DutchgirlRN

DutchgirlRN ASN, RN

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  1. Can ppl read their own PPD?

    DutchgirlRN replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    we have a list of approx 20 nurses who can adminster and read tb skin tests. i am the designated person for medical imaging. they are very strict about it being read between 48-72 hours. i had to...

  2. Can ppl read their own PPD?

    DutchgirlRN replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    there are good reasons why that's not done

  3. what are the reasons

    DutchgirlRN replied to proud2b1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    you obviously had a ng tube. not at all the same as an et tube. not even remotely

  4. what are the reasons

    DutchgirlRN replied to proud2b1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    i would imagine that he doesn't remember the et being removed? it's not uncommon for people, especially young people to respond when the tube is pulled, but they don't remember it. the surgeon knows...

  5. Upsetting Email about HH

    DutchgirlRN replied to nurseby07's topic in Home Health

    what i would like to know is why this chick is getting into your personal business? and what's it to her anyway? i think i would totally ignore the e-mail and not even reply. i worked hh full-time...

  6. Do they count LPN experience re: pay?

    DutchgirlRN replied to Innurse78's topic in Arizona Nursing

    i don't know about az but i can tell you that i was an lpn for 23 years prior to getting my asn. i was given credit for 9 months out of every year that i was an lpn. so i started out as a new asn grad...

  7. Ran out of time

    DutchgirlRN replied to summerbummer21's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    you'll hear all kinds of crazy things about nclex. the number of questions, the type of questions, whether you got the last question right or wrong, the size of the envelope that the results come...

  8. MY mom wants me to but....

    DutchgirlRN replied to onfire4gzuz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    bravo! have a great

  9. MY mom wants me to but....

    DutchgirlRN replied to onfire4gzuz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    go on the trip with your mom. mom's are once in a lifetime. nclex will be there when you get home. you'll have lots of time to study on the plane, both ways and can study in a hotel room at night. i...

  10. When people say they are nurses but not...

    DutchgirlRN replied to Jacobero's topic in General Nursing

    even when you are a nurse do not diagnose or give opinions to anyone. we should always tell them we can't diagnose you'll have to make an appointment to see your doctor. (even though we do know what...

  11. RN doing conscious sedation non-intubated patient

    DutchgirlRN replied to Surgerygirl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    In our imaging center the nurses all have ACLS. It is mandatory if you work in the dept in any

  12. RN doing conscious sedation non-intubated patient

    DutchgirlRN replied to Surgerygirl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    not true! it's legal for rn's to perform "conscious sedation" which includes versed and

  13. RN doing conscious sedation non-intubated patient

    DutchgirlRN replied to Surgerygirl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    i work in medical imaging, ct specials and i do conscious sedation for ct guided biopsies and yes it is allowed by my state and yes it is in my scope of practice. we have to take a half day class...

  14. To all the "Old School" Nurses

    DutchgirlRN replied to TiggerBelly's topic in General Nursing

    ambulance chaser lawyers and many patients greed for money, along with increasing bad habits, poor diets, have all contributed to the disrespect of nurses. 33 years ago patients did not act like they...

  15. what will happen?

    DutchgirlRN replied to cardiaccancer29's topic in General Nursing

    general nursing discussion??? how on earth could it possibly cause

  16. Easter is not a holiday?????

    DutchgirlRN replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    everyone gets paid for easter just not holiday pay as easter is not an official us holiday it is a day of religious observence. good friday is a holiday but not a major us

  17. Forgetting to chart important info

    DutchgirlRN replied to 1jazzynurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    who hasn't done this? relax. it wasn't done intentionally. you'll get it straightened out. when i worked on the floor i carried a small notepad in my pocket and wrote down everything i needed to do...

  18. Someone saying that they are a LVN when they are not!

    DutchgirlRN replied to jetta1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    low

  19. Questions ~ Why are these questions pertinent to why not to give CT contrast?

    DutchgirlRN posted a topic in Radiology

    We are in the process of redoing our contrast history forms. There are several questions we ask that I have no idea why the answers, whether yes or no, are pertinent to whether we give the contrast or...

  20. Questions ~ Why are these questions pertinent to why not to give CT contrast?

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Radiology

    sounds to me like a case of "old habits die hard" and "cya". gfr is the current standard for whether or not the patient has sufficient renal function prior to ct contrast infusion. the current...

  21. Questions ~ Why are these questions pertinent to why not to give CT contrast?

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Radiology

    i've been looking for some plain simple english information to make up a brochure for the patients (to be handed out at the doctors office) this has been a big help in how to organize the...

  22. Can a nurse obtain informed consent for a CT /MRI scan?

    DutchgirlRN replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in Radiology

    thanks mike! there's always something new to be

  23. Can a nurse obtain informed consent for a CT /MRI scan?

    DutchgirlRN replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in Radiology

    a bun under 32 or a creatnine 1.5 or lower does not cover renal impairment. i've seen a creatnine of 1.1 and after calculating the gfr it was below 50. it depends on the patients age and race. the bun...

  24. racist comment

    DutchgirlRN replied to XXl-cool's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    heh,

  25. racist comment

    DutchgirlRN replied to XXl-cool's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    hi ya leslie! yes i remember that song however that's not the one... it's "jesus loves all the little