DutchgirlRN

DutchgirlRN ASN, RN

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  1. New to Rad. nursing

    DutchgirlRN replied to SoccerMomNC's topic in Radiology

    Inpatients we take directly back to the floor, the same with ER patients. Outpatients we monitor for 1 hour post CTA. Vitals Q 15 minutes. We use the same flow sheet we use during the CTA just keep it...

  2. New to Rad. nursing

    DutchgirlRN replied to SoccerMomNC's topic in Radiology

    We have the 64 slice scanner also. We've been doing CTA's for several years. One of our docs was instrumental in developing it. Anyway.... Our protocol is Lopressor 15mg IV over 5 minutes. If HR still...

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

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Home Health

    My personal opinion would be that this pt does not need BP meds because lowering her BP would only prolong her life which has no quality. The problem comes in that the patient made it clear to the CG...

  4. Whats with the scrubs?

    DutchgirlRN replied to scattycarrot's topic in General Nursing

    I say let everyone wear what they feel comfortable in as long as they are not flashing private parts and mind your own business. To each his

  5. Need Advice. I'm afraid my nursing career is over.

    DutchgirlRN replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    Through agencies. Most very large hospitals have a private duty agency. There are plenty of others. Google private duty agencies in: your

  6. Excelsior College Designated Center Of Excellence In Nursing Education

    DutchgirlRN replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    This is the group that helped me tremendously and they also have loads of files with much needed information. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rnstudygroup/ The Excelsior program is excellent and very...

  7. Need Advice. I'm afraid my nursing career is over.

    DutchgirlRN replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    I don't read your post reeking with negativity. You can blame those two jobs for why you are miserable. I've had good jobs over the past 32 years but I had one bad job and that job nearly cost me my...

  8. Need Advice. I'm afraid my nursing career is over.

    DutchgirlRN replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    I've been told that employers cannot give a bad reference no matter what because they can be sued for slander. I was told just today that perspective companies can no longer ask if the former...

  9. 265!?!?

    DutchgirlRN replied to TNUp2Jen's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :biere: :cheers: :thankya: :yelclap: :beer: :bowingpur awesome !!! it doesn't matter what number of questions we get... be it anywhere between 75 - 265, we "all"

  10. 265!?!?

    DutchgirlRN replied to TNUp2Jen's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had 265 questions, I passed, I'm just as much an RN as those lucky dogs who passed with 75 questions! I'm envious, the test took me 3+ hours, but not in the least disappointed or concerned about my...

  11. Hey Guess What? I'm glad I spoke up!

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Home Health

    I got my check and they had gone back 2 weeks ago and made it retroactive. Cool. BTW: Our DON who was fired...I found out today that she was fired from her previous DON position also. That agency...

  12. Hey Guess What? I'm glad I spoke up!

    DutchgirlRN posted a topic in Home Health

    You regular HH nurses know about all the trouble I've had with the HH agency that I used to love, ended up quitting, then going back PRN. Long story for others. Today I worked for the agency. I was...

  13. IV Starts

    DutchgirlRN replied to ashleyjean3's topic in General Nursing

    So very true and understandable yet still so very irritating to floor

  14. IV Starts

    DutchgirlRN replied to ashleyjean3's topic in General Nursing

    When I see the flashback I wait to see if the chamber will fill completely. If it does not I advance just alittle, or sometimes pull back alittle, until the chamber fills, then I advance the catheter....

  15. Should a telemetry nurse be expected to float to a critical care unit?

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

    I don't think telemetry nurses, or any nurses, should be expected to float to CCU or any other department where they are not orientated or do not feel comfortable. I used to always cringe thinking...

  16. Positives & Negatives

    DutchgirlRN replied to pat8585's topic in Home Health

    Great Post

  17. Homebound Or Not?

    DutchgirlRN replied to JennyHHRN's topic in Home Health

    It was to be a taxing effort for the patient to get out. I wouldn't consider it a taxing effort if the patient is able to do water aerobics once they arrive. No skills. No

  18. Things you wish you could say to your co-workers...

    DutchgirlRN replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh buddy.....I'm going to be getting even with you really soon! The reason I can't say this to him is because he is on vacation until the 19th, otherwise I'd gladly say it. I can't wait until the 19th...

  19. On call PICC nurse? Does such a thing exist?

    DutchgirlRN replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital that I work for has a contract with a PICC line company. Right now it's with "All About Staffing" and used to be with "Lee Medical". Maybe you could check to see if another local hospital...

  20. so disappointed :(

    DutchgirlRN replied to JuliaR's topic in General Nursing

    Although Pearl makes sense...I don't think you have to find a reason or excuse to want to refuse the change in rotation. The manager has no right to do that without consulting with you first. I've...

  21. Very interesting if you have a strong stomach.

    DutchgirlRN replied to MyLittleCody120's topic in General Nursing

    Thank You for sharing. I watched the one on CA and it was very interesting. I am planning to go see the plastination exhibit as soon as we can arrange it. Several friends have seen it and they loved...

  22. so disappointed :(

    DutchgirlRN replied to JuliaR's topic in General Nursing

    Being a "team member" implies that they treat you as a member of the team which obviously they are not. I would not let them change my rotation without my permission. You are not being unreasonable at...

  23. illegal immigrant nurse

    DutchgirlRN replied to Cristhian1986's topic in General Students

    The OP came to our country as a child. A child brought here by her parents. She is not taking advantage of other Americans. She got into nursing school, that seat should have gone to a citizen but...

  24. illegal immigrant nurse

    DutchgirlRN replied to Cristhian1986's topic in General Students

    i have to respectfully disagree. i see patients come into the hospital, hard-working "americans" with no health insurance who have to sign paper after paper promising to pay every last dime of their...

  25. illegal immigrant nurse

    DutchgirlRN replied to Cristhian1986's topic in General Students

    Illegals are allowed to get a tax number so that they can pay taxes as an illegal immigrant?? What is wrong with this picture? They may be paying taxes but they are costing us more than they are...