DutchgirlRN

DutchgirlRN ASN, RN

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  1. infusing abx through Picc

    DutchgirlRN replied to kk2000's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    IV companies who provide supplies and antibiotics for homecare patients use different delivery systems. Your best source would be to call the IV company that is supplying the patient. Gathering...

  2. How much a LPN school teaches compared to an RN school?

    DutchgirlRN replied to mmr2's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    What is a generic RN program? I went from LPN to RN and I definately learned alot. It's like Suzanne said "apples and oranges", similarities yes, differences also yes. So what is a generic RN...

  3. CAN you believe this! - Bad Portrayal of nurses in my local paper

    DutchgirlRN replied to purseOnalityRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah for the 1st amendment! Yes this person has the right to be heard and we have the right to

  4. CAN you believe this! - Bad Portrayal of nurses in my local paper

    DutchgirlRN replied to purseOnalityRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think he meant what he said. I love the show General Hospital and have watched it for years but I have to say it portrays nursing in a very bad light. It's definately not reality TV. This jerk...

  5. CPNE Failure

    DutchgirlRN replied to Medic2RN2B's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Been there, done that....I failed my first CPNE by failing PCS 1 & 2. I was devastated. It was totally nerves. I went back 30 days later and passed every PCS on day one. I made a plan which I will...

  6. CAN you believe this! - Bad Portrayal of nurses in my local paper

    DutchgirlRN replied to purseOnalityRN's topic in General Nursing

    Whoa! How incredibly bold and ignorant. :angryfire :angryfire :angryfire My reply? Dear T.A. Ball, I certainly hope for your sake that if you're ever in need of a nurse that your opinion of nurses...

  7. Eleven pound baby!

    DutchgirlRN replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Jayne, I'm sorry if I've offened you or anyone else.I am a fat person, 125 lbs overweight, so I am also referring to myself. Sex at my weight is no easy task. The post was more in regards to the fact...

  8. nursing caps

    DutchgirlRN replied to biker nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes to wearing a cap as a student. The year 1975. Wore cap as a nurse into the early

  9. How much a LPN school teaches compared to an RN school?

    DutchgirlRN replied to mmr2's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Having been through both this is my take: As an LPN I was well prepared to work immediately after graduation and my clinical skills were up to par. I knew exactly what I was doing. As an RN I...

  10. Eleven pound baby!

    DutchgirlRN replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank God for C-sections! Can you imagine delivering this one any other way? We had a 14 pounder at our hospital several years ago. To top it off this chick was in excess of 400 pounds and didn't...

  11. Nursing & website is depressing!!!

    DutchgirlRN replied to SeanyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Somedays I post I'm happy, some days I'm sad, and some days I'm mad as h*** whether it be work related or personal. the point is we all have something to say. Whether it be good or bad we are here for...

  12. Who here did LPN to RN?

    DutchgirlRN replied to Sandi0302's topic in General Nursing

    I was an LPN for 26 years before I got my RN. I went through Regents which is now call Excelsior. It was a great program for me but it's not for everyone. You have to be pretty

  13. I got the Home Health job! Excited!

    DutchgirlRN posted a topic in Home Health

    I got the call. Woo Hoo! I got the job with Willowbrook Home Health. I am sooo excited. This agency is literally 2 miles from my home and has an excellent reputation. I start on Monday and just work...

  14. I got the Home Health job! Excited!

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Home Health

    I worked (oriented) all this past week. I'm so impressed with this agency. They have really got it all together. I spent 2 days spending time with each person in the office learning what their jobs...

  15. Hooters and the Nun....

    DutchgirlRN posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    A nun, badly needing to use to the restroom, walked into a local Hooters. The place was hopping with music and loud conversation and every once in a while the lights would turn off. Each time the...

  16. Add to the story....

    DutchgirlRN replied to bassRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    won't say "here she comes again, the hippochondriac".......we're drawing straws this time for who has to deal with

  17. In-hospital MDs take pressure off physicians

    DutchgirlRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    As a nurse I love the hospitalist program. As a patient I would be upset if my PCP didn't see me in the hospital. He already knows all about me and has some vested

  18. question maybe you know the answer

    DutchgirlRN replied to neverlandlpn2001's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto for

  19. Add to the story....

    DutchgirlRN replied to bassRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Mercy Teapot to ask her

  20. Never Give Up .... my story of inspiration

    DutchgirlRN replied to nursing85's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wow! Your story is truely inspirational. CONGRATULATIONS!!! :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: Nursing85, RN, BSN :balloons: :balloons:

  21. New nurse giving up on first job in med surg after 7 mos.

    DutchgirlRN replied to MimismomRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am 51 y/o and have been a med/surg nurse for 30 years. I am going through menopause also. (7 months w/o a period!Woo Hoo!) anyway a year ago I had to take a 3 months leave of absence because the...

  22. Outpatient Surgery Center

    DutchgirlRN replied to ORSmurf's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I have several friends who work at an Outpatient Surgery Center and they love it. Great

  23. Nurse Salary Poll

    DutchgirlRN replied to EqualPay's topic in General Nursing

    - Age? 51 - Experience (# yrs as an RN) 31 years - City / State Nashville, TN - Salary $24/hr not counting $300 once a month for o/c pay. - Benefits: Eligible but don't need them. - Specialty HH -...

  24. What is reasonable in terms of tuition?

    DutchgirlRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Post Graduate Students

    TSU has a NP program. I've heard it's good and alot of classes can be taken online. They are a state school so of course very reasonable. I have a friend who went to Western KY for her NP and loved...

  25. Is night shift easier?.....

    DutchgirlRN replied to RN1263's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Having worked both, nights are definately not choatic like days, but I'd take days anytime. When I worked nights (12 yrs) it was difficult for me because of my internal clock. I had trouble staying...