GooeyRN

GooeyRN ADN, BSN, CNA, LPN, RN

Psych, Med/Surg, LTC

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  1. Gum Chewing

    GooeyRN replied to NinetyNine's topic in General Nursing

    As long as it is cheeked and you aren't actively CHEWING it in a room, so what? I think it beats bad breath. I am not a gum chewer, but would think nothing of cheeking a piece if I had some nasty...

  2. 8 months pregant starting new job

    GooeyRN replied to Guest393655's topic in General Nursing

    If they don't care that you are pregnant, it sounds like having time off shouldn't be a problem. They probably assume that you will be taking off 6-8 weeks off then. Congrats on the new

  3. Is it too late to send a thank you?

    GooeyRN replied to suzyq1107's topic in General Nursing

    Better late than

  4. "Borrowing" one patient's med for another.

    GooeyRN replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I have a big problem with this... We technically aren't allowed to do this, b/c it is playing the role of a pharmacist. However, we don't have a pharmacist on evenings, nights, weekends, or holidays...

  5. Insensitive managers...

    GooeyRN replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you had to deal with that. I can't believe you were written up for not smiling? That is supposed to make you

  6. We Can't Use Tap Water for G-tube Meds? Only Sterile Water?

    GooeyRN replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    I have always used tap water. It is what we give all of the other patients to swallow their pills with. Should we give everyone sterile water to take their meds and to

  7. 8 months pregant starting new job

    GooeyRN replied to Guest393655's topic in General Nursing

    IS there any way you can postpone starting there until after the baby comes and you are ready to work again? It seems like it would be difficult to do 5 weeks orientation, then take 6-8 weeks (that...

  8. does night shift make you fat?

    GooeyRN replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    It is hard to do it with 12's working nightshift if you have a

  9. does night shift make you fat?

    GooeyRN replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    You CAN eat normal meals, if you don't eat while at work. If you do eat at work, you have to skip a meal at another time of day. If you normally eat 3 meals a day and then start working nights and...

  10. What is the most you've worked (days) without having a day off?

    GooeyRN replied to Nightingale11's topic in General Nursing

    13 shifts in a row. 8.5 hour shifts with a 1.5 hour commute each way. I worked night shift. Yes, I was money hungry at the time. I didn't have kids then so really it wasn't all that

  11. does night shift make you fat?

    GooeyRN replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't gain on nights. However, I did not eat anything at night. I would eat RIGHT before going in, and then had nothing but water while at work. I ate a small snack when I got home and then...

  12. Is it ok to work in different specialties of nursing?

    GooeyRN replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    I started in LTC, jumped to psych, then med/surg, then back to doing both psych and med/surg now. I plan to bounce around more in time. It keeps me from getting burned out and bored. Not bored as...

  13. Is it Possible to pass Exams Just by doing Lots of Practice Questions?

    GooeyRN replied to Felicia327's topic in General Students

    If you are a really good test taker, taking lots of multiple choice tests can help a lot!!! If you aren't a good test taker though, I would stick to

  14. How long until I stop feeling stupid?

    GooeyRN replied to mb20and151's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Those are my thoughts, too. Every time you switch jobs, it starts over again,

  15. when did you know whether you would like your job?

    GooeyRN replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I know within the first day if I am going to like it or not or if it is

  16. How do you count liquid narcotics?

    GooeyRN replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    we guestimate. no one really actually cares it

  17. medication refusal

    GooeyRN replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    I believe they get it court ordered somehow. It has never been ordered like that for someone who isn't agitated most of the day,

  18. medication refusal

    GooeyRN replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    We give IM's when they are violent and won't take a po, they get the shot like it or not. We do sometimes give IM's for routine meds when pts refuse all meds for several days in a row, however, it...

  19. Am I crazy because I love med surg???

    GooeyRN replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    I am glad you enjoy it so much! I do med/surg, but am not crazy about it... I like it enough to do it, but I am not crazy about it. I am thankful that I do not hate

  20. Is Psych Nursing Easy?

    GooeyRN replied to resilientnurse's topic in Psychiatric

    I have 2 jobs.. One med/surg and one psych. They are both "hard" and "easy" in their own ways. In psych I am not worried about pts going bad on me, relieving extreme pain, worrying if I missed a...

  21. Do you call IN or OUT sick?

    GooeyRN replied to firefox828's topic in General Nursing

    I call "off" as in off

  22. No Lunch Break

    GooeyRN replied to barkandwag's topic in General Nursing

    Most places I have worked lunch breaks were not a reality. You do get to eat, but it is a bite here and there. Finger foods/sandwiches are nice for when charting. I use the bathroom whenever I have...

  23. Manipulative Boss?

    GooeyRN replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't ask for more money... They already know you are bored and unhappy. It takes more than money to fix that and they know it. If you did end up staying, what would happen if there had to be...

  24. You know your shift is going to be INSANELY busy when...

    GooeyRN replied to abbaking's topic in Nursing Humor

    that can't be a good

  25. what is an okay GPA to put on your resume?

    GooeyRN replied to nurse441's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't consider putting my GPA on unless it was a 4.0 and you had other things to list with it, like honor societies or