DutchgirlRN

DutchgirlRN ASN, RN

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  1. I asked my doctor for a licensed person Part 2

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    actually that's pretty sad imho now back to our regularly scheduled

  2. "Are you an RN OR LPN ????"

    DutchgirlRN replied to notsosupernurse's topic in General Nursing

    if it works for you than that's all that is

  3. Have You Had the "Sortavirus" Yet??

    DutchgirlRN replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I had the flu shot back in October. Dec 22nd I became very weak, nasal congestion, body aches, coughing, chest congestion, felt miserable. By Christmas I had a 104 temperature and was so weak I could...

  4. I'm going to be studying Nursing!

    DutchgirlRN replied to bassandtea's topic in International Nursing

    welcome to all nurses. stay tuned for answers to questions you may have. we're glad you've decided to join us and congratulations on studying to be a nurse!

  5. Hi all-I'm new

    DutchgirlRN replied to life_aknew's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    welcome to all nurses we're glad you've decided to join us.

  6. "Are you an RN OR LPN ????"

    DutchgirlRN replied to notsosupernurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the explanation but I still don't see the purpose. A rehab center would hire an him be it as an LPN or RN. If they only wanted an LPN they would work him as an RN for less pay. Seems...

  7. Things I'm losing it over

    DutchgirlRN replied to Indy's topic in General Nursing

    I would contact administration and let them know what you've observed that this surgeon is not washing his hands. If you feel uncomfortable doing that put a note in the suggestion box. I've done that...

  8. Am I, as a nursing student, part of the problem?

    DutchgirlRN replied to marie-francoise's topic in General Nursing

    To be a good nurse takes time, time working the floor. Who would be better qualified to teach nurses than those who have actually put in the hard work and time? I think ASN's should be allowed to...

  9. inside the mind of a nurse.....

    DutchgirlRN replied to ERRN92's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, you're a bonafied

  10. Calling yourself a "nurse"

    DutchgirlRN replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Nursing

    it's not about getting along and working together. it's about those persons who insist on calling themselves nurses and deceiving the public. it's about being proud of who you are and saying i am an...

  11. I knew it wasn't right while I was doing it...

    DutchgirlRN replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    That's correct I said "we" not everyone in the US, and I am thankful that we do require a second signature for heparin and insulin. Better safe than sorry. Can't have too many double checks when it...

  12. I knew it wasn't right while I was doing it...

    DutchgirlRN replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    That's correct. The only time we have to have two nurses on the phone to verify is when a consent is signed over the phone by a POA. When hanging blood, setting up a PCA, setting up a heparin gtt or...

  13. NO Pain medicines for my Mom!

    DutchgirlRN replied to Hospice RNCM's topic in General Nursing

    I've heard family members of hospice patients voice concern that their loved ones may become dependent or addicted to pain meds. I ask "Where is the education"? God forbid I'm ever a hospice patient...

  14. I knew it wasn't right while I was doing it...

    DutchgirlRN replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Whoa! Not nice :uhoh21: RN's do receive their training in school but they have a preceptorship period when starting their job. The nurse chosen by the NM to precept the new grad is very often an LPN....

  15. NO Pain medicines for my Mom!

    DutchgirlRN replied to Hospice RNCM's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not understanding this situation. The son is a doctor but surely he is not her primary doctor? How can he override what the primary doctor orders? How can he cancel orders written by the primary...

  16. Totally online FNP program: no campus orientation

    DutchgirlRN replied to MERCEDES674's topic in Post Graduate Students

    A doctorate is now required for physical therapy. I tried to persuade my dd to go into the medical field when she got her bachelors. She wanted absolutely no part of it. Now she realizes that Mom was...

  17. Totally online FNP program: no campus orientation

    DutchgirlRN replied to MERCEDES674's topic in Post Graduate Students

    No, the thread just caught my interest and I wanted to learn more about getting a NP online. I'm not too old to go back to school. I'm 52 years old but I'm too tired to even think about it at this...

  18. inside the mind of a nurse.....

    DutchgirlRN replied to ERRN92's topic in General Nursing

    That could explain alot of people that I know. I should invest in ex-lax

  19. Totally online FNP program: no campus orientation

    DutchgirlRN replied to MERCEDES674's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I understand. I got my RN online but I was an LPN with 23 years prior experience. These Vandy students scare me. I have been to one such NP. The doctor she worked for fired her after just a couple of...

  20. Calling yourself a "nurse"

    DutchgirlRN replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: If I earned a doctorate in any field I would want to be referred to as Dr.

  21. Totally online FNP program: no campus orientation

    DutchgirlRN replied to MERCEDES674's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP) Multiple Entry Options Program Length (full-time study) Non-nurses- 3 semesters pre-specialty + 3 semesters ANP courses ASN or diploma RNs- 2 semesters RN pre-specialty...

  22. Totally online FNP program: no campus orientation

    DutchgirlRN replied to MERCEDES674's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm not interested in becoming a NP. I just wanted to know how safe it is for a NP to get 100% of their education online. Just curious and got an answer. As far as Vandy, I don't believe there's a BSN...

  23. Totally online FNP program: no campus orientation

    DutchgirlRN replied to MERCEDES674's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I understand not having time to attend classes but how do you become a NP w/o having done your time working with a doctor or another NP? Sounds incomplete to me. Reminds me of Vanderbilt University....

  24. "Are you an RN OR LPN ????"

    DutchgirlRN replied to notsosupernurse's topic in General Nursing

    May I ask? What would be the purpose of keeping your LPN license once you get your RN license? Makes no sense what-so-ever to me. Please explain what the benefit would be? Why would I want to pay to...

  25. "Are you an RN OR LPN ????"

    DutchgirlRN replied to notsosupernurse's topic in General Nursing

    gotcha, thanks for the explanation