DutchgirlRN

DutchgirlRN ASN, RN

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  1. Your Not Gonna Believe This!!

    DutchgirlRN replied to feebebe23's topic in General Nursing

    I think leslie has the best advice I would report her to the powers that

  2. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

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

    I don't think she meant she had to retake it, just that it's been 7 years since she took her

  3. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

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

    I think it's a totally irrelavant poll. Sorry, just IMHO

  4. can a nurse be fired for not saying "no"

    DutchgirlRN replied to livewell78's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If she lives in a right to work state she can be fired for any reason. I think the situation would have depended on what the BP was at the beginning of the procedure, how fast it was elevating, was...

  5. need advice

    DutchgirlRN replied to sumatra1's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't go by what the school says is sufficent. They're only looking out for their own bottom line not your best interest. Employers do not care where you went to school only that you have...

  6. Nurses writing up nurses?

    DutchgirlRN replied to txRN07's topic in General Nursing

    I've never written up a nurse. (Have written up a doctor!) I feel that's unprofessional and it's best to talk with the nurse and if no results talk to the manager. I agree, it was probably a med error...

  7. Desperately seeking a dicontinued medicine can you help?

    DutchgirlRN replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    As members we are not allowed to participate in anothers healthcare in such a way. If there is such a small supply of this, no longer available, medication what is the man going to do when there is...

  8. Wannabe Nurses

    DutchgirlRN replied to BUTTERFLY63's topic in General Nursing

    What is a HUC/NA/ERT??? The nurse should not write anything about the incision, pertaining to the incident in the notes but and incident report should be

  9. Wannabe Nurses

    DutchgirlRN replied to BUTTERFLY63's topic in General Nursing

    This wasn't supposed to be a wet to dry dressing. Either way the CNA had no business touching a wound such as

  10. Calling yourself a "nurse"

    DutchgirlRN replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Nursing

    amen angel

  11. Calling yourself a "nurse"

    DutchgirlRN replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Nursing

    When I go to get a patient from ER or SDC I always introduce myself by my first name and tell them I'm an RN who works in medical imaging because otherwise I get alot of questions about medical...

  12. Issues with Tenn State U in Nashville

    DutchgirlRN replied to abrainerd's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    As the saying goes "things can change at the drop of a hat". A couple of years ago when I was still working M/S the students told me about how glad they were that VSCC had broken off the affiliation...

  13. Smoking And Nurses

    DutchgirlRN replied to ABC054's topic in General Nursing

    I hear that Chantix really works wonders! Maybe you could get it in

  14. Smoking And Nurses

    DutchgirlRN replied to ABC054's topic in General Nursing

    ewwwww!!! I don't use any sprays period. I know I'm inhailing the stuff and would rather not take any chances. Same with

  15. Smoking And Nurses

    DutchgirlRN replied to ABC054's topic in General Nursing

    It amazes me that nurses, RT's, and other members of the healthcare profession smoke knowing what it does to their lungs. However, this is a free country and people who want to smoke have every right...

  16. Easier ICU or Med/Surg?

    DutchgirlRN replied to nursecher's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think one is easier or harder than the other. They're both different. You'll have more intense patients in ICU but will have probably 2 patients. On med/surg you'll have a wide variety of...

  17. Where does your hospital complete the first bath

    DutchgirlRN replied to mugwump's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We do the bath in the LDRP anytime after the baby is warm and stable. It depends mostly on what Mom wants. If she prefers to bond and/or breastfed for several hours then the bath is postponed. For...

  18. Belligerent Coworker

    DutchgirlRN replied to texasfr's topic in General Nursing

    Firstly, Welcome to allnurses. There are difficult co-workers no matter where you work the difference is in how management handles these issues when they come up. Sounds like your facility needs a...

  19. intermittent straight catheterization

    DutchgirlRN replied to ss112329's topic in General Students

    The patients I've encountered wash the catheters with soap and water and soak in a water and vinegar solution for several hours, rinse and let dry on paper towels. I don't understand any advantage of...

  20. This Was Truely Unexpected Event

    DutchgirlRN replied to angelique777's topic in General Nursing

    No, quadraplegia would be due to a break or injury to the spinal cord. Dizziness would contribute to the fall but not the

  21. I think this protocol is awkwardly worded?

    DutchgirlRN posted a topic in Radiology

    We are instituting a protocol for hydration prior to iodinated contrast medium. Here's what it says: An order initiating this protocol was written in the medical record by the prescribing practioner....

  22. Holes in your shoes? Gross!

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

    We are not allowed to wear Crocs with holes in them to work due to infection control issues. We can wear the Crocs without

  23. Patient Modesty

    DutchgirlRN replied to creinkent's topic in Operating Room

    I've never seen a "naked" person in surgery. Partially uncovered and then draped, yes "naked" No. I have heard of patients requesting an all female crew and they do comply. I am personally not that...

  24. Top 10 Reasons To Become A Nurse!

    DutchgirlRN replied to pumpkin1984's topic in Nursing Humor

    My hours are better than Mickey D's. I feel very blessed. No nights, no weekends, no holidays. I did work all of the above for over 30 years so I feel I've earned my good

  25. Lazy employees, what do you do?

    DutchgirlRN replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    I just do my job and go on about my business. If that person affects my job performance in some way then I discuss it with them. If things don't change I go to