Dolce

Dolce RN

Day Surgery, Agency, Cath Lab, LTC/Psych

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  1. Male Urologic Dilemma

    Dolce replied to 58flyer's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you! I am so glad you were able to address the whole issue with your urologist. You may find that if you actually have a positive experience getting this scope done that it may ease some of...

  2. Signing Bonus conflict- I want out early!

    Dolce replied to nursesarenice's topic in General Nursing

    I got a sign-on bonus at one place for $2500 for one year. If I stayed two years I think they would have offered me $4000-5000. In the letter that detailed the contract it stated that if I left or...

  3. New to LTC, How do I organize?

    Dolce replied to MedicGA's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I did LTC I started out my day after report by organizing all of my supplies that I would need for the day on my med cart--ice water, applesause, forms that needed complete, extra blank fax...

  4. I was let go !

    Dolce replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry to hear about your experience. What a nightmarish orientation! Sounds like the one I got when I did LTC as a brand-spanking-new grad. I think I got one week and it was implied to me...

  5. Me vs. the charge nurse

    Dolce replied to RachelRN25's topic in General Nursing

    I would have called the doc if it had been 30-60 minutes since the patient had received the BP med and the BP was the same. However, if the med was just given there is no new information to relay to...

  6. Horrid clinical uniforms

    Dolce replied to KungFuFtr's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Why on earth do they make nursing students wear all white!?!? It wouldn't be so bad if the pants were actually thick enough that we don't have to see the patterned underwear and boxers underneath, or...

  7. LTC or Med/surg Thoughts????

    Dolce replied to NCnurse2B's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I made the transition from LTC (my first nursing job) to a hospital with relatively little difficulty. If working in a hospital is what you would like to be doing in the future than I would suggest...

  8. How would you have dealt with this situation...

    Dolce replied to 1hotRN601's topic in General Nursing

    I always do little tasks for patients (like filling water pitchers) if I have the time or if the patient asks me. I am a young nurse too but rarely have trouble with CNAs taking advantage of me....

  9. Nurse Tech II

    Dolce replied to pegbord's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, sounds way different than my experience as a nurse tech. I was basically just a CNA with a different title. I performed all CNA duties--vitals, BGs, ADLs, D/Cing foleys, D/Cing IVs, ambulating...

  10. Slow Codes

    Dolce replied to karenna's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is considered, according to recent polls, to be the most ethical profession. I like to think that we are ethical because what we say we will do. That means that if someone is a 95-year-old...

  11. 1st Med Error

    Dolce replied to Eilana's topic in General Nursing

    I made my first med error as a new grad and it was with insulin too. I was so traumatized that I felt like everything was crashing in around me. The patient ended up being just fine but I learned a...

  12. Ack! My Mother is "That patient"

    Dolce replied to Cattitude's topic in General Nursing

    Saying "thank you" goes a long way. When I have had family members in the hospital I make it a point to sincerely thank the staff for the care they provide. I agree that candy and donuts are nice,...

  13. Isn't there any specialites....

    Dolce replied to Annie2005's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked with LPNs in Same Day Surgery, Psych, and even Cath

  14. I Have An Idea; Please Don't Steal It; Many Witnesses Here

    Dolce replied to jill48's topic in General Nursing

    I have totally thought about that before! It would be such a cool thing. An insulin pump only delivers insulin, it does not check BGs. The pump could be programed to check BGs and deliver insulin...

  15. Reality in the LTC

    Dolce replied to pnurseuwm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, it can be done, but it is not an easy task--especially day shift. I lost weight when I worked LTC because I was running the whole shift. If you stay focused, on task and organize your day well...

  16. What kind of error puts a license at risk?

    Dolce replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I knew a nurse whose license was placed on restrictions after calling in medication for herself to a

  17. If you have computer charting...

    Dolce replied to TooterIA's topic in General Nursing

    I'm probably in the minority when I say that I love computer charting. I have used Meditech, CPRS (the VA's system) among other electronic charting systems. Multiple people can access the chart at...

  18. Male Urologic Dilemma

    Dolce replied to 58flyer's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked outpatient surgery at three hospitals--all have done cystos under anesthesia in the OR. You are NOT the only person who feels uncomfortable having this done with female assistants. I...

  19. Names

    Dolce replied to EstOyLista's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I believe it is usually called an OB nurse or maternity nursing. Antepartum, labor and delivery and postpartum are the words you are looking for I think. Every hospital has an OB unit.

  20. Please tell me this isn't happening...negative rubella titer = no job

    Dolce replied to iHeartNICU's topic in General Nursing

    Please don't despair. When I was little I had an allergic reaction to the MMR vaccine and was only given one shot in the series. It didn't become a problem for me until I entered my BSN program and...

  21. Tall Girl Scrubs

    Dolce replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in General Nursing

    I'm almost 5'9" and HATE having "high water" pants. Makes me feel like a kid outgrowing their hand-me-downs. The Landau drawstring pants in tall are perfect for me. They are a cotton/poly blend so...

  22. Abandonment???

    Dolce replied to Happeetxn's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is quite bizarre that the nurse going home didn't pass off to you that she was leaving and inform you that you were going to be taking over her patients. It would be one thing if she was...

  23. disclosing PRN Vicodin

    Dolce replied to iHeartNICU's topic in General Nursing

    Disclose that you are taking it, but it probably won't come up in the drug screen since you haven't used any in a week. Congratulations on your job

  24. What are the huge "DO NOT EVER DO" things that new nurses need to know about? calling

    Dolce replied to katiebugg's topic in General Nursing

    Don't ever say "I know" to an experienced nurse. If they are willing to take the time to explain something to you listen up and be

  25. Somebody HELP ME..Please!!!!!!!!

    Dolce replied to yuyu75's topic in General Nursing

    My nursing class was full of mom's. In fact, I felt like the exception because I had no kids of my own. We had moms with newborns, pregnant moms, moms of teenagers, moms of toddlers, single moms,...