DixieRedHead

DixieRedHead ASN, RN

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  1. Dental surgery vs. Plastic surgery

    DixieRedHead replied to jan-dez's topic in General Nursing

    The above posters gave you lots of things to think about. For me, I would take the dental positon and ask to work PRN at the cosmetic clinic. Here is a thought, if neither offers benefits or you...

  2. Dead bodies?

    DixieRedHead replied to relgis15's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As an ED nurse, I have carried 5 babies wrapped in a blanket to the morgue in my arms. It all most killed me to leave them there. Our hospital was small and the morgue is distant and dark. (Are they...

  3. Extremely Offensive ER experience

    DixieRedHead replied to NickB's topic in Emergency

    Any anybody knows that ER people had just as soon hear a fat baby ft as hear a grown person

  4. Can I challenge taking the CNA I class in North Carolina?

    DixieRedHead replied to tasharob1981's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Without a doubt, I am not guessing, I know, YES, you

  5. Worst doctors orders ever received

    DixieRedHead replied to jenfromjersey's topic in Emergency

    My favorite order of all time: Foley catheter to gravity. As opposed to what?

  6. Keeping up with Assessments

    DixieRedHead posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I need some help. I am the ADON in a rehab, SNF facility. The MDS nurse puts out a list of whose assessments are to be done when. When the assessments need to be moved to capture higher levels of...

  7. Dead bodies?

    DixieRedHead replied to relgis15's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Welcome to the

  8. Extremely Offensive ER experience

    DixieRedHead replied to NickB's topic in Emergency

    Can I ask a question? You had a CT, you refused an LP, seldom is an MRI an emergency procedure, you refused the pain meds the first doctor offered, and wrote, and did not fill the scripts he wrote....

  9. Extremely Offensive ER experience

    DixieRedHead replied to NickB's topic in Emergency

    I am sorry you had so much pain. But let's take a look at the situation as it occurred: logically, and in order. 1. As a medical professional, you know what a normal headache is and yet you went at...

  10. Ever wonder...

    DixieRedHead replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    I have often wondered "If they hired you for this job, who the heck came in

  11. Supposed to be "salaried" BUT...

    DixieRedHead replied to Zookeeper44's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think they can have it both ways. Salaried AND hourly. BUT, I don't think making a fuss about it will do your prospects any good. I agree, work 8 hrs. go home, and leave some work for...

  12. Feeling alone & depressed today

    DixieRedHead replied to rnbsnmsn's topic in General Nursing

    If you can afford it, talk to a lawyer and see if you can get your record expunged. Might be worth a try and the initial conference is usually free. Sorry for all your

  13. Have you ever seen this before?

    DixieRedHead replied to SweetseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've had lasix not work when it was pushed, the doctor then ordered a lasix drip. The best I can remember it was about 10 or 20 mg an hour. Not sure of the concentration. But anyway, this guy who has...

  14. fasting lipid panel on a pt with cont' tube feeding. ?h

    DixieRedHead replied to Zen123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What ever, it was a dumb

  15. RN assessments in LTC

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

    In NC, the new admission must have a physical assessment on admission done by an RN, other assessments can be done by any licensed nurse. I do try to assess any acute residents and anyone on the...

  16. Aid/CNA w/no respect towards LPN

    DixieRedHead replied to sanchezlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    OK, here is the deal. As the ADON, and clinical supervisor on my unit, I hold you responsible for the behavior of those that you supervise. Do not for one minute tolerate any insubordination. Read my...

  17. Is No Orientation the New Orientation?

    DixieRedHead replied to Inquisitive2's topic in General Nursing

    All I can say is "Wow!" I would think that NICU would be the last place they would want to try this. So complicated, turns so fast with such dire consequences. Sadly I have nothing to offer you in...

  18. ER Nursing vs Floor Nursing

    DixieRedHead replied to RN_survivor's topic in General Nursing

    --What qualities do I need to be an ER nurse? A Level head, good feet, the ability to think critically and react quickly without panicking --What are the certifications that I need to complete (aside...

  19. medication to dry up breast milk?

    DixieRedHead replied to ashleyisawesome's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Whatever it was, they gave it to me in the late 60s. Didn't

  20. Cilazapril?

    DixieRedHead replied to verivici's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/100002718.html No, it wasn't the first answer on Google. Sometimes you have to work harder.

  21. Movies about Nursing Homes/Long-Term Care Facilities

    DixieRedHead replied to 12leakec's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Try looking for "When You Remember Me" with Fred Savage. Might not be what you are looking for but it's what I could think of off the top of my

  22. "That's where they keep big needles to stick bad little boys."

    DixieRedHead replied to raianne's topic in General Nursing

    When I heard this in triage, I looked them dead in the eye and told them "Don't say a word to them when they kick and scream the next time you tell them you are taking them to the doctor's office or...

  23. What info should nurses let a PCT/CNA be aware of?

    DixieRedHead replied to sh_eany's topic in General Nursing

    Dear, treat everyone like they have HIV and you have it

  24. Nurses ordering meds

    DixieRedHead replied to robby5313's topic in General Nursing

    Put your hand on the Bible and swear to tell the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth. "Nurse did the doctor order?" Yes "Doctor did you order? No Trust no one. Look after yourself. Take...

  25. Rewarding tenured staff - what have you seen?

    DixieRedHead replied to enzati's topic in General Nursing

    I have never seen ANYTHING done to celebrate the service of longtime staff other than the ad nauseum plaque and the above noted mention in the news letter. Please don't say that money is hard to...