DutchgirlRN

DutchgirlRN ASN, RN

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  1. Body Worlds

    DutchgirlRN replied to Golden_Clover's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    here is the info and link to being a donor in case you're interested ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ all anatomical specimens on display in the exhibitions of body worlds and body...

  2. Body Worlds

    DutchgirlRN replied to Golden_Clover's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It is totally awesome, go, run ! You will be thrilled ! Dh was kinda grossed out but nurses love it. The persons (cadavers) had to give permission to be plasticated. What a wonderful gift to...

  3. yeah, Spring Break. What will you do with your free time?

    DutchgirlRN replied to stpauligirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm not in school but my son is and he and dh will be going to Ohio for 5 days and I will be all alone. Ah poor me ! I can't wait ! I plan on painting my office in a cappucino

  4. Narcotic Irregularities

    DutchgirlRN replied to AlexCCRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I've never personally noticed any nurse taking out narcotics that were not ordered for the patient. With our system they would have to pull it from the pyxis as an override which would undoubtedly...

  5. How much did Excelsior program cost you total? For those that have completed program

    DutchgirlRN replied to MereSanity's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Approx $7,500 and that was not purchasing any for-profit study guides. I paid as I went along. The hardest to swallow was the CPNE. It was $1,500 back then, how much is it

  6. Awesome ACLS Website !!!

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    You're quite welcome VeryPlainJane. Have

  7. do you feel like the CNA's run the floor?

    DutchgirlRN replied to babynurse223's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: My parents have both made me promise to let them go with dignity if they get to the point that they cannot eat. I would never put one of them in a LTC. You can say never is a long time but...

  8. do you feel like the CNA's run the floor?

    DutchgirlRN replied to babynurse223's topic in General Nursing

    If any nurse thinks CNT's are stupid they should be made to work as a CNT for a month. I've never been a CNT but I see enough to know they work hard, have alot of compassion, well-liked by the...

  9. Judge Judy disses nursing

    DutchgirlRN replied to DaFreak71's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat::yeahthat::yeahthat::yeahthat::yeahthat::yeahthat::yeahthat:Can you even begin to imagine having her as your MIL?

  10. You are probably a med-surg nurse if.....

    DutchgirlRN posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    1) Discussing bodily fluids over a gourmet meal seems perfectly normal to you. 2) You think that caffeine should be available in IV form. 3) You get an almost irresistible urge to stand and wolf...

  11. Passed NC7 today ! Come on, I need high fives !!!

    DutchgirlRN replied to AC439's topic in Online Distance Learning

    AWESOME !! Go get the CPNE over with ! PM me and I'll send you my CPNE organizational plan. It helped me and many others pass. You go girl !! OH

  12. TAB's?

    DutchgirlRN replied to jrring1019's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think a women should be able to make any decision that she feels that she can live with. I personally don't believe in AB. I have worked with patients who have misscarried live babies and that was...

  13. I passed on the 2nd time around

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

    ldyrie RN, CONGRATULATIONS

  14. What if you got the last question wrong??

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

    Makes no difference what-so-ever just like the number of questions makes no difference. Good

  15. excelsior college lpn to rn

    DutchgirlRN replied to moodychick's topic in Ohio Nursing

    If your state accepts EC go for it. I graduated at 46. The difference in my job and life has been incredible. It's difficult at first to keep yourself motivated. Try this site:...

  16. do you feel like the CNA's run the floor?

    DutchgirlRN replied to babynurse223's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think the OP seriously meant she feels like they run the floor. Heck, even us nurses know we don't run the floor. It takes everyone working together. The question was more like it's hard to...

  17. do you feel like the CNA's run the floor?

    DutchgirlRN replied to babynurse223's topic in General Nursing

    Good Googly Moogly !!! 40 patients? I'd be out of there. Where I work 12 is a large tech load. 5 or 6 to a nurse. Sometimes 4 is more than I can

  18. Nurse dates doctor openly at work.

    DutchgirlRN replied to castle's topic in General Nursing

    I've been working in a hospital for 30 years, good buddies with most of the docs, and many other nurses are as well. Patients have never asked such a question. The patients always makes it their...

  19. 6th NCLEX failure! Private tutor?

    DutchgirlRN replied to wickedcool's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :yeahthat: Certainly does sound like test anxiety. I agree contacting Suzanne would be the best move right now. Let us know how she

  20. Nurse dates doctor openly at work.

    DutchgirlRN replied to castle's topic in General Nursing

    Hospitals are sometimes hotbeds of romance, an sometimes equal mix of coding and cuddling. Patients fall in love with their nurses, nurses fall in love with physicians, and many physicians stay in...

  21. do you feel like the CNA's run the floor?

    DutchgirlRN replied to babynurse223's topic in General Nursing

    And it's not always possible for a nurse to help with "tech work" and that doesn't mean we are not willing to help. When it boils down to the elements "tech work" is what you're qualified to do and...

  22. Why did I get 80 questions?!?!?!?!?!

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

    The number means absolutely nothing. I passed with 265 questions. Good Luck! Try to relax until you have the results in

  23. I'm Done! So done!

    DutchgirlRN replied to Laurie888's topic in Online Distance Learning

    CONGRATULATIONS !!! I also failed my first CPNE after being an LPN for 26 years and yes....perform as a new grad! So true! That's what they seem to be looking for. During my first I failed one PCS...

  24. do you feel like the CNA's run the floor?

    DutchgirlRN replied to babynurse223's topic in General Nursing

    Our CNT's work very hard as well. I could not do their jobs. We have a few that have been around for a while that will definately give you the lip. I have learned that I have to speak directly to...

  25. Im sorry, but light stomachs please do not read!

    DutchgirlRN replied to onconurseRT's topic in General Nursing

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