DutchgirlRN

DutchgirlRN ASN, RN

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  1. Cpne

    DutchgirlRN replied to nursetims's topic in Online Distance Learning

    No...that is not true. You have to pay your tuition fee before you can finish taking the classes. I believe you can only take Concepts 1 & 2 without paying the tuition. After that, you must pay...

  2. Cpne

    DutchgirlRN replied to nursetims's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I found everything I needed here and you will too. Good Luck. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rnstudygroup/ I don't know if I could of done it without the help of this group. I finished in

  3. Calling yourself a "nurse"

    DutchgirlRN replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Nursing

    The issue is "calling yourself a nurse" i.e. those who impersonate, those who attempt to mislead, those who are potentially dangerous to patients... No one has a problem with a good CNA. I wouldn't be...

  4. Can They Threaten The License Of A Nurse Over....

    DutchgirlRN replied to powernurse's topic in Home Health

    I like you too and I love your new

  5. Calling yourself a "nurse"

    DutchgirlRN replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Nursing

    There is one particular MA who insists on calling herself a nurse. I can't tell you how many times I have argued with her on the phone. She would call in orders, "Ok thank you, RN or LPN"?...

  6. Calling yourself a "nurse"

    DutchgirlRN replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Nursing

    And Your Point Would

  7. Calling yourself a "nurse"

    DutchgirlRN replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Nursing

    It has alot to do with who I am, what I worked hard for and I have every right to be bothered by it. Walk a mile in our shoes before making a

  8. nails

    DutchgirlRN replied to iluvmynavyman's topic in General Nursing

    :balloons: Now, we have crotch dandruff? What's

  9. Calling yourself a "nurse"

    DutchgirlRN replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Nursing

    I could not do the job of a good CNA. Yes, they should be proud of their position but I think society looks at them as "pooper scoopers", and that is really sad. Some techs do take advantage by...

  10. Calling yourself a "nurse"

    DutchgirlRN replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Nursing

    I agree 100% but wouldn't put it quite like that. I hold a good CNA in high regard as well. I couldn't do their

  11. Can They Threaten The License Of A Nurse Over....

    DutchgirlRN replied to powernurse's topic in Home Health

    They absolutely cannot charge the OP with patient abandonment and her employer knows that, they are unethically trying to force her to do the charting. I don't think the employer would be stupid...

  12. Can They Threaten The License Of A Nurse Over....

    DutchgirlRN replied to powernurse's topic in Home Health

    It wasn't me that said your posts were "in code" but to be honest it was uncomfortable when you posted: Add to that your user ID is Stunned RN. Your posts are short enough to shock and alarm and...

  13. Calling yourself a "nurse"

    DutchgirlRN replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Nursing

    No, it's definately not you. It irritates the begeezies out of me. There have been numerous threads on this very same subject and the bottom line is...it is against the law to call yourself a nurse if...

  14. Can They Threaten The License Of A Nurse Over....

    DutchgirlRN replied to powernurse's topic in Home Health

    That I could not ethically or morally do. Once the shift was over, never go back, yes, but leave 60 SNF patients,

  15. How long did you stay at your first job out of nursing school?

    DutchgirlRN replied to scchickadee's topic in General Nursing

    Best of luck to

  16. 7 weeks off orientation: First death. (Need support..)

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

    You did a good job. 94 years old is certainly a long life. Since she could get up to the bathroom by herself I'm assuming she was still ambulatory. That's awesome. I see so many in their 60's &...

  17. Why did you stay an LPN?

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

    I was an LPN for 23 years and was perfectly fine being an LPN. I really didn't get any hassle from anyone about becoming an RN. I didn't have any desire to be an RN. I did desire to have a college...

  18. Have a RN license# does it mean I pass?

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

    congratulations bunker, rn

  19. nursing errors

    DutchgirlRN replied to HerbalGypsy's topic in General Nursing

    The important thing about making a mistake is to learn from your mistake and to always take responsibility for your mistake. Don't ever try to cover up. Report it, take care of it, forgive yourself,...

  20. Can They Threaten The License Of A Nurse Over....

    DutchgirlRN replied to powernurse's topic in Home Health

    I still would like to know what you mean by fake MD and why on earth are you still working there??? In what type of facility are you

  21. How Do I get an Avatar?

    DutchgirlRN replied to LaSPN's topic in General Nursing

    The cost of premium membership $30 per year. Less than .08 cents per day. Endless support Friendship A safe place to vent Have a good laugh Learn something new Change your Avatar everyday...

  22. nursing errors

    DutchgirlRN replied to HerbalGypsy's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree you're being too hard on yourself. You will do alot of good for patients during your career. Don't cut yourself short or

  23. Can They Threaten The License Of A Nurse Over....

    DutchgirlRN replied to powernurse's topic in Home Health

    I'm assuming that why you are "Stunned RN"? Tell us about it if you feel comfortable sharing. I'm very curious. I hope you enjoy all

  24. My Birthday,so Can Post In This Forum,yeah???

    DutchgirlRN replied to nurseaboveboard's topic in Nursing Humor

    have a good

  25. Interesting Article

    DutchgirlRN replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Maybe dogs know something that we don't ??? I know when I worked OB we had women from other cultures ask for the placenta for a ritual. I don't recall any saying they would be eating it. I do...