Dixielee

Dixielee BSN, RN

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  1. Surprise!?!?!!

    Dixielee replied to TX.RN.Shannon's topic in Nursing Humor

    Rectum: 3 golf balls, 2 Bartlett pears, Coke bottle, Large can of Scrubbing bubbles, splinters left from ladder back chair, gear shift knob, a number of vibrators. lady parts: light bulb (unbroken)...

  2. did I make a huge life mistake?

    Dixielee replied to lovelylilly85's topic in General Nursing

    Do you want to work psych when you move? If so, then I think you should have no problem getting a psych job. We are seeing more and more psych patients in the ED. Many ED's now have a separate section...

  3. Hyperpotassemia vs hyperkalemia?

    Dixielee replied to NurseEric81's topic in General Nursing

    It's actually Coke. In the south, everything is Coke. "I'm going to the Coke machine, what kind of Coke do you want? (i.e Sprite, Diet Coke, etc.). No soda, no pop...only Coke

  4. Nurse manager with competencies

    Dixielee replied to medic_jajs's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand a manager not having competencies in things they don't typically do on a regular basis, but for him to just walk away makes me think he is just lazy, or maybe just a scumbag! If...

  5. How to convert drams to teaspoons?

    Dixielee replied to Aongroup1990's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I just typed "drams to teaspoons" in google and got a number of hits...try

  6. Are you required to tell employers or will they find out?

    Dixielee replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This is the second post today I have seen referencing TNPAP. I have no idea what that is. I suppose I could Google it, but I'm not that motivated. I probably couldn't answer your question since I...

  7. travel pay offer...your input again

    Dixielee replied to sweetgurly25's topic in Travel

    I assume this means you are paying for your own housing. When I was a traveler, some assignments I let them find housing, some, I got my own. When I knew we were going to be in an area a while, I got...

  8. Do the doctors and nurses really sit apart in cafeterias?

    Dixielee replied to Maui79's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Our ED breakroom is shared by everyone. The docs have their own dining room, but like us, they have very limited time to eat, so most bring something from home or grab something from the cafeteria and...

  9. I am in need of some advice from experienced nurses

    Dixielee replied to Jennie.K's topic in General Nursing

    I will be done with my BSN in three years. There is a community college that offers an ADN program and I could finish that program in two years. Look at the big picture....one year is not much...

  10. Being rather vague.... should I be concerned?

    Dixielee replied to Pat2012's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Exactly!! You should have had a letter outlining all shift, salary, job description, etc. For all you know, they plan to have you work all three shifts, PRN, back to back for $10/hour without benefits...

  11. How stressful is nursing?

    Dixielee replied to AlexisNicole's topic in Nursing Career

    It's very stressful, but it is worth it. Every profession has it's pros and cons. You never really know what another person does unless you can walk in their shoes. I look at other professions that...

  12. How much pain medicine is too much?

    Dixielee replied to jlwerley's topic in Patient Medications

    You didn't mention if this patient was pre op pain management or post op. I had never heard of a Chiari malformation until Last November. My very healthy, marathon running, college professor daughter...

  13. What is the attire for attending a continuing education class?

    Dixielee replied to leogirl8's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if you are a nursing student or not, but most schools have some sort of dress code policy for classes. If you are in a professional program, you should do all you can to reflect that. If...

  14. Nursing persuasive paper?

    Dixielee replied to Ashley94's topic in General Nursing

    Just a quick comment on this question....NOT in my world!!! Many times I have to decide to care for the chart or care for the patient. Of course the patient wins, but it could certainly come back to...

  15. Should I be worried?

    Dixielee replied to mikala3's topic in Patient Medications

    I may sound like the bad guy here, but did you ask your preceptor what to do when you discovered the med missing? It's been a long time since I was a new grad, but I would think even on your first day...

  16. Liability as Triage nurse/ advice nurse

    Dixielee replied to Heart 2 serve's topic in Telephone Triage

    You should have written protocols for every situation you will be asked to address. If there is no specific protocol, you should not just wing it. You will always be safe to say, "if you feel like...

  17. Nursing is slavery Period!!!

    Dixielee replied to sonia211's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree. I have supported my family quite nicely over the years because of this "slavery". I work inside a climate controlled area, I have never been beaten or missed a meal. I have a good healthcare...

  18. New grad in the ER, yes or no?

    Dixielee replied to FORTHELOVEOF!!!!'s topic in Emergency

    It depends on the ED and the length and quality of your new grad orientation. ED nurses do need to work independently and quickly. I don't think most new grads have the intuition or experience needed...

  19. a dumb question for experienced nurses

    Dixielee replied to bernikitty's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds more like she was looking for intake and output to me. Instead of one big number for intake and one big number for output, each source must be considered separately. You may have a perfectly...

  20. I Cried At Work

    Dixielee replied to Guest 360983's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Welcome to the ED! We have all had those days, but yes, it sounds like not only did you do a great job, but you have an awesome group of co-workers who salvaged your day! That is why we have to have...

  21. Passed my CEN today

    Dixielee replied to Dixielee's topic in Emergency

    No, you don't have to be a member, but the cost of the exam is cheaper if you are a member, and the benefits to being an ENA member are significant. Why not join and support the professional...

  22. Passed my CEN today

    Dixielee posted a topic in Emergency

    I just wanted to pass along the good news! Good news to me anyway :) I have been a nurse a long time and have just not been motivated until now to take it. A bad job market and personal satisfaction...

  23. Passed my CEN today

    Dixielee replied to Dixielee's topic in Emergency

    I think the 5 year advice is good advice. Those first few years you are really just getting your feet wet. It depends on the size and scope of your ED as well. You will of course get a lot more...

  24. Appearance for an Interview -- especially styling tips for hair

    Dixielee replied to *4!#6's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have very short hair, so I don't have any styling tips, but I can say just look as conservative as possible.....think Barbara Bush :), well maybe not that conservative. I don't know how different...

  25. Lazy techs!!!!!

    Dixielee replied to Wantoknow-rn's topic in Emergency

    I could not get through my day without a good tech. The lazy ones where I work are very much the exception, and usually don't last long. A good tech makes me look good. A good tech makes my job...