DutchgirlRN

DutchgirlRN ASN, RN

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  1. Struggling with depression, panic and anxiety.

    DutchgirlRN replied to markjrn's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I would never advocate someone not posting because I don't think it's a debilitating disease. It definately can be disabling but it is not a disability IMO. I "suffered" and I do mean "suffered"...

  2. Struggling with depression, panic and anxiety.

    DutchgirlRN replied to markjrn's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    It was almost the death of me! I reported it to the FDA and was informed that a considerable amount of people had reported a similar experience and that generic sertraline is currently under...

  3. Struggling with depression, panic and anxiety.

    DutchgirlRN replied to markjrn's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    :yeahthat: Just don't try the

  4. Struggling with depression, panic and anxiety.

    DutchgirlRN replied to markjrn's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I know it's very difficult to find a low stress job in nursing but perhaps she should try a different area of nursing than what she is used to. If shrink # 1 or 2 doesn't work, try yet another, same...

  5. Can a nurse obtain informed consent for a CT /MRI scan?

    DutchgirlRN replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in Radiology

    In TN we don't have to have a consent for an CT or MRI. If the patient gets IV contrast for a CT then I obtain that consent just prior to starting the IV. Not the nurse on the floor but as a Medical...

  6. So I'm fired. Again.

    DutchgirlRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hang in there girlie...you're a wonderful compassionate person and they are idiots. A good friend has had similar experiences and found her niche in Hospice. Good luck Sue. We love

  7. What do you have most difficulty with in your everyday job?

    DutchgirlRN replied to MikeDiggity's topic in General Nursing

    I would love to eliminated visitors, especially the families, on the med-surg floor! Granted totally unrealistic but I think it would keep more nurses in

  8. Would you recommend ARNA?

    DutchgirlRN posted a topic in Radiology

    I was thinking about joining the American Radiological Nurses Association. It's $75/year which is reasonable and includes a quarterly magazine. Anyone belong? Is it worth joining? Anyone recommend or...

  9. oasis question

    DutchgirlRN replied to PurpleHairUnicorn's topic in Home Health

    A reputable HH agency would never ask you to fill out an Oasis. Glad you got out of that situation. There are reputable HH agencies out there who play by the rules. Best of Luck to

  10. How is it possible to be in 5 places at the same time?

    DutchgirlRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I could no longer handle it and at age 52 I had to say "I give up". I did want to make a suggestion. When I did work the floor the diabetic pt's finger sticks were done by the night shift. We did the...

  11. What medical term do you dislike the most ?

    DutchgirlRN replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    Exacerbation...I hate that word. I don't mind being called fat. "Obese" sounds morbid. I yam what I yam although 46 pounds lighter...I'm now less fat or as a doctor put it "mildly

  12. Gifts FOR Patients

    DutchgirlRN replied to EmilyUSFRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's a lovely idea and will be greatly appreciated...surely if you spoke to administration they would work something out to get his Dad regular trays? I cannot imagine them turning that down....

  13. I accessed a new power port for use with power injector, anyone else?

    DutchgirlRN posted a topic in Radiology

    We had a lung CA patient come in for a CT Abd/Pelvis w/wo contrast. She said her veins were not accessible and we could use her port. She had an identification card in her wallet explaining the safety...

  14. Do employers care about grades?

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

    They don't care where you went to school or what grades you made. They are only interested in whether or not you passed NCLEX. Once hired, whether or not you paid attention in school becomes

  15. Our protocol for hydrating patient prior to CT/MRI IV Contrast...how do you compare?

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Radiology

    Thanks Di! I was thinking about something like that but wasn't even sure it

  16. Our protocol for hydrating patient prior to CT/MRI IV Contrast...how do you compare?

    DutchgirlRN posted a topic in Radiology

    Our protocol came out this week on how we are going to start handling patients who are getting CT or MRI IV Contrast. Anyone 50 or older, diabetic or renal failure of any age, have to have a BUN and...

  17. I am an Excelsior Student again!

    DutchgirlRN replied to Melody007_FNP-C's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I didn't use any publishing companies for ASN either except for Ethics. I found Ethics text books too abstract to be able to study from. I likewise purchased all my books from half.com I am so...

  18. I am an Excelsior Student again!

    DutchgirlRN replied to Melody007_FNP-C's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Eric, are you in the Excelsior BSN program?? Are you using Excelsior study guides or a particular publishers guides? Do you wish to sell any study guides? (PM me!) Have you done any of the 3...

  19. Excelsior Grads - Where are they now?

    DutchgirlRN replied to EricJRN's topic in Excelsior College

    Graduated 6 years ago. ACLS nurse in outpatient imaging center, CT special

  20. I am an Excelsior Student again!

    DutchgirlRN replied to Melody007_FNP-C's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am a proud graduate of Regents (now Excelsior) I inquired about clinicals for BSN several years ago and told there were 3 but 2 of them can be done in locally. I still keep thinking about going...

  21. If you don't mind me asking....

    DutchgirlRN replied to shortlane's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was 20 when I began working as an LPN. At age 46 I got my RN. I am now

  22. help, im sick

    DutchgirlRN replied to lamplighter's topic in Nursing Career

    I wish you the best of luck. You should have no probem getting well and when you're well the sky's the limit! What I'm not understanding is why chemo? for minimal TB? That's something I'm not familar...

  23. Help with Oasis Wound Question Please?

    DutchgirlRN posted a topic in Home Health

    I know that central lines are considered wounds because they are not peripherally inserted, even if they are not being used. Once the line is dc'd but site is still fresh (less than 24 hrs) is it...

  24. anyone doing Excelsior?

    DutchgirlRN replied to romiia's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    huh? what did I miss

  25. Help with Oasis Wound Question Please?

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Home Health

    Actually the lesion question is going away soon as 100% of pts have a yes answer to skin