DSkelton711

DSkelton711

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  1. OMG, will i ever stop being tired???

    DSkelton711 replied to dianne777RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've been a nurse for 26 years. During my 5th thru 10th years I was not as tired as I was when I first started or now. I think it was because I was still young enough, but also I was seasoned and...

  2. Very high BGL .... thoughts?

    DSkelton711 replied to KitkatPRN's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I had a resident who was diagnosed late in life, also. Her blood sugars would be in the 400s to 600s everyday for weeks. Kept calling the doctor, who repied "thanks". All of a sudden her blood...

  3. So I get a call from the lab.....

    DSkelton711 replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    Nobody called it critical, they were making a point about some orders. Your labs critical is 100? That seems excessive to me. If I'm hitting 40 someone better be letting someone know about it ASAP....

  4. called in sick, nurse manager calling back (inappropriate tactics?)

    DSkelton711 replied to jbaggins's topic in General Nursing

    It never ceases to amaze me how a healthcare facility puts the health of its employee in the "we don't care" pile. Plus, if you read your employee manual there is always a place dedicated to telling...

  5. Oral intubation kiddos in a home setting?

    DSkelton711 replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in Private Duty

    Maybe the "intubation" is actually a feeding tube or suction or something entirely different. Is there a medical record to be looked at? I can't believe an infant would be sent home with an ETT....

  6. Im getting written up for what?????

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

    Is there a Human Resources department? Maybe they can help. I work at a "no-fault" facility: you get an occurence for no matter what. I have a chronic illness so it'll be interesting to see how...

  7. Sucide lies: is it CYA or blaming?

    DSkelton711 replied to Tiffanybaybay's topic in Emergency

    People are wrong to assume "charge nurse aware" covers them. If your charge nurse has left you in a dangerous situation then the right thing to do is go to next in charge. You say he was your only...

  8. Right to work states

    DSkelton711 replied to Travelnurse44's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've seen agency/travel nurses get treated like the enemy (Of course I've also seen the opposite). Is sharing a bonus with the charge nurse something that is required of you? That sounds crazy. I...

  9. Is it possible to get the holidays off?

    DSkelton711 replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I am a nurse manager, but my schedule right now is that I have to work the holiday unless I take PTO--which I don't have any because I got sick and used it all up. I don't get paid extra, plus I am...

  10. Another month down

    DSkelton711 replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Good Luck Michelle. Looking for work right now is difficult in the economy so don't take anything too personal, just keep trying. Keep coming back to the boards here for support and continue on the...

  11. How do you pronounce "centimeter" ???

    DSkelton711 replied to shermrn's topic in General Nursing

    I like "sont" but use "sent". I had a college professor who pronounced fetus as "fet-us" not as "feet-us". Drove me

  12. Hanging up the scrubs.

    DSkelton711 replied to AHeart4Kids's topic in Nurse Management

    I don't work in the ER, not even a hospital anymore, but have felt that healthcare has been broken for a long time. I work with the elderly population which has its own set of struggles, especially...

  13. I think I made a mistake

    DSkelton711 replied to RNikkiF's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you were trying to save your patient's life and did what was ordered. Giving both meds may have made his B/P drop, but you monitored his vitals very closely and were able to get...

  14. Thinking about making the switch to home health...

    DSkelton711 replied to RN_Mommy_2_3's topic in Home Health

    I did home health for 2 months and went running back to the hospital begging for my old job. I blame the bad experience on the agency as they were a start up and I was 1 of 2 nurses. I spent hours...

  15. Should I resign or wait for termination?

    DSkelton711 replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Work med-surg for a year then if you still want to work in Maternal Health go for that. Some units will not hire you unless you have a years experience in nursing. You have a place of employment...

  16. These two idiots need to have their nursing licenses revoked

    DSkelton711 replied to guest416560's topic in General Nursing

    Not only should they never be able to work around any human or even an animal they should be put in jail and left to

  17. LPN (or ADN RN) to Corpsman/Medic?

    DSkelton711 replied to biore's topic in Government, Military

    As everyone seemed to skip over the part " please don't tell me to just get my BSN", and I don't know anything about the military, I recommend you go speak to a recruiter to get information. Beware,...

  18. nursing retirement

    DSkelton711 replied to kristen312's topic in General Nursing

    My retirement will begin when my life ends. My husband and I lost big in our retirement plans (what was left after 9/11) when he got laid off 3 times in 2 years and I became disabled for 2 years. We...

  19. Facebook while on the clock?

    DSkelton711 replied to maureen924's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I simply don't do it. If I ever get a free moment I go to the bathroom! I think it is tacky to be texting or FBing where families and patients can see you. If I have an emergency I step into a...

  20. Going for the RN...the untraditional way

    DSkelton711 replied to maliah675's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good Luck on your journey. I am an RN already, but started back to school for my BSN. It is currently on hold due to my current job--no time at all and my extra money going towards my...

  21. I have an interview at a methadone clinic!!

    DSkelton711 replied to garnetgirl29's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yup, black slacks with a white blouse (not see-through), with a black or muted red jacket or sweater. Not tight-fitting, but not too loose either. Black shoes and a small purse (not one you can carry...

  22. Discrimination & Whistle blowing - Would you hire this nurse again?

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

    Agree with TakeTwo: I am Christian and would love to be able to have Sundays off because that is what is in the Ten Commandments. But I knew going into nursing school that would not be possible and...

  23. Physically Asssulted at work

    DSkelton711 replied to theview's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I don't have much to offer, but wanted to say how sorry I am that this happened to you. I know recently there was a thread on the site about a nurse who had been assaulted and what she had gone...

  24. Signing out medications for my manager.

    DSkelton711 replied to OlaHospiceRNBSN's topic in Patient Medications

    Add me to the NO column as well. I would never do it no matter who asked me. I would go through the chain of command--tell them what is being asked of you. Good

  25. Jon Stewart Puzzled Why Combat Medics Can't Apply for Nursing Jobs

    DSkelton711 replied to kabfighter's topic in Government, Military

    Wow! How did you do LPN to RN in 9 months with no degree or college credits? Other vets could use this