Dorito ASN, RN

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    Killer Nurse Gets 11 Life Sentences

    Dorito replied to Nutmeg5575's topic in General Nursing

    Incredible that this went on as long as it did. So frustrating that the nursing staff knew it and no one believed them. He truly is a monster and I hope the families get some
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    Should I take A&P 1 during summer semester?

    Dorito replied to Poohsdw's topic in General Nursing

    I also took it in a summer course. It was grueling and I lived and breathed A&P but I was the only one to get an A. You can do it- keep focused and take lots of notes. Good
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    Heplock flush

    Dorito replied to Liv1217Sd's topic in General Nursing

    We have stopped using Heparin at our facility for IV lock flushes. There is no living proof that it keeps lines open any more than saline although I think they flush more often now. I agree with...
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    New CNA looking at options

    Dorito replied to tucker925's topic in General Nursing

    I would probably take the SNF job if I were a new CNA and looking towards a future in nursing. I think your job prospects would be better if you are ultimately wanting to get into a hospital. Also,...
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    Lost It at Work!

    Dorito replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above posters. The patient needs to make a decision about the surgery based on information the Dr has informed him of. I know I've had to get consents signed as well but for any major...
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    Tips for New Nurse Educators

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

    We've done self learning modules for our mandatory education for the last 3 years. We were going to do a fair this year but that is $$ and time consuming. We get input from several different areas for...
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    MANUAL COUNTING OF NARCOTICS, help

    Dorito replied to hppygrndma's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that 2 licensed staff should sign. How about your Supervisor or Charge nurse? Periodically when I worked Ambulatory I was the only nurse on duty for the last few discharges. I used to either...
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    Feeling Guilty (calling in sick)

    Dorito replied to RaggedyRN's topic in General Nursing

    How many times have we gone into work when we should have called in sick? Don't feel guilty. When you leave this earth you aren't going to say "Gee, I wish I would have worked more and spent less...
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    Doctors who dont listen or dont care

    Dorito replied to chenoaspirit's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Also, make sure your documentation is thorough. If the chart comes under scrutiny your best defense is in there about the numerous times you notified the MD. If you do notify him/her and they don't...
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    divorcing while in school advice

    Dorito replied to timewood's topic in General Nursing

    My best advice is to get on the wagon and get your child support in place. Welcome to the site and hang in there. This post is an old post but we know that this stuff happens all the time. Stay...
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    Old nurses dont want to learn new tricks?

    Dorito replied to garciadiego's topic in General Nursing

    I've also seen the new grads jump in and get as many certifications as they can get, ACLS,
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    RN's shoulder patch

    Dorito replied to cinja's topic in General Nursing

    So when you pass the boards do you request 10 patches to go on your 5 uniform/scrub tops? Or, just sew them onto lab coats and wear those over your uniforms? I think patients have enough trouble...
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    Blood draws from a PICC/midline

    Dorito replied to HyperRNRachel's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know that I would go with positive placement just because you can flush it. I've seen lots of peripheral IV's that are slowly infiltrating that are easily flushed. I would agree that it's...
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    ADVICE: 42 yr old Male: Nursing

    Dorito replied to ksgomez's topic in General Nursing

    I wish there were more men in nursing. I was an LPN first and then went back to school and it took me about 3 years but I also was doing it slowly so that I could continue to work full time. If money...
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    Office nursing policies,procedures,standards

    Dorito replied to pedsallergynurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure if these policies will help but I had this web site marked in my favorites, though I haven't looked at it lately but it may help. http://www.4nursingmanagers.com/policies/rn/asp Give...
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    MN vs. WI employment

    Dorito replied to Mandylpn's topic in General Nursing

    Hi suzy253......Guess who I root for!
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    National RN Salary Trends ADN or Diploma vs BSN

    Dorito replied to Darcifly's topic in General Nursing

    I was an LPN for 15 years before I graduated as an RN. I actually took a .50 cent cut in pay as a GN before I passed my boards! After I got the RN my wages went up and I think they've changed that so...
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    Is Nursing for me if I get sick often?

    Dorito replied to MiaNJ's topic in General Nursing

    I was sick for nearly a year after I graduated from nursing school. I worked in Pediatrics and had one cold after another. It seemed when I had been there nearly a year it stopped. I had built up...
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    Funniest injury you have ever seen.....

    Dorito replied to MrsWampthang's topic in Emergency

    We had the same thing happen here. I didn't see it but it must have compared to "Elephant Man". We also had an elderly gentleman come in with an Acorn Squash up the rectum and needed surgery to...
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    CPR and ACLS license in California

    Dorito replied to Elizabeth19's topic in General Nursing

    I believe that Heartsaver CPR is mainly geared for the lay person. If you are a nurse or heathcare provider you would want "Healthcare Provider" CPR- Recognition course (if it is your first...
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    Hospital Nursing Orientation

    Dorito replied to Robinrmacd's topic in General Nursing

    Hard to believe it will only be a 3 day orientation. Even a seasoned nurse should be placed with a preceptor for a given amount of time. It usually takes a few days to learn the rooms and where all...
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    Anyone feeling stressed.......??

    Dorito replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    How about a nice trip to the Bahamas or Mexico. I hate January as well...it's cold and dark and seems to last twice as long as the other months. I find that sometimes just going to a few tanning...
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    What is the "warn %" that I see below my name?

    Dorito replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had the same question and the Administrators answered it for me. For awhile I was afraid to post. They are a big
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    Beware of hand-cranks on hospital beds.....sad.

    Dorito replied to funnygirl_rn2's topic in General Nursing

    When I started in Nursing in 79 that was the only type bed we had in our hospital. I can't tell you how many times I'd slam my shins into the cranks if someone forgot to fold them back up. I haven't...
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    Funnies/scariest thing to ever happen to you in the ED??

    Dorito replied to mom23RN's topic in Emergency

    We had the Med Flight helicopter coming to get a patient and they usually landed in the parking lot and came through our Central supply unit with their cart of equipment. I was in Central supply with...