Dorito ASN, RN

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    Thesis Survey!

    Dorito replied to amb123456's topic in General Nursing

    Done- good
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    Charge Nurse without the pay

    Dorito replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    I second that opinion.
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    need advice on handling a difficult CNA

    Dorito replied to PIANISTRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would check with the alert residents towards the end of the shift to see if someone did their vs. I've encountered this in the past and that's what I did. If the patient/ resident said that no one...
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    online CPR certification program

    Dorito replied to aspire08's topic in General Nursing

    If you want to get the most out of a course I recommend you attend a class. I believe the AHA is letting people do the didactic portion on-line but you may need to get a skills check off with a BLS...
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    Shell Shocked

    Dorito replied to Spiderella's topic in General Nursing

    I used to second guess myself too when a patient suddenly slips away. One of the sweetest docs I used to work with said "I never take credit for saving a patient because if I did I would have to take...
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    Too slow for med-surg: other work options?

    Dorito replied to samiracat1958's topic in General Nursing

    If you are detail oriented with paperwork, and enjoy teaching I think Home Health would be a great place for you- granted if you are not strong in your assessments you should avoid it. I loved home...
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    IM going to FLipOUt on my coworkers!!!

    Dorito replied to BlearnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure if you are a new grad either but unfortunately it's not uncommon that nurses give new grads the "third degree" in report. I don't condone it but I know it happened to me and I've seen it...
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    Tired of being SICK!!!

    Dorito replied to ERnewbieRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was sick nearly the first entire year I was a nurse. I was working pediatrics at the time so anything the kids dragged in I got too. Now I rarely get sick and I've passed a lot of the antibodies to...
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    But Mom your a NURSE!

    Dorito replied to NoWaNrN's topic in General Nursing

    The magic touch of the mom/nurse
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    Taking A&P in the summer, is it hard?

    Dorito replied to Brandi8's topic in General Nursing

    I took A&P I in the summer. I had been an LPN for about 15 years and I literally lived and breathed A&P all summer but it was good to get it done. ( I even ended up with the only A in class)....
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    Question

    Dorito replied to friendlyone's topic in General Nursing

    Usually depends on the surgeon. Some only want the affected side, some want only the unaffected. I would just have the MD clarify. I agree- it's
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    danger to patients

    Dorito replied to tt5555's topic in General Nursing

    Our nurses monitor the telemetry and they have a small team. What's to stop them from saying they shouldnt have any patient care other than to watch telemetry. I don't think taking off orders or...
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    Has ACLS been 'dumbed down'?

    Dorito replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I coordinate the ACLS and PALS courses at our facility. Many staff take the 2 day course even though they are current. They get the extra time to practice and use skills that they often don't get a...
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    Can anyone explain to me why me and my co-workers got yelled at??

    Dorito replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Seems like a lot of the advice is "leave". I've run into a little ankle biting in my career and if I resigned every time a temper was thrown I'd have had several different jobs. Sometimes...
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    The Doctor said WHAT?

    Dorito replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    I applaud you for speaking up. I've spoken up many times and have yet to be called to a managers office or written up. I get along with all of the docs and we work collaboratively. Nurses need doctors...
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    Need Help with Blood Administration

    Dorito replied to peds4now's topic in General Nursing

    That's the way I was taught to run blood as well. I agree, sometimes if it's running a little sluggish you can run a little saline to speed it
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    Being a preceptor means you can sit all day???

    Dorito replied to newnurseheadache's topic in General Nursing

    Some people make better preceptors than others. She should't be sitting at the desk while you are doing all the hard work- especially since it's only your fourth clinical day. If it were me I'd be...
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    Verbal Abuse and Neglect--What Should I do???

    Dorito replied to Annebug's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Healthcare workers are "mandated reporters" of any suspected abuse or neglect of children and "vulnerable adults". Contact the county social services department and the police if needed and...
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    Hello fellow cheeseheads!

    Dorito replied to mthrof3's topic in General Nursing

    I live north of Madison....near Portage. I'm a country girl at heart. It seems like there has been a big increase in crime in Madison so I would feel safer out of the city- especially with kids. p.s....
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    ANYONE else having a HORRIBLE education experience???

    Dorito replied to gemini81sg's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with many of the other posters. Head down, mouth shut and compliments or praise for your instructor may have a positive effect...*(even if you don't necessarily agree). I had some issues with...
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    How many of you work 3 days /12 hrs shifts?

    Dorito replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    Glad to hear the feedback on this topic. I'm thinking about switching jobs and the new job would be 3- 12's. (5am-5pm) I've been doing 8's M-F for sometime and wonder how well I would do getting up so...
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    Free NCLEX PN resource

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

    Looks like it would be helpful for someone studying their PN boards....and the best part is it's free. I'd print it out and put it in our library but it's over 300 pages and I don't want to break our...
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    ACLS on the computer

    Dorito replied to budger1983's topic in Emergency

    Nicely said! I coordinate the ACLS courses at my facility and I only found one site that provides an AHA ACLS card...it's pricey. And you do have to go to a site and be checked off on the Mega Code....
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    Nursing student looking for experienced RN to interview for paper

    Dorito replied to Yasminek's topic in General Nursing

    I would also be willing to help if
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    What do you think about cell phone use?

    Dorito replied to RNontheroad's topic in General Nursing

    My Mom just had a pacemaker inserted this week and they told her not to use a cellphone on the side she had the pacer placed in. We don't have any cell phone bans at my facility and I have never had...