DutchgirlRN

DutchgirlRN ASN, RN

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  1. Difficulty adjusting to charge RN role...need advice

    DutchgirlRN replied to xokelly2's topic in General Nursing

    As long as you are fair in distributing new admits, etc...and fair in all other matters then you shouldn't worry about how your co-workers act towards you. You will never be able to please everyone....

  2. "I'll let you talk to Dr Bigego's 'nurse'" (is she really a nurse?)

    DutchgirlRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, don't feel bad I didn't even realize there was anything to get. I was thinking all this time "strange the mod's haven't removed this doc's last name from the title", once I read your post...now I...

  3. RE: Having to retake NCLEX as a traveler?

    DutchgirlRN replied to nurz2be's topic in Travel

    I think the guy is just confused. He's not a nurse? He's probably thinking about the license. I wouldn't worry about

  4. I am terrible at IV's!!

    DutchgirlRN replied to momthenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I thought I would never be able to start an IV. Practice definately does help. Try to start all that you can on people with reasonably good veins. I'm sure your co-workers won't mind when you offer to...

  5. I learned something new this week!

    DutchgirlRN replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    We call them bullets and we use them for eyes all the time, both patients and

  6. What's up with this???

    DutchgirlRN replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    Call the facility's main number and ask

  7. RE: Having to retake NCLEX as a traveler?

    DutchgirlRN replied to nurz2be's topic in Travel

    I've never heard of a traveler having to retake the NCLEX. They do have to have a license in any state in which they work. The agency takes care of that for the traveling nurse. You need to have 1...

  8. CPNE...here I come....

    DutchgirlRN replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

  9. Nursing2008 Symposium in Las Vegas

    DutchgirlRN replied to Diploma'82's topic in General Nursing

    I've been for the last 3 years, Orlando, New Orleans and Vegas. It was great. I won't be going this year. I posted about anyone else going each year and only found one going and we were supposed to...

  10. Unborn Children

    DutchgirlRN replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen on news that a pregnant woman has been taken into custody until her child was born. I would not hesitate to call CPS. If that particular state can't do anything about it, they'll let you...

  11. Appraising the "boss"

    DutchgirlRN replied to pampay's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know anything about doing evaluations but if you check out the Nursing Management thread you'll probably find what you need. Welcome to AN

  12. Let's play a little game...

    DutchgirlRN replied to amber32123's topic in Nursing Humor

    My LPN program in 1975 cost my parents $125 plus books $75 Grand Total $200 for my LPN program. My RN progam cost me $9,800. I was 46 yrs old, the day I graduated my parents handed me a check for...

  13. Do You Tell EVERYONE You Are a Nurse?

    DutchgirlRN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I only tell those who have a need to know. Once people find out you're a nurse suddenly they think they can call you for all kinds of free medical advice. I always tell them to check with their...

  14. Medical shows vs the real thing?

    DutchgirlRN replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    Is it like hospice or

  15. Medical shows vs the real thing?

    DutchgirlRN replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    I don't like watching the medical shows because I feel like they are unrealistic. How many nurses or doctors do you know who go visit the patients at home to encourage them to have a surgery they are...

  16. Who would you take a verbal order from?

    DutchgirlRN replied to longhornfan1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm a regular old RN :icon_roll and I would not take verbal orders from anyone other than a NP, PA or MD. It's dangerous to do

  17. The Cap.......

    DutchgirlRN replied to Justhere's topic in General Nursing

    I've never seen a male nurse with a nursing cap! LOL! I would like to see that. I wore a cap from 1975 - 1982 or there abouts. I didn't mind it at all. The all while uniforms I

  18. Who would you take a verbal order from?

    DutchgirlRN replied to longhornfan1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That is not in the scope of practice for either an RN or an LPN. We cannot indendently give orders without the backup of a NP or a Dr. That Doctor and LPN both need some serious legal counciling....

  19. Calling yourself a "nurse"

    DutchgirlRN replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Nursing

    Some are saying if an elderly confused patient wants to call everyone who cares for her a nurse then maybe better to just let it go than to upset the patient by constantly telling her something that...

  20. "I'll let you talk to Dr Bigego's 'nurse'" (is she really a nurse?)

    DutchgirlRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Don't worry, no flame wars here. I'd be glad to try to explain. It's much more than doing, knowing why and what to do if the unexpected happens. That is what we call being prepared. Nurses are...

  21. Calling yourself a "nurse"

    DutchgirlRN replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Nursing

    welcome to allnurses! glad to hear that you are going into nursing. your post is so valuable imho and not only was it your first post but you received your first "thank you". please stay with all...

  22. Best NCLEX study guide?

    DutchgirlRN replied to jackson145's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Best to save your money and purchase closer to graduation or if you want to go ahead and purchase try used books on half.com I bought a wide variety on half.com for the price of one new

  23. Calling yourself a "nurse"

    DutchgirlRN replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Nursing

    I can soooo relate dmg! Problem I run into is that some doctors don't have even one licensed person working in their office. If I insist on talking to the doctor the doctor gets PO'd and c/o's to the...

  24. Calling yourself a "nurse"

    DutchgirlRN replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Nursing

    FYI There are bad examples in any profession. Bad doctors, bad lawyers, bad waitresses...yada yada Why are you soooo down on nurses yet according to your profile you are a nursing student? Maybe you...

  25. Calling yourself a "nurse"

    DutchgirlRN replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Nursing

    I work in an outpatient center that is part of/next to the hospital. That's where I order the appropriate lab tests, draw the blood and the blood is couriered to the hospital lab. I do HH on a PRN...