Dixielee

Dixielee BSN, RN

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  1. Praying with your patient

    Dixielee replied to MShell's topic in General Nursing

    I have prayed with patients and families many times, at their request. If you feel comfortable with that, then by all means do it. If it is not something you feel you can do, then tell them that you...

  2. How far will a BSN take me?

    Dixielee replied to RNDave's topic in General Nursing

    There is no natural progression, a BSN can take you anywhere you like. If you want to get into mgt. that is certainly something you might aspire to. Education is something you could try, either as...

  3. ER Nurse Salary??

    Dixielee replied to honeyrosc's topic in Emergency

    The only way they could be making that is as a traveler with lots and lots of overtime! It could be that she is a FNP working in ER, but even they do not generally make that much without lots of...

  4. Standardized computer charting--opinions?

    Dixielee replied to The Little Greek's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree, I hate the computer charting. I like having labs, x-ray reports and previous visit records quickly available, but just using the canned responses can make every chart look alike. I am in a...

  5. Do You Look Like A Nurse?

    Dixielee replied to showbizrn's topic in General Nursing

    I will just add a few observations. I agree with the observations that nurses tend to be good or comfortable with people and new situations, but from a purely objective observation, most nurses I...

  6. Want to work ER again, but now widowed and solo parent

    Dixielee replied to ERFirstLoveRN's topic in Emergency

    I think you may find better leads after you complete your refresher course. I work PRN at a hospital that provides one and hires many of the "grads". I have found ER overall to be one of the most...

  7. anybody recommend a good mat review video?

    Dixielee replied to wildflower rn's topic in General Nursing

    I can't help you with the video, but I took a one day course at the college where I was taking the test. It was a "how to take the test" class and was incredibly helpful. Maybe you can find something...

  8. Behavioral Health

    Dixielee replied to juliazk's topic in General Nursing

    I am having trouble understanding your question. Are you asking if nurses are non compliant in giving meds to patients with behavioral problems? Or are you asking if nurses who have behavioral...

  9. Need Outside Opinion

    Dixielee replied to jacesmom2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If your buildings were side by side instead of rooms, there would never be any question. Since they are separated, you should have your rules and the childcare side can have theirs. Adults and...

  10. searching for reliable uniform sites

    Dixielee replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    I buy all my scrubs from www.uniformcity.com Fast and often free delivery, good sales and good prices on regular priced items. I just ordered more a few days ago from

  11. ER Nurses Week-What's everyone doing?

    Dixielee replied to ERnewbieRN's topic in Emergency

    Our hospital went all out (1000 bed hospital, 76 ER beds)....we got a giant cookie anonymously left on the breakroom table. Whoooohoooo, it can't possibly get any better than that! Well, it did say...

  12. What is it really like?

    Dixielee replied to TangoLima's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am not a CRNA, so you may find my answer completely useless, and may certainly disregard it as such, but...I have been an RN for 34 years and have always worked in high acquity areas such as ICU, ER...

  13. Emergency situations: what do I do???

    Dixielee replied to Daria5363's topic in General Nursing

    Great advice so far. I will just add....know where your emergency supplies are kept so you can get to them quickly. Know how to use an ambu bag, suction and different delivery systems for oxygen. Just...

  14. TNCC A-I mnemonic

    Dixielee replied to InmyblooD's topic in Emergency

    Hey, at least we had the same

  15. How Do I Find an ACLS Class?

    Dixielee replied to NursingAgainstdaOdds's topic in General Nursing

    As a travel nurse, I have to maintain my ACLS and it is not always available when I need it in the hospital I am working in. I have found them in community colleges that teach EMT/Paramedic classes....

  16. TNCC A-I mnemonic

    Dixielee replied to InmyblooD's topic in Emergency

    Airway Breathing Circulation Disability (neuro) Expose (so you can get a better look, keep pt warm) Full set of vital signs, Family Give comfort measures Head to toe exam Inspect posterior surfaces....

  17. Feel like quitting

    Dixielee replied to tigress_8207's topic in General Nursing

    You are absolutely correct! You have to learn to work the system before it kills you. I have resigned from places where I didn't think I could work one more day. But I have always worked out a notice...

  18. Does he need to be intubated??

    Dixielee replied to InmyblooD's topic in Emergency

    We see this scenario every day in our ER. Generally, he would be intubated in the field under these circumstances as well as at least one large bore IV with fluids. Being only 2 minutes away, they may...

  19. Oh what they've done now!

    Dixielee replied to littleRNthatcould's topic in Emergency

    The outright stupid stuff they have us do in our very busy level 1, 50+ bed trauma center is way past rediculous. In additon to the 4 consents patients have to sign to get past the admissions people,...

  20. My Story - What's happening to my hospital?

    Dixielee replied to Tygerlile's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    When I read the OP first 2 paragraphs, I thought surely she was talking about my hospital! We have lost so many experienced RN's I can't even count them. I have been there over 2 years as a traveler....

  21. I feel lost

    Dixielee replied to mycatmax's topic in General Nursing

    If you were not scared, I would worry more about you. Nursing is not for the timid, or the brave! You will gain confidence, and I think it will benefit you to stick it out for a year or so. You will...

  22. "Do you miss the ER?"

    Dixielee replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    I start orienting next week in a local ICU. I have worked ER most of my career, but worked ICU at the same time working the "weekend" plan for many years. When I left ICU in 1993, I said I would never...

  23. Nurse with latex allergy?

    Dixielee replied to curliegirl80RN's topic in General Nursing

    Unless she has an anaphalactic reaction with minor exposure, I think your friend should be OK, she just needs to be careful. My allergy has developed over time, starting with red, itching hands that...

  24. Nursing Dreams (or Nightmares)

    Dixielee replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    LOL, are you sure that was a dream, or were you just working a typical night

  25. Nursing Dreams (or Nightmares)

    Dixielee replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I won't say I have frustrating nursing dreams frequently, but I have them often enough to remember them. Typically, I have had patients all shift and suddenly it is the end of the shift and I am...