dorimar

dorimar BSN, RN

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  1. What's best?

    dorimar replied to DSplendid's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I can't help but wonder why she is not doiing the

  2. crystalloid recusitation on pt with wet lungs?

    dorimar replied to geekgolightly's topic in MICU, SICU

    Very impressive response by all. I have nothing else to add except my

  3. RN relocating to Surprise, AZ...where should I work??

    dorimar replied to rnbabs's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hello mamma, I worked Del Web ICU for many years, many years ago, and was promoted to Admin Rep, before I moved my family away from Phoenix after my son was born. I have praised Sun Health and...

  4. RN relocating to Surprise, AZ...where should I work??

    dorimar replied to rnbabs's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I just got a letter form Abrazo, offering 10,ooo dollar sign on for day shift, adn 15,000 sign on for night

  5. Bad Habits?

    dorimar replied to starcandy's topic in MICU, SICU

    One thing that i have found with some nurses who come down(and not all by any means), is that some think iCU is going to be a break for them. Some nurses come down and expect to give the same amount...

  6. public transport in peoria, sun city, glendale

    dorimar replied to dennisthemenace's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Public transit is essentially non-existent here. Even taxis are a rarety. Buses run, but i don't think the schedules are condusive to hospital work, and I don't know where they do or do not go. I...

  7. Question about CKMBs and Troponins

    dorimar replied to mariedoreen's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    The index is the important factor regarding the CKs. TWhat percentage of the total CPK consists of CKMB? Am I saying that

  8. Changing BSA daily?? I don't think so...

    dorimar replied to jbp0529's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    The weight should not be changed. Everything is based on dry weight. We don't treat water. However, it's not worth arguing over. There will always be those who think they know it all. Just bring...

  9. Charge nurse.

    dorimar replied to pani's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I'm shocked at those who would take the charge role 1 to 3 days off orientation. You're really

  10. How do you know...

    dorimar replied to PACU queen's topic in MICU, SICU

    No body who goes to work directly into ICU from nursing school buys into the "M/S pre-requisite thing" or else you wouldn't have done it. That is hardly an unbiased view point

  11. Counrtry doses

    dorimar replied to Bethy-lynn's topic in MICU, SICU

    Another big difference is, as you stated ,you have residents and anesthesiologist available 24/7. That is very nice for you and your

  12. Counrtry doses

    dorimar replied to Bethy-lynn's topic in MICU, SICU

    Spacenurse, Firstly, WOW!! What a postion to be in!!! I cannot imagine. Secondly, that was exactly what i meant about never say never. I have been in situations not so dramatic but with potentially...

  13. Counrtry doses

    dorimar replied to Bethy-lynn's topic in MICU, SICU

    I have to agree with timothy. Never say never. It's not about not calling, but is often about time. I have saved lives by NOT waiting for the physician to call back, and getting the order after the...

  14. I&O, UF rate, & CRRT

    dorimar posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hey all. When do you calculate your intake to determine your UF rate? We've always figured the intake at the end of the hour to figure what to set our UF rate at the top of the next hour....

  15. Aortic Stenosis & Nitro

    dorimar replied to CCURN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Dinith that was an excellent

  16. CVP readings

    dorimar replied to sazza's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I have to disagree about always taking the number displayed by the monitor. The moniter trends an average. You need to finde end expiration. As someone else metioned, with respiratory artifact, you...

  17. Should an old dog learn new tricks advice form MSICU & Neuro welcome (VERY LONG )

    dorimar posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    So, I've been an RN since 1985 (worked the whole time). I've been in general ICU for 18 years (mix of MICU, SICU, CCU, but mostly MS ICU) in several different places over the years. What I HAVEN'T...

  18. Getting "Called Off"

    dorimar replied to peds4now's topic in General Nursing

    With the nursing shortage, it doesn't happen often in my experience. however, in seasonal "snow bird" areas, the summers may be slower than the winters, and consequently at times we may be...

  19. New Grad, so frustrated

    dorimar replied to IntoTheUnit's topic in MICU, SICU

    I'm kind of shoked they have 1 preceptor precepting 2 new grads at the same time. That is not optimal and is kind of crazy. However, I AM impressed with the idea of a 6 month orientation! We don't...

  20. The Entry-Level MSN

    dorimar replied to br107's topic in General Nursing

    If you get your ADN first,Most hospitals will pay for your continued education. That is something to consider. I payed for my ADN, but the hospital i worked for later payed for my BS. Now the...

  21. Over 20 years at the hospital, left and not even a "thank you"????????

    dorimar replied to 27YearRN's topic in General Nursing

    I beg to differ. Any one who has given that many years and was as dedicated to the job as described, left so much more than an empty postion. She trained many a nurse and was probably an excellent...

  22. Capping a primary line - IV ?

    dorimar replied to lpn2a's topic in General Nursing

    hemostats work very

  23. Changing career to nursing, last minute fear

    dorimar replied to mmr2's topic in General Nursing

    You should also consider your other skills as they relate to nursing in you job security. You may have a lot of doors open to in nursing you with your IT background with the ever increasing...

  24. Would this make you angry? Any words of wisdom?

    dorimar replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    After the official scheduled finalized, the one who needs it changed for whatever reason, has the responsibility to ASK someone to work for them, or ask the manager if they can switch some days or...

  25. An actual 1955 Good Housekeeping article

    dorimar replied to MuddaMia's topic in General Nursing

    HA! hilarious!!! I was about to say it was just the times, but then i read the article. Even for th 50's that was