Dixiecup

Dixiecup

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  1. Second Career Nurses (30+ years old)

    Dixiecup replied to duxallinarow's topic in General Nursing

    Why I picked nursing: Job security and I needed it rather quickly. Why I stay in nursing: I'm too old now to do anything

  2. What is reasonable in terms of tuition?

    Dixiecup replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm taking the FNP program at SLU (Saint Louis University). It's $768 a credit hour. But after I started the program I saw that it is worth it. There's almost no way you could fail, the instructors...

  3. Writing lots of incident reports each night, is this normal for you in LTC?

    Dixiecup replied to Elektra6's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I do the monthly report for our incidents. On average we have between 20 and 40 per

  4. Ideas for keeping dsg on

    Dixiecup replied to Nurse_Pauline's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    How about putting those big bulky mittens on her hands. We have to do that to keep residents from scratching rashes. (of course she could probably get those off but it's worth a

  5. The College Network?

    Dixiecup replied to trustar's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I did just that. I signed up without researching other avenues. When I finally did look at some other options I found out that the college network had me taking about 10 classes I didn't need. I never...

  6. looking for online MSN/FNP program

    Dixiecup replied to nakida20's topic in Post Graduate Students

    At SLU it's a traditional semester and there are deadlines for assignments and papers just like if you were in the classroom. You get a syllabus with all the assigned readings for the semester. There...

  7. looking for online MSN/FNP program

    Dixiecup replied to nakida20's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am going to SLU in St. Louis Mo. It's the greatest thing since sliced bread. The instructors are so user friendly and bend over backwards to make sure you understand everything and pass your class....

  8. Question for night shifters

    Dixiecup replied to moongirl's topic in General Nursing

    I always kept the same schedule on my days off. My body couldn't handle flip flopping back and forth. So I stayed up on my days off, usually not quite as late but until 4 or 5 am and slept during the...

  9. MDS Coordinator salaries

    Dixiecup replied to Nascar nurse's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I live in Missouri. our MDS coordinator is an LPN. makes the same as a staff nurse, about $15.00

  10. Yay or Nay..SNF RN Reality, Need More Info

    Dixiecup replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

    didn't really mean that as negative as it sounded. I currently work in LTC and I love it. But I worked for the state (prison nurse) for 13 years and you kind of get spoiled to the benefits. I'm from...

  11. Yay or Nay..SNF RN Reality, Need More Info

    Dixiecup replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

    No one probably doesn't know anything about the benefits because usually there aren't

  12. How many nurses take antidepressants or antianxiety medication?

    Dixiecup replied to Attheana's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I've heard a lot of people say that and I always think it's strange. I was on a fairly high dose of effexor for two solid years, then I lost my insurance and just couldn't afford it. I just stopped,...

  13. Getting Paid $$ for End-of-Shift Overtime?

    Dixiecup replied to nyforlove's topic in General Nursing

    You need to check with the wage and hour board. Believe me, if you are working and are not on the clock, your employer is in big

  14. RN in correctional facilities any feedbacks

    Dixiecup replied to RNPal's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in corrections for 13 years. You either love it or you hate it. And you usually know which one within 24 hours. I loved it. I would have never left, I loved my job and still kind of go...

  15. Excelsior College

    Dixiecup replied to nursie-nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I passed my first try on my first three patient settings. My girlfriend that did the program with me also passed on the first try with the first three patient settings. If you are prepared backward...

  16. Nurse Managers working the floor

    Dixiecup replied to BlessedbyGod's topic in General Nursing

    i work ltc in missouri. it's against state regulations for the don to work the floor if the census if more than 60 residents. the rational is that it prevents the don from haveing adequate time to...

  17. That ain't my resident! I am dumbfounded...

    Dixiecup replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a rare LTC facility that actually allows for more than full staffing and above the minimum requirements. We have slots for more than enough aids on each hall to where the work is doable and...

  18. Question for ADN's

    Dixiecup replied to LADYFLOWER's topic in General Nursing

    I chose the excelsior route and it took me apporx. 2 1/2 years. But you have to be an LPN first to get into the program. It was the only way I could do it and work. It allowed me to work a full time...

  19. Scrubs

    Dixiecup replied to LSUGIRL's topic in General Nursing

    I also buy almost all my scrubs off of ebay. I've never received anything poor quality. Mostly people are just tired of them and want to get rid of them. And you can wear them till you get sick of...

  20. Is using lidocaine really effective during venipunture?

    Dixiecup replied to digger's topic in General Nursing

    I work with a woman (she's not a nurse, works in the office) who has had several same day surgeries as of late. She swears by

  21. Still Breastfeeding

    Dixiecup replied to tigress_8207's topic in General Nursing

    Please no one take this the wrong way, but I find it hard to believe that children 3 1/2 years old still nurse or take the bottle either one. My kids were off the bottle when they were

  22. Did anyone try to talk you out of being a nurse?

    Dixiecup replied to following_faith's topic in General Nursing

    THis is also off topic, but I'm not to savvy with real estate so I'm wondering (and probably others are too) what expense do you have? I would think there woudn't be much overhead. Pleae don't flame...

  23. MDS staffing

    Dixiecup replied to FrazzledRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The reg states if there are 60 or more residents on the census the DON cannot work the floor because there would not be adequate time for her to fulfil her

  24. Giving meds in a timely manner

    Dixiecup replied to debbiemig's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I tried to PM you about a previous post but it says you don't except PM's. Just wanted to say I love your attitude. You're in the real world which is

  25. MDS Charting Emphasis for Staff

    Dixiecup replied to GrassHopper2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would like a copy of the form also! We have one but I don't really like it. I will PM you my fax number.