DutchgirlRN

DutchgirlRN ASN, RN

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  1. Chronic COPD'er, 1 lung, 02 @ 6L/min. What would you do?

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm proud to say I'm an American and live in the deep south. I was born in Holland and have dual citizenship. My whole family imigrated here. Nursing in Holland is very different from here. The work...

  2. Taking referrals

    DutchgirlRN replied to BubbleRN's topic in Home Health

    Where I work only RN's can take referrals. It's not that the clerical staff is not capable, it was a decision by the CEO and strictly enforced. They compare it to only a nurse can take a doctor's...

  3. Opinions of other nurses?

    DutchgirlRN replied to Cattitude's topic in Home Health

    I was in the hospital for 31 years. I never considered HH because I didn't think I was smart enough knowing that I would be making decisions without the use of machines, lab tests, etc....I'm like you...

  4. Those of you that are paperless...

    DutchgirlRN replied to HHheart's topic in Home Health

    We use Palmwyze/OfficeWyze. I like it but it's the only one I've every used. We all have Dell Palm

  5. Chronic COPD'er, 1 lung, 02 @ 6L/min. What would you do?

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, Thanks for correcting that. Just some interesting information on Ambulance services in Holland: The Dutch health-care system includes three types of ambulance response. The first one is the...

  6. Chronic COPD'er, 1 lung, 02 @ 6L/min. What would you do?

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    That's how I was feeling about it. I wish the family would of have taken her in the car but they refused. I spoke with my DON and she praised me for calling the ER doctor. Ok you can blast me now. I...

  7. Chronic COPD'er, 1 lung, 02 @ 6L/min. What would you do?

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    the hospital knows this pt all too well and knows about the DNR. Everytime I resume this pt the hospital discharge states "DNR but agreed to temporary intubation". Makes no sense to me either. Alot...

  8. Do the office workers accuse the nurses of not doing their job where you work?

    DutchgirlRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Home Health

    I think those that know what were making are simply jealous. I say "hey honey go back to school". Your butts not glued to that

  9. Chronic COPD'er, 1 lung, 02 @ 6L/min. What would you do?

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    "Doctor wanna be" was a term used as a knee jerk reaction to the poster who oh so politely referred to HH nurses as incompetent to care for patients in acute situations. I apoligize to any paramedics...

  10. Changes in Nursing over the past decade?

    DutchgirlRN replied to AvaRN22's topic in General Nursing

    I'd have to say we've earned respect followed by the IV pump and pulse

  11. Proud to say or keep it hid away?

    DutchgirlRN replied to MALE*RN*777's topic in General Nursing

    I don't tell unless they ask. It's bad enough that many people think they can call you anytime for anything. I don't give advice. Usually "you should contact your doctor". I do wear a sweater at work...

  12. Posters that are not nurses

    DutchgirlRN replied to Cattitude's topic in General Nursing

    It's a free country with freedom of speech and Thank God for that! I don't have a problem with anyone posting no matter their profession I just find it odd that non-nurses and non-nursing students...

  13. Chronic COPD'er, 1 lung, 02 @ 6L/min. What would you do?

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, you are

  14. Shift change, ding, ding --Doc's here !.!.!

    DutchgirlRN replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    How well I remember going through that senario, don't miss it one bit. 31 years was all I could take. What was so much more irritating to me was that family members would call in droves at 7:30 for an...

  15. Dangerous Situation

    DutchgirlRN replied to meagansmom's topic in Home Health

    I would not go to the pt's home. It would be dangerous and this pt needs help that is beyond my scope. I would definately call the police ASAP. YES there is a legal, if not ethical and moral...

  16. Posters that are not nurses

    DutchgirlRN replied to Cattitude's topic in General Nursing

    EXACTLY! I can and do learn new things from other healthcare workers that are not nurses. It's in the delivery. I recently posted about a HH patient of mine. A paramedic replied and blasted me, I'm...

  17. Chronic COPD'er, 1 lung, 02 @ 6L/min. What would you do?

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Angie, I will definately update. BTW I do know that her WBC on admit was

  18. Chronic COPD'er, 1 lung, 02 @ 6L/min. What would you do?

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Canoehead, you may be one paddle short of a regatta but you are right on this one. I appreciate your calm and sensible approach and nicely said too. This really put the situation in perspective for...

  19. Chronic COPD'er, 1 lung, 02 @ 6L/min. What would you do?

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not looking for trouble nor looking for someone to blame for the patients situation. It was what it was. I disagree that the family's, the patient's and the nurses's comments should be disregarded...

  20. Chronic COPD'er, 1 lung, 02 @ 6L/min. What would you do?

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, I disagree. I just called to check on the patient who is now in ICU on a vent. Co2 level of 152. I realize that once the paramedic arrives that the patient is in their care but I find it very...

  21. Chronic COPD'er, 1 lung, 02 @ 6L/min. What would you do?

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your reply. I am charting now and will be doing a very thorough job and just the facts. I did call the ER after the ambulance left, spoke to the doctor in charge and let him know what...

  22. NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

    DutchgirlRN replied to Brian's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I wasn't referring to your post or anyone else's I was referring to the fact that I've been hearing that NY is going to require everyone to have a BSN for as long as I've been hearing that LPN's will...

  23. 4/09 UPDATE: OASIS hints and websites; Version C start 1/2010

    DutchgirlRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Home Health

    I haven't seen this website posted here before. I found it informative.

  24. If you won the lottery, would you still do your job?

    DutchgirlRN replied to SK-222's topic in General Nursing

    DITTO!! But...they would be hard pressed to find me for quite a while, I'd be taking a trip around the world while my dream home is being built. Seriously, I would quit my job, Put a couple of...

  25. NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

    DutchgirlRN replied to Brian's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I've been hearing that same story since I became a nurse 31 years ago along with the story that LPN's are going to be done away with. Yeah right. I'll believe those stories when they actually happen...