Dolce

Dolce RN

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  1. Photo essay in US News & World Report

    Dolce replied to Altra's topic in Emergency

    Too

  2. Am I wrong?

    Dolce replied to emmy41lgpn's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I am surprised he is able to get away with that considering that he does procedures on people. I really think you should be looking for another GI doc, but thats just

  3. BSN jobs at home

    Dolce replied to Nightingale11's topic in General Nursing

    I know that you can work as a legal nurse consultant from your home but you need to have quite a bit of experience to do that. The vast majority of nursing jobs require taking care of patients. So,...

  4. ONLY 6 week orientation for New Grad?

    Dolce replied to clairebearrn's topic in Emergency

    Well, as a nurse who has never worked in the ER I can't really answer that question from an ER nurse's perspective. But, as a former new grad myself I can tell you that it took me a full year before...

  5. What was your most embarrassing moment?

    Dolce replied to paperdreams's topic in General Nursing

    I told an 18-year-old that he needed to quit smoking because it was going to kill him. Quickly realizing that I had misspoke I made it worse by clarifying, "Unless something else kills you

  6. RN's at my job tell me "Diastolic BP is when the sound 'changes' NOT when it stops!"

    Dolce replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    No, definitely not hearing my own pulse. I can tell because the heart rate stays the same--unchanged. This is especially evident if the patient has an irregular

  7. RN's at my job tell me "Diastolic BP is when the sound 'changes' NOT when it stops!"

    Dolce replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    No, I don't think so. I've taken a lot of BPs and have experimented with how I take the BP. I can take an accurate BP though, I just have to listen for the

  8. Am I wrong?

    Dolce replied to emmy41lgpn's topic in General Nursing

    I know you are trying to play the devil's advocate here but I really think that the OP had a valid and legitimate concern about her GI doctor. You have stated earlier that a physician shouldn't have...

  9. Nurses seek more help, fewer patients

    Dolce replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Good for them! I hope they are

  10. Interview questions for a tech position

    Dolce replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in Emergency

    When I interviewed for a tech position they asked me scenario questions to test my critical thinking. They also asked me about my experiences thus far in nursing school. Many interviewers are...

  11. Nurse is marrying former patient's husband

    Dolce replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    I can see how that might happen. We become very close with patients and families who are admitted frequently. How many of us have grieved along with the family when a beloved patient passed away? I...

  12. RN's at my job tell me "Diastolic BP is when the sound 'changes' NOT when it stops!"

    Dolce replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    The problem with this is that I continue to hear the sound until the BP cuff is completely deflated. On almost every patient! So, I do listen for a change. Whatever works for

  13. What is Home Health Nursing Like

    Dolce replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

    Well, everyone has their own description of "high stress." I am not aware of any nursing job--or any job for that matter--that doesn't include stress. However, I find that home health is actually...

  14. RN's at my job tell me "Diastolic BP is when the sound 'changes' NOT when it stops!"

    Dolce replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, I'm glad to know I'm not the only one that struggled with this in nursing school. I was hearing the exact same thing as you and my nursing instructor thought I was crazy, I think. Finally she...

  15. Am I wrong?

    Dolce replied to emmy41lgpn's topic in General Nursing

    Gastroenterologists don't admit? The ones I've worked with do. I think he treated you unprofessionally and I would find another GI

  16. RN Student Help: MAR against MD's orders.

    Dolce replied to Uncle Harold's topic in General Nursing

    This is just a great example of why MDs need to be doing computerized order entry. There is just no excuse for this second rate care. Its not like they can't type! They have had twice as much...

  17. Can we give advice?? Stepping over lines??

    Dolce replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    It really depends on the setting that you are practicing in. When we do screening colonoscopies on patients they sometimes come in with an elevated BP and are on no BP meds. Most of the time the...

  18. How far does everyone commute to work?

    Dolce replied to Sandwitch883RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would hesitate to accept a job that requires that much of a drive. You will have 3 hours of driving each day in addition to your 8 or 12 hour shift. That is just going to add a lot of extra stress...

  19. Resume Q

    Dolce replied to Julie_RN2b's topic in General Nursing

    First of all congratulations!! Many nursing students begin sending out resumes right during spring break or a little after for a May graduation. I would think that you could begin sending out...

  20. Hep C Diagnosis --- Now What???!!!

    Dolce replied to CNA_MISSY's topic in General Nursing

    I'm wondering the same thing. I have worked for multiple hospitals/facilities and have never been tested for Hep C. I have been tested for Hep B antibodies and was tested for Hep C after a...

  21. Agency wants to send me to NH

    Dolce replied to mamason's topic in General Nursing

    The problem with some agencies is that they do not have nurses on staff. Therefore they can be clueless as to the various specialties. You really need to protect your license as an agency nurse and...

  22. er visitors...a funny

    Dolce replied to UtErRnEmt's topic in Emergency

    LOL. Oh, I wish I had the guts to do

  23. Challenge Rn Test?

    Dolce replied to smoot33's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you've had a hard experience with nursing instructors. I have loved all the former paramedics that I have worked with. They are smart, hard workers with quick critical thinking skills. I...

  24. Nightmares about work?

    Dolce replied to Rabid Response's topic in General Nursing

    I've dreamed that the floors in the hospital I was working in were all uneven with large hills and valleys. Trying to get out of a patients room meant climbing up the floor--it took me forever to get...

  25. Ever heard of fomites, doc?

    Dolce replied to Scooter321's topic in General Nursing

    If thats "sexy" what is