Dorito ASN, RN

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    Wage Increase for All RNs But Not Me Please advise

    Dorito replied to witnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I also work in Staff development. I took about a $2.00 cut in pay when I took this position.(2 years ago) On the other hand, I am not salaried and I don't work weekends or holidays. I also fill in as...
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    am I beyond hope?

    Dorito replied to BandEmom's topic in General Nursing

    Hang in there. This may be a blessing in disguise. Personally I don't think anyone should go into a specialty area until they've got a good background in med-surg. Usually these areas are more...
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    Non-Professional Staff Development

    Dorito replied to Q.'s topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I have the best response when I use case scenarios. I've done a few preceptor programs for CNA and nurses. They always love the case scenarios. I just write them on index cards. I also have a book...
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    new in staff development

    Dorito replied to salmi's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    The first thing I did was send a survey to the staff inquiring what type of inservices/training they would like- whether it was customer service, disease processes, or safety issues etc. Then I sent...
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    new in staff development

    Dorito replied to salmi's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Glad to hear from other staff development nurses. I have a variety of roles as well though I think I'd have to clone myself if I was moonbeam. I coordinate the ACLS classes, assist with Gen...
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    Developing Nursing Preceptor Program

    Dorito replied to hershey's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I put together a preceptor program here as well. I've had 2 classes go through and the evaluations were quite good. I used several different resources. I also ordered a kit through hcpro I believe. I...
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    Input needed from those with experience in staff development

    Dorito replied to JMP's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I feel your pain. I work in Staff development and get $5 an hour less than when I fill in as a staff nurse. (Discharge planner) In many areas this is the reason there is a shortage of instructors....
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    Grey's Anatomy Premier!!! + How to Contact Show Creators

    Dorito replied to miya's topic in General Nursing

    I saw Grey's anatomy for the first time last night. (4/17) I heard the comment the Chief resident/intern said to the new interns...."You're the first one the patient sees in the morning!". (or pretty...
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    Being an RN with an Associates Degree or a Bachelors Degree.....

    Dorito replied to caseyrb's topic in General Nursing

    I was an LPN for many years then went back for my ADN. I now work in
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    Boneheaded Nursing: A Cautionary Tale

    Dorito replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe the guy had a cyst on the pancreas that perforated an artery. Had a patient that a cyst had perfed his Gastric artery and he was bleeding to death, though at least he was having bloody stools so...
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    it doesn't matter what kind of nurse you are.

    Dorito replied to jpatrick188's topic in General Nursing

    I was an LPN for 15 years before I went on for my RN degree....I believe I earned my title and busted my rump too. In fact, the years I had as an LPN made me a lot better RN. Good luck Super
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    Lung Sounds: Diminished or Shallow?

    Dorito replied to Spider Cat's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It can be several different things. Most commonly a COPD patient will have diminished lungs (or almost non existent breath sounds), also some surgical patients may be "diminished" because they are...
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    nursing magazine info please

    Dorito replied to mamaof3's topic in General Nursing

    I had subscribed to the Incredibly Easy magazine for our education and thought it was very helpful info- especially for nursing students. They even have a bunch of resource books on procedures etc...
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    Should all nursing students be required to be a CNA for one year?

    Dorito replied to SophieMae's topic in General Nursing

    They polled us about this subject at the end of my school year in the ADN program. I said "yes" but I was an LPN at the time. Their point was that they spend so much valuable time teaching basic...
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    opinions on in-services

    Dorito replied to zuchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've just hooked up with some drug reps. They provide speakers and food and also will do more than one inservice to accomodate more staff. Most of my inservices are done at 1:30-2pm to accomodate pm's...
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    I'm Only A Nurse......

    Dorito replied to mye614's topic in General Nursing

    I never put the word "only" in the statement. I may say "I'm a nurse" or "I'm not the doctor" but I feel the word "only" indicates that we are not capable of many things which most of us are masters...
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    Is my patient going to die??

    Dorito replied to RN2Bn2006's topic in General Nursing

    My experience....if someone tells you they are going to die.....believe it. You absolutely did the right thing by calling her husband and niece. If you hadn't and she had you would have felt much...
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    online CNA course

    Dorito replied to ILgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I've never heard of it but I think I would be leary. I think in order to be a good CNA you need "hands on"
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    Your Worst Mistake

    Dorito replied to aurora_borealis's topic in General Nursing

    Just remember the 5 rights. Double or triple check before you give meds and just know mistakes happen. I hung PCN on a patient that was allergic to it. She started itching within 15 minutes. She was...
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    Had Anyone Failed The Boards And Had To Work As A Cna???

    Dorito replied to Guest26407's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    A couple of the GN's failed their boards in my hospital but then worked as GN's until they passed the 2nd time. I guess the GN would be almost like an LPN. Education worked with both of them for a...
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    Blatant Nursing "No-No's"........what's your worst???

    Dorito replied to anndoodle's topic in General Nursing

    We had 2 little old ladies in the same room and one died. When the undertaker came he started loading up the wrong
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    Blatant Nursing "No-No's"........what's your worst???

    Dorito replied to anndoodle's topic in General Nursing

    We all make mistakes. Some are funny, some aren't but just be cautious. When you've been a nurse 25 years you'll be able to look back and laugh like me! Good
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    Blatant Nursing "No-No's"........what's your worst???

    Dorito replied to anndoodle's topic in General Nursing

    I was working PM's and making rounds. I walked into a patients room getting blood and the entire unit of packed cells had infiltrated. When I went to d/c the IV I realized that the RN had started the...
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    NCLEX-RN versus NCLEX-PN

    Dorito replied to mye614's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When I took my boards in 1979 it was also an entire day of testing. To be honest, I think the old paper and pencil is a better way to test knowledge than the computer tests that may not even ask any...
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    Phasing out LPN's.

    Dorito replied to BJ, LPN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I was an LPN for 15 years before I went back to school and there were also rumors about assosciate degree RN's being called Technical Nurses vs BS RN's as Professional Nurses. I don't think there is...