dorimar

dorimar BSN, RN

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  1. Teaching on line courses?

    dorimar replied to booklovinrn's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    First, I think if you're going to teach nursing (be it online or live) you need nursing experience. Second, I agree with the prior poster who emphasized the pedagogy rather than the technology of...

  2. Which type of blood product is compatible with all blood types?

    dorimar replied to linda2097's topic in General Nursing

    I should add that this is for PRBCs. Like a prior poster mentioned, AB compatibility is not the issue with FFP and platelets that it is with

  3. Which type of blood product is compatible with all blood types?

    dorimar replied to linda2097's topic in General Nursing

    O- is the universal donor. Just remember that you can always give nothing to something, without initiating a reaction--but you better not give something to nothing or the body will fight

  4. Pay Rate 2009

    dorimar replied to sam.morgan's topic in General Nursing

    I know that the CNA has accomplished a great deal for nurses in CA, but I truly have to question this salary for a new grad (with benefits), even in

  5. For those that work off shifts

    dorimar replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Too funny, I have worked nights (7P-7A) for probalby the last 18 years or so. I didn't have trouble sleeping in the day until probably the last 8 years. Now, I have no trouble falling asleep, but...

  6. ICU Nurse opinions

    dorimar replied to NickiLaughs's topic in MICU, SICU

    It still gets to me after many years... Dinith articulated it very well. I think that the term "Angels of Mercy" has truly become a misnomer with all we do in our care, despite analgesics and...

  7. Nurses with a masters don't do beside nursing ?

    dorimar replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    HAAA!

  8. Age Discrimination in Nursing? How Old is "Too Old?"

    dorimar replied to lamazeteacher's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't lost hope about generation X&Y.... but this post was about them giving up on us. And you are generalizing if you speak of all of my generation living like you did. I did not slack. I...

  9. Nurses with a masters don't do beside nursing ?

    dorimar replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I just got my Master's in October and have had several people ask me, "What are you still doing here?" While I am all of a sudden not to keen on my employer (recent merger), it was not my goal to...

  10. Age Discrimination in Nursing? How Old is "Too Old?"

    dorimar replied to lamazeteacher's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I honestly have not seen job performance based on merit in the nursing profession since possibly a job I held in 1994. I've worked with those that even say more was expected of them while...

  11. New Grad as an ICU nurse?

    dorimar replied to brimccuist's topic in General Nursing

    This question has been posted on this very forum with much debate and response! There is lots of input still valid from prior posts. It is a shame that some cannot control their emotional responses...

  12. How is your school of nursing faring in these rough economic times?

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

    I am not yet teaching. However, the state of Arizona just announced 40% financial cuts to the higher education

  13. What type of nurse does everyone want to eventually end up being?

    dorimar replied to silentRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Funny how I took this question. I realize you meant it differently, but my first response was that I wanted to remain compassionate, thorough, detail oriented, with a regard for my patients well...

  14. banner layoffs

    dorimar replied to mzloco's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Maybe actually it isn't such a bad thing to lose your guaranteed job but have your loan forgiven. If you are not saddled with a house you can't sell (like myself) you could relocate to an area that...

  15. How are local hospital's are doing

    dorimar replied to Kabin's topic in Arizona Nursing

    my facility just became Banner this September. We were told that we would be brought up to the Banner wage range. Instead, they did bring the range up, but did not give it to any of us currently...

  16. University vs Community College employment

    dorimar replied to pojned's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    here is a really good article discussing the differences between the two (if i was able to attach it correctly).

  17. Hesi Exit Test

    dorimar replied to CSLee3's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    In my MSN program, this was a big discussion. It all centers on accountability and outcomes based education. As the nursing schools are accountable for NCLEX passing rates, they sometimes do...

  18. ICU fighting admissions?

    dorimar replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    My sincere apologies to any M/S nurse I offended when I stated that M/S nurses do not have the skill or time to monitor this patient adequately. I was trying to make a point and realized it sounded...

  19. Nurse Educators, Introduce Yourselves!

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

    Thank you Lstcats! This was very

  20. Nurse Educators, Introduce Yourselves!

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

    It is a pleasure to meet all of you. I am already gleaning a great deal from this specialty thread. I used to visit Allnurses regularly before starting my Master's program, but have had little time...

  21. Charge nurses

    dorimar replied to nrsang97's topic in MICU, SICU

    yep! And they say unions are bad.... Go

  22. ICU fighting admissions?

    dorimar replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    My first guess would be that the patient was oversedated, as a prior poster mentioned. However, we cannot know this with only the information available. My problem with everyone stating that ICU is...

  23. A question about ICU nursing, taking report, and care in general?

    dorimar replied to JesL2bRN2007's topic in MICU, SICU

    Oh my gosh! All those lines are overwhelming and confusing. I have been in ICU for 19 years, and my initial assessment always entails following the tubing from the start to where it ends (and if the...

  24. alveoli recruitment

    dorimar replied to phiposurde's topic in MICU, SICU

    we of course use the roto prone bed (as the prone position has been proven to immediatey recruit alveoli). Also our Servo vents have an alveolar recruitment mechanism that can (when ordered)...

  25. Neuro--tell me why you do/don't like it!!

    dorimar replied to irishnurse68's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Hey Elk, I haven't been on allnurses for awhile because i've been extremely busy between family, work, and school. However, your response to my post from several months ago just landed in my email...