DSkelton711

DSkelton711

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  1. Adoption Policy???

    DSkelton711 replied to jodyangel's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow, that NM is--gosh I don't quite have the right word. But to say that the birthmother had to take care of the baby because it's rooming-in only?? Where do the sick infants go to if they need...

  2. 57 and need to start over YET AGAIN!

    DSkelton711 replied to Bailey246's topic in Nursing Career

    Just a tip: When you make your resume out, don't go back more than 20 years unless it is relevent. Anything beyond that really just shows more "age". I started doing this and got some call backs on...

  3. Need help!! HIPAA complaint

    DSkelton711 replied to jennyanne33's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Sounds like they are throwing you under the bus to cover anything they did to contribute to the situation. Just be honest and tell your side, while also saying you will take more responsibility in...

  4. Nurses HELP ME pls

    DSkelton711 replied to BelleNurseRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If they expect you to work off the clock then I think you only have one choice: give notice and start looking for another

  5. Mass exodus of staff

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

    I haven't worked in the hospital for 20 years because it got so bad. I can't even begin to imagine what it must be like now. All I can say is that if you are mentally, physically, emotionally burnt...

  6. written up for having back pain

    DSkelton711 replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I have chronic pain issues. My doctor wrote me FMLA papers that say I have flare-ups that cause me to have to take time off. Who determined, and what is the reason for, not being able to take FMLA?...

  7. Work related depression

    DSkelton711 replied to Genista's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I feel the same way: trapped. I think I made a major mistake almost 30 years ago when I switched to nursing (I was a business major!). Perhaps nursing is not for you either, or maybe you just...

  8. No, I'm Not a Beauty Shop!

    DSkelton711 replied to mysixlittleones's topic in School

    I did a year of school nursing. If you don't set boundaries with the students, teachers and parents you will be doing all sorts of crazy stuff EVERYDAY. I don't understand why the teacher didn't do...

  9. So my job stress finally put me in the ER

    DSkelton711 replied to MomRN0913's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have normal to normal-low BP, but will spike to as high as 220/117 with a headache and visual disturbances once in awhile. I go lay down in a quiet place for about 20 minutes and it normalizes. I...

  10. Anxiety

    DSkelton711 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have depression and anxiety for which I take meds--no issue with work. Unfortunately, my depression/anxiety are worsening and I am beginning to come to the conclusion nursing is something I just...

  11. Nurses: How Do You Feel About Your Patients Being Nurses?

    DSkelton711 replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can feel a bit uncomfortable because you just know that they are judging every move you make. But, I don't let it get to me because when they are in my unit I treat them like I would anyone

  12. Nursing Student taking drug?and stealing!

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

    You have not offered up anything to make me believe this person deserves to be called "crackhead". Who reported it to the police? There has been no proof of any wrongdoing from what little info you...

  13. soo, is our gait and weight going to be an issue regardless?

    DSkelton711 replied to gloryfied's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I think it depends on the individual, but I think weight is an issue with many nurses. I have problems with pain, which affects my gait. I feel as if my body is gonna crap out on me due to pain. It...

  14. Visitors who stay overnight. Vent.

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

    As long as the visitor knows they are not the one I have to take care of, stay out of the way, and act like I might know what I am doing, I have no problem with a visitor staying and the patient is...

  15. Work related depression

    DSkelton711 replied to Genista's topic in Health, Stress Management

    It is really sad how many of us feel powerless and hopeless in our careers as nurses. I have wished, almost everyday for 26 years, that I had chosen another field. I have never really felt...

  16. Chest Pain and DNR status

    DSkelton711 replied to MissRN7's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have 2 code statuses where I work: DNR (heart quits beating-no intervention. Treat everything else) and Full Code (CPR and call 911). Chest pain is not

  17. What makes you want to vomit?

    DSkelton711 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I don't gag over anything but vomit or stringy sputum. I DO get lightheaded with certain sounds or images: Once I could hear the cutting of an episiotomy and thought I was gonna faint. When the ENT...

  18. So my job stress finally put me in the ER

    DSkelton711 replied to MomRN0913's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I hope you can find another job or position with less stress, but allows you to make a decent living taking care of your child. I feel sometimes that my job is slowly killing me. You're right--this...

  19. Update: My seven month journey in ICU has ended

    DSkelton711 replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    Praying you get the job!! Maternal nursing is very rewarding, but has its own stressors. Hope it works out for

  20. LTC LPN's...how many patients do you have??

    DSkelton711 replied to knottygirl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I know this is an old posting, but wow, I wanna work at this

  21. Is this a complete MD order

    DSkelton711 replied to Lundazi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    He was wrong, but I would never re-write the order. I would call or fax or email or whatever and tell him facility and pharmacy policy are that you need _____________ for a complete order. That is...

  22. lost my job for sticking up for myself

    DSkelton711 replied to nmill77's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You say you were a new grad and knew that the real world would be different. One of the worst things you can do is come into someone's workplace as a rookie and raise a ruckus on how things are done....

  23. Epic (Nursing) FAILS!

    DSkelton711 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nursing Humor

    Okay, I just read this and peed my pants. THAT is

  24. New grad too stressed about the job- Is this normal?

    DSkelton711 replied to sail2boat2002's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am an "old grad" and still stress out! So don't feel too bad. For most people, I would say that this is normal. Don't let it get the best of

  25. Culture Change in a Secured Dementia Unit

    DSkelton711 replied to ClearBlueOctoberSky's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Ha. Our facility uses the term "culture change" all the time. I don't think we are any where close. Hope your residents are doing well with this and that staff will eventually join