DixieRedHead

DixieRedHead ASN, RN

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  1. I need Help regarding my situation right now

    DixieRedHead replied to Scruffyfy's topic in General Nursing

    It's just a month. Do what you need to do, and watch, look, listen, and learn. You may gain an opportunity to make some inroads for a better position. Nursing is always dynamic, things change on a...

  2. Sensitivity or stereotyping?

    DixieRedHead replied to katc90's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If you're talking about you, it's sensitivity. If you're talking about me it's

  3. How to NOT interview for your RN/LPN job!

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

    thank you for the nice words. maybe i didn't exactly say what i meant. i didn't mean ugly shoes, or shoes that didn't match the outfit, or were even weather appropriate. in fact the shoes i was...

  4. Im Pagan and a Hospice Nurse....

    DixieRedHead replied to SaylahStarr's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

  5. Did I do the right thing?

    DixieRedHead replied to Peeker19's topic in General Nursing

    Think of it this way. Suppose you had needed the RRT and not called. Would that same nurse be backing you up saying, "Oh I didn't think we needed the RRT either." Not! Better to call. As for the...

  6. no longer can work long hours

    DixieRedHead replied to MauraRN's topic in General Nursing

    Honey, you're preaching to the

  7. affect of nursing shortage on nursing leadership and management, help!

    DixieRedHead replied to purpletouch's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    This is the third time you have posted this query. I cannot imagine why you cannot understand that there is no nursing shortage, and that if you chose to write you paper on this topic, you will have...

  8. Is this illegal?

    DixieRedHead replied to markfish's topic in Nursing Career

    I have seen it done, even policy changed to put an LPN in the ER because she was related to one of the ER nurses. And no, you have no

  9. How Do I tell my current job that I need time off for 1 month to work as a camp nurse

    DixieRedHead replied to careo180's topic in Nursing Career

    Good luck with

  10. Should I do anything about being yelled at?

    DixieRedHead replied to kw11's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    With all that has been said, I can add only one more thing. And you can bet on it. If this is the first time you have been yelled at, it won't be the

  11. School Paper Research

    DixieRedHead replied to Sleeping with Sirens's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1. first name (optional) pat 2. how old are you? 64 3. what kind of nurse are you? mds ltc rn 4. what kind of schooling did you have to take? (do you remember the cost?) lpn/rn 3k for both 5. what...

  12. IV solutions Question!

    DixieRedHead replied to nurselealea's topic in General Students

    "D5" (5% dextrose), contains 39mEq/L of Na and Cl and 50 g/L glucose.

  13. catheterisation... how many attemps until you call it quits?

    DixieRedHead replied to Skylar86's topic in Emergency

    The single most valuable piece of advice that I can give you is do not attempt to put that catheter in until you can see the meatus. Get as much help as you need. It shouldn't take long. You know...

  14. Are nurses professional?

    DixieRedHead replied to mmmk10's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Me: 1 year prerequisites. 1 Year (12 months) LPN school 3 years (working as LPN) prerequisites. 1 year (12 months) LPN/RN bridge. _________________________________ 6 years = ADN A new name for ADN...

  15. Embarrasing illnesses

    DixieRedHead replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    Dear father. Saw a 5 hour priapism once. This poor guy was in torture. And then, OMG, the doctor took this HUGE, and I mean HUGE,( must have been an 18 gauge) needle, and a humongous syringe, put it...

  16. No wonder our profession is messed up

    DixieRedHead replied to NeuroNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The NP I work with is absolutely fabulous. Having been a nurse, she treats us all with respect, listens to us, and values our opinions. She is always approachable and never contentious. Be grateful...

  17. Harassment at work, patient to staff

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

    Fill out incident reports or staff concern forms, whatever you think will get the most attention. Keep a copy of every one of them. Ask for your fellow nurses to do the same. nothing gets it done like...

  18. Nursing burnout vs. happy nurse

    DixieRedHead replied to Good Morning, Gil's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think that nurses burn out from patients or even work. I think we burn out, and make no mistake I crispy around the edges, from dealing with bureaucratic BS. The same stuff that make us have...

  19. How to NOT interview for your RN/LPN job!

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

    And here you are? Anyone

  20. Wrong for all the right reasons?

    DixieRedHead replied to busybee123's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Bee, you are right, you should have taken the test. It's over now, and nothing to be done. We all react in ways that don't serve us well at times. I don't know what you are looking for here. I am...

  21. Pain medication and confused patients.

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

    I think that I would have told him he needed to stay ahead of the pain. Much easier to control that way especially with something like

  22. Chart modification after 48 hours- fraud?

    DixieRedHead replied to thelema13's topic in Emergency

    Adding an order for something that was done is one thing. Uncharting something that was done is something else entirely. Ain't

  23. Rx drug abuse in your ED- steps you take?

    DixieRedHead replied to thelema13's topic in Emergency

    Treat 'em and street

  24. Whoever invented the lunch and learn

    DixieRedHead replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    Even worse is "Potty training". Training posted in the bathroom for crying out loud. Can't even pee without thinking about the

  25. What would you do?

    DixieRedHead replied to HGTVrn33's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Do what you need to do to get the job if you want it. You are only being a pest when someone says to you, "You are being a pest." Good