Dixiedi

Dixiedi

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  1. questions about fingerprint card

    Dixiedi replied to share's topic in California Nursing

    After having my prints taken on "the card" twice without good results and "done in about 1 minute" with a scan I'd opt for the scan. And, with the scan, you won't hvae to worry about the "extra"...

  2. Telephone Consent question

    Dixiedi replied to armyrn's topic in Operating Room

    Ya'll are right on that, here too. I was counting the number of people on the phone without completing the thought.

  3. Is this understaffing (or is it me?)

    Dixiedi replied to Town & Country's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have to agree with you on this one. They ALL get em at 2100. Gives you 1 hr to pass meds to 50+ folk. Just about 1 minutes each, No way I could do it. Did you ask if there's a med tech on til 2330?...

  4. unworthy of an RN

    Dixiedi replied to LisaG21's topic in General Nursing

    I am still allowed to change G-tubes, trachs (that's bout all I ever run into to) so it may just be a facility policy. I your turn-over rate high? Could be they just got tired of not having anybody on...

  5. unworthy of an RN

    Dixiedi replied to LisaG21's topic in General Nursing

    Oh gees, again, I will say the pts are probably in no danger, however, that LPNs license is! I would first talk to the charge nurse. The person who is actually responsible for assigning an RN to the...

  6. Being second guessed by long time nurse

    Dixiedi replied to BGSUstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like she has a chronic case of RNitis. Poor

  7. afraid of losing my liscense

    Dixiedi replied to nursecatnfl's topic in Correctional

    hehehe I didn't have the guts to say it here there are so many liberal minded persons who think the inmates need help to reform. LOL For those who don't know, the get a number when entered into the...

  8. Accident Scenes: Do You Always Offer Assistance?

    Dixiedi replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    The Good Samaritan law WILL protect nurses and Doctors too as long as you are providing first aid at the scene of an accident. (I have stopped at several accidents over the years. It's maybe wrog of...

  9. Ohio????????

    Dixiedi replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I was born here. Spent most of my adult life trying NOT to live here. Started getting old and ended up coming back. My dad is a lot older than me and he wants his daughters near him.... what could I...

  10. unworthy of an RN

    Dixiedi replied to LisaG21's topic in General Nursing

    1) Some LPNs are certified to push meds find out first. If she is not certified, you should stay out of it until you are an RN and are assigned an assignment with her. She's been pushing them for a...

  11. afraid of losing my liscense

    Dixiedi replied to nursecatnfl's topic in Correctional

    First I have to say what a bummer for you. When I worked corrections I ran the EKG myself. After that I have to say finish the assessment and then verify is it pain or discomfort. Don't change what...

  12. Does age matter?

    Dixiedi replied to jenreg123's topic in General Nursing

    Now this is scarey! I don't htink 60 sounds old at all! LOL Wondering why they would even be mentioned until I realized the person wrinting this post may well be about 19. LOL Guess we are getting...

  13. Being second guessed by long time nurse

    Dixiedi replied to BGSUstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Just ignore her attitude, don't ingore her! Some nurses don't have enough self confidence in themselves to show it to others. She has the mistaken fear that if you make a boo boo she will loose her...

  14. Why do you come to All Nurses?

    Dixiedi replied to Energizer Bunny's topic in General Nursing

    I love reading the controversial threads and just love to stir them up a little! I've probably gotten a terrible name round here, but somebody has to stir the pot! I'm really very easy to get along...

  15. Telephone Consent question

    Dixiedi replied to armyrn's topic in Operating Room

    It's been quite a few years since I worked in a hospital but at that time 2 nurses listened in on the phone (pt family member knew) and then everybody signed as witnesses. That usually gave 4. The...

  16. LPN as supervisor?

    Dixiedi replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have to agree with you on this. She may be an excellent, knowledgable LPN and if the new hire were an LPN she would be a great supervisor. But like it or not (and I've ben in situations where the...

  17. LPN as supervisor?

    Dixiedi replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I wouldn't think the LPN would be your clinical supervisor since she would not even be there on the same shift. It would be more of an administrative position. She is familiar with the companies...

  18. LPN as supervisor?

    Dixiedi replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Unless the LPN and RN work for a doctor. Then each is responsible to the doctor individually and one to the other is just another employee, neither responsible for anything the other does. You will...

  19. Are you in Nursing for the Caring or the Cash?? Be Honest

    Dixiedi replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Between the number of cases that are medicaide or medicare which is paid differently than private insurance; and private insurance that now restricts payments, it is impossible to write them all off....

  20. Are you in Nursing for the Caring or the Cash?? Be Honest

    Dixiedi replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in General Nursing

    I know what you are saying! But feel no shame for getting help. You deserve it! You work, you are trying. Many of us have problems with the exact same benifits being available for free to those who...

  21. Unbelievable LTC eyewitness stories

    Dixiedi replied to Destinystar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Darn shame we can't smoke at the station anymore. Really bums me

  22. Are you in Nursing for the Caring or the Cash?? Be Honest

    Dixiedi replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in General Nursing

    It happens all the time. Folks are required to allow tx facilities and/or LTC facilities to put a lein on their homes so that they can receive treatment. On the other hand, if you've sat on your duff...

  23. Does it pay to challenge a test question?

    Dixiedi replied to luv2yoga's topic in General Nursing

    Challenge it! The likelihood he will retaliate is small and it may well have been simple human error on his/her

  24. LPN as supervisor?

    Dixiedi replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    in ohio it states that an lpn must work under the supervision of a doc, rn, podiatrist, etc. it makes no mention of the rn must be the charge nurse if there is one in-house. i did not want to say it...

  25. for profit company

    Dixiedi replied to renerian's topic in Home Health

    I wouldn't think anybody would get fired for understanding business. It is helpful actually. It would be so nice to always put pt need/want first but a business like that would be out of business real...