DutchgirlRN

DutchgirlRN ASN, RN

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  1. The NON early results states

    DutchgirlRN replied to bagola22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm from TN also and it says application in process as soon as you take the NCLEX and stays that way until you are confirmed either pass or fail. You should be seeing the results very soon. I think it...

  2. Need info on LPN classes online

    DutchgirlRN replied to snoopygirl's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I don't know of any LPN programs online. Good

  3. Dangerous coworker and unresponsive management

    DutchgirlRN replied to nellwolfe's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand this either. I know nurses who get away with alot of crap because of the nursing shortage but no that would not fly. I work with an RN who has been accused of taking narcotics. I...

  4. NCLEX today with 265 questions

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

    I passed with

  5. Tipping a doctor, acceptable?

    DutchgirlRN replied to gtmoore's topic in General Nursing

    If true that would be horribly unethical on the part of the

  6. Paperwork

    DutchgirlRN replied to Jonesy's topic in Home Health

    I use my own fax machine and they're all local

  7. Patients always needing something no matter what.

    DutchgirlRN replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Very well put Marie. I didn't know you were so tall. The air must be much better up there, you're thinking very

  8. Patients always needing something no matter what.

    DutchgirlRN replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    We do not get paid to make people feel better, we get paid to follow the physicians orders and to be compassionate and professional while doing so. We are not capable of making them healthy. If they...

  9. Survey on PICC placement

    DutchgirlRN replied to ghostcat's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Yes PICC lines are placed at the bedside but without the use of ultrasound. The placement is confirmed by xray. I work in a 120 bed facility. I would say we have 500 PICC per year. I work in HH also...

  10. What is "weeping"? Could someone please help...

    DutchgirlRN replied to Roy Fokker's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Weeping is seen in mostly in CHF patients who, because of fluid overload, become extremely edematous. The worst edema is seen in the arms and legs. The skin is stretched so tight that it becomes very...

  11. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    DutchgirlRN replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    I was floating that shift as I am definately not an ER nurse. I don't know what happened to her other than that she was released and not admitted so I'm assuming she was ok. Hope DHS was able to...

  12. Patients always needing something no matter what.

    DutchgirlRN replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

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

  13. Singer/Actor/Athlete Pay vs. NP Pay

    DutchgirlRN replied to andrew39's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Andrew, I'm not knocking your paper or your teacher but I find the comparison between actor/athletes and NP a very odd comparison. I'm not a NP but am an RN who works with NP's. In TN they make an...

  14. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    DutchgirlRN replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Obviously! She was reported to DHS as I

  15. Patients always needing something no matter what.

    DutchgirlRN replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Kudos to you girlie, I know I would not be able to do your job. I once worked for a Saudi Physician and OMG it was awful. I was treated like a lackey and expected to provide for his every need...

  16. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    DutchgirlRN replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    A stupid, stupid mother. She brought her young daughter in because she had eaten several ants. The nurse told her ants are not dangerous to eat. Thank God she did bring the child in though as she was...

  17. EXCELSIOR COLLEGE Using RUE need study buddy

    DutchgirlRN replied to jada52's topic in Online Distance Learning

    For purchase study guides work but they are a total rip-off. I didn't use a single one and passed each test but one with an A. Ethics was very hard for me and it was an answer to prayer for me to pass...

  18. Your Safety

    DutchgirlRN replied to runner11's topic in Home Health

    You may be confused with private duty where the intake nurse or someone goes and interviews the patient, the family and checks into the living conditions. In HH the RN doing the admission is the first...

  19. Paperwork

    DutchgirlRN replied to Jonesy's topic in Home Health

    We do not have a patient chart in the home. If I finished all my paperwork while in the home, especially, admits, DC's, recerts, and resumps, I'd never get the patients all seen. I have no problems...

  20. Patients always needing something no matter what.

    DutchgirlRN replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Patients come in all ages not just "60 yrs old give or take a few years". I have more PIA patients who are much younger. You need to chill. This site is for all of us. We come here to vent and we...

  21. What is that word that I am looking for?

    DutchgirlRN replied to cherricka's topic in Home Health

    I have that book also and it is very helpful. Thanks for the update. I have never heard of lipodermatosclerosis but that makes

  22. Your Safety

    DutchgirlRN replied to runner11's topic in Home Health

    I've been told that if I don't feel comfortable I should not go in and if I feel uncomfortable in the home, to leave. I have pepper spray on my keychain. So far, so good. I've heard some horror...

  23. What are the pros/cons of HH

    DutchgirlRN replied to Nascar nurse's topic in Home Health

    I have been doing HH for 4 months. I work only in my local area. I spend about $30/week on gas. Car gets 36 mi per gallon. I get $60.00 per visit. I feel very fortunate to be with the company I am...

  24. Paperwork

    DutchgirlRN replied to Jonesy's topic in Home Health

    If I know it will be hard to get my work done once I get home then I go to the local library and get it done before I go home. We get paid to come in the office to correct paperwork or to look up...

  25. What do you wear in this weather?

    DutchgirlRN replied to akvarmit's topic in Home Health

    I have a pair like these that are Birkenstocks. They are pricer $115.00 but with my feet it's well worth the extra moola. I'm lucky that I don't have to wear scrubs but only a short lab coat over my...