DutchgirlRN

DutchgirlRN ASN, RN

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  1. New director is a nazi

    DutchgirlRN replied to olddog1's topic in Emergency

    Clearly, reading this thread I see that the word "Nazi" is not culturally acceptable. I agree that the OP did not mean anything bad in using the word. When I first read it I thought, bad use of the...

  2. Med Prepouring Question (CNA)

    DutchgirlRN replied to shadchan's topic in Patient Safety Issues

  3. Med Prepouring Question (CNA)

    DutchgirlRN replied to shadchan's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Definately! and kudos to you for checking it out. I think whether or not this practice is legal it is undoubtly unsafe and I would be looking for another job. Your butt might end up in a sling with...

  4. When being nice comes back to you

    DutchgirlRN replied to sharona97's topic in General Nursing

    Years ago I was in the parking lot at Toy's R Us and a woman came up to me and put something in my hand and said "God wants you to have this, please accept it kindly". I was like stunned. She walked...

  5. Med Prepouring Question (CNA)

    DutchgirlRN replied to shadchan's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    My question would be are the meds still packaged when they're put in the envelope, in other words, can the person dispensing the pills accurately know that the correct pills are in the envelope or are...

  6. Refusing to do charge

    DutchgirlRN replied to MA Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I would make it known that you prefer not to do charge. Perhaps talk to your NM about it in private. I've done charge and enjoyed it and other days I felt like I'd rather be at the bedside. I never...

  7. how to dispute a false accusation that results in a FAILURE

    DutchgirlRN replied to agirlandherdogs's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Whoa Amy....I find this incredibly sad. They are taking the word of a patient over yours? What's so bad about seeming to be nervous as a student? I'm sorry I don't have any advice for you except...

  8. What path would be better to becoming an RN?

    DutchgirlRN replied to sophiee's topic in Nursing Career

    Keep working as a CNA, take preq classes until you can get into an RN program and you'll be way ahead having all of your preq's out of the way. I used to be an LPN. I had to start all over from the...

  9. Accused of abandonement

    DutchgirlRN replied to bell83's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I was precepting I was responsible for the patients. As the OP stated she was not even on the assignment sheet as part of the team for the day. Orientation is a time for learning. Learning how...

  10. Explain Excelsior to me........

    DutchgirlRN replied to paper1225's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Wow! 50% of your ASN has to already have been completed? They are forever changing. When I went through the program you could be a CNA and get your RN. It was called Regents University when I went...

  11. Accused of abandonement

    DutchgirlRN replied to bell83's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When you said they could account for their whereabouts I was thinking gees...surely they didn't get away with doing that... knowing they did get written up for abondoment explains

  12. Accused of abandonement

    DutchgirlRN replied to bell83's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I hope they in the ER with a concussion, valid amnesia, or whatever could account for doing what they did, leaving the unit for several hours with no means of contact. They would have been fired at my...

  13. Accused of abandonement

    DutchgirlRN replied to bell83's topic in First Year After Licensure

    And thank you Angie for explaining that. I probably should have, but didn't, but you did it much better than I could have anyway.

  14. Has anyone ans. 265 ?'s for NCLEX and passed

    DutchgirlRN replied to daya512's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It doesn't matter. You

  15. How do I do this without hurting anyone?

    DutchgirlRN replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in General Nursing

    Make that: I won't be available.

  16. Accused of abandonement

    DutchgirlRN replied to bell83's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Respectfully, I think that's a bit harsh. I tell the charge nurse, or if I'm in charge I tell the NM, whenever I leave the unit but not for a potty break... do you honestly tell the charge nurse...

  17. It's official.......

    DutchgirlRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    (no images allowed? I had a nice one for you!) I know you're in the service so I'm curious....where did you graduate? I didn't have time to sit in class so I did it online...I thought my education was...

  18. car used for HH

    DutchgirlRN replied to emmybsu's topic in Home Health

    1995 Ford Ranger truck. In bad weather 2005 4 wheel drive Durango. dh has a 1995 Hyundai Santa

  19. How do I do this without hurting anyone?

    DutchgirlRN replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds more to me like the family is manipulative and taking advantage of you. They rely on "you" and you out of all the kindness of your heart have allowed it. Tell the family empathically that...

  20. Crazy Tampon Commercial

    DutchgirlRN replied to nightfall2099's topic in Nursing Humor

    I don't know what their trash options are but I think the divacup is a far worse idea for young school girls. Unsanitary at best in an unsanitary enviroment. Although Tampax/Always has this campaign...

  21. Crazy Tampon Commercial

    DutchgirlRN replied to nightfall2099's topic in Nursing Humor

    Can you imagine the look on your daughters face when she unwraps a T-shirt like that? "Have a Happy Period". Gee, what girl wouldn't want to wear it to school? We're these people like high or...

  22. Crazy Tampon Commercial

    DutchgirlRN replied to nightfall2099's topic in Nursing Humor

    Bleeding huts are no longer used today, not even in the remote areas of Africa. Women were not banished because they were on their period. They were considered to be aligned with the moon during their...

  23. Lawsuit?

    DutchgirlRN replied to Dempather's topic in General Nursing

    No, not after this long, absolutely not. Normally speaking if a patient is allergic to penicillin they will have an almost immediate reaction ranging from itching, hives, shortness of breath to...

  24. Retire by 30, thanks nursing!

    DutchgirlRN replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

    I believe the OP is a guy but yeah if he can swing it (safely) go for

  25. Crazy Tampon Commercial

    DutchgirlRN replied to nightfall2099's topic in Nursing Humor

    You could break down and buy one of those lovely t-shirts and donate a whole dollar to the cause. I'm more than glad to buy Always products to help the cause but that shirt and the measly dollar is...