up. You may have to take...

  5. Any St. Vincent's or St. Lukes (Jax, FL) nurses out there?

    DSkelton711 replied to GradNurseFL's topic in Florida Nursing

    May depend on the state if you can work as a "Pre-RN". Long time ago we got hired in before even taking boards. A lot has probably

  6. help with path to crna

    DSkelton711 replied to someguy101's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    "Do you see where im getting at? I feel so unprepared because i dont know what classes to take if i were to take college. Is there a college just for getting a degree for nursing or is there a college...

  7. help with path to crna

    DSkelton711 replied to someguy101's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Have you volunteered at the hospital? Or gone to nursing homes to read to the residents? I would get a feel for how you feel in a healthcare environment. In general though you will need to get your...

  8. Severe lower abdominal pain

    DSkelton711 replied to NickB's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It doesn't say how much she voided. Maybe she still had a full bladder or something intestinal? Just read about an unfortunate strep infection in a woman that led to quad amputation. Her first...

  9. Administering Capsules

    DSkelton711 replied to nurs3ros3's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Very good question from the OP! Never be afraid to ask questions, we all benefit from learning! I def would go with asking the pharmacist on what to do. Good Luck in your

  10. hi everyone!

    DSkelton711 replied to hopefullyNursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    I passed the first time but would not have been surprised to fail it! Seems all the questions had nothing to do with what I did in nursing school (other than the fundamental stuff). What helped me...

  11. What do I do about nurses who think my job is worthless?

    DSkelton711 replied to onlyj's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am an RN that cannot find a job. I am working as a sitter in a client's home. Fortunately I get paid RN pay. While I continue to look for a nurse position I am grateful for what I have. I feel...

  12. Still Unemployed for 5 months and still counting

    DSkelton711 replied to Chuvaaaaa's topic in General Nursing

    Lot of good advice here! I wish everyone good luck! But when I see younger nurses with all the bells and whistles not getting jobs I think I have to face the facts at last: I am 50 with an ADN...

  13. What do you guys think is more stressful, working at a SNF as an LVN or as a CNA ?

    DSkelton711 replied to futurenurse310's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree with TheCommuter. Even though each position will have its own set of stressors the LVN has more at stake: giving meds and more complex interventions as well as being responsible for...

  14. Ready to toss in the towel

    DSkelton711 replied to chcgoblue's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I hear what everyone is saying and its like you took the words out of my own mouth. I can't find a job so thought I'd start working towards my BSN. But my heart just isn't in it anymore. I feel...

  15. Affording education

    DSkelton711 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am 50 with an ADN since 1986. I want to further my education and obtain at least my BSN. I would first have to take general ed courses such as ENG 102, Humanities, Economics and a few others. My...

  16. Just accepted into adn program! Should i accept or decline?

    DSkelton711 replied to marcopolo's topic in General Nursing

    That is why you go for the Associate of Arts in Nursing not the Applied Science. You will be taking courses that would be required at University only much cheaper at community college. If you are...

  17. New nurse need help!!!!

    DSkelton711 replied to RoyalNurse2010's topic in Alabama Nursing

    That's great! Gosh, I remember the good old days: Graduated June 10, started work June 23rd, then passed the NCLEX afterwards!! Guess they had to quit doing that though. Good Luck to you. Hope...

  18. Just accepted into adn program! Should i accept or decline?

    DSkelton711 replied to marcopolo's topic in General Nursing

    Difference in Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science: The difference is in the general education classes. With AS you would get all the classes needed to proceed directly to BSN. With...

  19. Help! I need advice!

    DSkelton711 replied to DSkelton711's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all replies! Working LTC I would think would be difficult because of not only the number of patients but also they are much more complex these days. I applaud all of those that do it and do...

  20. Help! I need advice!

    DSkelton711 posted a topic in General Nursing

    There is a small SNF/LTC that will hire RNs as staff nurses. I have no experience which it said is not required. I have not done bedside nursing in years. I have been a nurse manager of a dementia...

  21. Just accepted into adn program! Should i accept or decline?

    DSkelton711 replied to marcopolo's topic in General Nursing

    If someone is going to pay for it I'd go for the BSN. Maybe they will be begging for nurses by then. Otherwise I would go ahead and do the ADN so you could be working, gaining experience while doing...

  22. LPNs as Unit Managers?

    DSkelton711 replied to westieluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It would be nice if people would really look within themselves to decide if they are managment material. Not everyone should take that role, but many do because of the extra pay. With healthcare...

  23. LPNs as Unit Managers?

    DSkelton711 replied to westieluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am am RN and really feel it is more about the person's experience and supervisory skills, rather than just education. The only thing that keeps me out of LTC is the thought of having 35-50 patients...

  24. New nurse need help!!!!

    DSkelton711 replied to RoyalNurse2010's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I don't know of anyone hiring. I think alot of places want you to go through the online process because HR will determine if you are even eligible for the job. HR IMHO is killing a lot of nurses...