Dorali BSN, LPN, RN

6 yrs LTC, 1 yr MedSurg, Wound Care

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    Santyl and wet to dry

    Dorali replied to jlynn2303's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    That's how we do it, but I'm not sure what the rationale is behind it. I will ask & find out though. I do know that when we put the gauze on, it's just barely
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    Got the job! New to wounds

    Dorali posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Hi Everyone! Quick back story: I'm a fairly new LPN (August 2016). Was hired at a local hospital I did clinicals at in nursing school--a dream come true--and I've been working Med Surg for about 6...
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    Organizational tips?

    Dorali replied to kittyxqueen's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Funny you mention that! I just ordered this 4 colored pen today! With "fashionable" colors! Pink, purple, turquoise, and lime green! I'm hoping it will
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    Organizational tips?

    Dorali replied to kittyxqueen's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Jotting things down is mostly what I *try* to do. Plan B is to remember that the pt did/went to ___ when I gave so&so they're PRN at 1130. Lol! So you're basically just starting one note per...
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    Organizational tips?

    Dorali replied to kittyxqueen's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'm new too! I'm about halfway through my 12 weeks of orientation and up to 4 patients now. I was a CNA before and passed meds in a nursing home for 5 years and I thought I had a good idea of what I...
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    Documenting conversations with patients

    Dorali posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everybody! I'm a new nurse, still on orientation. Documentation is one of my big fears right now and I have a question about documenting conversations between yourself & a patient. Basically...
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    Documenting conversations with patients

    Dorali replied to Dorali's topic in General Nursing

    This is great! Thank you so much!! Lindsey - I can definitely summarize! Geez that would be so much easier than the torment I put myself through trying to remember every little word. Sour Lemon -...
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    Documenting conversations with patients

    Dorali replied to Dorali's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you both for your input! For the record, I didn't say anything about him being rude in my nurse's note. That was just to paint the picture for my post here. I knew better than to do that! So,...
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    Nursing Medical Symbol: What is it about?

    Dorali replied to nursewithskills's topic in General Nursing

    This is something that makes me crazy! Personally, I wouldn't want to wear something knowing that it was incorrect. My hospital has a statue of Asclepius in one of the flower beds out of front, which...
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    I passed NCLEX-PN!!!!

    Dorali posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Everybody! I've been reading everything NCLEX-related for a few weeks now, especially here in this forum. I was beyond nervous for this exam and didn't feel like I could prepare myself enough. I...
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    I passed NCLEX-PN!!!!

    Dorali replied to Dorali's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    INeedToPass -- None of us used Kaplan. I thought about using it. Came to this site and read what others had to say and wasn't impressed. Based on the types of questions you had it sounds like you...
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    LPN new grad to start medsurg floor

    Dorali replied to RKCK0409's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Congratulations on your new job! I am also a brand new LPN & finished my 4th day of orientation this past weekend on my med surg floor! So far I love it! Just to wanted to say hi & let you...
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    I passed NCLEX-PN!!!!

    Dorali replied to Dorali's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you, WereBadger! I can't even say how big that makes me
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    I passed NCLEX-PN!!!!

    Dorali replied to Dorali's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wow!! Good job!! That's awesome you made it through both! I had about 300 questions left of Uworld. Did you like the Mastery app or Uworld
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    Quitting Nursing School

    Dorali replied to lovlina's topic in General Students

    There are so many things you could do with a nursing degree. Some people don't like direct patient care, some people are better with the office side of things. You've made it this far, I'd hate for...
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    Quick and easy meals for busy nursing students!

    Dorali replied to Erythropoiesis's topic in General Students

    Pinterest is a great resource for crockpot recipes. Also, AllRecipes.com is excellent! If you have time before starting school, I suggest preparing some of those meals, putting them in gallon size...
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    I passed NCLEX-PN!!!!

    Dorali replied to Dorali's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Nadu--Im glad it helped! I enjoy reading the success stories too, they kept me upbeat and motivated! Sounds like you're headed in the right direction! You're gonna do great!! Good
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    I passed NCLEX-PN!!!!

    Dorali replied to Dorali's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you both!! I heard good things about the mastery app, but didn't utilize it much. Congratulations to you too
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    World for Nclex PN

    Dorali replied to NurseLaura1978's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My Uworld average was 53%. I could NOT get it higher than that. As my test date got closer, I got more stressed, wasn't sleeping well, etc and I dropped down to about 48%. Now that Ive PASSED IN 85...
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    What Is It Like Being A LPN Student?

    Dorali replied to LPNTOBE2017's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    We didn't have any evening clinicals. Our days were either going as a group and showing up at the clinical site at 6:30/shift change or places we went by ourselves, like doctor's offices, where we had...
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    When you got authorization to test but still feel like you don't know anything?!

    Dorali replied to Summers3's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This is exactly how I felt! I didn't feel prepared, I was constantly nauseated, and I couldn't sleep. The only thing that helped me was to study. I at least felt like I was doing something. I dont...
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    I passed NCLEX-PN!!!!

    Dorali replied to Dorali's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you! And good luck!!! You got
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    LPN Nclex

    Dorali replied to Jacquie312's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took mine on Thursday, August 18th, at 8am. My name never popped up on the BON website until I woke up and checked on Saturday (yesterday) morning. It was almost 48 hours. I really thought it would...
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    passed my nclex today, "giving back"

    Dorali replied to imallinbaby2262's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!! I took mine today too (PN). Also having a drink! Lol It feels good to have it behind you!
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    205 nxclex pn questions 2016

    Dorali replied to Nurse queen's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yay!!!