Dixielee

Dixielee BSN, RN

ER

Member

  • Content

    1,222

  • Visitors

    11,432

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    11

All Content by Dixielee

  1. Stress and Burnout

    Dixielee replied to Nursebaby23's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't agree more. If I have not "mastered" my craft after 32 years and 6 years of college, I guess it just can't be done (by me anyway). Mastering nursing is sort of like mastering a hurricane....

  2. Am I making the wrong choice?

    Dixielee replied to alotascruggs's topic in Nursing Career

    You will be able to work 36 hours....three 12 hour shifts. You will probably spend a good bit of your time working night shifts, but that is not a guarantee. As far as salary, I don't think you will...

  3. Pro's and con's of w/e nights

    Dixielee replied to kimtab's topic in Nursing Career

    It worked out pretty well for us, especially since I could recover on Monday. You will need a good nap on Sat. to make it thru the night, but plan to sleep a good bit on Sunday. You will need it to...

  4. Pro's and con's of w/e nights

    Dixielee replied to kimtab's topic in Nursing Career

    I did it for 10 years when my kids were younger. I was able to be the Cub scout mother, class room mother, soccer mom, etc. The big drawback is that you can't go to church with your children. If that...

  5. New RN in ER: things I don't even know that I don't know!

    Dixielee replied to vampireslayer's topic in Emergency

    I have found my palm pilot to be an invaluable resource. Don't be too hard on yourself about having to look things up. I have epocrates and Davis drug guide as well as Merck manual and some drip...

  6. I hate those days where feel totally dumb

    Dixielee replied to carachel2's topic in Emergency

    But there will be days you feel completely incompetant no matter how long you have done this. I have been a nurse for 32 years, many of them in the ER. For the most part, I feel like I have a good...

  7. Travel Nursing FULL TIME and yearly income

    Dixielee replied to Nick&Leslie's topic in Travel

    You can work continuously, you just may have to take a few contracts that may not have been your first choice. If you are flexible, you can work year around without any problem. You will quickly find...

  8. Help! I knew this would happen!

    Dixielee replied to sweetcheekers's topic in Nursing Career

    My gut feeling from reading your post is that you should go with the OR job. That is the one you really wanted, it had better hours, more hours, closer to home, etc. Even though you have verbally...

  9. what kind of jobs does a RN do

    Dixielee replied to pritampaulsingh's topic in General Nursing

    OB...obstretrics...having to do with pregnancy, childbirth and care of the newborn. NICU...neonatal intensive care unit....can be Neuro ICU, but generally meaning care of tiny babies too small or too...

  10. No More Bedside Nursing, I Quit!

    Dixielee replied to cameroondiva's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Out of idle curiosity...what does a consultant do in nursing? What qualifications do you have to

  11. Stress and Burnout

    Dixielee replied to Nursebaby23's topic in General Nursing

    I think most of us who began this long journey as a nurse got into it because we had ideals of being able to make a difference and to really help people. Generally the reality is that you are working...

  12. Travel Nursing Thoughts

    Dixielee replied to Butter1103's topic in Nursing Career

    If you have to worry about your company sneaking things into the contract and not being honest with you, then you are with the wrong company. There are reputable companies out there, but you do have...

  13. Travel Nursing

    Dixielee replied to tatty's topic in Nursing Career

    You may want to check the travel nurse forum on this site, it has lots of answers to your questions. Get a cup of coffee and prepare to read for a while before you ask any questions, bet you will gain...

  14. No More Bedside Nursing, I Quit!

    Dixielee replied to cameroondiva's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I hear your same complaints frequently on this board and in person. One sad trend I continue to see is that young talented nurses such as yourself are burning out at the bedside and many see the...

  15. Last names on ID badges and retaliation by patients

    Dixielee replied to ICRN2008's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "By the same token, there are patients that would probably not want some of us to know their last names and extensive medical issues but we need them to do our jobs." Do you really need to know the...

  16. ER T-shirts

    Dixielee replied to blufoxtrot's topic in Emergency

    I saw one the other day on a new grad...don't know where she got it, but I want one. It said: on the front ED STAFF on the back: We are here to save your ass Not kiss

  17. submissions from multiple companies

    Dixielee replied to stephanieindc's topic in Travel

    Maybe I am missing something, but you may be looking at a company who is not working ethically. I have never been submitted until everything is in order so that I can go right to work. I can't imagine...

  18. Local Travel agencies??

    Dixielee replied to Janinern84's topic in Travel

    I did a few local travel contracts with Intelistaf. But echoing what Suzanne said, you do not need to even think about it until you have some good solid experience under your belt. I don't care how...

  19. Is nursing REALLY worth it?

    Dixielee replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with cute CNA...have you talked to them about the problem. They are there to help you. I think if you talk to them individually or as a group and tell them that you are really doing...

  20. 1st assignment and DROWNING in paperwork!

    Dixielee replied to chey's topic in Travel

    Unfortunately, that is the only way to get started. BUT, once you get everything, done, make multiple copies and keep them on hand for later. Never send in an original if you can help it, but make...

  21. The people you meet.......

    Dixielee replied to Bolts's topic in Emergency

    It probably was a combination of several things. This guy probably had a high tolerance to pain meds because he was a user of other drugs, much stronger than morphine I suspect! He also had an...

  22. Do all agencies require annual physical?

    Dixielee replied to Mulan's topic in Agency Nurses

    My agency does require an annual physical, but all it requires is that a physician state that I am fit to continue my work as a nurse. This is usually written on a plain Rx form. I just get one of the...

  23. Anyone hate the ER at first?

    Dixielee replied to Happy-ER-RN's topic in Emergency

    Nothing is ever predictable or smooth in the ER. That is part of the beauty for some of us. I never encourage, and actively discourage new grads from going into the ER. Some do very well, but many end...

  24. Lenght of a stethoscope

    Dixielee replied to mye614's topic in Cardiac

    That is like saying how can you justify buying a calculator when an abacus will work. The difference is immeasurable. I had what I thought was a good stethescope until I got the Littman, and yes, it...

  25. Nose Piercing

    Dixielee replied to TypicalFish's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The Indian culture has accepted these piercings for many generations, and for them it is acceptable, just as it would be for a Moslem female nurse to wear head coverings. It has not been the "culture"...