dorimar

dorimar BSN, RN

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  1. Why SHOULDN'T one smoke in Amsterdam?

    dorimar replied to Busy20yo's topic in General Nursing

    I know many nurses who had to do a drug screen for nursing school. Test positive for that, and i don't think you'll be allowed to finish the program, let alone get your RN

  2. Titrating drugs: dosages or CC's

    dorimar posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I was hoping for some input on the way things are being done elsewhere. I was always taught that you must know the dosage your patient is on of any titratable medication. This is common sense as...

  3. VAD and the Nurse Practice Act

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

    Oh my gosh!!!! I wouldn't go near one!!! I have losts of icu experience but NO experience with the VAD. I know lots of nurses with years in CVICU, that have never had a VAD, and wouldn't touch one...

  4. eating our young?

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

    geez you guys. There are obvioulsy 2 sides to every story. Does it have to turn to negative toxic comments? I'm getting ready to leave this forum all together after the last week on Allnurses . I...

  5. Sleeping on the job..acceptable or not?

    dorimar replied to travelnurse63's topic in General Nursing

    Ya think? This has been a valuable site for me to learn the latest trends, share support with others, offer my experiences, use the experiences of others to help me in my professional growth, keep up...

  6. Sleeping on the job..acceptable or not?

    dorimar replied to travelnurse63's topic in General Nursing

    . (because i disagree with you?)This is who is insulting me(and quotes mentioned above since you asked moderator). Just because we have a difference of opinion, is no reason to throw insults. I do...

  7. Sleeping on the job..acceptable or not?

    dorimar replied to travelnurse63's topic in General Nursing

  8. Sleeping on the job..acceptable or not?

    dorimar replied to travelnurse63's topic in General Nursing

  9. Sleeping on the job..acceptable or not?

    dorimar replied to travelnurse63's topic in General Nursing

    not true about the sleeping aides. Most nurses i work with are night shifters by chioice and for years. if you really can't get rest without them, and need to sleep at work on a regular basis, i...

  10. Sleeping on the job..acceptable or not?

    dorimar replied to travelnurse63's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know why discussions on this site, that involve a difference of opinion, always resort to insults. Are we not professionals? I cared enough about my profession,to share my experience...

  11. PLEASE HELP!!! so embarassed about sweating!

    dorimar replied to Bumashes's topic in General Nursing

    Just to point out sophiaRN, the OP never said she was "just" a CNA. Why does everyone have to have a chip on their shoulder? Best of luck Bumashes. My sister in law shares youur woes. If i get any...

  12. How much autonomy do nurses have??

    dorimar replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I have pushed epi, atropine, lido, defibrillated, cardioverted, paced, hung fluids wide open, gotten Stat labs , abg's, 12 ld EKG & CXR's,hung &titrated drips, ordered blood products,all...

  13. Job dilemma-work a unit i really want, but a shift i don't?

    dorimar replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    you just need to do your time. It may not be long before a day position opens for you. In most places i have worked, they save the day positions for the night people who want them (i think that is...

  14. Night Shift worries!!

    dorimar replied to Erica1019's topic in General Nursing

    I always like to do my shifts in a row. I routinely do 3- 12 hour shifts together and have 4 days off. I am able to get back on a day schedule on my days off that way. I realize many night shift...

  15. foley catheter question

    dorimar replied to J.R.theR.N2b's topic in General Nursing

    Your husband let you cath him????? He must REALLY love you. lol. Seriously, i tell my patients it will hurt briefly. (it does hurt). I tell them to take deep slow breaths and think of something...

  16. Graduate Nurses vs. Experienced Nurses (Promise to be funny!)

    dorimar replied to Sammi15's topic in General Nursing

    I did laugh at first, because i remembereed the early days. I quit laughing, and perhaps, (I am admitting this) took it too seriously, as it hit a very sore spot with me, because of some things I...

  17. advanced practice degree

    dorimar posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    I am considering returning to school for my Masters, but I am not interested in my NP. I am more interested in CNS and/or nursing education. In comparing the differetn schools, specifically ASU,...

  18. Does Banner offer referal bonuses? If so. . . I'm looking for work in AZ, CA

    dorimar replied to neophyte's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Banner doesn't pay as well as some others. When did nursing become a profession to make money???? Maybe there are relocation bonus's, those of us that live here, know nothing about. I do know,...

  19. advanced practice degree

    dorimar replied to dorimar's topic in Arizona Nursing

    yeah, just joshin y'all about the responses. (but i do appreciate these responses). Kind of just wanted to unload my excitment/ freaking out nervousness after I enrolled. The funny thing is, after i...

  20. Graduate Nurses vs. Experienced Nurses (Promise to be funny!)

    dorimar replied to Sammi15's topic in General Nursing

    yeah, it WAS funny, until you hit on the restraints, the alarms, the abnormal assessment, the avoidance of famiily.... Then it just sounded like your were talking about uncaring people. I may be...

  21. Satisfaction?

    dorimar replied to cserrah's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    wow... you GO

  22. Drug Testing At Hospitals

    dorimar replied to crazylilkelly's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it all boils down to patient safety. Maybe i come across as "confident" cate, because i have seen some shocking things over the years, and i have some strong convictions about them. I am not a...

  23. advanced practice degree

    dorimar replied to dorimar's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Wow, thanks for all the input and response (lol). I just registered at Univiersity of Phoenix for the Masters with focus in healthcare education!!! Kind of freaking out

  24. Anxious pts!

    dorimar replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    There is absolutely no risk of air emoblus from a loose dressing. Only risk of loose picc dressing is infection. you were right to want it sealed. He had

  25. Breaking the Code of Silence Share info re poor performance of health care employee's

    dorimar replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    exactly! They had a duty to report him to his state board. I cannot believe they are not being held accountable for not doing