Dixielee

Dixielee BSN, RN

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  1. silly question re: shadowing an RN

    Dixielee replied to Altra's topic in Emergency

    I agree, bring it. You never know what you may see or have an opportunity to hear. You never know, you might even be able to take an old fashioned blood pressure. Does anyone use stethescopes for...

  2. How can you call sending out a virus that killed MILLIONS a mistake?

    Dixielee replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    Roland, I agree....a mistake is when I forget to subtract a check from my checking account. This has the potential for world wide disaster if these land in the wrong hands. It is just a matter of...

  3. Do you have to deal with these?

    Dixielee replied to nursestudentx's topic in Emergency

    ADN nurses deal with the same thing as any other kind of nurse. RN's, LPN's deal with the same stuff, regardless of their basic education. You mentioned job security......the reason for job security...

  4. Do you have to deal with these?

    Dixielee replied to nursestudentx's topic in Emergency

    It sounds like you need to talk to a career counselor at your school. They offer a battery of aptitude tests that help you focus on your stong points and your weak points, likes and dislikes. As far...

  5. Why "male nurses" instead of "men in nursing"?

    Dixielee replied to JDCPhD's topic in Men in Nursing

    I work in the ER and sometimes there are many more male than female nurses. When I refer to another nurse, I never think in terms of gender. We are all nurses. I may be telling my husband about...

  6. Bipolar and nursing?

    Dixielee replied to Sputnik's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know what the laws are, but I do not think it is legal to discriminate based on diagnosis alone. I work with 2 nurses who are bipolar, well regulated, and they are some of the best I have ever...

  7. SANE's in ER's?

    Dixielee replied to Aneroo's topic in Emergency

    I didn't answer originally because I am not a SANE nurse, but yes, I have worked in ER's with SANE nurses and I think it is a wonderful idea! I have worked without them, and a rape can tie up one...

  8. Can you always get shifts in ICU?

    Dixielee replied to Rocknurse's topic in Agency Nurses

    I assume they would check references, but you might mention to them you would rather them not contact your current employer for fear of reprisal. Before you apply though, make sure you have all your...

  9. Can you always get shifts in ICU?

    Dixielee replied to Rocknurse's topic in Agency Nurses

    I currently work ER, but for years I was an ICU nurse as well. I have never had a problem getting shifts in either. You may have to sign up with several agencies to get enough work, but YOU can...

  10. Do you have to deal with these?

    Dixielee replied to nursestudentx's topic in Emergency

    You have asked this same question on another thread. I know that you do not want to deal with any of the above, because you seem to be trying to find an area of nursing that doesn't have to deal with...

  11. Mandated!

    Dixielee replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know what your other employment options are, but I would be quickly looking for something else. They may or may not be legally allowed to mandate you to work insane shifts, but if continue to...

  12. What kind of office jobs can nurses hold?

    Dixielee replied to nursestudentx's topic in General Nursing

    I am not offended by the question, but I do have to wonder why anyone would want to go into nursing and be in a "patient free environment". Nursing by it's nature involves caring for those who can not...

  13. The agency REALLY cheesed me off today

    Dixielee replied to bulletproofbarb's topic in Agency Nurses

    Good for you for sticking to your decision. Too often we succumb to the whining and pleading of the agency/hospital/manager....whoever is doing the begging. You are right to recognize your...

  14. Leaving for first travel assignment in the morning

    Dixielee replied to mommy1strn's topic in Travel

    Congratulations! At least you are going to MT in a little warmer season! Does your apt have linens and kitchen stuff? Sometimes that is considered extra. I hope you are giving yourself a day or two to...

  15. This is the stupidest thing I have ever done.

    Dixielee replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    Chad, sorry about your dog. I posted the above while you were posting about the dog. Some people do not seem to have a heart. Unfortunately that is the part of "humanness" that I will never...

  16. This is the stupidest thing I have ever done.

    Dixielee replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    I'll pass on telling the water tower story....I'm not sure what the statute of limitations is on that one!:chuckle Plus I was under 18 at the time, so I don't think it counts. I did work with a nurse...

  17. This is the stupidest thing I have ever done.

    Dixielee replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    That is exactly what I was thinking! LOL, Did I ever tell you about the time I climbed to the top of a water tower??? Well, we all lived to tell the story anyway. And, no I never told my children...

  18. Starting IV's

    Dixielee replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    Practice, practice, practice is the only way. Your patients may not like it, but there is no magic formula. Most patients you will not really be able to see the veins. You have to develp that magic...

  19. Traumatized by nursing - advice needed

    Dixielee replied to kcsun3's topic in General Nursing

    I can't think of anything that comes close to a year of med surg in terms of pure experience. Almost any job you can get outside the hospital would be easier if you had a solid foundation. I am afraid...

  20. Are there nurse shortages in the ER?

    Dixielee replied to imastudent's topic in Emergency

    Some of the acronyms you will find in a book and some are not official abbreviations. They may be used in report or in your own shorthand but may not necessarily be legal for charting. As far as the...

  21. Which nursing field gets the best job satisfaction?

    Dixielee replied to joli's topic in General Nursing

    There is not going to be one answer for everyone. I have worked in a variety of nursing positions and they all had their pros and cons. I am working as a traveler in ER now, and that is suiting my...

  22. Traumatized by nursing - advice needed

    Dixielee replied to kcsun3's topic in General Nursing

    Hummmm, you have yourself in a pickle now, don't you? Do you think you can get a decent reference from the hospice since they seem to be aware of the problem being you did not have the experience...

  23. Are there nurse shortages in the ER?

    Dixielee replied to imastudent's topic in Emergency

    As far as the stepladder approach, it depends on your situation. A few years ago, I might not have suggested it, but there are so many good bridge programs, it might not be a bad idea. I know quite a...

  24. Would you treat someone with Marburg Virus?

    Dixielee replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    This outbreak stimulates some good thought and conversation. I think we are looking at apples and oranges when you try to compare the care in Angola compared to the US/Canada/western model of...

  25. Please vote...

    Dixielee replied to gerinurse10's topic in General Nursing

    Are you talking about the same poll that Vicki RN has up? Perhaps if you could provide a link here to the proper place and give a synopsis of the bill instead of having us read thru a lot of boring...