DutchgirlRN

DutchgirlRN ASN, RN

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  1. To nurse or not to nurse (or just do what you wanna do)?

    DutchgirlRN replied to NurseCherlove's topic in General Nursing

    If this wealthy physician was in love with her then he would want her to do what made her happy, whatever that was... If it were me, I'd hire the maid, go to grad school, teach nursing and not worry...

  2. RN Social Worker?

    DutchgirlRN replied to Tangerine Lipgloss's topic in General Nursing

    We have case managers who are RN's, who are social workers and who are both. There is no difference in pay. Unless this is something you specifically want to do for yourself I say go for it, if you're...

  3. LOW patient satisfaction scores...

    DutchgirlRN replied to MalgaBSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The nurses need to speak up when asked! No response = no change. I agree that low staffing obviously is a huge factor. When I worked OB we were always adequately staffed and our scores were...

  4. Can I really make a living with just my LVN license?

    DutchgirlRN replied to pumpkin1984's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You didn't mention if you were planning on being married and raising a family? If you are a two-income family and if your SO has a job that pays well then an LVN salary would be good, compared to say...

  5. Do as I say, not as they do

    DutchgirlRN replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I'm not an instructor but I totally agree with you. I have precepted GN's and I really appreciate seeing that they have been taught the correct way to do things. Far too many nurses create shortcuts...

  6. Im outa here!

    DutchgirlRN replied to radrook's topic in Home Health

    Posted in the wrong place.

  7. Too compassionate...

    DutchgirlRN replied to kbswife's topic in General Nursing

    to

  8. 1 GPN to 52 residents? Is that legal?

    DutchgirlRN replied to sconoli's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :yeahthat: they don't care about anything but the bottom line. there's a good reason why they can't keep nurses. let them suck it up and hire an experienced agency nurse for alot more money. normally...

  9. What color is your stethoscope tubing?

    DutchgirlRN replied to browneyedgirl71's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    :yeahthat:

  10. Code Blue: Pt was breathing, but Dr. pronounced dead

    DutchgirlRN replied to Bugaloo's topic in General Nursing

    I think the doctor was using his better judgement in this case. You may think he called it too quickly but would proceeding with the code have changed the outcome? Likely not for the better. I think...

  11. Medical Assisting questions

    DutchgirlRN replied to Brandi8's topic in General Nursing

    i think that's likely boastful rather than truthful. i paid less than that for my rn, on the other hand an 8 week course could not be much of an education. specifically because it's all online....

  12. Does anyone else like working night shift besides me?

    DutchgirlRN replied to Joyfullme's topic in General Nursing

    i loved night shift when i was young (in my 20's-30's) but not anymore. i can't handle a night shift

  13. Title war...

    DutchgirlRN replied to elthia's topic in General Nursing

    i used to be an lpn. i don't care if she's an lpn, rn, bsn, msn, phd...there is no excuse, not even stress, to act like that at the nurses station. it shows lack of self control and immaturity and...

  14. Lets start a mnemonic thread

    DutchgirlRN replied to RNKay31's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes...but why in the NCLEX discussion

  15. birth control and pap HELP SCARED

    DutchgirlRN replied to 4x4country's topic in General Nursing

    A young woman needs to start seeing a GYN when she is 16 y/o. Chances are everything would be normal but there are times when they are not. Don't take chances with your

  16. SURVEY: What degree did you get for nursing and other questions

    DutchgirlRN replied to ThePretender's topic in General Nursing

    Hello yall! I wanna take a survey asking every nurse out here these questions. Im sorry if a similar thread like this has been made 1.What degree did you get? Eg: AA, BSN.. Have you had other degrees...

  17. Respiratory Assessment: Put your thinking caps on!

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Those are the same 8 I got. I haven't gotten to the audio yet, busy cooking

  18. Respiratory Assessment: Put your thinking caps on!

    DutchgirlRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    This is a neat site. I plan to do it later. I have a doctors appt in 30 minutes. I didn't want to lose the link so here it is: http://mtsu32.mtsu.edu:11019/cases/shipp.html I can't find any answers...

  19. I made my first medication error :(

    DutchgirlRN replied to rkrs6673's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Med errors are scary and we've all had them. We all know that feeling when every hair on your body is standing on end and you feel like you're going to melt into the floor while your blood drains from...

  20. Ratted Out A Coworker - The Joys of Charging

    DutchgirlRN replied to bollweevil's topic in General Nursing

    She may be young but she's certainly no "lady" with a trash mouth like that. I'm surprised she was not fired. The hospital where I work will fire an employee for threatening harm. Years and years...

  21. Why do people think the hospital is like the Holiday Inn Express?!!! LONG...

    DutchgirlRN replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    where i work = hilton. holiday inn express is not good enough for

  22. Wife is Driving Me Crazy with SMOKING - VENT

    DutchgirlRN replied to Dr.Nurse2b's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I never implied that my choices are the best choices for everyone, simply that giving up is not always the answer. And I, for one, am not prepared to assume that all those people are making the...

  23. Doctors Yelling

    DutchgirlRN replied to potatomasher's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been yelled at by a doctor or two over the past 32 years. I say "if you can't speak to me in a normal tone of voice then this conversation is over" 1 of 2 things happen. They calm down or they...

  24. Working while sick- what do you think?

    DutchgirlRN replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    My advice to anyone who is decideding whether or not they should work while they're sick is....Stay home and take care of yourself. Do not subject already sick people to another illness. If your...

  25. How do you get to your RN degree to get to BSN?

    DutchgirlRN replied to annofdelaware's topic in Nursing Career

    cna meaning certified nursing assistant? if so, you cannot take nclex until you go through nursing school. in order to to through a rn to bsn program you must first be an rn. i think you need to talk...