Doc Lori, R.N.

Doc Lori, R.N.

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  1. Nurses Eating Their Young

    Doc Lori, R.N. posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you haven't read the article "Nurses Are So Mean", it is a great read. Typically, when mammals eat their young, it is an instinct which satisfies dominance. There is a clear lack of emotional...

  2. 3rd Quarter Article Contest Results

    Doc Lori, R.N. replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    Thank you so much everyone, and congratulations to all the

  3. Things that make you go hmmm...Nurse on Twitter?

    Doc Lori, R.N. replied to StudentNrseMcFarland's topic in General Nursing

    I watched a bit on the news yesterday and this guy was literally tweeting while having an MI, how he felt with the morphine, then being prepped for his CABG. He even video recorded himself while he...

  4. Feeling worn out all the time

    Doc Lori, R.N. replied to hs2005's topic in General Nursing

    I'd bet that it's a combination of physical and emotional exhaustion, giving, providing, caring and nurturing others...toxicity and burnout... Hang in there and focus on what led you to the desire to...

  5. Plz help with Bumex, amio, dopamine, cardizem calculations!

    Doc Lori, R.N. replied to RamaMama's topic in General Nursing

    I seriously laughed out loud as I re-read this craziness! Just a bunch of passionate individuals expressing view points, and what the hell is wrong with that?

  6. Nurses Eating Their Young

    Doc Lori, R.N. replied to Doc Lori, R.N.'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    PCU, nursing is beyond hard work, and nurses are energetically authentic, meaning there are certain attributes which lead one to become a healer, just as there are certain attributes which lead one to...

  7. "Nurses Are So Mean"

    Doc Lori, R.N. replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You seek counseling. You "nurse your

  8. Nurses Eating Their Young

    Doc Lori, R.N. replied to Doc Lori, R.N.'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Morte, Believe me, I totally and completely understand. It is only after many years of therapy, then forming my own counseling practice for nurses when I boiled it down and realized that on a...

  9. How can nurses avoid burnout?

    Doc Lori, R.N. replied to nolamor's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks,j621d. I learned this through personal

  10. How can nurses avoid burnout?

    Doc Lori, R.N. replied to nolamor's topic in General Nursing

    I think that some nurses have the propensity for burn out, and some don't, no matter where they work. The more work and research I do on this subject, the more I realize that. Someone with a solid...

  11. Plz help with Bumex, amio, dopamine, cardizem calculations!

    Doc Lori, R.N. replied to RamaMama's topic in General Nursing

    You are right..no one insinuated that the OP was stupid. She expressed herself that she would try not to ask any more stupid questions, (paraphrased). I should have clarified that. You bet your...

  12. Plz help with Bumex, amio, dopamine, cardizem calculations!

    Doc Lori, R.N. replied to RamaMama's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I am snarky and smart orificed too, and intelligent, and a counselor for a practice which is dedicated to nurses who experience the toxities of burnout. I am passionate about people supporting...

  13. Plz help with Bumex, amio, dopamine, cardizem calculations!

    Doc Lori, R.N. replied to RamaMama's topic in General Nursing

    Oh Yay! It's button pushing time! Woohoo! Thanks for your opinion Jopacurn..however no one will be receiving an apology from me regarding this post. Not you, not anyone. You seem to be...

  14. Plz help with Bumex, amio, dopamine, cardizem calculations!

    Doc Lori, R.N. replied to RamaMama's topic in General Nursing

    She said please...jeez! Aren't there more polite, professional and respectful ways to address colleagues? Who says that the people who chose to respond to this post are meant to teach the OP a...

  15. Nurses Eating Their Young

    Doc Lori, R.N. replied to Doc Lori, R.N.'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thx for that. I think it's rather interesting how this article is spinning!

  16. Nurses Eating Their Young

    Doc Lori, R.N. replied to Doc Lori, R.N.'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The whole thing is, everyone is on their own valid paths, whether or not their current vantage point at any particular point in time is good, bad or ugly..however it is up to us as individuals as to...

  17. Bizarre Case- Any guesses?

    Doc Lori, R.N. replied to flygirls2's topic in General Nursing

    Has he had a nephrology consult? This guy is screaming renal failure. While that does not address all of his issues, dialysis will definitely adjust many of his labs as well as his temperature, by...

  18. Nurses Eating Their Young

    Doc Lori, R.N. replied to Doc Lori, R.N.'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    True. And a spade is a spade, or is it a suit in a deck of cards? Depends on perspective,

  19. need a name for ICU's softball team

    Doc Lori, R.N. replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Me too! That's hilarious!

  20. Nurses Eating Their Young

    Doc Lori, R.N. replied to Doc Lori, R.N.'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hi everyone! I am torn about the posted responses to this article. On one hand I am thrilled that this piece has stimulated such discussion. On the other hand, I feel somewhat saddened that it...

  21. need a name for ICU's softball team

    Doc Lori, R.N. replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    The Flatliners? The Balloon Pumpers? The A-Line Aviators? ahaa good

  22. If you cant read my writing I dont know what to tell you.

    Doc Lori, R.N. replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like Doctor Personality has a personal issue, which you do not have to buy into. You are advocating for your patient, and doing your job, within your scope of practice. He knows damned well...

  23. Missed fingerstick

    Doc Lori, R.N. replied to CC918's topic in General Nursing

    I'd notify the MD

  24. For all of those on Medicaid

    Doc Lori, R.N. replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I feel that the only time it plays into the care of the patient is when care has to be coordinated between facilities, etc. One needs to know from a case management point how to "direct"...

  25. Studying nursing theory, came across Jean Watson

    Doc Lori, R.N. replied to algebra_demystified's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, nursel56. Yes, counseling specific to nurses is rare for sure, and it really seems to resonate! I hope you continue to be open and whole :) Best