Shell5

Shell5

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  1. Suspicious of nurses and possible drug use?

    Shell5 replied to Shell5's topic in General Nursing

    Thank All Of You Very Much. You Have Given Me Good Feedback. It Gives Me Lots To Think

  2. How many nurses take antidepressants or antianxiety medication?

    Shell5 replied to Attheana's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I take Zoloft 200mg q day, Topamax 50mg q am, 75mg q HS for Major Depression. I was misdiagnosed with Bipolar and a new psychiatrist diagnosed me with Borderline Personality Disorder which have some...

  3. article:Bush Administration seeks expansion program

    Shell5 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    US to push for better nursing home care Bush administration seeks expansion of 2-year-old program By Alice Dembner, Globe Staff | December 23, 2004 The Bush administration plans to expand a...

  4. 3yr eval due 4 a 7yr RN. What % raise 2 expect?

    Shell5 replied to Shell5's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone. That gives me something to work

  5. 3yr eval due 4 a 7yr RN. What % raise 2 expect?

    Shell5 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been a RN for 7rs. Work at a LTC for 3. I live in Texas. Was wondering what type of increase I can expect for a raise? Last yr. my Administrator said that it was based on something to do...

  6. My DON makes me feel like I am worthless

    Shell5 replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure what state you're in, but in Texas, a CNA is not legally allowed to do treatments, pass meds or do accuchecks. If this is going on you may refuse to do it. You can turn the nursing home...

  7. My DON makes me feel like I am worthless

    Shell5 replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry that happened to you. Sometimes people don't alway pick the best ways to deal with situations. She probably didn't know she was going to hurt you the way she did. Chalk that one up to...

  8. I'm going to write up a CNA tonight.

    Shell5 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have written letters to DON, Administration re: CNA's stealing, abusing patients, etc....It seems that sometimes they don't want to hear it. I feel that I am the one who is not afraid to bring...

  9. I'm going to write up a CNA tonight.

    Shell5 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Re: family and drinking buddies at work. I can relate to that. There is lots of family at the LTC I work at. I sometimes think that the family members are getting pd more than other cna's. I heard...

  10. The Cost Of Drug Dependency

    Shell5 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Lots of diseases are preventable. People who are sick and need help take up healthcare dollars. It's unfortunate. It's also unfortunate that many people with the disease of addiction don't get help...

  11. An Open Letter to the President of the United States from America's RNs

    Shell5 replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I signed the

  12. Staff RNs in LTC

    Shell5 replied to surfnbeagle's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Can I ask you all how much you make as a staff RN. I'm wondering if I get paid the right amount. I have been a RN for 7 yrs. The skilled LTC corporation is appx. 150 patients. I am the only RN...

  13. Staff RNs in LTC

    Shell5 replied to surfnbeagle's topic in Geriatric, LTC

  14. Has your Nursing License ever been in Jeopardy?

    Shell5 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Thank

  15. Has your Nursing License ever been in Jeopardy?

    Shell5 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    sorry to hear that. That is awful. Continue to be careful. Not all people are like that. I hope everything worked out for you and continues

  16. Has your Nursing License ever been in Jeopardy?

    Shell5 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    One day at a time... Pray and ask your Higher Power for guidance. Take this time to continue to focus on your recovery. I promise you will come across someone who will hire you and time will fly...

  17. Has your Nursing License ever been in Jeopardy?

    Shell5 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    My license was in jeopardy. I was unable to work as a nurse for over a year d/t my impairment with drugs and alcohol. My disease quickly progressed to demerol, morphine, methamphetamines. Shooting...

  18. What does your spouse do?

    Shell5 replied to vaughanmk's topic in General Nursing

    my b/f is a construction