DutchgirlRN

DutchgirlRN ASN, RN

OB, M/S, HH, Medical Imaging RN

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  1. Who's charting is it anyway?

    DutchgirlRN replied to Cattitude's topic in Home Health

    I answer the questions as if it were my mother, father, etc. If my Mom had surgery would I let her go up the stairs alone, would I let her bathe alone, etc...Once I have my answer I don't want it...

  2. advice for dealing with slacker co-workers

    DutchgirlRN replied to NPs4health's topic in General Nursing

    I used to do charge and could never give a new admit to this one particular nurse. She always said I still have 6, even though she had one or two discharges, they were still there because of waiting...

  3. Who's charting is it anyway?

    DutchgirlRN replied to Cattitude's topic in Home Health

    I used to think...ok they know what they're doing, go ahead change it. The more I learned about HH I started saying "no you can't change that". I got bucked back for a while by the coder. She was...

  4. I know this is wrong - but how wrong is it?

    DutchgirlRN replied to papergirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree. My point was that if they are together in a social situation again and Jane starts running her mouth with HIPPA violations, IMO, I would simply tell her. Remember HIPPA? You could...

  5. Hot pack or Cold pack for CT contrast infiltration?

    DutchgirlRN replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in Radiology

    I think you've got it. Thanks

  6. 265 and I passed!!

    DutchgirlRN replied to jo0kgal's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congratulations rn !!! awesome!!! just curious...because i truly do not know...why did you have to take the nclex-pn last month before taking the nclex-rn. i've never heard of that before??? again,...

  7. Hot pack or Cold pack for CT contrast infiltration?

    DutchgirlRN replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in Radiology

    I have no idea, just following doctors orders. I'll ask the radiologist and let eveyone

  8. silly resume ?... certifications

    DutchgirlRN replied to sun_chica's topic in General Nursing

    Do Not include your license number:nono: When you get a job you can give it to them

  9. this was weird to me

    DutchgirlRN replied to tcdtx's topic in Texas Nursing

    I would have had to ask! That just kills me. I have seen HH patients who tell me "the other nurses don't take my vital signs or listen to my lungs, etc..." everything is documented in the chart, vital...

  10. Hot pack or Cold pack for CT contrast infiltration?

    DutchgirlRN replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in Radiology

    We had a pt this week that had two extravasations back to back. Great 18g in the AC, flushed great. Infiltrated about 10ml. Started a new IV on the other side in the forearm, flushed great....

  11. dealing with cramps

    DutchgirlRN replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Students

    The only thing that helped me with cramps was 800 mg Motrin every 8 hours around the clock and I started taking it 3-5 days before my "gift" was scheduled to arrive. Now I use it for arthritis......

  12. Did you get 265? Did you pass?

    DutchgirlRN replied to Abigail25's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Awesome and Congratulations Royz, RN

  13. Looking for shortest rn program in okc area

    DutchgirlRN replied to christlemcc's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I've heard only bad things about Platt as well. What's the hurry? You should never rush a good thing! Enjoy

  14. would you tell your teacher about cheating students?

    DutchgirlRN replied to NSFA08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I personally would let it go. It would really make me angry too but come time for NCLEX they'll be the ones failing. :trout: In the end cheaters never prosper and God keeps

  15. I know this is wrong - but how wrong is it?

    DutchgirlRN replied to papergirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    The OP wanted to tell Dick. I believe Leslie was all for telling Jane. I agree with Leslie. Jane is a bad girl. Shame on

  16. Tips and Tricks that work!

    DutchgirlRN replied to momcat107's topic in General Nursing

    We keep peppermint oil in the pyxis on all the units. Put a couple of drops on a 2x2 and place it on top of the TV, or somewhere else in the room not too close to the patient. No way I could put vicks...

  17. Did you get 265? Did you pass?

    DutchgirlRN replied to Abigail25's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    best of luck to you on nclex ! i had 265 questions when i took mine and yes...god is so good, i

  18. Did you get 265? Did you pass?

    DutchgirlRN replied to Abigail25's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congratulations

  19. to tell or not to tell

    DutchgirlRN replied to veegee's topic in General Nursing

    I would definately report it ASAP. You're extremely lucky that you know this patients history and that she tested negative for HIV on admit, you're vaccinated for Hep B, etc...but "always" "always"...

  20. is this legal?

    DutchgirlRN replied to dcnballmom's topic in General Nursing

    I think if I worked there I would ignore what I was observing for fear someone would say I had known about it and therefore also went along. People can be very spiteful when they get in trouble. Be...

  21. is this legal?

    DutchgirlRN replied to dcnballmom's topic in General Nursing

    Definately wrong!!! We use critical thinking. Or at least I did when I worked on the floor. i.e. a patient complained about burning with urination. I'd collect a specimen and send it to the lab. Call...

  22. What Makes You Feel Burnt Out??? (10 Questions)

    DutchgirlRN replied to SweetLadyJ's topic in General Nursing

    1. In which area of nursing are you working (OB, L&D, ICU, ER, Med/Surg, Peds, Hospice, etc.)? Medical Imaging 2. Do you work at a hospital? If not, in what type of facility do you work? Hospital...

  23. Colleagues who call in sick, but aren't.

    DutchgirlRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    You were being responsible with your call-ins. Rattled does not make for good nursing and you were responsible enough to realize that. Kudos to you. Mental health is just as important if not more so...

  24. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Morgue

    DutchgirlRN replied to BloodNGuts's topic in Operating Room

    Bingo!

  25. Colleagues who call in sick, but aren't.

    DutchgirlRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked on med/surg we had a horrible nurse manager (now long gone) anyway, I'd request a day off 4-6 wks ahead of time for a special occasion such as my daughters first birthday. She would tell...