Dolce

Dolce RN

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  1. Recruiter will not let me interview (long)

    Dolce replied to pbajil's topic in General Nursing

    Did we apply to the same hospital??? Last month I was interested in a position at a "Magnet Hospital." Because there was no information on the website about the job description (they only listed the...

  2. What do you say to that?

    Dolce replied to Mnstn's topic in General Nursing

    I have very specific reasons why I don't want to be a doctor. I already thought them through before I applied for nursing school.... 1. I don't want to spend 11-17 years of my life in...

  3. My First Day In The Ed And I Feel Like The Unit Idiot!!!

    Dolce replied to scrubs2716's topic in Emergency

    I did my senior capstone in the ICU. I "helped" during the first code (getting NS) but was never considered a part of the code team. The staff that I worked with were sensible enough to never ask me...

  4. Im getting ready to CRY!

    Dolce replied to angelwingsamy's topic in General Nursing

    Can your clinicals be pushed back until the end of the semester? I should think that they could make an exception for you since you haven't flunked out or anything. I sprained my ankle last spring...

  5. Forgetting to do little things.

    Dolce replied to BlearnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I make a list on my brain sheet and cross off the items at the end of my shift. It usually includes clearing PCAs, I&Os, emptying the trash, PRN med follow-ups, double check for new orders, etc....

  6. suprapelvic catheters

    Dolce replied to annmarierichard's topic in General Nursing

    Good instructions, Leslie. Reminds me of a horrible facility I once worked at that had a number of patients with SP catheters. I asked the same question as the OP since I had never flushed one...

  7. Healthcare Recruiters

    Dolce replied to TaoMadama's topic in General Nursing

    A private nurse recruiter got me all set up with a job 2000 miles away. She set up the phone interview, helped me with plane tickets, told me where to go, etc, etc. She was so, so helpful. I hope...

  8. Riddle me this

    Dolce replied to cmonkey's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, I could have a 5 minute interaction with a patient and chart about it for 20 minutes. The charting these days is astronomical. It is actually quite overwhelming to have 6 med/surg...

  9. RE: Pt. disch. No teaching, No instructions, No nothing!!!

    Dolce replied to celeste7767's topic in General Nursing

    That is really sad. I would be calling the surgeon's office to complain. It is completely unacceptable to have poor patient teaching on such an important subject. Colostomy care is a big deal! I...

  10. Will my feet/legs always feel this way?

    Dolce replied to cherokeesummer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My legs get really achy if I don't wear support socks during my shifts. Varicose veins run in my family. They do get pretty hot but the pay off is not getting old lady

  11. Devastated after 17 years

    Dolce replied to marcirnc's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In my opinion, your "cheating" in taking NRP had nothing to do with your job. Even if you were cheating and were using the test results they could have failed you out of NRP but I don't see how they...

  12. Education of patients - Who can do it?

    Dolce replied to bosnanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. That's ridiculous. One of the most needed roles for professional nurses is patient education. I cannot imagine eliminating from my nursing care. Every place that I have worked for has...

  13. Acceptable questions for nursing students to ask?

    Dolce replied to linnywho's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Wow, those are really personal questions. When I was in nursing school we had questions that addressed spiritual and psychosocial needs of the patient. A lot of students felt uncomfortable asking...

  14. NO Pain medicines for my Mom!

    Dolce replied to Hospice RNCM's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry, but this is downright abusive. They are abusing staff and the patient. ARGGGG!!!!!!!! This makes me so mad reading this!!!!! Makes me wish we could call the police on mean people! If...

  15. Homework assignment due tomorrow!!!

    Dolce replied to MA2006's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Of course you have my permission! Hope you do well on your

  16. Homework assignment due tomorrow!!!

    Dolce replied to MA2006's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Question 1 List two differences between working as a RN and being a nursing student. 1) The entire responsibility for the patient is in your hands as an RN, as a student you are working under...

  17. IM going to FLipOUt on my coworkers!!!

    Dolce replied to BlearnRN's topic in General Nursing

    :icon_hug: Ahhh, sorry you have such rough co-workers. The best advise that I can give is to "muscle up" before going into report. You do not have to be treated like a piece of dirt. Do not be...

  18. Aging trophy wives of wealthy elderly patients

    Dolce replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    She was probably a gorgeous blond when he married her. I have heard that the trend of wealthy men marrying dumb trophy wives is starting to wain. I think men may have started to notice that it is...

  19. Can't believe what I heard!

    Dolce replied to MelBel's topic in General Nursing

    I respectfully disagree with his statement although I have met a few arrogant nurses. However, I think every profession has a certain amount of pride in their knowledge and experience and I am sure...

  20. This Was Truely Unexpected Event

    Dolce replied to angelique777's topic in General Nursing

    I have to disagree. Although some family members can drive a person absolutely bonkers they can also be very helpful for confused patients. One hospital that I work for does not employ sitters. It...

  21. Chs ?

    Dolce replied to nici1978's topic in General Nursing

    I worked for a CHS facility for over a year and I can tell you it was one of the worst hospitals ever! The staffing was horrible, the standards were pitiable, the ethics were deplorable. It had one...

  22. What nursing journals to you subscribe to?

    Dolce replied to CareBayer's topic in General Nursing

    I love Nursing 2008, Nursing Made Incredibly Easy and Critical Care Nurse (I think that's what its called). I dislike AJN (which I also subscribe to) because their articles are irrelevant to my...

  23. Getting tired of working 12 hour shifts......

    Dolce replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I'm 24 and get exhausted after a 12 hour shift. I don't understand how people in their 60s can do

  24. "VIP" Patients

    Dolce replied to dopaminequeenRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ever notice how the sickest, most compromised patients are the last to request help, complain or gripe about their care? It sickens me when I have a shift where I have to give less than adequate care...

  25. What have patients told you that they shouldn't?

    Dolce replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    Some people just don't think before they speak. :icon_hug: I'm sorry you had to go through such a nasty experience on such a painful day. You are a real