Dixielee

Dixielee BSN, RN

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  1. I Need Major Guidance!!!

    Dixielee replied to nurseinalabama's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Good job! Thank God he is at least coming over. What he decides to do is his decision, but you have made him aware of the danger and it is up to him to follow up. You don't have to have all the...

  2. I Need Major Guidance!!!

    Dixielee replied to nurseinalabama's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Please let us know what happens. You are doing the right

  3. I Need Major Guidance!!!

    Dixielee replied to nurseinalabama's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Protect your brother. This woman is a complete idiot! Confidentiality is not the issue, your brothers health and safety is. Call him NOW. Even if he gets mad at you for now, he will appeciate it when...

  4. My back hurts....

    Dixielee replied to Dinith88's topic in General Nursing

    My sweet hubby bought me a foot massager a few years ago, the kind you fill with warm water and it vibrates your feet. I can't use it either, cause the vibration tickles so much I can't leave my feet...

  5. New signs to post at the door

    Dixielee replied to galenight's topic in Emergency

    TraumaRUs, we have a decon area too, but we just don't use it enough!! I think the process should begin in triage. I worked at a hospital a few years ago that had a cool policy. When we would take...

  6. New signs to post at the door

    Dixielee replied to galenight's topic in Emergency

    I have often thought we should have the equivilent of a "Robo car wash" in the ER where we could strip the patient, strap them to a gurney, and have them go thru the puff and buff line. A quick spray...

  7. My back hurts....

    Dixielee replied to Dinith88's topic in General Nursing

    I have nothing to do with the sale of this product, but I am a satisfied user. I work with quite a few nurses who had these funny looking shoes with a spring in the heel. Several said they saved their...

  8. And what is with the wacky interview questions?

    Dixielee replied to princess99's topic in General Nursing

    Truce C105, I didn't think you were ignorant, I thought you thought we

  9. And what is with the wacky interview questions?

    Dixielee replied to princess99's topic in General Nursing

    C105, we all really know what flow is, but thanks for the lesson anyway. I think we are just reacting to the way things were asked. I hope you know the difference between sarcasm and

  10. And what is with the wacky interview questions?

    Dixielee replied to princess99's topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering about the flow question as well. I guess I would have said, "Usually I handle the flow with a tampon, but sometimes I use a pad". Are you addicted to a positive personality? "No, I...

  11. Caregiver fatigue

    Dixielee replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have any answers but am just curious, did you mean caregiver in terms of being a nurse or being "the family"? I have been on both ends of that one! I was talking to another RN from my ER last...

  12. phasing out LPNs

    Dixielee replied to kellyb's topic in General Nursing

    This debate was going on when I started nursing school in 1971, and is still going strong. LPN's are a valuable resource, that will be here long after I retire. CNA's will always be needed, by...

  13. Can I find employment at my age??

    Dixielee replied to Julie029's topic in Nursing Career

    You may get more replies if you post this as a separate question. You sound like you really need some sound advice. As long as your background does not involve criminal activity, I don't see why you...

  14. Governments need to learn our value

    Dixielee replied to ERnurse07's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Last week in "Parade", the magazine in the Sunday paper, they listed salaries of different people and their locations in the US. I was amaazed at some of the information! One RN in Nebraska, I believe...

  15. Woo Hoo I'am Cancer Free!!!

    Dixielee replied to soniblvn's topic in General Nursing

    Love to get good news! Rest easy now and enjoy your

  16. Are you required to have NRP or at least PALS Certification?

    Dixielee replied to dawngloves's topic in Emergency

    :rotfl: Dawngloves, the thought of that makes me go AAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH, as I run thru the room pulling my hair out! Thank God we all like different things. My "experience" in L&D, outside of...

  17. Are you required to have NRP or at least PALS Certification?

    Dixielee replied to dawngloves's topic in Emergency

    Jolie, thanks. I agree, I do not think that would be particularly helpful to me as an ER nurse. By and large, ER nurses love blood and guts, quick thinking skills, fast pace etc...but if we see...

  18. T.O. order

    Dixielee replied to jareze1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree with above. Nurses in certain areas get away with ordering much more than others. ER, PACU, ICU where the nurses work with a specific set of doctors and many times have written protocols...

  19. Are you required to have NRP or at least PALS Certification?

    Dixielee replied to dawngloves's topic in Emergency

    As a traveler, I am required to have ACLS and PALS everywhere I go, and I also have TNCC....but what is NRP?? I have never heard of it, guess I must not need

  20. CVP and SV02 monitoring in the ED

    Dixielee replied to Kireri's topic in Emergency

    I personally think it is a waste of time and resources. The purpose of the ER is to stabalize, treat and transfer. Sepsis treatment can be begun in the ER with identification, i.e , labs, blood...

  21. Poll: Nurse for life or do you have an "after nursing plan"?

    Dixielee replied to laurasc's topic in General Nursing

    My goal is to get our farm up and running and work full time with my goats and chickens. I would love to sell goat milk and milk products. Make goat milk soap and sell it online. My husband is a...

  22. Do you think new grads should start on a med/surg floor or jump into specialty areas?

    Dixielee replied to Stacy W's topic in General Nursing

    This subject has been debated many times. I think if you do a search, you can get lots of feedback. Personally, I think you need a year or so or med surg before you jump into a specialty area. You...

  23. How much education do I need before traveling?

    Dixielee replied to K-Burt's topic in Travel

    Education is not the limiting factor.....experience is. Most companies require at least one year before traveling. I think that is not enough. You need to be completely confident in your skills. If...

  24. Do you believe humans have souls?

    Dixielee replied to JEHORAPHA's topic in General Nursing

    and I believe animals do as well. God would not make dogs with such selfless love if they did not have a soul, and would not have a place in eternity with us. I even go so far as to think that dogs...

  25. Can I find employment at my age??

    Dixielee replied to Julie029's topic in Nursing Career

    :chuckle Do you own your own stethescope? Can you continue to breathe regularly thru the entire shift? Can you hold your bladder for 8-12 hours? Can you survive on caffeine and chocolate? If you...