Dixielee

Dixielee BSN, RN

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  1. I did something stupid... no, embarrassing and stupid

    Dixielee replied to JessicaInOr's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you are trying to do the right thing. I don't understand the polygamy culture, nor do I understand a lot of cultures! I think you are approaching this the right way and it will be...

  2. I did something stupid... no, embarrassing and stupid

    Dixielee replied to JessicaInOr's topic in General Nursing

    "The gal I spoke to today suggested I take a trip and see for myself. I'm very tempted to do just that however I've never been good at keeping my thoughts and opinions to myself. If I see something I...

  3. I did something stupid... no, embarrassing and stupid

    Dixielee replied to JessicaInOr's topic in General Nursing

    The "Mormon" church aka Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints does not support or condone pleural marriage. It was outlawed by the church in the late 1800's. It was begun during a time when many...

  4. Are there nurse shortages in the ER?

    Dixielee replied to imastudent's topic in Emergency

    In my years since graduating from nursing school in 1973, I have worked ER, ICU, home health, house supervisor, nursing education, dialysis, PACU, and infection control. ER is my favorite and the only...

  5. Are there nurse shortages in the ER?

    Dixielee replied to imastudent's topic in Emergency

    As a traveler I do not have to take call or rotate shifts. All of this is decided beforehand and written into your contract. One nice thing about ER is you are rarely if ever floated to another unit....

  6. better to work rotating shifts or full time nights?

    Dixielee replied to cicf2005's topic in General Nursing

    I worked rotating shifts one time in my career and it drove me crazy. I could be scheduled day, evening, and night in the same 7 day week. Now, that is just plain stupid! Set shifts are so much easier...

  7. sick time accumulation in the er

    Dixielee replied to TRAMA1RN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have a lot of advice except that a 3 day no pay suspension might be a welcome break! I have worked at hospitals that did that petty stuff and I got out of it. If we were ONE MINUTE late it was...

  8. Are there nurse shortages in the ER?

    Dixielee replied to imastudent's topic in Emergency

    I agree...as an ER travel nurse, I have not had too much trouble finding work where and when I need it. I am currently in Tucson, and they use travelers year round, not just seasonally. I think most...

  9. travel nursing w/ a toddler

    Dixielee replied to ashley45_91's topic in Travel

    I have known quite a few travelers with children. With a young child, it is much easier because you don't have to worry about taking them out of school. I have know some with school age kids who work...

  10. Am I Too Old To Be A Nurse???

    Dixielee replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    It may simply be a money thing. Maybe they do not want to pay you what you are worth and went with a less experienced nurse who they could pay less. 46 is definately not too old for advancement, but...

  11. Must GN's do an internship?

    Dixielee replied to sunnyjohn's topic in General Nursing

    To answer your question to the best of my ability....no, you do not need an internship after you pass boards. You may start at the first place who will hire you. I think the internship is a relatively...

  12. "Are you saved?" How do YOU deal with these types of questions

    Dixielee replied to porterwoman's topic in General Nursing

    While I prefer Jeepgirls answer, I have never had the guts to use it!:chuckle I am LDS, you should try being a Mormon in Georgia where I grew up. While I embrace my religion and do my best to lead my...

  13. What did someone do that you knew to get fired or kicked out of school?

    Dixielee replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    "Not wearing makeup"....they'd be firing me before I made it thru my first shift! Now of course if you get used to seeing someone with good make up on and then they come in au natural.....it can be a...

  14. Nrsing in Savannah GA

    Dixielee replied to ER-RN's topic in Travel

    I can't help you with the hospital situation, but will tell you that Savannah is a very high crime area, so be careful where you decide to live. You may want to consider Tybee Island, just over the...

  15. Choosing the best prep for ER

    Dixielee replied to RNhopeful19's topic in Emergency

    In my experience, most of what you will see in the ER is more medical than surgical. Yes, you see lots of fractures, lacerations, etc., but unless you work in a pure trauma center, you are going to be...

  16. question about fractures

    Dixielee replied to nicolel1182's topic in General Nursing

    OCL splint, posterior splint, fiberglass splint, etc. Posterior splint is sort of a generic, but there are multiple usages, thumb spica, volar, sugartong,

  17. Scripting: Yea or Nay?

    Dixielee replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    The only thing I say consistantly is, Hi my name is Barbara, I am one of the nurses, when I walk into a room (ER)...then there is everything in between that is subject to change frequently. At the...

  18. Update on the Caps/Dresses at pinning topic

    Dixielee replied to rach_nc_03's topic in General Nursing

    I did not read the first thread, but I am proud of you for standing up and making positive change. That attitude will serve you well throught your career. There have been times when I ahve stood up...

  19. Axe maternity, add emergency

    Dixielee replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree of course, that is why I work ER!:chuckle Seriously though, I started nursing school in 1971, an eternity ago. We did the usual OB semester but when I had my first child, I might as well have...

  20. computer vs. written charting............

    Dixielee replied to warhawk's topic in General Nursing

    It all depends on the system/program. I have worked with systems that were user friendly and useful. I have also worked with the worst system on the market (Amelior). It was started at our hospital...

  21. Nursing Research/The RN's Role

    Dixielee replied to jamy's topic in General Nursing

    1-What is your educational (associate degree, baccalaureate or masters), only RN's should reply. RN, BSN. 2-What is your perspective on nurses doing research and what do you see as your role? Have...

  22. Organizational skills

    Dixielee replied to pumpkin's topic in Emergency

    I guess it depends on how your system is set up, but I keep all my nurses notes on a clipboard. If not, it goes with the main chart that can be most anywhere and I can't keep up with my charting. I...

  23. Nurses and Blood Draws?

    Dixielee replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    It does depend on the hospital. I have almost always worked ER and as stated above, anytime I start an IV, I draw a rainbow of tubes and send to lab even if just to hold, because 2 hours later, the...

  24. Which PDA

    Dixielee replied to LPNer's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, I just replacecd my "old" Handspring PDA with the Tungsten. It was $179 at Circuit City, but you may be able to find them online for less, but I wanted mine NOW. It has great graphics, 32 mg...

  25. Travel Contracts....

    Dixielee replied to lisa_22's topic in Travel

    What company is this, if you don't mind saying? Is it written in the fine print, or were they up front about it? I would run from them. What are the penalties if you do NOT stay a year? Last I heard,...