DixieRedHead

DixieRedHead ASN, RN

ED/ICU/TELEMETRY/LTC

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  1. Experienced RNs in Charlotte,NC

    DixieRedHead replied to QueenRN81's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    There always seem to be vacancies at Gaston. Piedmont in Rock Hill is a big hospital. Have you tried

  2. what term would be used for this pelvis injury?

    DixieRedHead replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    comminuted?

  3. Top three patient complaints?

    DixieRedHead replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in General Nursing

    1. Direct admit to floor: "Is the doctor here?" Was he at the office when you saw him? "yes" He's already seen you. He sent orders. "But I thought he would come here to see me." No he's already seen...

  4. What do you think about universal workers in LTC?

    DixieRedHead replied to Moogie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think that when everybody is in charge of everything, nobody is in charge of

  5. Need advice!

    DixieRedHead replied to TheDreamJourney's topic in General Nursing

    Hospital CNA is the way to go. You will learn much, and it will go a long way toward getting a job IF you go every day, and go on

  6. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    DixieRedHead replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    Many moons ago, I had a Navy OB/GYN Doctor named : Dr.

  7. Terminated and need advice

    DixieRedHead replied to wecan11's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it gets confusing. I was with you up to the point where you started talking about the TAR and treatment book. In the nomenclature at my facility these are related to "treatments" not meds so I...

  8. What is normal serum ammonia level?

    DixieRedHead replied to Nuieve's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It's the "pathy" part that is throwing you. If the patient has high ammonia level but has no presenting symptoms. It is not considered encephalopathy. It is the damage to the liver that has caused...

  9. documentation

    DixieRedHead replied to roxie144's topic in General Nursing

    Direct quotes in quotation marks. Always, every

  10. Ok people, face facts: Staffing in LTC is always going to be outrageous!

    DixieRedHead replied to southernbeegirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We did this at our facility and it worked. We wrote them up, talked to them, did everything under the sun. But when they became accountable to each other it became a different matter. The person who...

  11. NS at 125 ml/hr is not an ER order

    DixieRedHead replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    Wow, it was just an observation. Why so

  12. Working with student nurses

    DixieRedHead replied to LisaRN1105's topic in General Nursing

    None of us were born being nurses. You and I were probably a irritating to the nurses with whom we worked as they are to you. Why not look at it as an opportunity to give back. It doesn't take much...

  13. Horrible CNA's

    DixieRedHead replied to tojal1989's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Your best bet is to handle this at the beginning of shift. Tell the nursing assistant that you need and expect a correct measurement of intake and out put. And yes, if you see urine in a hat, be sure...

  14. 24/7 Video Cameras in ICU rooms

    DixieRedHead replied to umcRN's topic in Critical Care

    If I am the nurse, OK, fine with me. I don't care. If I am the patient, NO, not OK, not going to happen. I know my

  15. Happier at work than at home?

    DixieRedHead replied to Gratefulprn's topic in General Nursing

    I have been where you are. Whatever it is, it is what it is and you don't have to feel guilty about taking pleasure in your work or enjoying the outlet. Hope the financial situation eases soon and you...

  16. How will a bad transcript affect my future goals?

    DixieRedHead replied to loveishope's topic in General Students

    You can probably retake the courses and get rid of the bad

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

    DixieRedHead replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    Why do nurses eat their young? Because they are delicious!!! Why are old nurses still allowed to work? Because someone who knows what they are doing has

  18. Charting Bloopers

    DixieRedHead replied to AHarri66's topic in Nursing Humor

    I swear, absolutely swear: Red, blancheable area at top of butt

  19. Finally My First Job!!!

    DixieRedHead replied to NENE RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Think critically. Think critically. Think critically. Did I mention think critically. Think what needs to be done and all the steps that need to be done to accomplish it. And remember "doing nothing"...

  20. "If they really cared about their mom, they wouldn't of put her in a nursing home"

    DixieRedHead replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No, Blackcat, you are not a horrible person for taking care of your mother for 8 years. That's not what everyone up in arms. Congratulations, you're wonderful, you did good, pat on the back. That...

  21. Family Members

    DixieRedHead replied to CBsMommy's topic in General Nursing

    I would do the education first, and ask the family member to redirect the patient and call me. If it happens, I am not saying a word to them. If they had any sense they would have done it in the...

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

    DixieRedHead replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a 64 year old nursing student who will retire in 24 months. I need some help please. My homework assignment is to decide if the left side of the patient's body is the patient's left or my left....

  23. Can this put MY license at risk?

    DixieRedHead replied to missladyrn's topic in General Nursing

    And keep a copy for your self. Write on it the date you give it to the clinic manager and the manager's

  24. "If they really cared about their mom, they wouldn't of put her in a nursing home"

    DixieRedHead replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Really? Really? What about people who have to work and mama cannot be left alone, you know the total care thing? And no, it doesn't have anything to do with "what kind of parent" they were. Stress, I...

  25. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    DixieRedHead replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    I had a fever blister who came in by ambulance...........no ride. But after reading these stories, I guess that's no even close to the