Dixielee

Dixielee BSN, RN

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  1. Passed my CEN today

    Dixielee replied to Dixielee's topic in Emergency

    Yes! Please don't take 38 years! I had toyed with the idea, and signed up for a review class on a whim! Our management gave us 90 days to take the test after the review so I was committed. Once you...

  2. Passed my CEN today

    Dixielee replied to Dixielee's topic in Emergency

    Do the practice tests! I cannot emphasize that enough. Carefully read the question to see if they want assessment or intervention. There are a lot of critical thinking questions, and not really a lot...

  3. Do you have family members who are nurses?

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

    I'm the only nurse in my family and neither of my kids wanted to be nurses although they are in a healthcare related field (sort of). My daughter teaches interior design and her specialty (and masters...

  4. Shoes. Yes. Shoes.

    Dixielee replied to Ciale's topic in Emergency

    New Balance here too! They offer my foot the best support and comfort of anything I've tried. Definitely worth the

  5. personal question...

    Dixielee replied to jpowell6024's topic in Emergency

    I made $4.20/hour for my first ED job in Atlanta.....but we won't talk about how long ago that was :) Not useful to the OP but thought I would pass it

  6. Gymshoes vs. Clogs - how to spare your knees/back?

    Dixielee replied to StephMom&RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You will have to try what works for you. I know people who swear by Danskos, but they hurt my feet. I have found New Balance running shoes work best for me. I buy 2 of the same pair and alternate...

  7. Texting while doing patient care?

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

    This person would have been fired if she worked in my department, and I agree she should be! I have been walking patients out to discharge and had them running into doors while texting! I refuse to...

  8. First Case Study! Please Help.

    Dixielee replied to lala1016's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Oh my! Is this the stuff they are teaching in nursing school now days? Uggg, glad I grew up with a more medical model. At what point do they teach, "OMG, this guy is in big trouble. I have done all I...

  9. Does the BSNs get paid more than ADNs hold true across the board mostly?

    Dixielee replied to mell260's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Unfortunately, I have never worked at a hospital that gave a BSN differential. It may help get you a job, but don't plan on making much more money because of

  10. Is this sneaky?

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

    "I'd leave it in your resume under education but would take it out of the "title" part (BS, RN). It might look misleading because this Bachelor is not related to your RN title. " I agree. I...

  11. A different type of ACLS renewal question

    Dixielee replied to Perpetual Student's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry for your loss and what you are going through. It is never easy to lose a parent and you always feel a hole in your heart. If you must take ACLS now, you may want to speak with the...

  12. Difference between a graduate nurse & a experienced nurse

    Dixielee replied to GitanoRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Some of you guys need to lighten up! Taking this seriously will cause you to stroke out. I thought it was hysterical! I could see myself in both situations (i.e. I can still remember when I was a new...

  13. aacn nti - what to wear

    Dixielee replied to e-girl's topic in Critical Care

    I would most definitely NOT wear scrubs! Casual to business casual would be appropriate. Remember, you are networking as well, so dress modestly and professionally so you represent yourself well. If...

  14. My Advice for Getting into Nursing School

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

    Nobody likes me, everybody hates me, guess I'll go eat worms :) Sorry you are so bitter and miserable, yes, please find another

  15. A question to nurses with children

    Dixielee replied to taramade's topic in General Nursing

    There is give and take in every situation. I was a single mother for most of the years my kids were in school. I worked in a hospital so it was a 24/7 environment. I almost never had a Thanksgiving...

  16. Precepting/Orienting

    Dixielee replied to Jahna's topic in General Nursing

    It is never a bad idea to take the moral highground. We all make mistakes, and I certainly am not the same person now that I was 20 years ago in terms of maturity and life experiences. You are doing...

  17. Terminated

    Dixielee replied to >--stethoscope--o's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Beautiful advice!! I read once that good judgement comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgement! I heartily agree. Best of

  18. Need advice Nurse or Doctor

    Dixielee replied to confusedstudent_88's topic in Nursing Career

    You sound like you've already made up your mind, but I will add my 0.02 worth since I am here :) If you are not absolutely committed to being a nurse, then don't take the spot of someone who is....

  19. Over the Animosity

    Dixielee replied to nursefina's topic in Emergency

    I can't agree enough about that problem! ED is the only department where the door can never close, and cots can be lined up and stacked in every nook and cranny but we can never say "ENOUGH!!". We...

  20. Burn Out!! **Long**

    Dixielee replied to nursenotamaid's topic in General Nursing

    When I got burned out in ICU, I went into home health. It was new to me, and I ended up doing it for 5 years. I loved the independence, the appreciative patients, and the autonomy (although the...

  21. My beautiful self..

    Dixielee replied to youshallbehealed's topic in General Nursing

    You could start wearing a simple gold band/wedding ring. I still wear mine even though my husband died 4 years ago. It at least gives you a good excuse if anyone comes on to you. It will deter many...

  22. New nurse still on orientation and first med error?

    Dixielee replied to sleepdeprived1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Am I the only one who thinks the biggest problem is that your preceptor wanted you to modify (falsify) the record by removing reference to the warm pack? That bothers me more than the error itself....

  23. anyone noticing a massive increase in angiedema in patients on lisinopril?

    Dixielee replied to Sirapples's topic in Patient Medications

    I haven't noticed any increase in angioedema but I have noticed is an increase numbers of people taking lisinopril. It seems like every patient I triage is on it. We have many uninsured in this area...

  24. At a crossroads

    Dixielee replied to doro8144's topic in General Nursing

    I think family trumps everything else. Family is what matters in my opinion. I know some would disagree, but I have lost both parents, a sister and a husband and I hold my children and grandchildren...

  25. Calling Code Blue in ED

    Dixielee replied to becca001's topic in Emergency

    I think it's a great idea for someone else to respond to emergencies in the ED. Then maybe as an ED nurse, I can go to lunch!:icon_roll Seriously though, I agree with what others have said. Why should...