DSkelton711

DSkelton711

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  1. Tired of it all

    DSkelton711 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am just so tired of being a nurse. I feel like I am running on fumes trying to take care of everyone and everything, and it seems nothing ever goes right. I am done, cooked and ready to do...

  2. Do I have any options?

    DSkelton711 replied to LCinTraining's topic in General Students

    If your children are ADHD, ASD, or other then they may be eligible for social security benefit or other. As women we are strong and committed to keeping our families together. Check with the daycare...

  3. New Graduate Residency versus a regular Full time RN position

    DSkelton711 replied to LOVE40's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Sounds like the new graduates are jealous. If I'd had a choice many years ago, I would've taken the residency because the longer you can be trained and oriented in something, the better prepared...

  4. Disposing of medication rolls with patient names

    DSkelton711 replied to QABSN's topic in General Nursing

    We had a "burn box" where the empties were placed and then taken to incinerator once a week at

  5. Need advice for getting a job

    DSkelton711 posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hi, I am 53 years old and currently on disability due to back injuries, DDD, sciatica and some other stuff I can't remember. I went back to work for nearly 2 years, but I ended up having to go back...

  6. Need advice for getting a job

    DSkelton711 replied to DSkelton711's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thanks! Hadn't thought of

  7. Need advice for getting a job

    DSkelton711 replied to DSkelton711's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Ooops, I think you may have posted in the wrong heading! But I will answer Q#1: Apply away now, as for some new grads it is taking awhile to land that first job. Good

  8. New Grad / Difficult time

    DSkelton711 replied to Puckerup78's topic in Nursing Career

    Many schools are touting the "nursing shortage" and "nurses are in high demand" in order to get students, and their money. Because of the economy, many are putting off retirement, cannot afford...

  9. Need advice for getting a job

    DSkelton711 replied to DSkelton711's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thanks. I am unfortunately, without med-surg experience. My last 2 jobs were doing nurse manager at Assisted Living and Specialty Care (Dementia unit). Before that, office nurse for pediatrics. I...

  10. Need advice for getting a job

    DSkelton711 replied to DSkelton711's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thanks! I'm going to check this

  11. Need advice for getting a job

    DSkelton711 replied to DSkelton711's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thank you all for your responses it really has given me some

  12. Need advice for getting a job

    DSkelton711 replied to DSkelton711's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Viva--that's sounds like something I could do. I don't know of any facility in my area that does that though. I will have to ask around. Thanks for the

  13. Need advice for getting a job

    DSkelton711 replied to DSkelton711's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thank you for your reply!! I know that it will be extremely difficult, but I'm not good at thinking out of the box!! Maybe I can tutor nursing

  14. Happy nurses week

    DSkelton711 replied to MichelleRN34's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank you and same to you! I am disabled now, but I will forever remain a nurse. My career had its ups and downs, and even sometimes I wish I had done something completely different. But still, I...

  15. Coworker having access to my password and charting

    DSkelton711 replied to CorinneRN's topic in General Nursing

    This doesn't sound like a good system at all. If passwords can be changed so easily I would be afraid anyone can do it. Yikes, I hope you have HR, Legal, and IT attention for

  16. New nurse with severe osteoarthritis and a bad knee

    DSkelton711 replied to lovinmymac's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Viva---are you going to resign from your position? I had to resign at the direction of my doctor and due to the fact I couldn't physically manage anymore with my DDD, fibro and BP. I hope you have...

  17. So the boss says "When a call light goes off, consider that an error"

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

    I can honestly say that it was stupid, impossible ******like this that made me leave bedside nursing. Bless all of you that manage to do it day in and day

  18. Resident Care Coordinator

    DSkelton711 replied to Nurse Amy Jolie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I did not work for Brookdale, but a friend of mine did. I think alot can depend on the individuals you work with. I had a great group of folks where I was (I had to quit due to health reasons, but...

  19. Are Assisted Living Facilities required by law to have a nurse on staff?

    DSkelton711 replied to Lundazi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In Alabama Assisted Living Facility does not require nurse oversight, but Specialty Care Assisted Living requires an RN for admissions, careplans, monthly assessments and other items, but they do not...

  20. doctor's office accessing of scripts

    DSkelton711 replied to morte's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    HIPAA was also designed for medical records to be accessible to those who need them in giving you care. It's not just about keeping things hidden. I would love my meds to be accessible to my doctors...

  21. New to LTC, does signing off MD orders mean something different here?

    DSkelton711 replied to auntiedebe's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am the DON and take orders over the phone and will put that I received the order. I then pass it onto the LPN to take off the order if I don't do it myself, so there are times when you will have a...

  22. English Comp. EC Exam?!

    DSkelton711 replied to NurseCupcake9's topic in Excelsior College

    Wish I could help. I've had Eng Comp but not sure what you mean by EC exam. Maybe make your question more specific? Good

  23. Does your employer make accommodations for your disability?

    DSkelton711 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I have broken body and broken brain! I had a great employer who tried to accomodate me, but my issues continued to persist. I am ordered to quit work by my health and my doctor. I am afraid for the...

  24. Job market- ADN students being warned?

    DSkelton711 replied to hope3456's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Not at the same time--100-120 per YEAR. So that is about average. I read it thinking at the same time as well, but reread it because it sounded like a factory. My nursing school was the same when I...

  25. Accuracy of Automatic BP machines?

    DSkelton711 replied to blackvans1234's topic in General Nursing

    I think a Dynamap can be pretty accurate, but if there is an arrythmia I like to take manually as back up to check. Manual, like others say, are only as accurate as the person taking it--their...