DixieRedHead

DixieRedHead ASN, RN

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  1. Making mistake

    DixieRedHead replied to nursing_problem's topic in General Nursing

    Think critically, it is so important. Prioritize. Read orders carefully, say them out loud if you need to. Always have what you need on your person (stethoscope, scissors, tape, alcohol wipes, pen)....

  2. Stress, Stress

    DixieRedHead replied to RNSuzq1's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hello, what part of Charge Nurse do you not understand? DELEGATE!!! As charge nurse you should not be doing any unit secretary work. Take a full load of patients but assign admissions on a rotation...

  3. Do nurses get holidays off?

    DixieRedHead replied to Jmiami's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with Ruby Vee. Adults place way more emphasis on "the day" than children. Due to divorcing my first husband I have had Thanksgiving the weekend before that Thursday for 25 years....

  4. If you know someone is going to be fired - do you tell?

    DixieRedHead replied to Lucky724's topic in General Nursing

    This week, this very week, my boss told me she was going to fire not one but two people. Suddenly that changed and only one was to be fired. I know she interviewed someone for that job. Has it...

  5. What do I do after my clinical instructor told me I will never be a good nurse?

    DixieRedHead replied to starrys's topic in General Students

    Eight days. One at a time. Mark them off. Hold your head up. You know more about yourself than your instructor

  6. I'm grateful for you crusty old bats

    DixieRedHead replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking as a crusty old bat, there is one thing that I have learned from reading allnurses. I know how to solve everyone's problems!!!!!!!!!!! Except my

  7. how to approach manager and give resume?

    DixieRedHead replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I am Nancy Nurse. I have applied for a position on your unit. I have real interest in joining this unit and for this work. I have brought you my resume. Would you please look at my...

  8. In Survey - facing G tag!

    DixieRedHead replied to txdon's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    You are welcome to PM me. I will try to

  9. I'm grateful for you crusty old bats

    DixieRedHead replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    From us crusty old bats everywhere, Thank

  10. Would you have called?

    DixieRedHead replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds to me like she either couldn't or wouldn't take the time to restart the IV and was embarrassed. Let her speak to the supervisor (I am the ADON and on the day shift that would be me) and see...

  11. Watches for Nursing

    DixieRedHead replied to natalia13's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    No matter what, I can't be wearing no ugly

  12. Disrespectful Aids/CNA's

    DixieRedHead replied to sanchezlpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You don't have to be a charge nurse to write up anybody. And given the set of circumstances that you have stated nothing is going to happen until you write her up. It is not for an unlicensed person...

  13. Orientation...blechhh

    DixieRedHead replied to beeble's topic in General Nursing

    Intense? Sounds to me like she took orienting you seriously, and tried to find out what you knew? There's no way to do that except ask. Perhaps she was too "intense" while telling you to speed it up,...

  14. Issues with Mgmt (Long Rant)

    DixieRedHead replied to pandapixie's topic in General Nursing

    This is a set of circumstances that you will have to deal with all of your nursing career. Managers change, some you get along with, some you don't. Some are more demanding than others. It is up to...

  15. I need ADVICE!!!

    DixieRedHead replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    OP, back in my LPN days, I medicated 62 people twice a day. The first day I was on my own, I was still giving 9 o'clock meds at 1 pm and I did start at 7. Time and practice, time and practice....

  16. Certified Care Practioner

    DixieRedHead replied to Aviationurse's topic in General Nursing

    This is

  17. Stubborn Docs, New Docs

    DixieRedHead replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    So I have this patient who is crashing and burning before my eyes. You know, the nurse eyes. I call Young Doctor so and so, and tell him to get his rear in gear, get over here, talk to family because...

  18. insulin help!!

    DixieRedHead replied to mandaaRN's topic in General Nursing

    OP, this is a hard set of circumstances. What you need is POLICY. Although this is not much help to you in an acute set of circumstances, it is an opportunity for you to approach your manager and get...

  19. Things you'd like to say to your co-workers, but never would ....

    DixieRedHead replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    To the RN who called the doctor because the resident's platelets were 30: Did you perhaps look at the labs she had drawn Friday when they were 18. Oh yes, 18 was what they were when she was released...

  20. write-up for insubordination because I turned my back to cry...

    DixieRedHead replied to farmernurse26's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So this jerk put a new grad to work with three days orientation. And HE'S stressed? Give me a break. If you don't get fired, look for another job as soon as possible, and don't bother listing this...

  21. Extremely Offensive ER experience

    DixieRedHead replied to NickB's topic in Emergency

    @ kayak133, I am a pretty tough cookie, and I don't mind someone speaking their mind. You have voiced your opinion, and I respect that. I like a little back and forth sometime, stops all the back...

  22. What would you do?

    DixieRedHead replied to NO50FRANNY's topic in Emergency

    So let her be impatient, give you dirty looks. Who cares. I am tired of whiners getting all the attention and those who are really suffering having to deal with pain just because it's inconvenient or...

  23. If I Said on Here What I Wanted to Say.

    DixieRedHead replied to DixieRedHead's topic in General Nursing

    PeepnBiscuitsRN I am so stealing this: A lot of what I would say would probably get me thrown in the "intolerant of other cultures" bucket, bound and tied with "Coexist"

  24. I really need some advice ASAP

    DixieRedHead replied to jocelynlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Her behavior is not acceptable and should not be tolerated. Tell her exactly that and tell her you will write her up the next time and she will probably get canned. But surely, having to tolerate...

  25. Extremely Offensive ER experience

    DixieRedHead replied to NickB's topic in Emergency

    A patient does have the right to refuse any medical treatment. They do NOT have the right to dictate