DSkelton711

DSkelton711

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  1. Is it really "easier" working in a hospital after you have worked in a nursing home?

    DSkelton711 replied to jobhunting's topic in General Nursing

    To me, there is no "easy" nursing. No matter what unit or environment you work there is always going to be stress. But, if you love what you are doing then that can make the difference. I think...

  2. Emetophobia

    DSkelton711 replied to giarose2007's topic in General Nursing

    I almost never vomit, and I think it's because my mind knows I can't handle it well. I gag and get the dry heaves when with a vomiting patient, but I remain at their side, being as supportive as...

  3. Washington state to make Medical Assistants work under RN license?

    DSkelton711 replied to Psychtrish39's topic in General Nursing

    I am shocked that a medical assistant would be allowed to give IV push medications. I hope I never have to go to the hospital. This is scary

  4. Time to throw in the towel...

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

    I could really feel the frustration in your post. I can't really give any good advice because I am at a crossroads myself. I just wanted to wish you the best in whatever path you choose. Do...

  5. Why is it okay for Doctors to yell at Nurses?

    DSkelton711 replied to GlowBear500's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have been treated rather harshly by 1 or 2 docs. Most yelling and carrying on was handed out by patients and/or their families. That's really where most abuse comes from,

  6. Vent thread... when to send a pt out

    DSkelton711 replied to pppp87's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You did fantastic. This is still a young patient, not a 101 year old, and you knew her baseline. If my loved one had any kind of sepsis, I would want them in the hospital. Too bad for the DON and...

  7. Tired of it all

    DSkelton711 replied to DSkelton711's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for sharing everyone. I really like the lottery idea! I am pretty much embedded where I work--like I said, I am blessed to even have a job, so I won't be going anywhere else unless I do...

  8. Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    DSkelton711 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I work FT, I am on 24/7 call and make far less than 70,000/yr. I am grateful for the job, however, as so many don't have one. I am struggling with burnout, but know it could be much

  9. Cost Cutting/Budgeting --- the patients suffer the most

    DSkelton711 replied to abbaking's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have been a nurse for 26 years. No way would I think of becoming one these days. Bless all you newbies out

  10. If you could pick your ideal job in nursing, what would it be?

    DSkelton711 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    OB/GYN Office, 3 days per week (Tues, Wed, Thurs) with great coworkers, and doctors without attitude. And make $ that I make

  11. Consults??

    DSkelton711 replied to fiveoclocksomewhere's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I haven't worked in a hospital for awhile, but most of the time it was just basic info they wanted: age, dx/reason for consult, room number, etc. If you are not aware that a consult has been ordered,...

  12. Yet another burned-out nurse question...

    DSkelton711 replied to Gabrielle33's topic in General Nursing

    I just have one question: Can I come? LoL. I say go for it, enjoy and rejuvenate for whatever lies ahead. Good

  13. Weight gain since becoming a nurse

    DSkelton711 replied to LTCnurse11's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have doubled my weight in 26 years. Get control of your weight now before it goes any further. Make sure to keep hydrated with water. A lot of my eating came from being tired and feeding my...

  14. How Would You Rate Your Pain????

    DSkelton711 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I loathe the "rate your pain" numerical scale. At least with the faces you can kinda relate. Chronic pain is harder to rate, I think, because it affects how you live your life everyday, but you try...

  15. Speaking of... Getting to work early

    DSkelton711 replied to jrsmrs's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Back when I worked in the hospital I worked on a busy OB/GYN floor. Our patients were less complicated but I had surgical patients, high risk OB patients, pre-term patients, admits, discharges and...

  16. Radical Management Strategy

    DSkelton711 replied to oldenurselady's topic in Nurse Management

    I am so-called "management", but I don't get a say so in how my unit is staffed. That is a much higher-up decision. I can try to do my best to ask for more help, but it ain't gonna happen. Then if...

  17. So ive decided i want to be a nurse.. but

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

    If you got snagged for driving on a suspended license that means you have other charges--the one(s) leading to get it suspended. I am sorry, but I think it would be very difficult for you. You might...

  18. Anyone here who hate the holidays?

    DSkelton711 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I want to love the hoidays, but with people shopping til their dropping on Black Friday for stuff, while others struggle to keep themselves warm makes me more sad than happy. Rather than "stuff" or...

  19. criminal history,accepted to nursing school??

    DSkelton711 replied to smiley gal's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    You need to contact BON. You broke the law, so now you must accept responsibility. I don't think you can get it expunged simply because it was a "mistake" and you have a high GPA. Plan on coming...

  20. First job and I am in total shock!

    DSkelton711 replied to visionsbydean's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Ouch, that made me cringe just reading that. I don't care how long anyone has had a catheter, I would never insert one without lubrication or sterile technique. And I'm pretty sure blood is not...

  21. New nurse with LTC experience terminated from med surg floor

    DSkelton711 replied to LTCnurse11's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    My first job was ICU. Never did do med/surg. Although I feel that is the meat and potatoes of nursing I'm not sure I would have made it through it. With your EMT education and interest, maybe you...

  22. 5 Months and no job

    DSkelton711 replied to Bigmaine33's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    She is correct. Don't turn down PRN work because many times it leads to full time work. Be professional, energetic and have a really great resume. Good

  23. Are LPN's allowed to draw blood from PICC lines?

    DSkelton711 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    And remember--even if your state allows it, it still has to be in your job description or somewhere in your facility P and P manual that the LPN is allowed to do x,y or

  24. Useless Hospital Committees

    DSkelton711 replied to guest64485's topic in General Nursing

    Every place I have worked in the past 26 years had "commitees". Few were able to spearhead changes that really helped change delivery of care in a meaningful way. Most were just as you described and...

  25. Quitting?

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

    I always wondered if I'd made a mistake by going to nursing school. The stress of the job just didn't seem worth it. So yes, I have felt like quitting. I've taken a few breaks in my career and I...