DixieRedHead

DixieRedHead ASN, RN

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  1. How do you get thicker skin?

    DixieRedHead replied to Loves2Lurk's topic in Emergency

    God gave me the ability to raise on eyebrow about two inches higher than the other. I figure he expected me to use it. I raise my eyebrow, then raise my head, then I say without smiling, "Is there...

  2. Starting in a CCU LTAC from a SNF wound unit

    DixieRedHead replied to SusieN RN's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    I certainly hope that by the time you attain your PhD in nursing you will have more respect for those who work in LTC that to say that you "settled". I am an RN with 20 years experience. I have...

  3. are the employers going to consider my scrub tech experience for my pay??

    DixieRedHead replied to shell07's topic in General Nursing

    I believe that you will be able to get a job quickly. If prospective employers use a grid system to determine pay, I doubt that they will consider the experience you have, but I am very sure that...

  4. Christmas gifts for residents

    DixieRedHead replied to laderalis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    How about some wireless head phones for tv? I looked at some that were less than 20

  5. I swear.....

    DixieRedHead replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    I swear my sign reads "All crazy family members please, please, come to me with your every

  6. New and not so new nurses..

    DixieRedHead replied to UpinawayRN's topic in General Nursing

    As a not so new nurse, allow me to tell you, that this is totally unacceptable. If I were you, I would tell that person very quietly in a soft tone of voice: " Don't you ever talk to me that way in...

  7. Ever accepted a position knowing it was a mistake?

    DixieRedHead replied to Gratefulprn's topic in General Nursing

    Mulan, AJPV, The Dialysis company that I worked for was not bad. My coworkers were pretty much like coworkers everywhere, mostly good, some not so good, a few nasties. I really don't know how to...

  8. Odd requests

    DixieRedHead replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    She should have requested an inservice with a

  9. Odd requests

    DixieRedHead replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    OMG OMG..........................the cajones, the vibrator. OMG is all I can say.

  10. Ever accepted a position knowing it was a mistake?

    DixieRedHead replied to Gratefulprn's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I did. I took a position in Dialysis, I knew I would hate it. But the money was so good, and the drive minimal. Now don't beat me up, I know there are people who love it. And that's fine for...

  11. Staff Satisfaction / Turnover

    DixieRedHead replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Anonymous Staff Survey. Wow. About 4 months ago this happened at our facility and the fall out is not over yet. The first thing that happened was that the DON was gone. After that there have been...

  12. Dx: Paralysis secondary to hospital admission

    DixieRedHead replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

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  13. interviewing after assaulted by patient

    DixieRedHead replied to fiveofpeep's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This nightmare is not your fault. Do not let any entity make you shoulder any responsibility for any of it. I am so very sorry you have to deal with this tragedy and even sorrier that you had an...

  14. ALF

    DixieRedHead replied to Vtachy1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Since he's on Hospice, the Hospice should provide personnel to change the catheter if it needs to be changed in the 10 days. I don't see why it should be a

  15. Dx: Paralysis secondary to hospital admission

    DixieRedHead replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    I had this woman who insisted on laying in the bed with her eyes closes. She must have weighed at least 350 pounds. I walked in the room and the poor nursing assistant was feeding her. I called her...

  16. What Colored Scrubs Do You Wear?

    DixieRedHead replied to glutton4punishment's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear white. I, long ago, got tired of letting someone dictate to me what color clothes I could wear. I am a registered nurse and nobody can tell me I can't wear white. I like it. I don't have to...

  17. How to get this job...

    DixieRedHead replied to sj73201's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you don't ask, the answer is always

  18. How common is it to get fired?

    DixieRedHead replied to TurtleCat's topic in General Nursing

    And remember, you are not hearing any stories about the people who make mistakes and get support, education, and a helping had. Those folks don't write in

  19. Should I leave or stay?

    DixieRedHead replied to LTmurse78's topic in Nursing Career

    Listen, PRN doesn't just mean when they need you. It means when they need you and you need them. Get on PRN somewhere else, fill gaps, go when you are called, work where you are sent that you feel...

  20. Comfort care

    DixieRedHead replied to meghanls's topic in General Nursing

    First of all is there an RP? Is there a living will? Without the express wishes in place in that living will, the minute that resident gets to the place they are not longer alert and oriented, the...

  21. "No Complaints Voiced"??

    DixieRedHead replied to Hooch's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yeah, and I'm a

  22. "No Complaints Voiced"??

    DixieRedHead replied to Hooch's topic in General Nursing

    Able to verbalize needs, has has no complaints and no signs and symptoms of distress noted. Unable to verbalize needs. (Does not volunteer information on needs)No signs and symptoms of distress...

  23. Gero Psych

    DixieRedHead replied to Animal3's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have found this to work sometimes. Just take the med cup, and the water. Say "I have your medicine." Hold it out. don't say anything else. Wait a moment or two. Also try giving some water first....

  24. How do you get thicker skin?

    DixieRedHead replied to Loves2Lurk's topic in Emergency

    You are a mother and a nurse. If your hips are a little wide right now from child bearing, so what. When you lose the baby fat that old guys will still be a mean, rude, old man. My mama said "Trash...

  25. What is the most interesting case you've seen in the ER?

    DixieRedHead replied to BigDiesel's topic in Emergency

    Had this guy walk in claiming overdose in tylenol. Girfriend problems, yada yada. Total OD work up. Level was not high as tylenol had no been in system long enough. And he of course seemed fine. As...