GooeyRN

GooeyRN ADN, BSN, CNA, LPN, RN

Psych, Med/Surg, LTC

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  1. Would you drive 1 1/2 to 2 hours for a job?

    GooeyRN replied to Zookeeper44's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been commuting 1 hr 20 minutes each way since May 09. I only do weekends (every other) and my parents live in the city I work. So I stay there with my family. Considering I have 3 young...

  2. how to be a stay at home mom and an RN

    GooeyRN replied to nvisiblemouse's topic in Nursing Career

    I know it is hard wanting to both work and be with your child(ren). I try to find a balance. I take one year off after each kid. JUST one year. No more. More than that, and you won't be...

  3. Shift change incident--Who's responsibility?

    GooeyRN replied to qestout's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you were already supposed to be gone, it isn't for you to do. You are responsible for what happens on your shift. It was no longer your shift, you were just finishing paperwork. The oncoming can...

  4. Aspen University

    GooeyRN replied to mkdwhnpbc's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Is this program regionally

  5. Nursing a Profession or Vocation?

    GooeyRN replied to kalevra's topic in General Nursing

    I consider all 3 to be "professional", but the school I went to for the LPN was a vocational technical

  6. States with the most nursing positions?

    GooeyRN replied to breezy7's topic in General Nursing

    I live in PA and was laid off. The local hospital is constantly sending nurses home due to low census. There are also no jobs in the philly area. Good luck in PA. You can get some AWFUL...

  7. That is not how you address one on the telephone.. *vent*

    GooeyRN replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am sorry they were rude to you. There really is no reason to be rude no matter how busy they

  8. Cna challenge lpn boards

    GooeyRN replied to marineswife0809's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    uh there is a huge difference between a CNA and an LPN. Just b/c they can share some of the same tasks does not mean they are anywhere near the same. One is not "better" than the other. One has the...

  9. charge nurse tried to make me go to work with allergic reaction

    GooeyRN replied to thanx2mj's topic in General Nursing

    So why not make THOSE nurses justify their call off's? Or why not just fire them? There are a ton of new grads out there that would LOVE to be dependable workers. Do we need to treat every nurse...

  10. charge nurse tried to make me go to work with allergic reaction

    GooeyRN replied to thanx2mj's topic in General Nursing

    I don't care someone's reason for calling off sick. WHY can't employees be trusted to know if they are too sick to work or not? That is my beef. How does someone REALLY know how someone else feels,...

  11. Where is the shortage??

    GooeyRN replied to kalevra's topic in General Nursing

    Not in

  12. Spouses/Visitors In Patient's Beds

    GooeyRN replied to jpmrt's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    NOT something I am going to blow a gasket over. I don't care. Let people be comfortable and comforted. Just keep your clothes on, as I can not guarantee privacy, being a hospital and being there...

  13. At my age, should I forget about upper level degrees?

    GooeyRN replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    It depends on what you find important in life. Some people will never feel happy without certain letters after their name/achievements. Would you want to look back and say "I wish I..." If you are...

  14. Giving meds "on time"......

    GooeyRN replied to 2011nursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    I like to give a super duper quickie assessment (problem area's only) and see if anyone has any immediate needs (this includes pretty much just chest pain, SOB, bleeding, need for pain meds, or...

  15. Silly question about pregnancy!

    GooeyRN replied to misscherie's topic in General Nursing

    I worked through all 3 of mine. I wash my hands well so I don't worry about it. 2 of my pregnancies I worked med/surg and was able to do full duties including lifting, the other psych. I was...

  16. Position difference between RN vs. BSN

    GooeyRN replied to kalevra's topic in General Nursing

    no difference in pay or position anywhere I have worked. Well, you do get bsn after your name on your badge, but that is

  17. The big D---Debt.

    GooeyRN replied to thislife's topic in General Nursing

    That kind of debt is crazy when you can wait a year to do the adn and then later to the bsn. You can probably get your employer to pay for part of the bsn if you work ft for them for a year. I...

  18. New RN and starting a family - advice please

    GooeyRN replied to arabstarRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, get short term and long term disability insurance for if you are unwell during your pregnancy. I personally wouldn't put off having a baby unless you were perfectly healthy, still in school,...

  19. New Grad RN: Home Health or Hold Out?

    GooeyRN replied to MBrickle's topic in Private Duty

    Take the job. At least this way you are gaining experience and some money. No, not enough to save up for a wedding, but hopefully enough to survive on. It will be something to put on a resume, and...

  20. Describe your biggest failure and what did you learn.

    GooeyRN replied to nynewrn's topic in Nursing Career

    Work friends are not really friends. They will throw you under the bus. I did nothing wrong, but someone else had a bad shift. They did not ask for help, but told the NM that I refused to help her....

  21. I just have to say this....

    GooeyRN replied to tokmom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Are you guys

  22. Why doesn't anyone ever reply to my post? this decision could change my life

    GooeyRN replied to Riley21's topic in Nursing Career

    Really, I bet there are very few nurses on this board who can HONESTLY say they never tried marijuana and/or never drank a drop of alcohol while under age 21. I am sure there are some, but I bet they...

  23. Why doesn't anyone ever reply to my post? this decision could change my life

    GooeyRN replied to Riley21's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree. There is something really wrong with a criminal justice system if something this minor at age 18 keeps someone out of gainful employment for the rest of their life. It is almost forcing...

  24. So i'm a Nurse right????

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

    GN or graduate

  25. Turning down overtime....

    GooeyRN replied to OgopogoLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you. You made the right choice. There will be another opportunity for overtime in your future. Weekends with your kids? They seem to run out when they get older and have their own lives....