Dorito ASN, RN

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    How do you leave it at work?

    Dorito replied to Newbie_RN17's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Very hard to "leave it at work". In all my years of nursing I still wonder/ worry about pt's and I do check on them- particularly if I got them transferred etc. It seems that this thread took a wrong...
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    New grad employment offer...please help

    Dorito replied to Valnave's topic in General Nursing

    Make sure the Orientation is long enough and you will have a preceptor. If critical care/ acute care is your passion it sounds like it would be right up your alley! Best of luck to you and your...
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    I shouldn't be a nurse

    Dorito replied to scarednurse's topic in General Nursing

    We've all made mistakes....some little ones, some bigger ones and we've also ALMOST made mistakes. It's part of life, it's part of nursing. you'll get over it as long as you learned something out of...
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    Advice for new preceptor please

    Dorito replied to Lev's topic in Nursing Career

    I would also encourage feedback FROM her. Teaching styles vary. I agree with above poster- have her tell you the steps (outside the patient room of course). Don't forget to give her positive feedback...
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    First death....

    Dorito replied to clh8987's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Other than a drop in her systolic BP and pulse rate slowing down there wasn't anything that stood out as glaring evidence that she was on the verge of death. With her dementia it's doubtful she could...
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    I want to be an RN but I'm worried

    Dorito replied to ra_co's topic in General Nursing

    I worked with a nurse for many years that had Lupus. As long as you use the required contact precautions it shouldn't put you at greater risk than most. I work in a surgical clinic so exposure to...
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    Saw an angry clinical instructor...

    Dorito replied to Bortaz's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Maybe you should check with the nurse manager of the unit. Mention your observations and maybe she should do some investigating or sit in an inconspituous area to overhear some of the info you have...
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    RN returning to nursing after * years

    Dorito replied to kssheldon's topic in General Nursing

    A refresher course is recommended. Maybe you could job shadow also? I'm assuming you kept up with your license fees. I know many states also require CEU's to maintain licensure- (WI is not one of...
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    New Grad/Hate My Job/Life is Miserable!

    Dorito replied to Ruby Vee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Very well said... I hated my first year as a nurse as well. I didn't know what I didn't know. Luckily I survived and so did my patient's. Now that I've been in the field over 35 years I'm amazed when...
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    Media a bit too invasive of nurse's personal info following her catching Ebola?

    Dorito replied to Blue Roses's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'm concerned about the comment resulted from an unknown "breach of protocol" in treating ....how do they know there was a breach in protocol? They say we are safe using Contact precautions but what...
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    Criminal charges against WI Nurse

    Dorito posted a topic in General Nursing

    What are your thoughts on the criminal charges brought against the nurse who made a med error at St. Mary's hospital ? I feel this is inappropriate action and sends the wrong message to many nurses....
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    help !!

    Dorito replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    Can you contact the HR dept and inquire? They might be able to put a little pressure on the manager/ dept to get the orientation lined up. They want to fill those
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    How being a CNA effected your nursing career?

    Dorito replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in General Nursing

    Many nursing schools now require your CNA before you are accepted into a nursing program. I think it helps weed out those who may not have a grasp about the profession. It also gives you some great...
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    New Grad starting out at SNF?

    Dorito replied to violet_violet's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Get a job wherever you can. You'll appreciate the experience (and paycheck) when something opens up in a
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    educational needs assessment

    Dorito replied to dsowell's topic in General Nursing

    I have to do one yearly and the last 2 years I've done it through an online survey such as survey monkey. It's nice because it tabulates all the results for you so it's easy to see what your high...
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    And if we catch you smoking you'll be charge $25

    Dorito replied to Manatee111's topic in General Nursing

    So what if your employer decides to start doing BMI's on all the staff. If your BMI is above the recommendations, you would be okay with paying a higher premium? You'd certainly be at a higher risk to...
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    Nursing 101

    Dorito replied to Copper4's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you Copper. I have seen the same thing happening. Patients are not being ambulated unless PT does it or at least does an evaluation. One of the doctors I have worked with agrees and...
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    LPN to RN... ask for a raise?

    Dorito replied to e.moore30's topic in General Nursing

    You certainly should expect a raise to the RN pay scale. Talk with
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    Caregiver smoking with patient on oxygen

    Dorito replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Nursing

    I think you need to speak to the director of the agency providing this staff. (if you are all from the same agency). If the staff providing care to the patient are the ones smoking they should be...
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    In dillema

    Dorito replied to jenna84's topic in General Nursing

    Also, the patients entering long term care are much sicker than they used to be- and younger! You might not lose as many skills as you think! Best of
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    Bored on night shift- should I ask for transfer?

    Dorito replied to Happyday1's topic in Nursing Career

    Maybe it's the calm before the storm. Census goes up and down. More than likely about the time you are bored the flood gates might open up and you'll be grateful for the quieter nights. I agree with...
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    I hate my phone

    Dorito replied to coolpeach's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe you could change the message she receives on your phone. ie: "Please do not leave messages on this phone that are work related as they will not be checked until June xxxx " Just a thought. I...
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    Novice ER Nurse needs help please

    Dorito replied to Lunar's topic in Emergency

    Familiarize yourself with typical lab values and correlation with diseases. Most novice nurses need to develop these skills and it comes with experience. She obviously knew you were relatively new to...
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    Getting a contact info on a nurse manager

    Dorito replied to vivianchi2000RN's topic in General Nursing

    In addition to what previous posters have said it may actually be detrimental to your career that you tried to "go around the barricades" to get in. It may flag you as someone who did not want to play...
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    Help please -Benefit for a fellow nurse

    Dorito replied to withasmilelpn's topic in General Nursing

    I would give yourself about 3 months (at least) to pull this benefit off and try to get as many helpers as you can. Many of the area fundraisers here petition local businesses for donations: oil...