Dixiecup

Dixiecup

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  1. 7th Day adventist nurses

    Dixiecup replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    I used to be a DON of a prison. I had a 7th Day Adventist working for me and I also had a devout christian who demanded Sundays off.They worked out a deal where one worked every saturday and the other...

  2. Things you wish you would have known!

    Dixiecup replied to VeryPlainJane's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I'd known they only teach you how to take care of one pt instead of ten! I wouldn't have been in such culture

  3. How valuable is Report?

    Dixiecup replied to nptobee's topic in General Nursing

    Report would be a great assest if people would learn to cut out the garbage and give the true report. I don't need the whole kardex repeated to me, just give me the new and pertinent

  4. GOOD nursing shoe suggestions other than Danskos??

    Dixiecup replied to NCNurse2be's topic in General Nursing

    Ryka are the most comfortable shoe I've ever worn. In addition to being a nurse I'm an aerobic instructor and they work

  5. Staff development in LTC

    Dixiecup replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    I was staffing coordinator at a LTC and was required to do all scheduling for CNA's and Nursing staff! It literally took almost all my time!.Don't get caught up in that if you can help

  6. Working Night shift...when do you sleep

    Dixiecup replied to nattiekatt's topic in General Nursing

    Don't mean to sound discouraging, just stating a fact. Working twelve hour shifts you will not see much of your baby at all during those three days. Basically you have time to do is sleep, get up and...

  7. Late Entries

    Dixiecup posted a topic in General Nursing

    Do you use 'late entry' charting at your facility? I was taught this charting in school but my facility won't let us do it. Everyone forgets something now and

  8. H-E-L-P...taking NCLEX October 11

    Dixiecup replied to pie123's topic in General Nursing

    I took the NCLEX about three weeks after I graduated. Didn't study a bit. By now you know it or you don't. Just take it and then breath

  9. Practical jokes at work

    Dixiecup replied to fedupnurse's topic in General Nursing

    the fart machine is

  10. manipulative patients / drug seekers

    Dixiecup replied to LuvMyFireman's topic in General Nursing

    I feel exactly the same way. I dish out evrything they can have as often as they can have

  11. Is Probabiltity and Statistics harder than college algebra??

    Dixiecup replied to nurseangel78's topic in General Nursing

    OMG! I think algebra is much more structured and cut and dry. Statistics was like putting a page of Hebrew in front of me and saying, ok,read

  12. Bad reference cost me a job

    Dixiecup replied to lissyrn's topic in General Nursing

    I was a DON for several years and did lots of reference checks. I could never get any info unless the person had signed a consent for release of information. I live in

  13. Scary doctors!!!

    Dixiecup replied to LadyBugLass's topic in General Nursing

    Worked in a correctional facility for several years. We had one day a week set aside for minor surgeries. The Dr. had lidocaine left in the syringe from the previous patient and used it to numb the...

  14. Nurses, Will you work OT for straight pay?

    Dixiecup replied to klondike's topic in General Nursing

    absolutely not! no way no

  15. Need gift ideas for soon to be mom...

    Dixiecup replied to rntx's topic in General Nursing

    you can't go with wrong with disposable diapers! You can never get too many.Get a larger size so she can use them

  16. Trouble with career choices

    Dixiecup posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse for about 16 years. started out as an LPN, then RN and now I am in the BSN program. I plan on going on to the masters program. Here's where the trouble starts. I'm spending a lot of...

  17. Trouble with career choices

    Dixiecup replied to Dixiecup's topic in General Nursing

    You're absolutely right, they don't explain much! I'm embarrased to say that I am more confused now than ever. So, someone help me out here. After BSN, I thought it was just one more year to get your...

  18. Least favorite subject?

    Dixiecup replied to LydiaNN's topic in General Nursing

    nutrition! yuck! green leafy vegatables is the answer to

  19. Blooddraw Techniques

    Dixiecup replied to tonicareer's topic in General Nursing

    I just did on the job training when I was an LPN. I worked in a prison and we did lab one day a week so I got plenty of practice. They just lined up about 50 guys a day and you just went at

  20. What stethoscope should i get???

    Dixiecup replied to James12345's topic in General Nursing

    I seem to hear a lot better with the $10 cheapies. I never could get the hang of a littman, never could hear a thing!! Just my

  21. Clinic vs. Hospital

    Dixiecup replied to stampinron's topic in General Nursing

    virtually anything is greener than the hospital

  22. CMS Anne Arundel

    Dixiecup replied to Aurora's topic in Correctional

    I really can't use that kind of language on the forum but the treatment of staff is something less than be

  23. CMS Anne Arundel

    Dixiecup replied to Aurora's topic in Correctional

    I can't tell you anything about the facility but I can tell you about CMS---you don't want to work for

  24. Getting Fired ?

    Dixiecup replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in General Nursing

    Try as I might to be optimistic, years of being proven to the contrary, I truly believe "good guys finish

  25. 4th of July, no time and half

    Dixiecup replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    I feel really lucky now. I get double time. I'm off today but I still get 8 hours of holiday pay. sorry