dorimar

dorimar BSN, RN

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  1. Any SANE or SAFE nurses here?

    dorimar replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    oh my gosh! I thought this was a vent, and was prepared to be a shoulder to cry on. Unfortunately, I am sane and safe, but not in THAT

  2. career change anyone?

    dorimar replied to slp2rn's topic in General Nursing

    different field, because even though I know i have made a difference, it was and continues to be, at my

  3. eICU

    dorimar replied to patccrn's topic in MICU, SICU

    They also read are xrays for us and faxed us orders like... Central line in good position, no pneumo, ok to use central

  4. 10 things you say at work lay people could get arrested for

    dorimar replied to sharann's topic in Nursing Humor

    Hey betty, your turn, I blew him twice

  5. Oversensitive wives

    dorimar replied to MrsWampthang's topic in Nursing Humor

    so appreciated that bit of

  6. Paramedics who 'put down' nurses

    dorimar replied to NurseguyFL's topic in General Nursing

    I think the problem is with the place. I have worked in several different jobs in my nursing career. I notice that bad behaviour tends to breed bad behavior. If everyone is doing it, it must be ok....

  7. Career Change/Age Discrimination?

    dorimar replied to youngheart's topic in General Nursing

    However, a MSN is not considered and advanced practice degree. The only Masters for advanced practice are CRNA, NP, CNS & i think midwife. The only reason I know this, is because I have my BS...

  8. rules of injections

    dorimar replied to imahobbit's topic in General Nursing

    I have given drugs that another has drawn up. Sometimes it is reality. In code situations when they cant reach the iv line, etc. Everything is not always black and white, and I have to say I am a...

  9. Paramedics who 'put down' nurses

    dorimar replied to NurseguyFL's topic in General Nursing

    pfitz1079, Wow... you are not shining by your comments here. You have done nothing here except to prove the original poster's point. I am truly shocked and

  10. Titrating drugs: dosages or CC's

    dorimar replied to dorimar's topic in MICU, SICU

    Roana, I understood you and I do the same in a crisis when I first start a drip. I don't think cateccrn was responding to your post, but the discussion in

  11. Titrating drugs: dosages or CC's

    dorimar replied to dorimar's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hey papaw John, Always a pleasure to get your insight and stories. Keep them

  12. Night Nursing

    dorimar replied to kenesha212002's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i'm glad i read this post. I have worked nights steady now for about 15 years. I never had trouble sleeping int the daytime untill aobut 5 years ago now. I forgot about melatonin!!! I will be...

  13. Is altered mental state (confusion) common in elderly post op?

    dorimar replied to LivewellRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    It is very common for elderly to become confused post op , especially in the icu. Some call it multifactorial encephalapathy (which could include drugs, fluid & electrolyte imbalances, sleep...

  14. Moving, need help please

    dorimar replied to twiceaslucky's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Too far

  15. Any of you living in Arizona??

    dorimar replied to EnergyRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I am originally from NW Indiana. I moved out here 18 years ago. Best thing we ever did. Now I work for Banner Good Sam. They do have magnet status, but they do NOT pay extra for certifications. I...

  16. bilary drains...

    dorimar replied to Fairlythere's topic in General Nursing

    His confusion is likely coming from elevated ammonia levels due to his hepatic failure. Lacutlose is commonly given to help rid the ammonia from the GI tract. Also certain oral anitbiotics help with...

  17. My mystery patient

    dorimar replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with phenomenon that patient likely had a seizure. did she fall the first time because of seizure? might be a question, or did the head trauma cause the seizure? What was her sodium level on...

  18. NaHCO3 for BP?

    dorimar replied to hellonurse36's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Alright Dinith, you should be a lawyer. These are people I'm already increasing preload with by wide open fluids with pressure bags (with no results). But we could go back and forth forever on it,...

  19. will somone enlighten me?

    dorimar replied to sweetface18's topic in General Nursing

    I cannot believe that nursing is not on that top 10 list. It makes me doubt the validity of

  20. AAACK! My first Code!!!!

    dorimar replied to loridoo's topic in General Nursing

    I remember my first code 21 years ago. the secretary pulled me into a room and said "Mary needs help"! Mary and I just graduated 4 months ago. I go into the room and Mary is standing over the...

  21. will somone enlighten me?

    dorimar replied to sweetface18's topic in General Nursing

    This is for AnnaN5. Working in a lab for 17 dollars/hr, or... running non stop for 12 hours at a stretch with no lunch and 1 bathroom break, getting yelled at by patients, families & doctors,...

  22. will somone enlighten me?

    dorimar replied to sweetface18's topic in General Nursing

    There are many people WITHOUT college degrees that make MORE than us. It is a sad truth. And anyone who downgrades that in hopes of not discouraging new nurses is wrong. They should know the truth...

  23. Drs rounds......

    dorimar replied to Misty1's topic in MICU, SICU

    ZEE RN we must work in the same

  24. EKG training and ACLS

    dorimar replied to MistyDawnRN06's topic in MICU, SICU

    I wouldn't want to work in a unit like that. There are many other places out there who will better prepare you. Or, you can get on the stick yourself and by some books or take the AACN ciritical care...

  25. NaHCO3 for BP?

    dorimar replied to hellonurse36's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    How does anyone have time to be on the net at work?? I can never figure that one