DutchgirlRN

DutchgirlRN ASN, RN

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  1. Tech Refuses Patient

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

    We can't pick and choose on the basis of a diagnosis. Will she refuse a HIV+ patient? A TB patient? etc? A write up and a little education is definately in

  2. What to do with a bothersome co-worker!

    DutchgirlRN replied to SWEETNURSE1974's topic in General Nursing

    You couldn't care less that he's gay and neither does anyone else, I totally understand, I don't care who's straight and who's not but being told by management that they are worried about being sued...

  3. recerting too many times

    DutchgirlRN replied to cny4rn's topic in Home Health

    My HH agency does not recert unless there is a real need to continue HH. They have no problem DC'ing patients when they are ready. They say it's the only honest way to run an

  4. I took nclex , had 103 quest., did I pass?

    DutchgirlRN replied to monikee31's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am so sorry to read that you didn't pass. (((((((HUGS))))))) Give yourself a break.....do something nice for yourself.....then pick yourself up and go after it again. Try Suzanne's plan. It has...

  5. Is there a Dr present at c-sections just for baby where you work.

    DutchgirlRN replied to crysobrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I understood perfectly that there is an OB present to do the section. I think the problem is in the title and the person answering not bothering to read the post just reacting to the

  6. I must be an idiot

    DutchgirlRN replied to sharann's topic in PACU

    As long as you didn't give more pain meds than what was ordered and the patient remained stable I don't see where you have done anything wrong. The patient is the one in the wrong

  7. High BUN and Creatinine

    DutchgirlRN replied to nialloh's topic in General Nursing

    I've never seen one that high working with med/surg

  8. Is there a Dr present at c-sections just for baby where you work.

    DutchgirlRN replied to crysobrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We always have a pediatrician present during a

  9. I took nclex , had 103 quest., did I pass?

    DutchgirlRN replied to monikee31's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That is not true. It is an old wives tale. There is absolutely no way to predict whether you passed or

  10. Anyone taken 75 questions and only use kaplan and fail?

    DutchgirlRN replied to alc4522's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You took the NCLEX on Monday and have been crying for days? Girl, you need to dry your tears, calm down, find something to do. The very worst that can happen is that you'll have to retake NCLEX. I bet...

  11. When the blame gets turned on you.

    DutchgirlRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, it is not a shortcut. There is more of a danger deflating the balloon with a syringe than by cutting. When you deflate with a syringe, up to 1cc can remain in the balloon. When you cut the...

  12. Does size of the NCLEX envelope matter?

    DutchgirlRN replied to jo0kgal's topic in California Nursing

    There is no different sizes in envelopes. That's an old wives tale has been around for over 30 years. You need to go back and read the beginning of this thread. Why do you have to wait for a friend...

  13. Food Addiction?

    DutchgirlRN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am a food addict. I eat when I'm sad, I eat when I'm mad, I eat when I'm stressed, I eat when I'm happy, I eat when I'm celebrating, I eat when it's a special occasion, whatever the reason, I eat...

  14. I am so tired of bedside nursing!!!

    DutchgirlRN replied to LadyJRN1's topic in General Nursing

    Sweetie...otherwise known as "nursing burnout", been there, done that, no fun. You're wise to get out and move on. Best of

  15. When the blame gets turned on you.

    DutchgirlRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Instead of connecting a luer lock syringe simply cut the tube just behind the connector and all of the saline will leak out on it's own. It's done daily in the

  16. i'm a RN

    DutchgirlRN replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    :scrm:I would have to say "I'm going to find another doctor now, one who can have an intelligent

  17. i'm a RN

    DutchgirlRN replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    And...the older they get the worse the problem

  18. When the blame gets turned on you.

    DutchgirlRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, that I definately understand, in the same circumstances I would likely have done the same thing. As the wife of a nurse...does he not know better? I'd be wearing the hair off of his

  19. I am so tired of bedside nursing!!!

    DutchgirlRN replied to LadyJRN1's topic in General Nursing

    hh is nursing best kept secret, imho. :wlcmggrp: to all

  20. I am so tired of bedside nursing!!!

    DutchgirlRN replied to LadyJRN1's topic in General Nursing

    :wlcmggrp:to all nurses! respectfully, i think that's a judgemental statement about someone you don't know. i have a huge heart and i have been a nurse for a long time also. many patients and...

  21. I am so tired of bedside nursing!!!

    DutchgirlRN replied to LadyJRN1's topic in General Nursing

    rural areas are a great place to do hh. i love driving in the country and getting paid for it. :wlcmggrp:to all

  22. When the blame gets turned on you.

    DutchgirlRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I'm just curious....what was the hurry in getting the cath out? If the doctors office couldn't take it out why not wait and let HH, who put it in, take it out? I'm not being judgemental. I'm sure you...

  23. Fat People Save Healthcare Dollars

    DutchgirlRN replied to canoehead's topic in General Nursing

    you know those

  24. RN - From India

    DutchgirlRN replied to kwsa78's topic in General World

    Welcome to all nurses and welcome to the

  25. i'm a RN

    DutchgirlRN replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't admit that to a nurse if that were true.... I had a HH patient who was a JACHO surveyor. People always said to me "doesn't he make you nervous"? No...why? He's a patient in need of care...