Dixiedi

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  1. MD referring to CRNA as 'support staff'

    Dixiedi replied to kestrel1121's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Nurses, even those with advanced certs and responsibility, are still support staff. Let it go, nobody (of importance) will support you on this at the

  2. $12 an hour?!

    Dixiedi replied to HisTreasure's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You mention LPNs are not in the same union as the RNs. I have seen that consistantly over the past 30 years. The problem keeps the LPNs down. The RNS are usually represented by the ANA and LPNs...

  3. Excelsior Exams?

    Dixiedi replied to Steven McCullum's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I never stop studying. Would be a carreer student if the money wsa there. There are all sorts of things one can study for free and gain certification for not too much. I am, besides an LPN, a...

  4. HIPPA Laws

    Dixiedi replied to robin_mds_nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    How about we just say it like I do...."The Privacy paper! LOL" I had it right on my first post, corrected myself to the wrong thing when I saw others using it. I know better then to second guess...

  5. Elective surgery in your hospital?

    Dixiedi replied to LPN2be2005's topic in General Nursing

    The surgery will force you to relearn portion sizes. Of course there is the case that I described in an earlier post but I do not believe you are similar to her. The surgery will start you off eating...

  6. Nursing school - reasons for not following through

    Dixiedi replied to melly06's topic in General Nursing

    hehehe We have one nurse, been a the case for years who spends a good deal of his time painting the fingernails of one of the kids. Also cutting hair and anything else the family can get out of him...

  7. Question regarding prisoners' right to refuse meds

    Dixiedi replied to stevierae's topic in Correctional

    When I worked corrections they were handed the meds, handed a drink of water and after they took them their mouth was checked. If they did not swallow to the nurses satisfaction the officer assisted....

  8. Excelsior Exams?

    Dixiedi replied to Steven McCullum's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes, you can divide it into 3 payments. Still not going to work for me financially. My budget is very tight. (Tighter now that I got hurt at work but that should resolve in a couple of months and...

  9. Questions About Ce..........

    Dixiedi replied to leraern's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As the above poster mentioned, each state is just a little different. Here's a link to a great site, lots of variety in their offerings and low price (my kind of price!) Yep, you pretty much choose...

  10. Differences between male ER nurses and Females?

    Dixiedi replied to TraumaInTheSlot's topic in Emergency

    I would much rather work with guys. You don't have so much of that "sensitive to the needs of female co-workers" crap. Quit your crying, leave your sympathy at home (refine empathy, that's as far as...

  11. Question regarding prisoners' right to refuse meds

    Dixiedi replied to stevierae's topic in Correctional

    Different states different inmate rights. They should not have the right to refuse meds/treatments. Rationale being if meds/treatmens are refused it is very likely the condition will worsen...

  12. Strike Vote

    Dixiedi replied to husker-nurse's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Dump the union. They used to be useful but now a days there are so many government regulations that they are totally worthless. You speak of wages as being a major hurdle. Where do you suppose the...

  13. Nursing school - reasons for not following through

    Dixiedi replied to melly06's topic in General Nursing

    I think all of the posts are correct! I want to add the underlying problem. Something you didn't see back when I was in school (70's). Kids are coming out of high school uneducated! The problem lies...

  14. Excelsior Exams?

    Dixiedi replied to Steven McCullum's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes, I know what a DANTES is also. Took them for some computer courses I tested out of. It's not the $150 or so every few months so much as it is the (what was it) $800 to get enrolled and the 1500...

  15. Excelsior Exams?

    Dixiedi replied to Steven McCullum's topic in Online Distance Learning

    When I was looking at their website there were several things that did not please me. However, that financial aid available is a huge thing. Until you verify they don't provide college credit! You'd...

  16. Can someone explain this to me: Changing out various airway tubes.

    Dixiedi replied to Diprivan/Vented's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    A lot of pts are tossed out now days way too soon. It's pure luck that post op complications don't kill more than they

  17. Excelsior Exams?

    Dixiedi replied to Steven McCullum's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks! They sure would be a waste of

  18. Working in a doctor's office?

    Dixiedi replied to mushberry's topic in Nursing Career

    We agree on the skills! I love it when somebody around here agrees with me! LOL Health Maint. Organization.... health

  19. HIPPA Laws

    Dixiedi replied to robin_mds_nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    hehehe I'm no better, put HIPPA in my last post! LOL Typo here though. I say it out completely when I write it because that's how i see it. We don't call it that when speaking, but that's how we see...

  20. Excelsior Exams?

    Dixiedi replied to Steven McCullum's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am not concerned about the course work. I am looking for a way to get financial aid. Excelcior does not qualify for most student loans. I've been a nurse for so long and have never limited myself to...

  21. kicked out nrsing school-would u fight?

    Dixiedi replied to hotcoffee1's topic in General Nursing

    Have to agree with you and it is a bummer. However, I can see where the instructors are coming from. There are many personality types that would not be able to complete and they are just taking up...

  22. Excelsior Pass Rate?

    Dixiedi replied to MiaLyse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You take CLEP tests to earn your credits at Excelsior. They kind of have to accept them. Still hoping to find someone who can tell me if Excelsior Advantage provides college credit for their courses...

  23. HIPPA Laws

    Dixiedi replied to robin_mds_nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh yea, at the back of every pt chart.... ours don't even have HIPPA on them, it's spelled out. Clear and

  24. Excelsior Exams?

    Dixiedi replied to Steven McCullum's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I read in one of the posts the Excelsior Advantage leaves one thinking it IS Excelsior. I have been to their website many times in the last few months and it is very clearly states that you will be...

  25. Excelsior Pass Rate?

    Dixiedi replied to MiaLyse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I thought most colleges accept clep tests these