dorimar

dorimar BSN, RN

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  1. Hey! :)

    dorimar replied to katie07's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    very obtainable goals! Good

  2. Okay people lets get to the point!!!

    dorimar replied to chuchie's topic in General Nursing

    Now i think 11G's hospital has the right idea. It seems so many hospitals worry about recruitment and no one does a thing for retention. I would definitely stay at a facility that rewarded me for...

  3. I knew it wasn't right while I was doing it...

    dorimar replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I cannot believe your supervisor would take an order adn not write it herself. I would have had no problem assertively telling her to write the order she

  4. Question about PRN Ativan...

    dorimar replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    I would give you a word of caution . I know that ativan can cause resp. depression and CO2 retention in COPD'rs. However, Benzo's are VERY addicting. If he regularly takes his ativan like that at...

  5. spine surgery/extremity strength

    dorimar replied to paprika88's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    In Joanne HIckey's neurosurgical book 5th edition, there is a sheet for nursing assessment of spinal cord function. (page 438 & 439). It covers motor function on 1 page and sensory function on...

  6. ? about scope of practice & BON will not respond

    dorimar replied to mtnmom's topic in General Nursing

    Is the state practice act available on

  7. Real-World Nursing Assessment

    dorimar replied to BirdFeederLady's topic in General Nursing

    It is appalling to me how way out of touch from the real world some intstructors are. Sometimes all it takes is a step back into objectivity and many are not

  8. Difference Between Lethargic And Obtunded

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

    Gesparis says it's better to be obtunded then sturporous. Obtunded, you are very difficult to arouse, but when you do arouse you talk clearly (even if only for 10 secs) and then you're out again....

  9. Seeking new grad job in Arizona

    dorimar replied to jayrelic's topic in Arizona Nursing

    There are a ton of hospitals in phoenix and you won't have ANY trouble getting a job. As far as small communities though, you are probably better off in Pescott. Phoenix is pretty huge. I don't...

  10. Nurse's Day

    dorimar replied to CindiM's topic in General Nursing

    The best gift I ever got was when my husband had a dozen pink roses delivered to me at work with a card that said, "Happy Nurse's week to my favorite angel of mercy". I think this was probably the...

  11. pt report to ICU?

    dorimar replied to scrmblr's topic in Emergency

    In defense of the ICU nurses, I think some info is pertinent to ask for. I do agree that some ICU nurses can be very rude (as can any type of nurse really). But, sometimes i get report for GI bleed...

  12. Visitation and staying the night

    dorimar replied to optimisticSRNA's topic in MICU, SICU

    It's really tough when you put all those details in writing. Believe me, you will be held to them by stressed, distraught families . I find it wise to leave it to the nurse's discretion. Hopefully...

  13. Professionalism in Nursing

    dorimar replied to malinne's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Pam UK, I know of which thread you are indicating, as i posted there as well. I do not consider it "bitching & bickering" when opinions are asked for, and discussion is in progress. It would be...

  14. Difficulty Swallowing question

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

    esophogeal stricure is common. You should see a gastroenterologist. If indeed this is what you have they can do a dilitation via endoscopy.

  15. Neurogenic shock

    dorimar replied to monkeyman1000's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Now you said his SBP was ok, but were you able to assess mental status (SCI could also involve TBI that's why i ask)? Now I have lots of experience in ICU, but am new to neuro. In my experience...

  16. Professionalism in Nursing

    dorimar replied to malinne's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It is really so sad what nurisng has become. It is such a difficult job already, and then to be treated so poorly before you even get your license and then after, says a lot about our tenacity (that...

  17. Best Advice You've Ever Heard

    dorimar replied to thumperRN's topic in General Nursing

    HAA!! the breathe through you mouth one has me rolling.

  18. Disappointed with new job

    dorimar replied to medicrnohio's topic in General Nursing

    If you really hate it to the point of maybe resigning, I would talk to you manager(current ER and old Tele manager). I'm sure they would rather keep you on as an emplyee then lose you all together....

  19. How do you handle shift change admissions?

    dorimar replied to ljds's topic in General Nursing

    Well shift change admissions suck period. If your ending your shift, you stay late (but by God the ER nurse leaves on time). If you're starting your shift, you are way behind & either you can't...

  20. Best Advice You've Ever Heard

    dorimar replied to thumperRN's topic in General Nursing

    The best advice i ever got, and that I still use to this day, came from my very first preceptor when I asked her what she thought i should do about something ( I think it was a bordline low u/o or...

  21. Most easy job in Nursing?

    dorimar replied to moliuchick's topic in General Nursing

    IV therapy as in PICC nurse, or outpatient iv therapy as when pateints come in for OP blood transfusions or dobutrex etc. sounds fairly easy, laid back and interesting. I have never doen thish though...

  22. Help...what is going on with this patient?

    dorimar replied to limabean's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Good job Limabean! Always it's the nurse who knows something is wrong before the doc.

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

    dorimar replied to dorimar's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks Nursebaby, But really I didn't adapt and overcome that night. The patient did ok, but not because of me. I did however learn from the experience. As far as wanting to be the big fish, not...

  24. LPN's in CCU, a vent

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

    Again, the problem the poster brought up was not the competence of the LPN, but their limited scope of practice (AS SET FORTH BY THE STATE BOARD). This limited scope of practice, makes the RN...

  25. Nursing as a second career

    dorimar replied to followingthedream's topic in General Nursing

    once you get your RN license you won't have any problem getting work. As for the schooling, i went BACK to school several years after i had my license, andif that's the case, sure you can go part...