DixieRedHead

DixieRedHead ASN, RN

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  1. Is this truly the reality of nursing?

    DixieRedHead replied to Reneeann25's topic in General Nursing

    I have had "some" success with this at my facility. You need to keep track of your time. How much time is spent going what? Whose needs are not getting met? Number of minutes spent per resident. I...

  2. New grad RN needs advice on resigning

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

    To add to what the others have said, you are going to have to explain any period of unemployment, and "I found out I just didn't like it" is not going to get you very far looking for another

  3. IV Fluids

    DixieRedHead replied to Soflo_RN's topic in Patient Medications

    I do know the answer to your question, but seriously when I googled it, it took less time to find the answers than for you to post your homework question. So my suggestion would be

  4. Complaint Survey

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

    They are toileted, some are walk to dine, some are simply repositioned, some can reposition

  5. Whats with Mondays?

    DixieRedHead replied to MEDICJOHN's topic in Emergency

    Down here in football country, Friday nights are dead. Here's what's going on Mondays. 1. Laid out of work all weekend, need a note. 2 .Drunk and drugged up all weekend, need a prescription to cover...

  6. Viremia and Septic Shock

    DixieRedHead replied to Buckaroo93's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I agree, I like helping students, but don't give the question straight off the

  7. My Nursing Career In Six Words

    DixieRedHead replied to No Stars In My Eyes's topic in Nursing Humor

    I retire in twenty four

  8. slower paced nursing in long term care?

    DixieRedHead replied to pepsi115's topic in General Nursing

    You know, when I think about the places I have worked, though the "work" was harder, the ED was actually the least stressful place that I worked. There is always a doctor, you don't have to call the...

  9. Complaint Survey

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

    What I meant was apparently the CNAs have "refused to adhear". To me, there are only two possibilities: 1. They are insubordinate. 2. They are failing the follow the policy and procedure of the...

  10. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    DixieRedHead replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    All manner of misspellings, errors in grammar and enunciation, failure to use the proper punctuation, and verb tense from a healthcare professional drive me mad. We have supposedly all advanced our...

  11. First Code

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

    No my first code, but my most memorable. I was called into the ED at 11A because the place was jammed up. I asked what I could do to help. Somebody told me the guy in room three might have a kidney...

  12. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

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

    Keep your scissors in your pocket, keep some tape on a pair of hemostats, and your stethoscope around your neck. This will save your feet a million miles. (You can uses those hemostats to pick up...

  13. Your thoughts/reasons patient is in pain or addicted or what...?

    DixieRedHead replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    I long ago decided that I am not the drug police. If they want it, and it's ordered, and it's time, and they have respirations above 12, they are getting

  14. What more can I do?

    DixieRedHead replied to promote.health's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Second shift is really busy when there are admissions. It would be greatly appreciated and most helpful if you checked the charts of new admissions and make sure all the orders are written correctly...

  15. Do I have to train for a new job on day shift?

    DixieRedHead replied to RN_jobhunting's topic in General Nursing

    Relax, You will get some training on the night shift

  16. Share some of the most ridiculous patient complaints/symptoms/demands

    DixieRedHead replied to R!XTER's topic in Nursing Humor

    Bell rings. Intercom: "Can I help you?" "Could you come down here?" "Certainly is there anything I can bring when I come?" "No, Just come down here." To the room. "Can I have a blanket?" "Certainly,...

  17. Complaint Survey

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

  18. Anyone ever ask for more orientation?

    DixieRedHead replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In the LTC where I work, orientation can be extended with no problem. Especially for new grads. Usually ends up no more than two weeks but we have a great team work

  19. Why cant I get an interview or at least a job?

    DixieRedHead replied to ilove's topic in Nursing Career

    Certainly I would take a call from someone who wanted to know why they hadn't had a call back and be glad to discuss why they hadn't been called. With the job market the way it is, it may be that...

  20. slower paced nursing in long term care?

    DixieRedHead replied to pepsi115's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in the ED and LTC. LTC is faster and

  21. Please help me LPN's or former LPN's...

    DixieRedHead replied to C287's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    1. How long were you or have you been an LPN? Was an LPN three years. 2. Where did you attend school? Community College 3. Where did you or do you currently practice and in what area of nursing?...

  22. How different is RN school from LPN training

    DixieRedHead replied to proudpops's topic in LPN to RN

    I guess it depends on where you go. My LPN school was such a "h*%l" that RN school (at the same college) was a cake

  23. Nursing Diag. help PLEASE!

    DixieRedHead replied to BrujahAngel's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What do her other labs look like? Electrolytes? Think

  24. Question RE posts by student nurses

    DixieRedHead replied to JennyNurse2B's topic in General Nursing

    And on their break!!! Oh

  25. Is there less cattiness/gossiping/laziness in the ICU environment?

    DixieRedHead replied to tRiguN's topic in Critical Care

    In any environment you will find there is less of it if you don't participate in it, listen to it, stay where it is going on, or allow it to happen in your presence. Just get up or walk away and find...