ILoveGI

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1. Job Decision

   ILoveGI replied to RedBioGhost's topic in Career Support

   I'm curious what you decided to do since this post is from February. 🙂

2. ER to GI.

   ILoveGI replied to Nursegal2020's topic in Gastroenterology

   Oh my goodness! I can't imagine how stressful the ED is right now. GI can be higher acuity in the hospital setting, just not constantly. I love my hospital based GI unit. We do a lot of outpatient screenings and diagnostic cases, but we also ge...

3. Outpt Endo Interview Tips!

   ILoveGI replied to Valkyrie93's topic in Gastroenterology

   Endoscopy is very fast paced and repetitive. That said, it's been my favorite specialty in my 10 years of nursing. The expectations in outpatient Endo is that you are fast, efficient, and friendly! Being an ER nurse is a great benefit. I can ass...

4. What nursing specialty has the best work life balance?

   ILoveGI replied to dianearc's topic in General Nursing

   I switched to Day Surgery when I got pregnant. Then went per diem as my husbands benefits at the time were fabulous and I didn't feel like I needed an FTE to get by. It really depends on your situation. I too worked 3 12's and was exhausted when my ...

5. Pathology Question

   ILoveGI replied to BklynHeightsRN's topic in Gastroenterology

   We use good old fashioned toothpicks! Yes, toothpicks. Dirt cheap, disposable and not a "stick" risk. Our techs swear by the colored/dyed toothpicks. í ½í¸€

6. From OR nursing to GI Lab

   ILoveGI replied to schmoodle's topic in Gastroenterology

   I work in a hospital based endo unit and for the most part we have a great dynamic with our techs. They are rock stars and usually have a good relationship with the MD's. Their relationship is like a dance and anticipating each others needs is key. ...

7. Less Grief! Advice on hospital based nursing specialties please

   ILoveGI replied to jade013's topic in Career Support

   Have you done your Endoscopy rotation yet? It was by far the most BORING rotation I did in nursing school. It is, by far, the most FULFILLING nursing job I've ever had. I have done inpatient float pool, cardiac, interventional radiology, day surgery,...