DutchgirlRN

DutchgirlRN ASN, RN

OB, M/S, HH, Medical Imaging RN

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  1. Should I tell my friend or not?

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    She's already had 4 days orientation when only 2 are required. I don't feel it's my business whether or not she works down here but am trying to determine if I say something to her would she get hurt...

  2. Should I tell my friend or not?

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    That's how I feel about her. She will get better with time. Problem is I don't think they'll give her that time. I would like to tell her to show more confidence while in medical imaging even if she...

  3. Nurses who DON'T work in a hospital, what do you do?

    DutchgirlRN replied to RNfaster's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked HH and loved it. I'm now in an outpatient imaging center and like it very

  4. RN's and heavy sedation

    DutchgirlRN replied to hbspm4nrsg's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I administer conscious sedation in my job. Versed & Fentanyl. The requirements are a doctors order, an interventional radiologist must be present, must be an RN with ACLS, must first be checked...

  5. Does withdrawal safe?

    DutchgirlRN replied to shonz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    IMHO...Anyone who doesn't wear lead in front of flouoroscopy is asking for what they get, or rather what they don't

  6. Does withdrawal safe?

    DutchgirlRN replied to shonz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It's safe in the fact that there are no chemicals to harm you but definately the side effect would be pregnancy. If you are not opposed to getting pregnant then go for it. If not, and you don't like...

  7. If I didn't have to work...what would I do!?!?

    DutchgirlRN replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    If I had the obtion of not working at all I'd be doing HH strictly PRN so no call. If I were'nt a nurse I cannot imagine what else it is that I would want to do other than be a dermatoligist. At 52...

  8. No more VBACs

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

    I have no problem with VBAC's as long as it's the mother's choice and not that of the insurance

  9. CPNE this weekend 7-27 to 7-29

    DutchgirlRN replied to 2bnursewurst's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I know how you feel. CPNE isn't hard but it is so danged stressful!!!! It was a very bad experience in my life as well. That was 7 years ago and I haven't looked back since. After I passed CPNE I...

  10. Question on Home health, Will I get the hours I specifically need?

    DutchgirlRN replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Nursing

    CNA's chart VS, baths, diet %'s, etc.... I thought you were an LPN going for your RN. My mistake, sorry. You'll still have to chart in HH but it won't be a big

  11. Cath Lab nurses!! Intro plz!

    DutchgirlRN replied to Marchantia's topic in Cardiac

    I'll PM

  12. wow IV certification is so expensive... 200 bucks!!!

    DutchgirlRN replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in New York Nursing

    I am a Medical Imaging RN. Where I live...RN's are not allowed to push contrast or operate the power injector. I start the IV's, administer IV Lopressor, Versed and Sublamaze among

  13. AZ Excelsior Nurses

    DutchgirlRN replied to tlc365's topic in Arizona Nursing

    www.excelsior.edu not.com I gradulated from excelsior. I thought it was a very good program. I'm not in

  14. Nice docs

    DutchgirlRN replied to Elvish's topic in General Nursing

    One of our hospitalists makes a point to compliment us on a hard-job well done. He tells us "I could not do your job". He's always pleasant. Always "please" and "thank you". A real sweetie to be...

  15. Cath Lab nurses!! Intro plz!

    DutchgirlRN replied to Marchantia's topic in Cardiac

    Hi Dutchgirl! I don't work in the cath lab, although I've been asked to orient for PRN work. I work next to the cath lab in CT special procedures. I go to the cath lab to get my Lopressor, Versed,...

  16. Keep an eye on those Rx pads!

    DutchgirlRN replied to URO-RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    In the OIC we keep them locked up. We've been getting CT & MRI orders on RX blanks from a pain specialist. They are tamper-proof x 3 which is all very interesting but doesn't work if someone...

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

    DutchgirlRN replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    How do you know when to hire an attorney? How do you find a reputable

  18. Cellulitis and spider bites

    DutchgirlRN replied to nursekatie22's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Knowing that the animated digital spider is completely fake...it still has the power to freak me out

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

    DutchgirlRN replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses nor CNA's should chart anything that is said unless the patient said it. i.e. "I'm not going to take a bath" or "I'm not going take that medicine" If the pt's (whatever) was charted. The RN is...

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

    DutchgirlRN replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    Getting an attorney is so easy to say...it's the first thing everyone says... but lets face facts...she doesn't even know if she's directly involved and lawyers are expensive. We were once advised,...

  21. Help!! I used the threading method for my eyebrows and now I have bumps all over!!

    DutchgirlRN replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in New York Nursing

    No offense meant here...but that sounds weird. I prefer the natural look over

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

    DutchgirlRN replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: I think if they won't give you more information you have every right to refuse to attend. It's basically a request not a

  23. Question on Home health, Will I get the hours I specifically need?

    DutchgirlRN replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. I don't think you'll have any problems. When I did HH I was full-time and the majority of my visits were between 8:30-12:30. Don't forget you'll have to make time after school for charting as...

  24. Salary in Seattle for RNs---low, or is it just me??

    DutchgirlRN replied to sweetcaroline's topic in Washington Nursing

    There's alot of distance between Seattle & Chicago. The difference in the cost of living is what should be compared. It's all

  25. I'm starting to hate my patients...

    DutchgirlRN replied to txdude35's topic in MICU, SICU

    Interesting choice of words. I guess my age is showing (sorry). I think you do need to change units. If you are burnt out with ICU patients you're not helping them or yourself no matter how...