Eschell2971

Eschell2971 BSN

Med-Surge; Forensic Nurse

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  1. Verbal Hand-off Reports - Are they no longer necessary?

    Eschell2971 replied to yr.pedsnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think you're right. This is a lawsuit, safety mishap waiting to happen. The question I ask every nurse, where I work, and in my own reflections is this: Do we, as nurses, advocate for our own...

  2. can a non-native speaker do well in nursing school?

    Eschell2971 replied to jabita's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    From what you've written, your English seems fine. Even native or English only speakers make mistakes in their speaking & writing. From my experience (and there are some research studies to...

  3. Gutless Colleagues

    Eschell2971 replied to LPC2RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Wow. No, you're not wrong to feel pissed off at them. But, this sounds like more than just incompetent or cowardly coworkers. This sounds like a systemic or system issue that needs to be assessed,...

  4. I Should Be in Jail

    Eschell2971 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    In the words of Dr. Laura, "What adults do to themselves does not keep me up at night. What adults do to children keeps me up at night." What I say: What adults do to themselves causes me to roll...

  5. Still being charged for meds after discharge

    Eschell2971 posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The pharmacy still sends meds to patients, long after they are discharged, sometimes for weeks. How can nurses & administrators stop this? Do nurses have a duty to notify discharged patients so...

  6. New Grad starting the job hunt - Where do I start?

    Eschell2971 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Great job on passing the NCLEX! I don't understand why some people say, "Don't work in a SNF." I don't understand why many nurses discourage other nurses from, well, nursing! A mentor once told me,...

  7. Screaming match with my preceptor

    Eschell2971 replied to jherd's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow. I'm sorry to hear this. Here are some things you may consider and/or what I would suggest to you: 1. First, acknowledge YOUR mistake. You can not take responsibility for what someone else did/was...

  8. I saw another nurse assault a patient

    Eschell2971 replied to morman's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm in total standing with you! Courage-the last of the great values, only few are able to handle it and give honor to its

  9. I saw another nurse assault a patient

    Eschell2971 replied to morman's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Report it to the State. You are not obligated nor mandated to report it to your company for its approval for you to report it to the state. What you described is a criminal act, just as you would be...

  10. Per Magnet Directives, Nursing first Cleans Bodily Fluids, then Housekeeping

    Eschell2971 replied to taraytara's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh, please, get over yourself, too. I guess you've never had to get in your knee to fully drain a Foley that just wasn't hanging within reach? So, just because your a nurse, you can no longer clean...

  11. Per Magnet Directives, Nursing first Cleans Bodily Fluids, then Housekeeping

    Eschell2971 replied to taraytara's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You're a nurse and you have an issue with cleaning poop off the floor? Ohhh, it's because it's on the floor, not that it's

  12. Per Magnet Directives, Nursing first Cleans Bodily Fluids, then Housekeeping

    Eschell2971 replied to taraytara's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was thinking the same thing about the name of the facility. You ALWAYS have a voice, but know that it takes COURAGE to use it, and when couragebis exercised, there are risks involved. Are you...

  13. How do you deal with being called a "snitch" by your co-workers?

    Eschell2971 replied to 1Jessie86's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ok, rumors are just that, rumors. Keep it moving, keep doing your job, keep living your life. DO NOT respond to rumors or rumors about rumors. They mean absofreakinlutely nothing to your

  14. So fed up with my coworker

    Eschell2971 replied to Rainy day RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And, SO WHAT? You don't know what her plans are and whatever they are, her plans are not your business. It sounds like you spend too much time, if any at all, in this lady's business. Why don't you...

  15. So fed up with my coworker

    Eschell2971 replied to Rainy day RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This may sound harsh, but her schedule really is none of your business. If she is PRN, she works according to the stipulations of that agreement, not yours. Because you have to work and 'have bills...

  16. Is the nursing profession causing its own RN shortage?

    Eschell2971 replied to RNDave's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Nothing wrong with that thinking. Earning and obtaining your license means YOU are in control of your career. There are many areas of need for nurses. I think more nurses, nursing schools,...

  17. Once you work in acute care you can't go back to LTC?

    Eschell2971 replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe you can try Skilled Nursing, which is under the LTC umbrella. I know many nurses that work in skilled nursing/LTC, while they work for acute/M/S units or even specialty units, at a hospital....

  18. Any recommendations for arch pain?

    Eschell2971 replied to Ankh's topic in General Nursing

    Where do I get some? I want to try

  19. Any recommendations for arch pain?

    Eschell2971 replied to Ankh's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting you bring this up, because I have noticed I am starting to have foot pain, in one foot. I can't do Danskos, either...they are too wide and my foot just flops and rubs in the shoe. I wear...

  20. New Nurse With Large Disposable Income

    Eschell2971 replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is a wonderful opportunity for you! By all means, YES, YES, YES, pay off your student loans and begin to invest in your company's 401K/ROTH IRA. If you want to save up for a new car, go for it....

  21. The Six Month Scream

    Eschell2971 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    I am a new RN, and like you, I have seen myself growing. I am generally a good time manager, but, I have gotten better with my patients. Because I work the night shift, I often have 16 to 20 patients,...

  22. Why is it inappropriate to stand up for yourself?

    Eschell2971 replied to remotefuse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No, it is not wrong for you to stand up for yourself. Just because someone says you're wrong about something, or they don't like the way you may have handled something, does not necessarily mean...