DutchgirlRN

DutchgirlRN ASN, RN

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  1. Patients always needing something no matter what.

    DutchgirlRN replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    I do the same and you would think it would work great but every now and then I get a patient who says "No I just need to talk to my nurse". When I get down there (of course the last room on the hall)...

  2. Off topic: How do you keep house?

    DutchgirlRN replied to S.N. Visit's topic in General Students

    My dh used my new 12qt dutch oven to change the oil in the car! Feet in the pot is yucky bad

  3. Peripheral Neuropathy Following High Doses of Chemotherapy?

    DutchgirlRN posted a topic in Oncology

    I have a HH patient who had high doses of chemotherapy 3 years ago and is still suffering and I do mean suffering from neuropathy all over. He's been tried on 40 different meds and patches. Nothing...

  4. Peripheral Neuropathy Following High Doses of Chemotherapy?

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Oncology

    Thanks for the imput imperieux, He went back to the neurologist last week and he reduced his Lyrica to 150mg TID since the huge dose was not helping anyway. He going to start PT and Anyodyne Therapy....

  5. Off topic: How do you keep house?

    DutchgirlRN replied to S.N. Visit's topic in General Students

    Yeah that's what I don't get in regards to husbands and kids. Why don't they just throw them away. My dh uses those floss things and the end of them can be used as a toothpick. He leaves them and used...

  6. Off topic: How do you keep house?

    DutchgirlRN replied to S.N. Visit's topic in General Students

    Brightmoon, I hope we didn't hurt your feelings. I realize that although my husband is a horrible slob he is still a very good provider as well as a wonderful loving father. I did appreciate the fact...

  7. I'm happy to report...........

    DutchgirlRN replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome Marla ! CONGRATULATIONS !!! We'll be waiting to hear from you tomorrow

  8. Questions about Excelsior?

    DutchgirlRN replied to ama27's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Although I think current clinical experience is helpful it certainly does make the difference between passing or failing. When I went there were alot of LPN's who had only worked in Dr's offices, etc...

  9. Off topic: How do you keep house?

    DutchgirlRN replied to S.N. Visit's topic in General Students

    Amen to that! I told dh and it even grossed him out. I swear I'd be pouring that cold, stinky, wet urine on that man's head while he

  10. What tax breaks do HH nurses get?

    DutchgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Home Health

    That is definately my

  11. What tax breaks do HH nurses get?

    DutchgirlRN posted a topic in Home Health

    I know that I can subtract my mileage from my taxes since the company does not reimburse us for any mileage or any car expenses. Is there anything else we can deduct? Supplies? Uniforms?

  12. Hours worked? Just curious....

    DutchgirlRN replied to HomeofLove4Him's topic in Home Health

    I work part-time in HH. I schedule myself. Some days I have 2-3 patients, other days I have 5-6 patients. If I start around 8:30 I'm usually home by 2:00. If I start around 10:00 I'm home by 4:00. I...

  13. Texas catheter HELP!

    DutchgirlRN replied to jake8745's topic in General Nursing

    Without sounding too graphic here.....I used to take care of a quad for 4 years who wore a Texas Catheter. You roll it on the head of the member, then grab the head with one hand and roll it the rest...

  14. Questions about Excelsior?

    DutchgirlRN replied to ama27's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I graduated 4+ years ago. I thought it was a wonderful program. You don't actually take courses. You do self study and then test out of the courses. (CLEP) The hardest part is being self-motivated. If...

  15. Break anyone??????????????????????

    DutchgirlRN replied to nursesue71's topic in General Nursing

    We could always choose a leg bag :roll :roll

  16. Excelsior College

    DutchgirlRN replied to dbowens02's topic in General Nursing

    When I went it was Regents College and they're rules were different. Excelsior has become much stricter. Back then you could schedule and take your CPNE after you completed just the nursing courses....

  17. What tax breaks do HH nurses get?

    DutchgirlRN posted a topic in Home Health

    I know that I can subtract my mileage from my taxes since the company does not reimburse us for any mileage or any car expenses. Is there anything else we can deduct? Supplies? Uniforms?

  18. Salary question??

    DutchgirlRN replied to joe134's topic in General Nursing

    Two years full-time includes every class you need to graduate as an ASN, Four years full-time for a BSN and this is not including going during the summer. Many students work as techs during the summer...

  19. Break anyone??????????????????????

    DutchgirlRN replied to nursesue71's topic in General Nursing

    The only nurses who get regular breaks on my floor are the smokers and they get more than 2 per shift. I'm not complaining mind you, if they can work it out, kudos to them. I go to the BR when I need...

  20. Salary question??

    DutchgirlRN replied to joe134's topic in General Nursing

    I make 56K. I think it is very generous while others complain miserably. Salaries generally do increase in places like NY, CA, etc in relation to the increased cost of living in those areas. While I...

  21. Excelsior College

    DutchgirlRN replied to dbowens02's topic in General Nursing

    When I attended there was a paramedic who passed all nursing classes in 32 days and the rest the following month. He went from paramedic to RN in less than 5 months including CPNE & NCLEX ! Truely...

  22. Excelsior College

    DutchgirlRN replied to dbowens02's topic in General Nursing

    I finished 4 years ago and the changes have been phenominal ! The thing that helped me the most was this website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rnstudygroup/?yguid=83821276 I'm not from Arkansas but...

  23. I got written up and it's bringing me down

    DutchgirlRN replied to porterwoman's topic in General Nursing

    I've been written up twice and both times the NM said "forget it, the doctor is an a** and he'll get over it". Nothing happened and nothing ended up in my employment records. It was difficult for me...

  24. drug screen

    DutchgirlRN replied to loopy1's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes bad decision. Curious why "loopy1"? The only experience I have with drug screens is that they do them at work by random selection and I write on the form that I am on prescription Ativan 1 mg BID...

  25. Are we being phased out?

    DutchgirlRN replied to fishchick72's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was an LPN for 26 years and this same theory/threat was talked about 30 years ago when I went to LPN school. I don't foresee it ever happening. LPN's are far to