DutchgirlRN

DutchgirlRN ASN, RN

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  1. We sooo need a sticky....NCLEX test stopped at 75...I failed? I passed?

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

    30 years. I can't hardly believe it myself !! I don't feel my age....well

  2. Sick of working short

    DutchgirlRN replied to kristi-lpn2's topic in General Nursing

    I'd be looking for another job pronto! Taking more than 5-6 patients is dangerous to the patient and dangerous to your license. We are never assigned more than 6 on days. I've had 3 or 4 patients...

  3. It Annoys ME HOW SOME PEOPLE CAN SAY "THEY ARE ONLY IN IT FOR THE MONEY"

    DutchgirlRN replied to iheartnursing_cali's topic in General Nursing

    I absolutely did not go into nursing for the money nor did I go into nursing to help people. My parents had an expectation of us that we would have professional respected jobs. Brothers are Electrical...

  4. Upset!!! write up and patients marijuana

    DutchgirlRN replied to RNGINA's topic in Home Health

    Awesome post Kathryn and soooo well stated.

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

    DutchgirlRN replied to onconurseRT's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think the urine has enough concentration of the HIV virus to be able to transmit it via drinking a small amount of urine. Hepatitis I believe can be transmitted through urine. We always had to...

  6. You've all heard it before

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

    The number of questions has ABSOLUTELY no bearing on whether you passed or failed. I bet you'll be singing "I passed" very

  7. We sooo need a sticky....NCLEX test stopped at 75...I failed? I passed?

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

    My first nursing job paid $3.75/hr. I thought I was rich. Minimum wage was

  8. NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

    DutchgirlRN replied to Brian's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I've been hearing this rumor since I first became an LPN in 1976, just like the rumor that all LPN's will be grandfathered in as RN's. I waited 26 years :rotfl: , got tired of waiting and went back to...

  9. "but doctors are better than nurses"

    DutchgirlRN replied to AussieJack's topic in General Nursing

    I have a T-shirt I wear to work occasionally and each time I do the doctor's always comment on it saying, "Wow, that's true", or "I couldn't do your job" It says: NEED A DOCTOR? .........CALL A...

  10. We sooo need a sticky....NCLEX test stopped at 75...I failed? I passed?

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

    Dang there was nothing to turn off only to tear up but then that would have been a rather dumb thing to do, eh? I was frustrated enough to fantasize about it. I can remember the test was 750...

  11. We sooo need a sticky....NCLEX test stopped at 75...I failed? I passed?

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

    Yes Tweety I can always count on you to speak your mind yet be polite and respectful and I so admire you for that. It's all to easy to snap back sometimes. I also go with todays posts....I'll just...

  12. We sooo need a sticky....NCLEX test stopped at 75...I failed? I passed?

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

    I love working with new grads. Yes, I was one myself twice. 1975 and 2001. I know there are nurses out there both young and old who feel like they don't have time to deal with a new grad and that is...

  13. We sooo need a sticky....NCLEX test stopped at 75...I failed? I passed?

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

    And your point would be?...All I hear is... My computer shut off at 75 ! This my point, it's not the venting issue! I took my NCLEX in 2001, it was scheduled the same day my best friend passed...

  14. We sooo need a sticky....NCLEX test stopped at 75...I failed? I passed?

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

    Nor did I then or now think it was a big deal just irritating to me, that's all. I think that's a very excellent suggestion and I'll take your advice. Because you suggested it so politely and...

  15. Wanted to share my wonderful moment

    DutchgirlRN replied to AmyB's topic in General Nursing

    You made each others day, how cool is

  16. The Waiting is over.......

    DutchgirlRN replied to ChristinaRN2B05's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGTATULATIONS CHRISTINA, RN You will never ever get tired of putting that RN behind your name. Enjoy! Best

  17. I don't think this is going to work...

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

    ChayaN, do not give up on your dream! Take one class per semester either one night per week in person or online through a local community college. When your children are older and can handle you...

  18. DNR-Comfort measures

    DutchgirlRN replied to FreshRN05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When we have a patient on comfort measures they always have IV pain meds, usually Morphine, ordered on a very frequent PRN basis. I would find it very difficult to care for a dying patient who was...

  19. We sooo need a sticky....NCLEX test stopped at 75...I failed? I passed?

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

    If you'll go back and read the post I believe I said " I would hardly call it a huge moment in my life". "my" means me the OP not you. My experiences of saving lives in the streets, delivering a...

  20. We sooo need a sticky....NCLEX test stopped at 75...I failed? I passed?

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

    Meghan you are one awesome girlie, I always enjoy your posts, you are insightful, tactful and very mature. I think you must be alot like my own daughter. I wish she were a nurse but didn't want any...

  21. We sooo need a sticky....NCLEX test stopped at 75...I failed? I passed?

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

    Not rude, expressing my opinion. It's a free country. Tweety didn't not agree at all and I'm perfectly fine with that...he was respectful and we'll go on to agree or disagree on other subjects and...

  22. We sooo need a sticky....NCLEX test stopped at 75...I failed? I passed?

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

    We all have a right to our own opinions. I respect yours. Slamming is not necessary. I've been a nurse devoted nurse for 30 years. I did not slam anyone just tired of seeing the same posts over and...

  23. Does your floor have an RN to patient ratio?

    DutchgirlRN posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Our absolute top limit is RN to 6 patients and they strive for 5. I appreciate my employer sticking to the ratio no matter the cost. They will call nurses in and offer double pay to get us covered,...

  24. We sooo need a sticky....NCLEX test stopped at 75...I failed? I passed?

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

    Oh yes I forgot, 6 weeks to results which came in the mail. No that sticky obviously doesn't help. It has to say 75

  25. We sooo need a sticky....NCLEX test stopped at 75...I failed? I passed?

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

    Yes, THANKS ! and hey she cooks too !! My test turned off at 265...um I believe that's the whole test but at least I didn't run out of time....I passed! My NCLEX-PN 31 years ago was 2 days long,...