GooeyRN

GooeyRN ADN, BSN, CNA, LPN, RN

Psych, Med/Surg, LTC

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  1. Adolescent psych and a NEW RN????

    GooeyRN replied to tj_Medic_RN's topic in Psychiatric

    I started out as an RN in adolescent psych. I loved it. I moved, then worked med/surg. I will soon be working in psych again.

  2. Weekend/Night shifts only- how rare are these opportunities?

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

    Some nursing homes do that in my area. The hospitals don't, though. If you don't need bennies, you could probably find a place to hire you per-diem and give you those hours. I only work around my...

  3. Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    GooeyRN replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    As long as the nurse gives competent and compassionate care, it doesn't bother me so much if they are in it for the stability/paycheck. I have been off work for a year now with the baby, and will...

  4. Positive ppd test

    GooeyRN replied to foster's mom's topic in General Nursing

    I was prescribed 9 months of INH for a positive PPD and a negative x-ray... This was in 2001. I was never asked for a sputum sample. I had no cough or signs/symptoms of tb or

  5. How's the job market in YOUR area?

    GooeyRN replied to Chico David's topic in General Nursing

    There are jobs here, but not the "desirable" jobs. There is med/surg and LTC, mostly evenings/nights/weekends, and lots of agencies hiring. Pay is crap

  6. Nurses eating me alive

    GooeyRN replied to Mnstn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Some people (not just nurses!) do not like any interruptions, and may see you as an inconvenience. Butter then up, take in some doughnuts or bagels and introduce

  7. Do birth plans grate on your nerves?

    GooeyRN replied to cradlecrewer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My water broke and contractions started at the same time. I was progressing quite well. Just not 1cm an hour. More like 1cm every 2 hours. I got the message they just wanted to get the...

  8. Do birth plans grate on your nerves?

    GooeyRN replied to cradlecrewer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My first birth I was bullied into pitocin, staying in bed, antibiotics, epidural, Stadol, etc. B/c my water was broken for 4 hours. (with contractions) I have unpleasant memories of dd's birth. I...

  9. Wondering if 50 is too old to go to RN school

    GooeyRN replied to fancyme50's topic in LPN to RN

    My mom went into an RN program (experience only in IT work) and did well. We had a 55 year old male in my program. I knew a 65 year old nun in my LPN program, too. You are never too old if you have...

  10. Tell me what could have happened, and did I miss something?

    GooeyRN replied to dorie43rn's topic in MICU, SICU

    Not your

  11. Life sucks...

    GooeyRN replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Nursing

    I am

  12. Peds Psych Med Q

    GooeyRN replied to KD CVICU-RN's topic in Pediatric

    Where I worked, ativan was not given to kids, only 12 and up. Kids were doing strange things like peeing in corners and stuff with it. Thorazine was given a lot of the time, and so was zyprexa...

  13. Are Lvn's Allowed To Do Initial Assessments??

    GooeyRN replied to Nony's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LPN's can in PA, in hospitals, too. There isn't much an LPN is not allowed to

  14. Peds Psych Med Q

    GooeyRN replied to KD CVICU-RN's topic in Pediatric

    It works really great on a lot of kids. But, if you every had one have the opposite effect you wont want to use it again! I have seen it make one kid extremely hyper and violent. I was much more...

  15. How often do you do vitals and I&Os?

    GooeyRN replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    med/surg- q4 for most. Q 8 for very stable, q24 hr for swing

  16. Thinking of becoming inactive for a while. Am I nuts?

    GooeyRN replied to Vtachy1's topic in Retired Nurses

    ITA Good luck JandK mom! Let us know how it

  17. Thinking of becoming inactive for a while. Am I nuts?

    GooeyRN replied to Vtachy1's topic in Retired Nurses

    Try an agency like nursefinders or whoever you have in your

  18. Thinking of becoming inactive for a while. Am I nuts?

    GooeyRN replied to Vtachy1's topic in Retired Nurses

    A lot of places are totally flexible if you did not want to be totally inactive. My last place of employment (where I will be returning to soon!) let me work twice a week from 7pm-11pm. It was...

  19. Thinking of becoming inactive for a while. Am I nuts?

    GooeyRN replied to Vtachy1's topic in Retired Nurses

    You are not nuts. I am currently a SAHM. I keep my license active. I took 14 months off after having dd, then worked 8 hours a week until I had ds. I am now home a year, and will go back in ~ 3...

  20. buzz cuts

    GooeyRN replied to srleslie's topic in Men in Nursing

    They are fine. (and quite attractive

  21. Are LPN's hired much for psych facilities?

    GooeyRN replied to newtress's topic in Psychiatric

    Not in my area, psych does not employ

  22. anyone actually get good grades in nursing school?

    GooeyRN replied to moonbunnie's topic in General Students

    I wanted to add... Yes, I got all A's in nursing school, but I did not have a husband, kids, house, full time job or any of that going on when I went to be an RN. I worked part-time as an LPN and...

  23. Will I be neglectful and selfish?

    GooeyRN replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Adding 1.5 hours away from her really shouldn't be an issue, especially since she will be with someone who loves her and who she loves. I think it makes a big difference, too, knowing that your job...

  24. Reprimanded for cleaning up after myself!!!

    GooeyRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    FIL was reprimanded for picking up the piece of paper he threw that missed the trash

  25. Will I be neglectful and selfish?

    GooeyRN replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wanted to add, while your mom cares, she had her chance to raise her kid(s). Now it is your turn to raise yours how you see fit. Only you know what is best for your family. I hope you can find a...