DutchgirlRN

DutchgirlRN ASN, RN

OB, M/S, HH, Medical Imaging RN

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  1. Other nurses taking over your patients without asking?

    DutchgirlRN replied to txRN07's topic in General Nursing

    A little off subject here...I admitted a new patient in HH last weekend. I read in the intake paperwork that he was on 02 @ 5L BNC and his sats remain in the mid 70's regardless. Now that I'm PRN I...

  2. What would you do to get ahead in the Line at the ER?

    DutchgirlRN replied to maybe1day's topic in Emergency

    I'll go you one better....we had a patient in the ICU who had been at another hospital in their ER. He called 911 from his ER room, was there for severe abd pain, was transferred to our ER, seen...

  3. What would you do to get ahead in the Line at the ER?

    DutchgirlRN replied to maybe1day's topic in Emergency

    Because many people with seizure disorders lead normal lives with the use of anti-seizure

  4. Other nurses taking over your patients without asking?

    DutchgirlRN replied to txRN07's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat::yeahthat::yeahthat::yeahthat::yeahthat::yeahthat::yeahthat: Being a new nurse, since June, does not mean you've been off of orientation for months. IMHO 6-7 patients for a new nurse is...

  5. Even Nurses Need Pt Education for their Healthcare Needs!

    DutchgirlRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    You know that, I know that but obviously alot do not. While I don't put down anyone who didn't know because I certainly learn new things everyday....I'm just kind of surprised that any woman would not...

  6. 1st day in CNA class and really down...

    DutchgirlRN replied to sc0628's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    No. I know alot of nurses who were CNA's before they were nurses but I know alot more who were not. IMHO you can't tell who was or wasn't a CNA before without asking. IMHO it makes no difference...

  7. 1st day in CNA class and really down...

    DutchgirlRN replied to sc0628's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In 32 years I have never heard that. Anyone

  8. Even Nurses Need Pt Education for their Healthcare Needs!

    DutchgirlRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad she's getting the help she needs. I find it difficult to believe that a women, much less a nurse (in the 2000's) would not know that a tubal doesn't affect menstuation. That's kinda sad...

  9. How much do you pay for health ins.

    DutchgirlRN replied to Buckyxj's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    The HMO at the hospital is $300 a month and the PPO is $400 a month for a family of 4. My daughter works for a bank and pays $400 for a family of

  10. Out of a job

    DutchgirlRN replied to underpaidrn's topic in General Nursing

    I lived your story about 6 months ago. I called the owner to tell her what had happened. 25+ years and with 9 agencies she had only ever fired one person. She told me I was not fired, she went to the...

  11. took NCLEX-RN*3 today

    DutchgirlRN replied to jess2007's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Third times a charm! Best of

  12. Cleft Palate

    DutchgirlRN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I worked OB for 12 years and never saw a baby with a cleft palate. I have also worked pediatric homecare and the one thing I learned is that you can never judge a case until you actually go to the...

  13. Why Dogs Make the Best Friends

    DutchgirlRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat::yeahthat::yeahthat::yeahthat:

  14. Bladder irrigation???

    DutchgirlRN replied to dennall's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Where I work we do adjust it based on the color of the

  15. Bladder irrigation???

    DutchgirlRN replied to dennall's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think it would be "b" because we would irrigate manually to remove clots when the flow slowed down. Once the bleeding slowed down and the foley was pulled we would have to do serial urines before...

  16. Why Dogs Make the Best Friends

    DutchgirlRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Female, RN, Medical Imaging, 6 Italian Greyhounds and 1

  17. I'm sorry but I'm EXTREMELY irritated by this!

    DutchgirlRN replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Nursing

    Television portrays healthcare professionals in a very unrealistic light. How many doctors or nurses go to a patients house after they've left AMA, to talk them into coming back and having surgery? In...

  18. Family looking through patient chart?(Sorry, kind of long...)

    DutchgirlRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I, and I emphasize "I" would first speak with the family and see what they think is appropriate or not appropriate in regards to reporting this neice. What she does violates HIPPA and it doesn't...

  19. tylenol dosage question for 10. month old

    DutchgirlRN replied to iwanna's topic in Pediatric

    The infant drops do have dosages listed for babies under 1 year old but regardless the best thing to do is always check with the babies doctor first. If a 10 month old has a fever he/she needs a...

  20. Family looking through patient chart?(Sorry, kind of long...)

    DutchgirlRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    If you're in this patients own home then you need curb the attitude towards her family. You don't have to let anyone run you over but you can simply tune her out. The day nurse has no business...

  21. Struggling with depression, panic and anxiety.

    DutchgirlRN replied to markjrn's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Awesome post Tweety. Isn't it wonderful that we can be honest? It's comforting to know that many of us have shared very similar experiences and hope sharing those experiences will help others in the...

  22. RN to BSN with Excelsior...Only 4 tests + 3 clincals???

    DutchgirlRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I graduated from Regents, now Excelsior, with my ASN. I loved it. I was talking today to an LPN who just passed her CPNE and is waiting for her graduation paperwork so she can take boards. She tells...

  23. Struggling with depression, panic and anxiety.

    DutchgirlRN replied to markjrn's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Ok, Ok, I give up. Leslie is my rock. Thanks leslie. While I personally as stated "IMHO" don't feel like depression belongs in a nurses with disabilities thread I do see your point as well. I was...

  24. Personal Malpractice Insurance...Excellent Article! Now sign me up...!

    DutchgirlRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    http://nursingworld.org/mods/archive/mod312/cerm301.htm Okay, don't flame me please...in 32 years of nursing I have never had personal liability insurance. Never thought I needed it. Not because I...

  25. Struggling with depression, panic and anxiety.

    DutchgirlRN replied to markjrn's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I had PTSD too. Believe me I had it all. I worried was I ever going to be able to live. I certainly understand her concern about ever working again. Her situation deserves merit, her feelings deserve...