DolceVita ADN, BSN, RN

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Having a Tough Time on a Bad Unit

DolceVita replied to Nurse-please's topic in Nursing Professionalism

There are some on my unit that can be a little like that. When they start in someone who isn’t there I say “oh xxx, huh I really like her, I find her really helpful”. Even if they aren’t...
How to Chart on Controlling Family

DolceVita replied to Thanksforthedonuts's topic in Nursing Professionalism

These matters need to be discussed with the provider, a social worker and your manager. Specifically, medications being given that your facility and provider don’t know about. It’s simply...
Condescension from Critical Care Nurses Towards Med-Surg Nurses

DolceVita replied to SkittlesMcRainbowbutt's topic in Nursing Professionalism

Whoa there. What I needed to know about my patients in ER was dwarfed by what I needed to know about them on the MS floor. Especially on a day
To Vaccinate Or Not To Vaccinate, That Is The Question

DolceVita replied to Joe V's topic in Disaster Preparation

Just get vaccinated unless you have a real medical contraindication. I’m over debating vaccinations with people. It’s like verbal sparring with someone who has one brain cell stretched between two...
Preceptor is SO BAD!

DolceVita replied to Guest606's topic in General Nursing

Oh yes, I do think it’s important for you to stop calling her names. Even in your head. Find something good about her and concentrate on it. Whether she stays your preceptor or not you’re on the...
Preceptor is SO BAD!

DolceVita replied to Guest606's topic in General Nursing

I had a crappy preceptor like that and desperately wanted to change, I did not. What’s more I think they knew I was struggling because my boss asked me three times how I was doing. She signed...
Psych nurse looking how to transfer into critical care. Is it possible?

DolceVita replied to The0Walrus's topic in Critical Care

Sometimes, if there’s a smaller community hospital try there. Even 6 months in psych and you should have pretty good therapeutic Comms skills. Critical or progressive care might work especially if...
Fired for False Workplace Violence Accusation - Feeling Humiliated and Shamed

DolceVita replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

I’m so sorry for what you’re going through. I was accused of bullying a new staff member a year ago when I reviewed her work and gave her feedback. Even though I was training her I was told it was...
terminated for drug diversion

DolceVita replied to sbonthrowaway's topic in Nurses Recovery

I hope you got a lawyer. Speak to them first before the BON. They can communicate with the BON for you. There are some states in which you must declare psychiatric issues prior to renewal. So I...
Abuse of nurses

DolceVita replied to JMune's topic in Health, Stress Management

I have found it hard, in my new, job adjusting to how “complaints” are dealt with. Sometimes it seems like people can say anything to or about nurses with impunity, in a hospital setting....
Resign first or wait until I find out if I'm fired?

DolceVita replied to FallingInPlace's topic in General Nursing

I agree with this. Hopefully you’re resume is out there and you’re interviewing. I left my last place. New boss had called me in to spank me for something ridiculous and didn’t even ask if it...
When male prisoners intentionally expose themselves to females

DolceVita replied to DoubleblessedRN's topic in Correctional

When I was new to corrections I thought that a good one liner/snarky remark was ok for this. I was like water finding my way to the lowest level. After a couple of months I came to realize I sounded...
Handling remarks/comments

DolceVita replied to KmtWLPN's topic in Correctional

A very direct "that's inappropriate. You need to stop and not say anything like that again." If it was significant a conduct report gets written by the officer accompanying me (I'm usually with one...
When male prisoners intentionally expose themselves to females

DolceVita replied to DoubleblessedRN's topic in Correctional

Agreed. We have an RN from a State Hospital who works with us at the State prison. She is a super resource but we handle some things quite differently. As for giving a "warning" before a conduct...
why is the corrections facility hiring so much?

DolceVita replied to luckie's topic in Correctional

So I will chime in here. I was banging on the Prison door to get into Correctional nursing. Finally did get in to a State Max Security prison. I have yet to have my security training nearly 3...
Home health nurses and documentation problems - please help me understand.

DolceVita replied to nursetobeoneday's topic in Home Health

Mummy1991 This is a bit of an old post you are on from 2010 (an interesting one though) but I am per diem for an agency and they use paper documentation still in 2017. I write it while in the...
New Grad & Scheduling Difficulties

DolceVita replied to 02468's topic in First Year After Licensure

Congratulations on your new position. I strongly suggest that you take steps now to seek support for the next few weeks. People have made great suggestions. You got a good job as a new grad and I...
Embassy Work as RN

DolceVita replied to aluv4health's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

You know you can apply directly to the CIA. Just
Why Do You Love Being A Prison Nurse?

DolceVita replied to Everline's topic in Correctional

Nice thread. Thank
Sensing stigma

DolceVita replied to AngelKissed857's topic in Correctional

Congrats on graduation and I assume passing NCLEX. Good for you for having a direction. When I graduated Corrections was the last thing on my list. Then last year some volunteer work took me into...
Advice needed

DolceVita replied to Gertiegirl's topic in School

Blinking heck! That is truly awful but not unbelievable
Unruly CNAs

DolceVita replied to penlite28's topic in Travel

I don't imagine it is in the CNAs scope to educate patients, right? Deal with this stuff as it happens, with the individuals involved. You can recognize their time and experience on the floor without...
CON withholding proof of graduation!!!!

DolceVita replied to KelERnurse's topic in General Students

I read the BON minutes of my State and see where schools are having to submit their plans of action for poor first time NCLEX pass rates. So it may be related to that and poorly
CON withholding proof of graduation!!!!

DolceVita replied to KelERnurse's topic in General Students

Take the course, take your license and get an awesome job. This is my experience and not legal advice (it was painful experience too): Usually if you are within 1 year of being at an institution you...
Nurse sent pics from pts phone to his

DolceVita replied to SuburbsGirl's topic in Nursing News

perhaps we need a section titled "You can't make this stuff up" or "beyond the

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