Dolce

Dolce RN

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  1. Drawing blood from a PICC line

    Dolce replied to rnewmanjunkie's topic in General Nursing

    I have always used the PICC for lab draws if the patient has it because it saves them a stick. I always waste 10 cc and then draw my labs. I thought that the only thing that couldn't be drawn...

  2. I might be in trouble. I will not use restraints, care planned or not.

    Dolce replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is so sad. Everyone knows that nursing home residents are often in severe pain but are not always able to express that verbally because of their mental state. I think you did the exact right...

  3. Would this happen at your ER?

    Dolce replied to AlisonBSN's topic in Emergency

    Why on earth did they allow the ENT to order a transfer to the ER? That is really bizarre and a waste of time. I'm sure it was convenient for him but no one else. I actually have worked in a...

  4. OMG! My feet are killing me!

    Dolce replied to dansamy's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I only wear Crocs. They are the best shoes ever. My feet used to get so hot and tired in my Nike's and I would get blisters and sores from walking all day. Wearing Crocs is almost like going...

  5. BSN does not mean better... Sometimes education is overrated!

    Dolce replied to lovegoddess1977's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have an ADN and then pursued the RN-BSN track at a four-year college. I can say that the BSN program offered little extra clinical experience beyond what my ADN program had already provided....

  6. how do I resign?

    Dolce replied to starbin's topic in General Nursing

    Be gracious, warm and professional in the resignation letter. Remember, even if it was the job from you-know-where they are the ones who will be giving you a reference for the next job down the

  7. Do nurses support physician assisted suicide?

    Dolce replied to NightOwl0624's topic in General Nursing

    I do

  8. Hourly Rounding / Walking Reports

    Dolce replied to patwil73's topic in General Nursing

    There was an article on hourly rounding in September 06 issue of the American Journal of Nursing. The research proved that hourly rounding significantly cut down on call light use. I must have...

  9. What are the most desirable nursing specialities, and why?

    Dolce replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

    It totally depends on the mix of coworkers that you have. I have worked in very "easy" work environments with coworkers who were constantly gossiping, backstabbing, shirking work etc. I've also had...

  10. Med passes, times, what is your norm?

    Dolce replied to auroramoon's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen them from 0800-0900 and personally prefer 0900. It gives me a half hour after report to check on all my patients and make sure they are all still alive, check new orders, look through the...

  11. Fainting and workers comp

    Dolce replied to hzrizen's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is definitely a workman's comp issue. I hope that you completed a incident

  12. Should I be offened or not?

    Dolce replied to Cmariehart's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I wouldn't have been offended. Many physicians I have met lack basic social skills. They are often unable to respond normally or to act normally in social situations. So, just brush it...

  13. For those LVN's tha challenged the boards...

    Dolce replied to yesi12's topic in California Nursing

    From my understanding nurse practice acts for LPN/LVNs vary widely from state to state. In Texas, for example, LVNs do almost everything RNs do including pushing IV meds. I think that California is...

  14. Why do doctors get to play by different rules?

    Dolce replied to asilmk's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, seen the professional clothes too. Hawaiian shirts, jean shorts and sandals. Cowboy boots, cowboy hat, rodeo style jeans and a nice stringy, gray pony tail (are we getting ready for to round up...

  15. Complete and total disregard for Visiting Hours! (vent)

    Dolce replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    Why are family member's sooo insensitive to the patient's roommates? I had a patient who was going NUTS because her roommates family member's child was screaming bloody murder. You know, those...

  16. More dress code questions

    Dolce replied to Ignatious's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked with a CNA who had a mohawk and I thought he was a little weird when I first met him. First impressions can make or break a job

  17. Current issues with Nursing today...

    Dolce replied to Carla25's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    *How hospitals can improve nurse retention *Portrayal of nurses in the media (this is a really interesting study if you get the chance) *Pros and cons of recruiting foreign

  18. Pt stole from a worker?/drama

    Dolce replied to aerorunner80's topic in General Nursing

    I don't bring valuable stuff to work. Just a few dollars for lunch or a coke. Why on earth would you bring your purse with a lot of money in it and leave it in a patient's room? Sounds pretty weird...

  19. Need some info about Weekend Option

    Dolce replied to shewalke's topic in General Nursing

    You get paid more because you are working a less desirable shift. However, if you are okay with working weekends this might be a great option for you. Everyone loves someone who works weekends...

  20. Daily Cheat Sheet?

    Dolce replied to dano's topic in General Nursing

    You guys' organizational skills amaze me. My coworkers must think my brain sheets look like absolute hieroglyphics. They are a complete mess. I usually fold my report sheet into 6 even squares (or...

  21. average age of a new nurse?

    Dolce replied to clemmm78's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated at age 20 with my RN, but the vast majority of my graduating class were in their 30s and 40s. We had a few in their 50s. I really felt like the minority. A lot of my classmates had...

  22. MSN or MBA

    Dolce replied to Fiesta Red's topic in Nurse Management

    I've wanted to get my MBA/MSN as well and have seen a number of programs out there, some with online classes as an option. This would give you a lot more flexibility by giving you the best of both...

  23. Evolution of Advanced directives: Allowing a Natural Death

    Dolce replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I like the phrase "allow natural death." Using the term "do not resuscitate" sounds like there is something we are not doing for the patient. It sounds like we are withholding care from the

  24. nurses are vastly underpaid and vastly unappreciated!

    Dolce replied to RNDreamer's topic in General Nursing

    For some reason, that kind of talk irritates me just a little bit. Yes, I would like to make more money (wouldn't we all?). But, I am satisfied with the money that I am making. My sister, who has a...

  25. Verbal orders vs Telephone orders

    Dolce replied to DEB52's topic in General Nursing

    We do that it that way, too. I've had MDs try to use me as there personal secretary to write out their V/Os. I just hand them the order sheet and ask them to write them down themselves. This is why...