DutchgirlRN

DutchgirlRN ASN, RN

OB, M/S, HH, Medical Imaging RN

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  1. boards need to regulate MA's

    DutchgirlRN replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    I tried everyone from the TN BON to John Stossel, Oprah, Good Morning America, 20/20. Not a single reply :angryfire I contacted the MA's schools, not a single reply :angryfire They advertise "why...

  2. open access colonocsopy

    DutchgirlRN replied to maltmom3's topic in Gastroenterology

    I don't know what an open access colonoscopy

  3. Doing the Happy Dance!!!

    DutchgirlRN replied to Tweety's topic in Online Distance Learning

    That is awesome news Tweety! and you should be busting with pride!!! and we're busting right along with you! That is one awesome accompolishment! I know your profile has said "writting papers for RN...

  4. Why do patients like these go to a doctor?

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    IMO I do not want control of the birth situation. To me loving & raising the child, not the birth process, is the only important thing. That's just me. Let the professionals do their job, give me...

  5. Why do patients like these go to a doctor?

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry I had to leave before finishing the show but I did record it. They did eventually agree to IV antibiotics after Mom got scared and practically begged Dad to give in. The baby had IV antibiotics...

  6. Why do patients like these go to a doctor?

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    No religious objections. This couple has suffered 3 miscarriages in the past. They are just so fixated on everything being natural. They have now agreed to blood work only. WBC 19,000 elevated

  7. NC1 outta the way!!!!!!!!

    DutchgirlRN replied to texas_lvn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    When I took the tests (1997-1999) once I clicked done with the test I could scroll down a little further and see my grade

  8. Drug testing?

    DutchgirlRN replied to Mike1974's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

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

  9. I Threw Away Your Drink

    DutchgirlRN replied to Tweezer93's topic in Nurse Management

    I think you're correct whether it be OSHA or JACCHO (?). We are allowed to have drinks and food out as long as it's on the desk, not up on the ledge, and as long as it's labeled. If were expecting a...

  10. Sending drug abusers home with picc lines?

    DutchgirlRN replied to JOLLIEHOLLY's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know how that could happen around here if the patient doesn't have health insurance. If they do have health insurance I'm not convinced that our doctors would send them home with a picc...

  11. Do patients/families that are hostile, rude affect your morale?

    DutchgirlRN replied to smartynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, patients and families that are hostile definately affected my morale. This lead to burn out, which led to me leaving the hospital. I found the patients in HH both thankful and appreciative for...

  12. No more VBACs

    DutchgirlRN replied to 33-weeker's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank

  13. No more VBACs

    DutchgirlRN replied to 33-weeker's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My daughter had an elective repeat section this past Saturday. Thank God she did. She had a very short cord. The OB said it would have been a very risky lady partsl delivery. There's no way to pick up...

  14. Telephone orders....question

    DutchgirlRN replied to mycatmax's topic in General Nursing

    Make sure you are speaking to a licensed nurse and not an MA as that's what most doctors employ and call their "nurse". T.O.R.B Dr.Whoever/Nurse,RN/HospNurseRN Telephone Order Read

  15. Need tips...meeting attorney re: pt liabilty case

    DutchgirlRN replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    All you can do is tell the truth and if it doesn't look good on someone else then that has to be their responsibility, you're doing the right thing. I'm proud of you. Sounds very appropriate to me....

  16. Should I tell my friend or not?

    DutchgirlRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work in medical imaging and I really like my job. After years on Med/Surg it's a wonderful change. I have a good friend who still works on Med/Surg and is really getting burned out. We had a PRN...

  17. IV pumps beeping during report,

    DutchgirlRN replied to Lorie P.'s topic in General Nursing

    We were only allowed to take one bag at a time into the room. Reason is that the IV fluids could be DC'd or changed to a different fluid and the extra bag hanging could not be used on another patient...

  18. Need tips...meeting attorney re: pt liabilty case

    DutchgirlRN replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry Bethy. Saying they won't settle out of court is very common, practically expected. Which attorney did you talk to? The attorney for the other

  19. Should I tell my friend or not?

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    On med/surg they start all their own IV's and she's good with IV's. I use to do charge and had to start IV's for others all the time when they couldn't get them. I've never had to start one for

  20. Should I tell my friend or not?

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would never tell her that the manager said anything nor would I say anything about below average performance because I don't feel that it is, she's just slower paced than me and the other nurse. The...

  21. Should I tell my friend or not?

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you read my post you will see that "no" she is not doing Lopressor or Conscious Sedation, that takes a much longer orientation and yes, med/surg nurses cringe at the meds we push in Medical...

  22. RN's and heavy sedation

    DutchgirlRN replied to hbspm4nrsg's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    What do you consider large quantities of Versed and Fentanyl? The doctor tells you how much to administer. You note the time and amount of what is given. At the end of the procedure the doctor signs...

  23. Should I tell my friend or not?

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I should elaborate a little more. I work full-time, my hours area split between two areas of Radiology. The area I'm talking about is CT outpatient imaging. My job consists of bringing...

  24. Should I tell my friend or not?

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    That's exactly what I thought, I told my manager if you can handle med/surg you can handle

  25. Should I tell my friend or not?

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    No, I don't agree. He's very professional yet cares about us as people. He felt very bad about bringing it up with me because he knows she and I are friends and he didn't want me to feel bad if they...