DalmatiaRN

DalmatiaRN

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  1. Strategies to assist with real-time charting

    DalmatiaRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    We are moving to Epic documentation later this year with computerized physician order entry. I have been practicing real-time charting for about a month now and it is challenging. I am looking for...

  2. Ever accepted a position knowing it was a mistake?

    DalmatiaRN replied to Gratefulprn's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a new grad I took a position on a unit that was poorly managed, had ridiculously high turnover (see training 25 plus new nurses a year), and poor morale. Although I learned an incredible...

  3. Your opinion on HOSPITALISTS.

    DalmatiaRN replied to estrogen's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I work with an amazing group of hospitalists. Whenever I have an issue that arises with a patient they are quick to respond and will also check back to see if any intervention they ordered is working....

  4. New grad starting on Surgical/Ortho floor

    DalmatiaRN replied to RainMom's topic in Orthopedic

    I'm on a surgical ortho floor and love it! I have a great team and I love the surgical population. For pain control we use scheduled oxycontin 10-20mg typically and then for PRN we usually have...

  5. Neuro Floor Nightmare!

    DalmatiaRN replied to WindyhillBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! This sounds so much like my floor! For a moment I almost thought we worked

  6. Who is working tonight?

    DalmatiaRN replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    15-2330 I'm sure I'll bring in the New Year giving

  7. Needing a BSN to practice in WI

    DalmatiaRN replied to javawren_23's topic in General Nursing

    Have not heard of this at

  8. "We self schedule on this floor..."

    DalmatiaRN replied to Work in Progress's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I read that post and it felt like I wrote it! We have the same thing happening and it's ridiculous. I cannot make any plans because I never know when I am working. The schedule is NEVER ready until...

  9. Does this happen to you?

    DalmatiaRN replied to NoblePath's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have these dreams too. Usually I'm trying to see all my patients and in the dream state I just can't make it to their room. Odd I know. I will try some of the suggestions above. I really think it is...

  10. tired RN venting

    DalmatiaRN replied to AndieWoke's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I feel like I had the very same night and now have to go back and do it all over

  11. What to expect in Neurosurgery Nursing

    DalmatiaRN replied to irsbear's topic in General Nursing

    On my unit we deal with a lot of backsurgery - which means PCA's, epidurals, and LOTS of pain management. In addition to this constant flow we also get ICU transfers such as crani's, bleeds and such....

  12. neuro nursing is freaking hard!

    DalmatiaRN replied to Lola77's topic in Neurological

    We have 5-6, and your right, it is HARD! Even if this thread was started months ago, it feels good just to post! Thanks for the little

  13. Access to Nurse via Telephone

    DalmatiaRN replied to Flying ICU RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have this same issue. All of these calls from random "friends" and "family". I have no way of knowing whom I am speaking with and the questions are always , "How is X doing?" Then this always leads...

  14. 3 months in and I hate my nursing job

    DalmatiaRN replied to Serenyd's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have found all of this very helpful, old and new. Thanks to all of you that have

  15. Charting Bloopers

    DalmatiaRN replied to AHarri66's topic in Nursing Humor

    I work on a neurosurgical floor. Our population usually will have a back brace or a cervical collar (soft or hard) fitted for use post-op. It is added to the chart whether or not the brace is in the...

  16. NCLEX Mistaken Identity

    DalmatiaRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I arrived early Thursday morning nervous, anxious, and excited to finally take my test. After all the fingerprinting and photo taking I was finally led into the testing room. I glanced at the screen...

  17. NCLEX Mistaken Identity

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

    Finally have my results!!! I

  18. NCLEX Mistaken Identity

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

    4 days later, still waiting for my results. . .

  19. How does your facility transport patients into the morgue cooler?

    DalmatiaRN replied to littlern820126's topic in General Nursing

    At my last facility security was actually called to transport to the

  20. New Grads, enough complaints about preceptors.

    DalmatiaRN replied to Katie5's topic in First Year After Licensure

    While I agree that there are other routes to dealing with the need to "vent" about work, and as a new grad myself that has had excellent preceptors, my understanding as that this thread is asking new...

  21. Nightshifters

    DalmatiaRN replied to gtoko's topic in General Nursing

    All of the tips listed are excellent, used many of them myself (especially the fan). One thing I noticed from working nights was my mood. I was rather short and snippy with people and that just made...

  22. All you wonderful preceptors and instructors out there...

    DalmatiaRN replied to Work in Progress's topic in General Nursing

    What a great post topic! I also had a preceptor that was fantastic. At the end of the semester I took the time to write a letter to the administration about how amazing and fantastic she was during...

  23. When is it OK to delegate to a CNA?

    DalmatiaRN replied to missdeevah's topic in General Nursing

    You absolutely did the right

  24. ED interview tomorrow, suggestions?

    DalmatiaRN replied to ctoedeb4's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    What can you contribute to the unit? Why did you choose this organization? Why did you choose nursing? What are your strengths/weaknesses? In your clinical or work experience tell me about a time...

  25. Nurse-Patient communication/teaching...

    DalmatiaRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently had a discussion regarding nurse-patient communication, I have witnessed nurses being direct and candid with patients about their situations and possible outcomes and I have also witnessed...