DutchgirlRN

DutchgirlRN ASN, RN

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  1. Different med

    DutchgirlRN replied to Kidrn911's topic in Emergency

    Bully? No, you only requested that she do as she was asked by her superior (the pharmacist) and she refused. You don't have time to stand around and argue with an unlicensed person whether or not you...

  2. Different med

    DutchgirlRN replied to Kidrn911's topic in Emergency

    Kidrn911, you did the exact right thing. Just because the charge nurse doesn't like you for whatever reason she does not sign your paycheck. Email your nurse manager and ask for a brief meeting. You...

  3. When failure is labeled success; Socialized Medicine

    DutchgirlRN replied to DarrenWright's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Why all the hoopla and arguments over what is going on in Canada? This is occuring in numerous threads. The Canadians have responded that they don't feel underpaid, overtaxed, or lack proper medical...

  4. How Burned Out Are You?

    DutchgirlRN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I enjoy my job. If you had started this poll one year ago I would have said "I hate my Job, I'm burnt out, I can't do it one more day". What a difference a change makes.

  5. scope of practice?

    DutchgirlRN replied to dm22's topic in Government, Military

    Well Lieutenant Dan....! Sorry, just couldn't resist that one. Hope you don't mind. I have two questions for you. I heard that if you get into the Uniformed Services University Of The Health Science...

  6. telemetry floors and staffing

    DutchgirlRN replied to lee1's topic in General Nursing

    I worked on acute med/surg telemetry unit as a charge nurse. Our ratio on days was 5:1 on days and 7:1 on nights. I occasionally took a patient when there wasn't enough staff and we'd get an...

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

    DutchgirlRN replied to BloodNGuts's topic in Operating Room

    I truly understand your upset but since you were not actually involved in this incident how can you take it upon yourself to call the coroners office? Wouldn't they consider this second hand...

  8. chronic pain patients: pain in the behind to care for

    DutchgirlRN replied to Tadpole's topic in General Nursing

    I know I don't let my feelings show. I have a legal and ethical obligation to give them their pain meds as ordered by their physician. If the patient feels I'm acting indifferent it's more likely...

  9. chronic pain patients: pain in the behind to care for

    DutchgirlRN replied to Tadpole's topic in General Nursing

    The chronic pain patients who are legit move carefully not to injure themselves in any way and give themselves time for the pain med to kick in before they try to get up to even wash themselves. The...

  10. chronic pain patients: pain in the behind to care for

    DutchgirlRN replied to Tadpole's topic in General Nursing

    Thank God I don't know what people with chronic pain go through therefore I cannot adequately respond to the issue. I think a person has to walk a mile in anothers shoes to understand. I can be...

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

    DutchgirlRN replied to BloodNGuts's topic in Operating Room

    I'll be anxiously awaiting hearing what comes of this. Very interesting....Thanks for sharing. Don't forget now...You promised to come back and let us

  12. 60 Second Tube Feed Stop********

    DutchgirlRN replied to Kymmi's topic in General Nursing

    Ultimately the patient lost her life due to the mistake made by the doctor, the pharmacist and the nurse equally. Lack of knowledge was evidenced by everyone by writting, dispensing and following the...

  13. chronic pain patients: pain in the behind to care for

    DutchgirlRN replied to Tadpole's topic in General Nursing

    No leslie I didn't misintrepret your post and I agree with you 100%. I just kinda got off the subject a bit before remembering my nursing instuctor. I think you're awesome. Always level headed. I...

  14. 60 Second Tube Feed Stop********

    DutchgirlRN replied to Kymmi's topic in General Nursing

    We can take advantage of situations to try to educate. Such as when talking about an error we've heard about and using it as an opportunty to discuss the importance of questioning a doctor, not being...

  15. chronic pain patients: pain in the behind to care for

    DutchgirlRN replied to Tadpole's topic in General Nursing

    I'm thinking "irritable bowel (disease) syndrome"? I haven't read the entire thread so I hope I'm not fussing about something not relevant but here goes... 32 years ago when I was in nursing school...

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

    DutchgirlRN replied to BloodNGuts's topic in Operating Room

    Me neither, certainly is

  17. 60 Second Tube Feed Stop********

    DutchgirlRN replied to Kymmi's topic in General Nursing

    I'm truly not trying to be argumenative but I don't see the comparison between "just a nurse" and being respected by explaining what we do? This nurse should have lost his job, not because he made...

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

    DutchgirlRN replied to BloodNGuts's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks for clarifying. I just wasn't getting it but now I do. This surgeon must be nuts or as you say trying to hide something. Gees, that's

  19. I feel so much better!!!

    DutchgirlRN replied to nursekatie22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congratulations rn!!! i love your post!! it goes to show that no matter how many questions, no matter what day you take it, no matter how you felt afterwards, no matter if you got the last questions...

  20. 60 Second Tube Feed Stop********

    DutchgirlRN replied to Kymmi's topic in General Nursing

    Gotcha!!!

  21. resumes-do you put your license number on them

    DutchgirlRN replied to tropical bound's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Tazzi and might I add so eloquently

  22. 60 Second Tube Feed Stop********

    DutchgirlRN replied to Kymmi's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree leslie. The point for me is that if doesn't pose a risk either way but if a nurse feels more comfortable stopping the feeding for just that 1cc then why not let her do what she feels...

  23. 60 Second Tube Feed Stop********

    DutchgirlRN replied to Kymmi's topic in General Nursing

    Why does a coworker have to provide documented info as to why they do something? I think asking is a silly waste of time and asking for documented info just a ridiculous waste of

  24. resumes-do you put your license number on them

    DutchgirlRN replied to tropical bound's topic in General Nursing

    No! Do not ever put your license number on anything. Never let anyone make a copy of your license. When you get a job then is the time to show them your license and let them get the number so they can...

  25. 60 Second Tube Feed Stop********

    DutchgirlRN replied to Kymmi's topic in General Nursing

    I think "to each his own". If you feel more comfortable stopping the feeding then continue stopping it. If you don't agree that it's helpful and are doing it only because everyone else does then...