Gary Mendoza

Gary Mendoza

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  1. New Grad Psych Nurse: Is this right for me?

    Gary Mendoza replied to nina12345's topic in Psychiatric

    Don't worry about the assaults and take downs until you experience them. They might have no effect on you at all. Also, just about anywhere you do patient care you're at risk for being assault and...

  2. New Graduate RN- Job ADVISE, TX to MD

    Gary Mendoza replied to Abryand's topic in General Nursing

    Make sure when you sit for your NCLEX you tell them you want your results sent to MD too ( I think you get to check what states you want the exam to be sent), that way you don't have to go through the...

  3. Could Not Make It Through The Orientation Of My First Job

    Gary Mendoza replied to frenchxtoast's topic in General Nursing

    What are you struggling with? Time management? Medication calculation? Something else? What you're struggling with would be helpful in making a

  4. Negotiating with Detailers Navy nursing

    Gary Mendoza replied to MissIllCrisis's topic in Government, Military

    My experience has been, there is no negotiation with the gov't 99.9% of the time. It's either do what they want or they don't want

  5. How to find an agency? Answered!

    Gary Mendoza replied to NedRN's topic in Travel

    *** The agency brand doesn't matter. And there is no best agency (if there was, there would be only one agency) Disagree, I know a few agencies that have very good policies in place that make them...

  6. Med/Surg to ER?

    Gary Mendoza replied to cnbnicole's topic in Emergency

    Nicole, those things that you describe doing are what every nurse should do imo. However, from what you're saying I think you have good potential for being a good ER nurse, but ER is much more than...

  7. How can I avoid this scenario?

    Gary Mendoza replied to I<3Endo's topic in Travel

    It sounds like you didn't do anything wrong, but my own suggestions are once one agency submitted you you should have told the other agency to forget it to prevent any double submissions or problems....

  8. Starting as new RN

    Gary Mendoza replied to QueenRN299's topic in General Nursing

    As a new RN you're going to find that there is a lot you didn't learn in school and you're going to be disorganized for a while. The best advice I can give you follows: 1. Don't be scared to ask...

  9. Waiting for a travel assignment

    Gary Mendoza replied to ANNIENURSEANGEL's topic in Travel

    There is a lot of competition in the travel world right now. All the desirable positions are getting lots of submissions. If you don't have lots of experience and all the desired certs it's going to...

  10. calling managers

    Gary Mendoza replied to angel4gramma's topic in Travel

    I've had several travelers tell me they've called hiring managers and got the gig. I agree with everything NedRN

  11. Credit where credit is due

    Gary Mendoza replied to bagladyrn's topic in Travel

    I'm really so happy to hear an agency doing something right and I'm so happy to see you letting others know. Travelers need to know about the good agencies and recruiters from the bad ones. You can...

  12. Video RN screaming, dragged into police car d/t refused blood draw on unconscious patient!

    Gary Mendoza replied to SummitRN's topic in General Nursing

    UPDATE "The Salt Lake City detective who handcuffed and dragged a Utah nurse who refused to take blood from an unconscious patient has been fired from his part-time paramedic job. Gold Cross...

  13. New ER nurse

    Gary Mendoza replied to BaileyBSNRN's topic in Emergency

    My question is, has anyone else experienced this after a code? >>> Yes, I was in a small town ER once and a police officer came in after being shot by a pedophile they were going to serve an...

  14. Video RN screaming, dragged into police car d/t refused blood draw on unconscious patient!

    Gary Mendoza replied to SummitRN's topic in General Nursing

    What I'm waiting to see is if the officer is charged. Assaulting a healthcare worker in Utah is a felony. If she decides to bring a lawsuit she'll be able to make at least two claims: 1. False arrest...

  15. Not understanding how to read manual BP!

    Gary Mendoza replied to OsceanSN2018's topic in General Students

    I'm an ER nurse of 10+ years and I'm going to tell you, one point difference isn't going to change anything. If the same thing happened in your checkoffs I doubt they would hold it against you, they...

  16. PP nurse being sent to med-surg floors to take pt assignment?

    Gary Mendoza replied to livealoha's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As a nurse you can absolutely refuse an assignment, anytime and anywhere. I've refused ICU assignments (I'm an ER nurse) and I've refused patients too. I had two ICU patients and two other patients...

  17. New Grad Nurse! Help!!

    Gary Mendoza replied to NWeems's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I think you could have gone into Psych without 'doing your time'. I'm an ER nurse of 10+ years now and I've heard lots of nurses say new grads should never jump straight into a specialty because they...

  18. Diabetic Shoes for Nursing?

    Gary Mendoza replied to tabby_cattt's topic in School

    Best shoes I've found is Z-Coils. I wore Crocs before my motorcycle accident, but after that everything hurt my feet and legs and I tried lots and lots of different shoes. I finally spent around $300...

  19. Backing out of extension contract

    Gary Mendoza replied to EricPsychRN's topic in Travel

    Eric, sometimes it's a problem, sometimes it's not. As NedRN said, talk with your recruiter and weigh your options. I'll give some possibilities below: 1. If you're contracted with a large agency or a...

  20. First time travel nurse fear

    Gary Mendoza replied to lothrnt's topic in Travel

    I'm usually not completely comfortable until at least a few weeks. It just depends on the charting system, how well organized they have their supplies and how busy they are. For example, I learned...

  21. Does fasfa cover nursing programs?

    Gary Mendoza replied to Murse4's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You should be able to get financial help through FAFSA. It probably will not cover the entire cost (books,et al.) but you can also apply for scholarships through your college and there are online...

  22. Travel Nurse Offer. Yea or Nea? Anyone with experience please help!

    Gary Mendoza replied to Nurse4lifeNC's topic in Travel

    Nurse4lifeNC , that seems like a bit low imo, but you have to decide if it's worth it to you. The biggest piece of advice I can give you is scout of the housing costs for any area before accepting a...

  23. 75 questions on NCLEX-Rn

    Gary Mendoza replied to Dre015's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats Dre015, RN

  24. Need advice: job hunting

    Gary Mendoza replied to NewbieNurse BSN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'd call that hospitals HR dept and ask to speak with the nurse recruiter, explain your situation and let them know how eager you are to work for them. You might have to be willing to work nights and...

  25. 75 questions on NCLEX-Rn

    Gary Mendoza replied to Dre015's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You have to wait, but chances are very good you passed.