DixieRedHead

DixieRedHead ASN, RN

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  1. A question for those who have been fired?

    DixieRedHead replied to JerseyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    First, I would think carefully about the statement you made: " I have been fired from almost every job I've ever had, which is numerous. I don't really know why either." If you have even heard of the...

  2. new grad interviewing for ER tomorrow!

    DixieRedHead replied to sf415's topic in Emergency

    And remember you are a new grad, it's ok if you say there is something you don't know. Remember your ABCs for clinical questions, don't try to fake it. If there is one thing you can't do, it's BS an...

  3. How dare you!

    DixieRedHead replied to sweetsleep28's topic in General Nursing

    Get another job first. Then, when you write, and I do mean "write" your notice, be certain you name all the things that you have told us. That's an insane amount of responsibility with your other...

  4. Do you all think med aides are bad idea?

    DixieRedHead replied to blocp's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am not sure where you live, but where I live, it is against the policy of the BON, and facility policy for anyone, and I mean anyone to administer a medication that they have not personally poured....

  5. Torn to pieces - Pls help?

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

    I hope the OP will let us know how this turned

  6. Torn to pieces - Pls help?

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

    Remain calm when you talk to her. Whatever the decision is, it is probably already made. I agree about asking for proof. Ask questions, WRITE DOWN ANSWERS in front of your manager. Ask for specifics,...

  7. What hurt worse back or feet

    DixieRedHead replied to tishluvnc's topic in General Nursing

    I can protect my back. But my feet hurt. I have beat them to death. Wear good shoes, orthotics. I have tried all kinds of shoes, very expensive ones, cheap ones, everything. Thanks goodness only two...

  8. Fantastic CNA. but...

    DixieRedHead replied to nursetiffany.'s topic in General Nursing

    You are doing a disservice to the residents and to her coworkers. I know everyone is probably tired of my saying this but all policy all the time. Follow the policy at your facility. Even if it's not...

  9. Standard Hospital Scrubs National Standard?

    DixieRedHead replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Hospital I worked at went navy and white for all nursing staff, no prints (Nurses, aides, secretaries, etc) Any combination would do. Each department had an assigned color so the patients could...

  10. So disgusted with everything

    DixieRedHead replied to JDougRN's topic in Emergency

    Patient 1. Ma'am you are definitely not going to get any more ativan until the doctor orders it and he is not going to order it until you lie down, chill out and give the first dose a chance to work."...

  11. Considering LTC in the future

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

    OK, I will answer your question. NO, none of us works for a facility that "trains" DONs. When you become a DON you are expected to know, from experience, not training, how to handle administrative...

  12. Just wondering if this is the norm..

    DixieRedHead replied to SeeTheMoon's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Agree, agree, agree. A nasty dressing is just that, nasty. And if it's nasty is should be changed. This kind of stuff freaks me out. I think any nurse worth her cap would change

  13. Not hired...because of post intervie thank you note..yes, really

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

    Yep, he ditched you because of something on HIS resume. You can bet the words on the "sorry" letter came right out of his

  14. night shift question

    DixieRedHead replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    I know, I know, we're nurses and somebody has to do it, but: If God meant for you to work at night, you'd be able to see in the dark. Hope you feel better

  15. Advice to the LTC nurse...

    DixieRedHead replied to southernbeegirl's topic in Emergency

    Oh here is a pet peeve of mine. And both disciplines are so so so guilty. When you answer your phone give me your name, your entire name, and your credentials. You know I'm going to have to ask. I...

  16. Patient and family priorities

    DixieRedHead replied to hiddencatRN's topic in Emergency

    My personal favorite: "I have been having abdominal pain, vomiting, and had diarrhea for three days, haven't been able to keep anything down. I am a diabetic, before the doctor comes can I get a...

  17. a question about cardiac arrest w/asystole!

    DixieRedHead replied to YZ1911's topic in General Nursing

    Only on a helicopter. And that did not turn out

  18. Advice to the LTC nurse...

    DixieRedHead replied to southernbeegirl's topic in Emergency

    How about the flip side! Having been on both sides of the matter I can suggest some things an ED nurse could do for the LTC. 1. Send a copy of the labs done at the hospital, Xray reports if you have...

  19. LTC, SKILLED almost impossible to get things done

    DixieRedHead replied to 9livesRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Don't forget PICC line care. Measure this, measure that, flush, hang, flush, measure, look, document. So much

  20. This Does Not Make Sense - But happens anyway!

    DixieRedHead replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    Mayby this will change now that Michael Jackson is no longer a

  21. ALF 1:85 night shift sounds allright

    DixieRedHead replied to treeye's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    RUN, do not walk, RUN

  22. Only 5 units of insulin per injection site??

    DixieRedHead replied to utah23LPN's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, well, my mother's first husband's step son by his third wife is a dermatologist too, but I'm not taking his advice either. Do what your instructor tells you, and if you get grief from this dodo...

  23. "Alphabet Soup" After Nurses' Name?

    DixieRedHead replied to Arianna727's topic in General Nursing

    It has been my experience that the more knowledge and the more credentials a person has the less need they feel to advertise

  24. If I see one more post titled....

    DixieRedHead replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    If I see one more post containing the words "I am not a nurse but"............... I am going to bang my head into this computer screen until I get a subdural homeatema. The web site is "allnurses"....

  25. PNA, elevated temp and potential for D/C

    DixieRedHead replied to opossum's topic in General Nursing

    If you have to stay late to chart, or you have to miss lunch, or you have to hold your bladder until your eyes turn yellow, never miss vital signs. They are called vital signs because THEY ARE