Dixielee

Dixielee BSN, RN

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  1. If I see one more post titled....

    Dixielee replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    I sure hope you made it very clear to the patient that at least YOU knew what was going on and how to do things. You should have spoken with the family and patient about it extensively remembering to...

  2. Seriously? What are they telling you in school?

    Dixielee replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    In my ED quite a few of our nurses started off as techs. They will all tell you that when they were techs they thought they could do the RN's job easily, but now that they are RN's, they realize how...

  3. Careplan at work

    Dixielee replied to Cat_RN's topic in General Nursing

    That's what I was thinking, I thought care plans ended when you graduated. I am so thankful I don't have to deal with them anymore...am very thankful for ER!! Our care plan usually involves: 1) Keep...

  4. If I see one more post titled....

    Dixielee replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    I guess now we have to be careful of anything that may shake, rattle and roll!! (you young one's won't get that, but I enjoyed it

  5. If I see one more post titled....

    Dixielee replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    I read on the internet that California wants to be the first state to legalize all percussives for medicinal use. I think it is Prop 911 or something like that. I am warning kids this Halloween...

  6. Are you so busy that you don't get a lunch break?

    Dixielee replied to cashew1's topic in General Nursing

    I agree....no it should not be this way, but it is, so you just go with it. I always pack finger foods with me, keep a bottle of water on the desk (where everyone keeps theirs) and eat when I can. I...

  7. Need Advice!!! RN or LVN!? Pls read, very complex situation!

    Dixielee replied to claudia1986's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You said you want someone else to decide and tell you what you should do...so here goes You are 25 years old, presumably healthy. Jobs in healthcare are not easy to get right out of school, but they...

  8. Should i be a nurse?

    Dixielee replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    LOL!! Hobby horse!! That's

  9. Should i be a nurse?

    Dixielee replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    If you were smart enough, you would go to medical school and not think of being just a

  10. HIPPA after death

    Dixielee replied to Vtachy1's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    My father was a regional celebrity, had a radio show, did public appearances, wrote books etc. He was confused and sometimes inappropriate after his stroke. He subsequently died from the stroke. I...

  11. Please for the love of God.............

    Dixielee replied to TinyRNgrl's topic in Emergency

    I had a patient recently in the ED, a 20 something young woman with c/o abdominal pain. She walked in, and clearly was capable of washing. When getting her ready for a pelvic, she said, "my thang is...

  12. Interview for ER/ school conflict

    Dixielee replied to JessiekRN's topic in General Nursing

    ER schedules are usually very flexible with people coming in and leaving at various times based on acuity i.e. 7-7, 7-3, 7-5, 9-9, etc. Will your school schedule always be the same throughout the...

  13. If I see one more post titled....

    Dixielee replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    I have been doing a little research, and I understand that rehab centers are now suggesting that you should begin treatment with the new cow pattie patch when you first start wanting more of the...

  14. Can I have tattoos/piercings if I go into nursing?

    Dixielee replied to lrosen95's topic in Nursing Career

    Our hospital policy is 1-2 piercings for ears, no other visible piercings and no visible tattoos. So pierce your face at your own risk. People do care about your outward professional

  15. If I see one more post titled....

    Dixielee replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    LOL, made me want to break out in a little hip hop dance!! Instead of busting a move, I'm just trying not to bust a

  16. How would you respond to this??

    Dixielee replied to nurse678's topic in General Nursing

    You have to choose your battles carefully! Since this is your future MIL, I would just say something benign. As she gets to know you over the next few years, you will have the opportunities to slowly...

  17. If I see one more post titled....

    Dixielee replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    LOL, a few years ago something was going on with one of my patients and the family said, "are you going to call one of the residents?" I said, " No, I would never call anyone who knows less than I...

  18. How'd You Get Your ER Job?

    Dixielee replied to commonsense's topic in Emergency

    Just my 0.02 worth here, but I think you are making a huge mistake by working in a non healthcare setting. It sounds like you have decided to stay where you are until you find a nursing job. With the...

  19. If I see one more post titled....

    Dixielee replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    I get the tshirt too! Flo Nightingale (we called her Flo back then) and I were room mates in nursing

  20. If I see one more post titled....

    Dixielee replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    LOL As an old nurse, I often ask myself that same

  21. The problem with floating ER Nurses

    Dixielee replied to crabalot's topic in Emergency

    I can't help you out, but I have not worked on a general hospital floor in more than 20 years and that was when I worked in ICU. I would have no idea what the routine is on the floor. It would be like...

  22. If I see one more post titled....

    Dixielee replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    mi favs r th 1's that well u no use awfel spelng & hve no idea (?????) abt gramer n desent presntasion n wonder y they wont never git caled for a ntervew 2 go 2 nsg

  23. Want to do trauma - should I pick ED or ICU?

    Dixielee replied to Irock's topic in Nursing Career

    I have worked both ICU and ED/trauma. ICU nurses are concerned about color and quantity of urine, ED nurses are just happy if you have some. There is a huge difference in how the two departments view...

  24. Orange County job opportunities?

    Dixielee posted a topic in California Nursing

    I am strongly considering moving to Orange County next Spring to be closer to my grand children. I have a California license, close to 40 years ED/Critical care experience and am working on a Masters...

  25. Professional Roles

    Dixielee replied to yakatchew's topic in General Nursing

    Infection control, risk management, case manager, educator, nursing infomatics...the possibilities are almost