DutchgirlRN

DutchgirlRN ASN, RN

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  1. allnurses.com tshirt ideas?

    DutchgirlRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    "AA--allnurses addict" :yeahthat: I really like this one

  2. allnurses.com tshirt ideas?

    DutchgirlRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    fun2care gets all the credit for this suggestion. i'm sorry fun2care, i didn't mean to hurt anyone's feelings. not that i think you took it that way. i just didn't see the catchiness in it. just...

  3. Cool site ~ Tips on starting IV's

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

  4. reviewing for the NCLEX: has anyone passed without help of review centers?

    DutchgirlRN replied to purplecotton's topic in International Nursing

    I didn't go to a review center. I used Saunders Comprehensive until I could get a 75%

  5. allnurses.com tshirt ideas?

    DutchgirlRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I'll be honest, I don't particularly like this one, maybe I just don't get it. Q hour? Q day? How about.... RX: Allnurses.com QD Nah, I don't like that either. I do like the idea of polo shirts....

  6. allnurses.com tshirt ideas?

    DutchgirlRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

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

  7. allnurses.com tshirt ideas?

    DutchgirlRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

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

  8. New nurse scared to work assignment

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

    I admire your courage and your ability to tell the DON exactly why you weren't right for the facility and the facility wasn't right for you. I think you made the right decision for you. You'll find...

  9. Anyone else get flooded on their way to work tonight??

    DutchgirlRN replied to vamedic4's topic in Texas Nursing

    No, but...I did get flooded this morning on my way to work. The rain was cold too, whew it went right through me. I'm a person who doesn't ever wear a coat and I had on a shirt, a sweatshirt and a...

  10. Questions about foley removal

    DutchgirlRN replied to nanmad's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    How can you drain the bladder before removing the foley? It is continually draining the bladder. Are you discussing just draining the foley tubing? I always drain the catheter bag which then includes...

  11. Nclex March 20

    DutchgirlRN replied to Cort81's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Soon we'll all be congratulating you Ms. RN !!! Can't wait to

  12. allnurses.com tshirt ideas?

    DutchgirlRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I think you're right Deb. I hadn't thought of that. My dh was in the Navy, must have been where I've heard it before. I'd like to see a shirt for Premium

  13. allnurses.com tshirt ideas?

    DutchgirlRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    thanks!!!

  14. allnurses.com tshirt ideas?

    DutchgirlRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I love them all! My favorite is: I'm a proud member of AA (allnurses.com

  15. Why can't doctors just "TELL" their patients the TRUTH!?!

    DutchgirlRN replied to MrsStraty's topic in Oncology

    Carlissa, my heart goes out to you. I truly have no advice as I can't begin to imagine what you are going through. I'm only thinking that some solace to you may be that your Mom is looking down on you...

  16. Why can't doctors just "TELL" their patients the TRUTH!?!

    DutchgirlRN replied to MrsStraty's topic in Oncology

    Carlissa, my heart goes out to you. I truly have no advice as I can't begin to imagine what you are going through. I'm only think that some solace to you may be that your Mom is looking down on you...

  17. Why can't doctors just "TELL" their patients the TRUTH!?!

    DutchgirlRN replied to MrsStraty's topic in Oncology

    :yeahthat: Leslie, You are 100%

  18. leaving job after 5 months

    DutchgirlRN replied to Goodby5's topic in General Nursing

    As a "Healthcare Survivor", I think you know best what you can or cannot deal with. Sounds as though you have made the right decision for you. Don't look back, don't feel guilty doing what is right...

  19. Why can't doctors just "TELL" their patients the TRUTH!?!

    DutchgirlRN replied to MrsStraty's topic in Oncology

    Patients deserve the truth no matter what it is. I had one particular patient who the doctor told the daughter that the mother had 6-12 wks to live. Stage V endometrial CA with mets to the brain,...

  20. New nurse scared to work assignment

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

    I know you mean well and are trying to encourage the OP and boost her self-confidence but this is not a matter of self-confidence. This is a matter of patient safety and knowing your limitations. This...

  21. Vitamin K IV

    DutchgirlRN replied to Central WI RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    We always give FFP and SQ Vitamin K. I doubt seriously we'd ever see it ordered IV on the med/surg floor. Thank God, I don't think I would feel comfortable giving it IV. I've giving as many as 4 SQ...

  22. HELP!!! Time for license renewal

    DutchgirlRN replied to Belle725's topic in General Nursing

    I think they are referring to a quote "serious" mental illness. Don't get me wrong. I also suffer from depression and I know it is a D*** serious illness. But I think they are referring to a mental...

  23. Vitamin K IV

    DutchgirlRN replied to Central WI RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I've never given Vitamin K IV. What is the rationale for giving it

  24. New nurse scared to work assignment

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

    Tomorrow you will have your one day orientation for that hall? If you don't feel comfortable accepting the assignment after you see how things go tomorrow then by all mean why can't you refuse this...

  25. Deducting Mileage and Other Items from Taxes?

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Home Health

    LOL How true teapot!!! I didn't know you were in HH also, cool! I was reading at the IRS website that for the last 4 months of 2005 mileage can be claimed at 48.5 cents per gallon. Since we have scan...