dorimar

dorimar BSN, RN

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  1. Salary question??

    dorimar replied to joe134's topic in General Nursing

    I have SO much emotion tied to this subject, I don't even know where to begin. Firstly, I went to a TRUE 2 year ADN program at an accredited school of nursing (PURDUE). They looked at all my high...

  2. CCRN Certification

    dorimar replied to dukeRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Funnily enough, I went to a critical care simposium offered by her about 10 years ago, & she was phenomenal. So, when I decided to test for my CCRN I bought her DVD's on CCRN review. Here were...

  3. Hey, is this legal????

    dorimar replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    OMG, what would have happened if the other nurse demanded the unused Xanax??? I would report this to the board ASAP!!!! It is definitley illegal and her license would be under investigation, i am...

  4. MD can't walk across the room to get a chart

    dorimar replied to Foxfour's topic in General Nursing

    The magic word?! Paleeease! She went through 4 years of pre-med, MCATS, & THEN med school. She needs to regress to waht she learned in KINDERGARTEN? I do NOT think so. My answer would have...

  5. Dangerous coworker and unresponsive management

    dorimar replied to nellwolfe's topic in General Nursing

    Interestigly enough, I just left my job of 8 years because of similar problems. It didn't involve hand washing, but it did involve lack of safe practices and competance & lack of managerial...

  6. Mom trying to talk me out of nursing

    dorimar replied to bioniclewoman's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I might discourage my children to go into nursing as well, but for much different reasons that i won't get into here. However, lack of respect for nurses is not one of them. Her view of nursing is...

  7. Nimodipine shortage

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

    Forgive, me but I am new to neuro and learning. I thought the goal was to keep the bp low before aneurysm surgery, but high after surgery to prevent vasospasm. I've only read just a little on triple...

  8. Member Recommended Reading for Neurosurgical/Neurological Nursing

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

    thanks

  9. What is the Issue with Pain Control in the ICU?

    dorimar replied to leslie :-D's topic in MICU, SICU

    i wish I could tellyou that was an uncommon occurrance, but it is not. For the life of me, I cannot figure out why nurses are so stingy with pain meds. Sometimes I get paranoid and think they are...

  10. SICU RN's floated to nursery

    dorimar replied to elizadream's topic in MICU, SICU

    LOL.... staff (staph). More importantly is the knowledge defecit. I wouldn't have a clue how to take care of an infant (aside from basic parental care). Serioulsy what are the normal vital signs...

  11. Trouble on Night shift

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

    I would also recommend working your nights in stretches IE... 3nights on 4 off if possible. then it is much easier to revert to a day schedule on your days off. Many nurses try to do the 1 off 1 on...

  12. Neurosurgical Resources

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

    Many thanks

  13. Funnies/scariest thing to ever happen to you in the ED??

    dorimar replied to mom23RN's topic in Emergency

    It is NOT ok to give vistaril IV. It is ok to give phenergan IV. my funniest/ scariest thing was when i was asked to help my friend "Find her badge" as she thought she had lost it while helping with...

  14. Phoenix With Ogp

    dorimar replied to topscot's topic in United Kingdom

    I am not a traveler, but a staff nurse in phoenix For 18 years. HUGE DEMAND!!!! your travel company is not being honest for whatever reason. You might specify Phoenix AREA (ie.. Phoenix, Glendale,...

  15. Situation Haunting Me

    dorimar replied to Happy-ER-RN's topic in Emergency

    I empathize with you so very much. I have been a nurse for 20 years. 2 years ago I was involved in a sentinal event. I had floated out of my ICU where nurses have so much more autonomy. But also I...

  16. Are You A Type "a" Nurse Or Type "b"

    dorimar replied to kellbell1's topic in General Nursing

    This was a great post! I am a total Tye A. I DO spend a great deal of time with my paitients and families, but I do become extremely STRESSED when my timelines aren't being met, & i always have...

  17. Is it wise for a new grad to start in ICU?

    dorimar replied to Kolt19's topic in MICU, SICU

    I do agree with you geekgolightly. I would have loved taht kind of

  18. what is your openion about DNR ( donot resucitate)

    dorimar replied to realnurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    Oh my gosh.... I did a paper on this topic years ago. it was controversial then, and remains so today. I believe it is all about education. Most family members who won't let go, just don't understand....

  19. Need advice about new job... please help!

    dorimar replied to bluesky's topic in MICU, SICU

    You need to get on a unit base, self governance type committee that bases decisions on evidenced based practice. Maybe, if your facility doesn't have one ( doesn't sound like it does), this could be a...

  20. Resuscitation in the ICU

    dorimar replied to NeuroNP's topic in MICU, SICU

    yeah, aint it

  21. working on Christmas?

    dorimar replied to scrmblr's topic in General Nursing

    Well then, Bipley, good for you. However, the underlying theme of this thread seems to be "your problems are none of my concern". That is what my "shame on you " was aimed

  22. working on Christmas?

    dorimar replied to scrmblr's topic in General Nursing

    ok, so not my last post then. I didn't leave it out, I wrote it. I did say "shame on you", because the holiday scheudle IS your problem. maybe "my kids" aren't your problem, but my needs should be. It...

  23. working on Christmas?

    dorimar replied to scrmblr's topic in General Nursing

    OK my last post on this thread. i promise. Y'all keep quoting me and leaving out the important stuff. That is NOT fair. I said it does TOO matter if you have kids. I believe that it does. I do...

  24. working on Christmas?

    dorimar replied to scrmblr's topic in General Nursing

    Also, if i was scheduled on Christmas or EVE & wanted it off I would NEVER (and have never) asked a coworker to work my holiday. I think that is ridiculous. I hold the management responsible...

  25. working on Christmas?

    dorimar replied to scrmblr's topic in General Nursing

    I have never seen special consideration given to those with children, by administration. I have never expected special consideration because i have children. I HAVE MYSELF (in the past and will again...