darnold38 BSN, RN

darnold38 has 11 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Med-Surg, Home Health.

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1. No recess due to asthma

   darnold38 replied to SandIsMyGlitterRN's topic in School

   If all the child can do is 10 minutes of exercise it sounds like the asthma isn't controlled or it's exercise induced which would require albuterol before exercise. Has the child been followed up with...

2. Up for debate: Returning to bedside after 10 years away

   darnold38 replied to OnceIWas's topic in General Nursing

   I'm not sure how this is any different than a new nurse starting to work in a hospital. I believe I got 4 weeks of training then on the floor with a preceptor I think for another 4 as a new nurse. Can...

3. Please Give me a Reason to Stay in Home Health

   darnold38 replied to AI_RN's topic in General Nursing

   My experience is a little different. I did home care for 4 years. I'd still be doing that but a back injury and subsequent surgery pretty much stopped that. I worked 7 on/7 off, on call, nights. I...

4. New Role Consideration

   darnold38 replied to sistasoul's topic in Emergency

   I graduated nursing school when I was 59 in 2014 so not that long ago and culture in hospitals was pretty much the same as now. It was a second career after being downsized from a legal...

5. Yes, working remote with no direct patient care is worth it

   darnold38 replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

   Yes I know I was completely taken advantage of. But the pay was decent at the beginning and I did like the 7 on 7 off. But after all the additional tasks they piled on I talked to them and wanted to...

6. Yes, working remote with no direct patient care is worth it

   darnold38 replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

   Congrats on your perfect fit wfh job! Now this was the type of job I was looking for. I spent 4 years at a home health company after hours on call, 7 days on, 7 days off. When I started it...

7. How can I word this to my manager when she asks me to pick up extra?

   darnold38 replied to Nurse4lifewithparrots's topic in General Nursing

   LOL absolutely! Laying on the couch all day watching Netflix IS a plan.

8. How can I word this to my manager when she asks me to pick up extra?

   darnold38 replied to Nurse4lifewithparrots's topic in General Nursing

   I had a similar experience in 2018. Relatively new manager key upping our assignments from 6/1 to 7/1 and was talking 8/1 patients on a telemetry floor. Plus we had quite a few agency nurses who...

9. How can I word this to my manager when she asks me to pick up extra?

   darnold38 replied to Nurse4lifewithparrots's topic in General Nursing

   Agree 100%. This was my first thought too...making a move. My second thought, because I'm a petty Betty, was answer phone, say no can do, I have a hair appointment. LOL. I don't advise that but yeah,...

10. Patient abandonment question

    darnold38 replied to Jackson1322's topic in General Nursing

    I was just thinking the same. I probably would've given the same response as the previous responder. This almost sounds like a homework problem to me too. However I have run across more than a few...

11. Revisiting The Lucy Letby case - what if she was innocent?

    darnold38 replied to mtmkjr's topic in General Nursing

    I only knew of this case in passing so didn't have an opinion. After reading this article it sure seems as if she was railroaded. They did some casual eyeballing, thought "how can this be a...

12. Revisiting The Lucy Letby case - what if she was innocent?

    darnold38 replied to mtmkjr's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! Adults' conditions can change in seconds. I have been a witness to it. I can't believe babies, especially in an ICU, would be any different. This doc is one I'm thankful is not mine. Sounds...

13. CNA Frustrated with Being the Blame

    darnold38 replied to Kirsten Creator's topic in General Nursing

    I dare say many MANY hospitals/facilities have their nurses and even CNAs "attached" to phones or pagers so physically finding them isn't necessary, just dial the phone. But on the off chance that...

14. Did this nurse behave unethically?

    darnold38 replied to subee's topic in Nursing News

    I think risk management, the doctors and the nurse involved need training on the difference between miscarriage and abortion. I think all involved were being very obtuse. A woman has a miscarriage and...

15. Been an RN for 20 years, can't take anymore

    darnold38 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Brandy, I hear you about the pain. I couldn't stand straight, had to lean forward to walk, had to start using a walker and a tub chair. Couldn't sit/stand/walk for more than 5-10 minutes. Laying down...