DutchgirlRN

DutchgirlRN ASN, RN

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  1. Metoprolol IVP rate

    DutchgirlRN replied to kmoonshine's topic in Emergency

    Your posts remind me why I'm so thankful I'm out of the chaos. I loved it for 30+ years. Now I shake just reading about the bully doctor. I have turned into a wimp. An old wimp. Thank you to all of...

  2. Discouraged

    DutchgirlRN replied to KAW1962's topic in Home Health

    Been there, done that! I loved home health. I didn't think the paperwork was overwhelming and I did do it at home. We had computers and I did as much as possible in the patients home, vitals,...

  3. Metoprolol IVP rate

    DutchgirlRN replied to kmoonshine's topic in Emergency

    CT Arteriogram HR needs to be around 60 bpm, hence Lopressor

  4. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

    DutchgirlRN replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    I was an LPN for 25 years. I went through Regents (now known as Excelsior) to get my RN. I graduated and passed boards in 2000. I thought it was an awesome, very doable program. I failed my first CPNE...

  5. Metoprolol IVP rate

    DutchgirlRN replied to kmoonshine's topic in Emergency

    In radiology pre CTA we give 15 mg over 5 minutes. Wait 15 minutes and give another 35mg over 7 minutes. DC for HR I realize this is not talking about an MI but if this protocol is safe for radiology...

  6. 200 questions???

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

    we "all" worry whether we got 75 questions, 265 questions or anywhere inbetween. we "all" worry whether we did or didn't have priority questions, medication questions, whether we think we got the last...

  7. Holy Cow!!! Just back from NCLEX testing

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

    we "all" worry whether we got 75 questions, 265 questions or anywhere inbetween. we "all" worry whether we did or didn't have priority questions, medication questions, whether we think we got the last...

  8. Curious--anyone absolutely confident they passed when walking out of NCLEX?

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

    we "all" worry whether we got 75 questions, 265 questions or anywhere inbetween. we "all" worry whether we did or didn't have priority questions, medication questions, whether we think we got the last...

  9. Too much protein?

    DutchgirlRN replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    Anything in excess is not good for you. I don't believe Atkins will damage the kidneys if they are normal. I've been reading about this new amazing diet called kimkin or something like that. I'd love...

  10. Disabled or Retired Nurses

    DutchgirlRN replied to mobilmedic's topic in Retired Nurses

    i think you may have misread the purpose of this thread. you should repost in the general nursing discussion thread. good luck to you, sorry to hear about disability. that's a real

  11. I Would Like Your Opinion.... am I right?

    DutchgirlRN replied to walk6miles's topic in MICU, SICU

    :yeahthat:

  12. 75 questions on NCLEX.....nonstop worrying!!

    DutchgirlRN replied to aph1203's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    we "all" worry whether we got 75 questions, 265 questions or anywhere inbetween. we "all" worry whether we did or didn't have priority questions, medication questions, whether we think we got the last...

  13. Things to do while awaiting NCLEX results

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

    I was really nervous, desperate...cleaned

  14. AHHHHHHHH REAL Monsters!!!!!!!!!!!!

    DutchgirlRN replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    When I'm stressed I get into an interesting conversation with a patient. Their problems make mine less intense for the moment. When I'm really stressed I cry. I only did it once in 25+ yrs in the...

  15. Where do they find these caregivers?

    DutchgirlRN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :angryfire :angryfire :angryfire They pull them in off the street and say "here's what you're supposed to do". This has long been a bone of contention for me. I have done LTC in the past. I talked...

  16. Violating a Code Status...

    DutchgirlRN replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work the patients with DNR written in their orders have a red dot on the outside of their chart and also inconspiculously above their bed. And yes they are removed when the patient is...

  17. what did your degree read

    DutchgirlRN replied to Nurseismade RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :yeahthat:

  18. Want to share website

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

    Awesome! Thanks for sharing. I'm not studying right now but plan to get my BSN through

  19. When to dismiss your doctor!

    DutchgirlRN replied to Luvelyone's topic in General Nursing

    That's very good. Thanks for sharing. I got a big chuckle out of the RN being the office nurse. I only see MA's and a very occasional

  20. Disabled or Retired Nurses

    DutchgirlRN replied to mobilmedic's topic in Retired Nurses

    That's not something that I would like to think back

  21. Flu-shot Nurses

    DutchgirlRN replied to Godshelper's topic in General Nursing

    I've done it several times and enjoyed it. I made sure I got paid time to draw up the vaccines. When you're in the mist of giving the injections there's just not time to draw each one up individually....

  22. Disabled or Retired Nurses

    DutchgirlRN replied to mobilmedic's topic in Retired Nurses

    I'm not quite understanding this statement in regards to disabled or retired nurses. We being "who"? Are you referring to yourself, are you now a retired nurse or disabled nurse? All nurses have...

  23. Assisting with micturition

    DutchgirlRN replied to mobilmedic's topic in General Nursing

    Firstly nurse is LPN or higher. I don't think it is appropriate to hold the patients member and most especially not appropriate if he requests it. If a man cannot void for psychological reasons he...

  24. drawing up small amounts of meds?

    DutchgirlRN replied to LanaBanana's topic in General Nursing

    We are allowed to re-use. It saves me time when a pt frequently gets pain meds and there's always a line at one of the 2 accudose machines. i.e. A pt gets 2mg MS q 2 hours. I get a 10 out of the...

  25. Need Help...What is the teachable skill?

    DutchgirlRN posted a topic in Home Health

    I did an admit today. The agency said "go but I doubt we'll go back; there doesn't seem to be a teachable skill". The doctor only ordered a BP check. The medicare pt has end stage Alzheimers. Hasn't...