DixieRedHead

DixieRedHead ASN, RN

ED/ICU/TELEMETRY/LTC

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  1. New Nurses!

    DixieRedHead replied to RNGriffin's topic in General Nursing

    This is only going to get me beat up. So be it. I have always had good jobs, in manufacturing. Unfortunately they all disappeared. Companies closes, lay offs, companies moved out of the country. I...

  2. Learning to assert self with NCP's/PCT's

    DixieRedHead replied to tigrbuttrfly's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    7 AM: "I need vitals completed by 9 AM" In the above scenario "Get the vital signs" "I do not appreciate, nor will I tolerate your attitude or your tone. Now, will you do what I ask or do we consider...

  3. Nursing Dx confusion

    DixieRedHead replied to Clovery's topic in General Students

    How about this? Somnolence r/t medication noncompliance due to develomental delay.

  4. Company nurse, a wise move?

    DixieRedHead replied to Nytrisco's topic in Nursing Career

    Try looking for Occupational Nurse or Industrial

  5. NO, NO, NO!!

    DixieRedHead replied to PintheD's topic in General Nursing

    [quote=PintheD Learned my lesson. Keep a smile on my face, speak when spoken to, it's a task oriented job, play dumb. Got it. Take heed new nurses. Finally got it,

  6. really??? (sigh)

    DixieRedHead replied to exit96's topic in General Nursing

    I find it very difficult to take criticism about smoking from someone who weighs 250 pounds (or more). Or someone who is noncompliant with their insulin, diet, or blood pressure medicines, lets their...

  7. Dealing with nosey nurses

    DixieRedHead replied to Aviationurse's topic in Agency Nurses

    1. Does your agency pay good? "It's a living." 2.Where else do you work. "Here and there" 3. Do you do this and that to make report longer? "Do you?" On break if they come up to you try to let that...

  8. question about DNRs

    DixieRedHead replied to kponderRN's topic in General Nursing

    In NC we have what is called "The Goldenrod Form". It is a DNR form that must travel with the patient and is legal where ever the patient and the form

  9. may graduate thinking about going into LTC any advice?

    DixieRedHead replied to soontobetexan's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you walk in the door, and you smell pee, just turn around and walk back out the door. Make sure you will have adequate orientation. You will need to work as a staff nurse before considering any...

  10. Am i fully to blame for this or did my mentor act complacement.

    DixieRedHead replied to tinkerbell419's topic in United Kingdom

    The mistake that YOU made is exactly the same as if you have given the medication rectally. You gave it by the wrong route. Were I the mother, you would no longer be giving medications to my child,...

  11. agency nurse asks..how to deal with difficult staff nurse

    DixieRedHead replied to Kashia's topic in Agency Nurses

    I don't think you should talk to her privately. I think you should STOP talking to her. Remove yourself as far as possible from her drama. Convey only the information that you absolutely have to....

  12. don't know what to do anymore...

    DixieRedHead replied to CNA1991's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First things first. Get out! I don't care if you have to go to a homeless shelter. Get a job, get two if you have to. You are talking about your life here. Stop putting your life in the hands of...

  13. Vital signs

    DixieRedHead replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I don't know the regs. In my facility we do VS q shift as long as they are on Med

  14. has this happend to you?

    DixieRedHead replied to BigMama3's topic in General Students

    Take it and

  15. Question regarding insulin administration

    DixieRedHead replied to mappers's topic in Patient Medications

    I guess I DIDN'T get the question. You are quite right. And no I have never heard of it. My

  16. on call rotation

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

    We have DON, CSC, SDC, NM, all salaried taking call. We also allow (read, beg, plead, cajole) to sign up for call. We only get $25 bucks a day. The PRN nurses are very good about taking call. I only...

  17. Question regarding insulin administration

    DixieRedHead replied to mappers's topic in Patient Medications

    Give the insulin as ordered and per protocol. What "someone told me" ain't gonna fly in

  18. Anyone have any Embarassing Dr. stories?

    DixieRedHead replied to DemonWings's topic in Nursing Humor

    I went for a physical, the doctor said while palpating my abdomen, "What kind of surgery did you have here?" Mortified I replied, "That's a stretch

  19. really??? (sigh)

    DixieRedHead replied to exit96's topic in General Nursing

    When you come to the hospital, here is what you have a right to: 1. Medications as ordered and on time. 2. Advocacy for you physical and emotional needs insofar as you comply. 3. Assistance with your...

  20. Priority patient...abd pain, vag bleeding, or broken arm

    DixieRedHead replied to JDD1017's topic in Emergency

    It's a hospital. Not a one room shack. Send the kid to Xray, draw labs & get an EKG on the abdominal pain, labs and pregnancy test for Miss Vag

  21. I just suck at sticking people.

    DixieRedHead replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in General Nursing

    You might try my approach. (I'm pretty good) 1. Have everything ready, even the 2x2 and tape. 2. Sit down. 3. HANG THE ARM OFF THE BED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 4. Clean the hand with alcohol pad, look and feel...

  22. salary increase

    DixieRedHead replied to knoxvillern's topic in General Nursing

    5 % and a bonus this year. Counting my

  23. Fraudulent charting?

    DixieRedHead replied to paddler's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    1." O2 sat 50%, O2 restarted at Xlpm per min. O2 sat increased to X %." (Your judgement not required. There could be many reasons 02 not in place. That is a personnel/ policy matter and not to be...

  24. Favorite and least favorite diagnoses?

    DixieRedHead replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    I love a heart attack and a stroke. I hate sick

  25. Help! NEED STETHOSCOPE ASAP!

    DixieRedHead replied to EbonyQueen's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I can't say this enough. Walmart has a great stethoscope in a box for $15 bucks. I have had several Littmanns and couldn't hear a thing (just me?). This is a great professional looking stethoscope...