Dixielee

Dixielee BSN, RN

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  1. Overtime! Boon or Bust? Poll

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

    I work in a very busy ER from 1500-0330. It is difficult to get out on time, altho I am usually out by 0400. There are generally 3-4 nurses working this shift, and when we leave, sometimes there may...

  2. PMN,Bestaff,TNA?

    Dixielee replied to yoshi28's topic in Travel

    Ditto what Suzanne said, been traveling 5 years and have never heard of any of them. That doesn't mean they are bad, just haven't met anyone from any of those that I can recall. I have been with RN...

  3. Process for obtaining a state license?

    Dixielee replied to Denverchick1983's topic in Travel

    It varies from state to state, but it is just a matter of paperwork and money. If you are member of a compact state, it makes it much easier. Just start early. Some states take longer than others but...

  4. CPR after rigor mortis

    Dixielee replied to HealinghandsRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It sounds like the educator is just trying to CYA in case a family tries to

  5. How important is a BSN?

    Dixielee replied to greerster's topic in General Nursing

    This has been debated on this forum ad nauseum. You may do a little searching, and find more than you ever wanted to find! The bottom line, is a BSN is as important as you want it to be. There is...

  6. New Triage system

    Dixielee replied to teeituptom's topic in Emergency

    :chuckle I agree whole heartedly! I have long been a proponent of the "more chlorine in the gene pool please!" Let me know if you need someone to help you work out the details of the new plan....I...

  7. Visitor Assaults ER RN

    Dixielee replied to PalmettoRN's topic in Emergency

    I will just chime in to agree with the other posters. My understanding is that it is a felony to assault a healthcare worker as well. I didn't realize it varied from state to state. I would definately...

  8. help advice needed about blood issue

    Dixielee replied to nessa1982's topic in General Nursing

    Would you be OK with monitoring a patient who was receiving blood? I have always worked in a facility where 2 licenced personal had to verify the identity and the blood. If you were OK with taking...

  9. need advice

    Dixielee replied to bryandamatrix's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, get any job at a hospital you can. If you can find something with direct patient care, the better. It will make it easier for you while you are in school, and certainly make it easier for you...

  10. Thinking about nursing... Is it worth it?

    Dixielee replied to MyBlueSky's topic in General Nursing

    I think the more males we can get into the profession, the better. I have seen salaries, work environments, and general attitudes improve since more males are joining our ranks. As far as being...

  11. Main IV line

    Dixielee replied to 4ab's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on where you work about a specific order. I work in ER and almost everyone gets an IV. It is standard protocol for certain complaints. When I worked ICU, it was standard practice to have a...

  12. Checking in: Loving my travel job!

    Dixielee replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in Travel

    Glad you like it! I knew you would. I can't see myself ever going back to the BS of a hospital. Plus I just don't want to take a $20,000/yr pay

  13. Main IV line

    Dixielee replied to 4ab's topic in General Nursing

    I always have a main IV of NS running at KVO rate in case of emergency. If a BP suddenly drops, you need to be able to open your fluids, and not waste time getting another line or spiking fluids....

  14. ER- Fire Disaster

    Dixielee replied to jerry5657's topic in Emergency

    I am not clear as to what you are asking. Do you want hospital disaster/fire plans? Are you looking for how hospitals would handle disasters, or a large scale community fire? If you are looking for...

  15. New Grad

    Dixielee replied to DarbyD's topic in Travel

    Most companies and hospitals will not consider anyone with less than one year experience. I think that is even a stretch. As someone already mentioned, you will get very little orientation, and will...

  16. Pulseless patients: shock or drugs

    Dixielee replied to EricTAMUCC-BSN's topic in Emergency

    Eric, I think all the literature supports the shock, shock, shock theory. The person you saw may have just been circling the drain anyway, and nothing was going to help. There are exceptions to every...

  17. 5 things a new RN must have...

    Dixielee replied to SpecFuz's topic in General Nursing

    1. Thick skin 2. Large, infinately expandable bladder 3. Body that can be fueled by caffeine, chocolate bars, and cold pizza 4. 4 ears to hear all that is being thrown at you. 5. 6 hands, 4 legs and...

  18. Just How do You do It?

    Dixielee replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in Agency Nurses

    I have worked agency or as a traveler for almost 13 years now. I got sick of the politics of being on staff. Now, I don't have to go to "mandatory" staff meetings that may be held in the middle of my...

  19. TNCC tips

    Dixielee replied to LLLLeah's topic in Emergency

    The TNCC class I took was very non threatening, and they make it quite easy to take and do well. I think the whole thing boils down to order. They are teaching you to think in order of priorities, so...

  20. Quit or be fired?

    Dixielee replied to javanurse2000's topic in General Nursing

    Wendy, just out of curiousity, how bad did the weather get? I have family in Dawsonville Ga and they are without power and sitting in the middle of the ice storm. I see they have nearly closed the...

  21. Quit or be fired?

    Dixielee replied to javanurse2000's topic in General Nursing

    I was reading this thread to my husband who is an ex-cop. He once had to help prevent a mother from entering a house engulfed in flames, where she had left her children when she just "had" to get to...

  22. Quit or be fired?

    Dixielee replied to javanurse2000's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, bring your kids any with you anyway. I was also a single mom. with a good work history. The same thing happened to me a few years ago. I was on call for the PACU for the whole week end we...

  23. HELP!!! with ACLS Drugs!

    Dixielee replied to Town & Country's topic in Emergency

    Was it as bad as you had

  24. How many nurses take antidepressants or antianxiety medication?

    Dixielee replied to Attheana's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I think this is an interesting question, but think you might get a better idea of the numbers if you posted this in poll form. The way the question is currently asked, only those taking meds will...

  25. Top 10 ER Visits

    Dixielee replied to malusport's topic in Emergency

    1. Abd pain (50% of our patients) which include vag bleeding, with or without pregnancy, STD's, generalized belly pain, usually with nausea and vomiting. 2. Cough, sore throat, URI sx 3. Urinary tract...