Dixiedi

Dixiedi

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  1. Good places to live outside but near Miami

    Dixiedi replied to Pedsnrs2003's topic in Florida Nursing

    The crime rate is pretty high anyplace near Miami. The above mentioned places are/were nice neighborhoods when I lived down there some time ago. However, crimes does not discriminate down there. As a...

  2. I am a male L&D nurse

    Dixiedi replied to Dayray's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard many people refer t their dcotor as "a female doctor" and I've heard the same in reference to female lawyers. It was less than a generation ago that a man in nursing was a true rarety,...

  3. Lifting Patients

    Dixiedi replied to LilStudent's topic in General Nursing

    Seems to me OSHA limits the weight lifting to 40 lbs for most

  4. changing gears at 46 to County Jail?

    Dixiedi replied to nurseT's topic in Correctional

    I worked the system in Fla for a while. I might add... Never give an ointment of any kind to be carried back to the cell. They are all innocent, don't even bother discussing it. If you are in an area...

  5. Lifting Patients

    Dixiedi replied to LilStudent's topic in General Nursing

    My agency has a 40 lb wt limit for lifting. Above that we use a hoyer lift. However, if the nurse who put the kid in the chair in the morning didn't use the lift it's impossible to put them back to...

  6. Neglect...LPN was fired, RN was not

    Dixiedi replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    That's pretty much what I said. And that does not put your eyeballs on that pt. My point was that the responsibility was delegated to her, that took the responsibility away from the teamleader/charge...

  7. Neglect...LPN was fired, RN was not

    Dixiedi replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Keeping in touch with another nurse who's response is "I'm making it" or "Not completely drowned yet" or some other indication that she/he is aware of the status of all his/her pts is what you are...

  8. Is there a need for more male nurses?

    Dixiedi replied to reddgott's topic in General Nursing

    After reading many of the posts that sound like they are trying so hard to avoid the actual question it's almost funny. Why would anyone be afraid to say YES! We DO need more male nurses. Not because...

  9. patients recieving blood products

    Dixiedi replied to peggyk's topic in General Nursing

    I vote for indelible marker across the forehead in neon colors that glow in the

  10. Neglect...LPN was fired, RN was not

    Dixiedi replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    As a team leader it's your responsibility to be the resource, the "helper" if needed, and many other things. It's not your responsibility to follow your team members around to make sure they are doing...

  11. What does Charge Nurse really mean?

    Dixiedi replied to redwinggirlie's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't get any. One night the regular charge nurse didn't show up for work; I was given an agency nurse to work with (small hospital, 2 nurses and an aide) and that was

  12. I am a male L&D nurse

    Dixiedi replied to Dayray's topic in General Nursing

    A nurse would never break the bank. What kind of bank? hehehe Loved the story and admire you for your work. There are many more women who prefer working with men. Anybody who thinks L&D isn't more...

  13. Neglect...LPN was fired, RN was not

    Dixiedi replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    When something is delegated, the person delegating someone to it evaluates the appointees abilities. That done, her responsibilty is done. In an acute care setting, the RN may have other...

  14. I am a male L&D nurse

    Dixiedi replied to Dayray's topic in General Nursing

    Childbirth is a time of bonding for women? Get over it! (Whoever she/they are) I had 6 healthy babies and I would have killed for a male nurse. In my experience (3 different hospitals in 2 different...

  15. Neglect...LPN was fired, RN was not

    Dixiedi replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh I am soooo sorry! I didn't see it that way! And I just responded to another post by saying that people will pick out 1 word or totally not understand the post and tear ya to shreads over it! AND I...

  16. Neglect...LPN was fired, RN was not

    Dixiedi replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Don't take the qoute so literally. We all know when we say "everybody does it" we are not actually referring to EVERYbody. We are referring to those in that situation. Come on, you know that. You are...

  17. Fired Again ~ HAHAHA!

    Dixiedi replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    The thing I still don't understand is "fired again" and hahaha. Is it funny to get fired? Is this something you do with

  18. Should Nursing Education Begin in the Hospital?

    Dixiedi posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Just need a roll call here, add a little comment if you like, but we are really interested to find out how many nurses agree with "nursing education should begin in a hospital based nursing program."...

  19. Should Nursing Education Begin in the Hospital?

    Dixiedi replied to Dixiedi's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm reallyhopeful that it's because we actually all (most anyway) DO agree and it's not becasue an opposing opinion just isn't being posted. I'd reallly love to see us in

  20. Are CNA's considered "Nurses"?

    Dixiedi replied to nursesherry's topic in General Nursing

    They are wrong to introduce themselves as nurses "just like" you. They are not licensed nurses. I didn't say they are nurses I just said it is OK for the MD to call them nurses if he so chooses...

  21. Should Nursing Education Begin in the Hospital?

    Dixiedi replied to Dixiedi's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    this is just a bit off topic but such a valid point! That about the univestities being money grubbers. We all understand education is not free, but causing persons to stay longer doesn't really...

  22. In an ideal world, what would you want to see from the ANA?

    Dixiedi replied to ChrisA's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    They call themselves the ANA. I am an American nurse and they do not even achknowledge me. They strive for professionalism. Education does lend to professionalism, but it is not the total requirement....

  23. What questions would I ask a prospective employer/agency in HHC?

    Dixiedi replied to geekgolightly's topic in Home Health

    What type of pts do you care for? Ages? What will I be assigned to? Who will I call with clinical questions/concerns should they arrise? Who will handle my schedule? Can other nurses assigned to a...

  24. Should Nursing Education Begin in the Hospital?

    Dixiedi replied to Dixiedi's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Just to let everyone know I started this thread and am thrilled with the way we are posting our opinions without arguing the benifits of one over the other. I am interested in knowing what others...

  25. Question about nursing shoes

    Dixiedi replied to sherichance's topic in General Nursing

    Stay away from clogs. You need a good closed shoe with lots of support around the heel and in the arch. And, go with a squared off toe too. Spurs can be very painful, but not nearly as painful as a...