DutchgirlRN

DutchgirlRN ASN, RN

OB, M/S, HH, Medical Imaging RN

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  1. labeling stethoscopes

    DutchgirlRN replied to Golden_Clover's topic in General Students

    I had mine engraved and also very careful to keep it with me at all times. If one of the doctors asks to borrow it I tell them "I'll hunt you down like a dog if you don't return it" and they do making...

  2. Nurse's Appreciation Week Article

    DutchgirlRN replied to CindiM's topic in General Nursing

    Do you celebrate Nurse's Day/week? If so, how? Only at work Do your superiors show appreciation? Free Lunch and a small but nice gift How long have you been a nurse? What type of nurse? LPN 26 yrs...

  3. Best & Worst April Fool's Pranks

    DutchgirlRN replied to Fran_Nurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    Yesterday I saw my daughters MIL who I don't particularly like. I was just dying to do something mean but not evil for April Fools day. My SIL was the bunny in a fashion show and when she saw my...

  4. Anyone Here Sew their own Scrubs?

    DutchgirlRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I feel better now that you've clarified that. I know some people don't wear undies but I personally cannot fathom the idea. BTW it is "tigger" as in the tiger in pooh.... not trigger as in the horse...

  5. Most easy job in Nursing?

    DutchgirlRN replied to moliuchick's topic in General Nursing

    Working in a physicians office would meet your qualifications. The problem would be salary. I do know several RN's who make what they did in the hospital but because the doctors asked them to come to...

  6. Blood Transfusion Reaction...Doctor order to go ahead with transfusion anyway...!

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    I heard from a reliable source today that this doctor has been accused of malpractice by administration. Rightfully

  7. I have decided Excelsior....

    DutchgirlRN replied to timls3674's topic in Online Distance Learning

    :yeahthat::yeahthat::yeahthat::yeahthat::yeahthat::yeahthat::yeahthat:

  8. Docs and their dirty sharps...

    DutchgirlRN replied to neneRN's topic in Emergency

    I work on Med/Surg. I can't think of a single doctor who has picked up his own sharps. I do recall several asking me to make sure to dispose of them properly but honestly don't recall anyone cleaning...

  9. I have decided Excelsior....

    DutchgirlRN replied to timls3674's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Wonderful decision. I graduated from Regents (now Excelsior) and it is a wonderful program! Staying motivated is the key. This group helped me stay motivated:...

  10. Why are RN's not drawn to HH? Only LPN's?

    DutchgirlRN posted a topic in Home Health

    My agency is awesome to work for. We have many good LPN's and get app's from LPN's all the time. The problem is that only RN's can do the admits, recerts, resumps and discharges. We are having to turn...

  11. Blood Transfusion Reaction...Doctor order to go ahead with transfusion anyway...!

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yes of course! The blood is sent straight to the lab for an

  12. Why are RN's not drawn to HH? Only LPN's?

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Home Health

    I think six months is fine. I've been a nurse for 30 years with med/surg experience. I have done 1,000+ admissions in the hospital and the oasis admissions in HH are far easier. I was told by HH that...

  13. Med/Surg Symposium in Las Vegas in April, Anyone going? I am !

    DutchgirlRN posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Just wondering if any of my buddies here on all nurses will be going. I think the dates are April 17-April 21st. I went last year in New Orleans. The classes were very good and we had a blast the rest...

  14. Med/Surg Symposium in Las Vegas in April, Anyone going? I am !

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Sarah, You and I and Cornhusker Red need to meet while we are there. Too bad our allnurses T-Shirts won't be available by then. I will PM both of you about a time and place to meet.

  15. Blood Transfusion Reaction...Doctor order to go ahead with transfusion anyway...!

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure that it was especially since it was the first time the Rapid Response Team was activated. I work on Monday and plan to ask my Nurse Manager about it. I'll let you

  16. Why are RN's not drawn to HH? Only LPN's?

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Home Health

    With an admission the paperwork takes me about an hour give or take 15 minutes either way. That one hour of paperwork I do at home sitting in front of the TV or sitting out in the yard enjoying the...

  17. Why are RN's not drawn to HH? Only LPN's?

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Home Health

    You could get a job in HH in Nashville in a minute! ASN's are the only RN's we have including the DON. I'm sorry you had that experience because you are a people person and you would have enjoyed

  18. it sounds weird

    DutchgirlRN replied to chizzy's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Now it doesn't sound weird and yes it is very possible. I had a friend who, believe it or not, only had sex while on her period because she couldn't take the pill, was allergic to latex and did not...

  19. Why are RN's not drawn to HH? Only LPN's?

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Home Health

    Jennifer just wondering if you work for a national well-known company or a small local company? Sounds like a good company to work for. I get paid well but would prefer to work for a company who...

  20. Describe your last day at work in 50 words or less !?

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Unusually fantastic day! Started out with 5 easy patients. Kept 5 easy patients. We all actually had a chance to sit a few times and catch up with each others lives. Everyone had a good day.

  21. Reusing Catheters in Home Care? No Way!

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Home Health

    I have seen many paraplegics and quadraplegics in HH who self cath I they use a new kit each time. I'm shocked about re-using. I could understand, I guess, if the patient did not have any insurance...

  22. Blood Transfusion Reaction...Doctor order to go ahead with transfusion anyway...!

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    We had just put it together also and this was the first time it was activated. I think it's a great idea also. I had a situation with a doctor several years ago, which almost cost the patient her...

  23. Blood Transfusion Reaction...Doctor order to go ahead with transfusion anyway...!

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I read them and she did a wonderful thorough job with her

  24. I got a Job today in Home Health!

    DutchgirlRN replied to newflgrad's topic in Home Health

    Congratulations

  25. allnurses.com tshirt ideas?

    DutchgirlRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I really like it put this