GooeyRN

GooeyRN ADN, BSN, CNA, LPN, RN

Psych, Med/Surg, LTC

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  1. Morphine/Phnergan IVP...to give or not to give?

    GooeyRN replied to HTXRN11's topic in General Nursing

    I won't give phenergan undiluted. It is too hard on the

  2. Which job to take?

    GooeyRN replied to jamesy7's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I would go with job A since there is no floating, you get the ICU experience and no rotating shifts. That is hard with having

  3. Is this academic dishonesty?

    GooeyRN replied to Jessicias85's topic in General Students

    Nope, not dishonest. Everyone else has access to the same book, right? It isn't like you were given a copy of the test. Even if they gave you their old notes, so what? It isn't like you were...

  4. Getting rid of LPNs??

    GooeyRN replied to piinklovesnursing's topic in LPN to RN

    I think you are fine if you like LTC or office

  5. Have you ever had a pt have sex...

    GooeyRN replied to jarrn03's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think that beats a

  6. When are you going to get a "real" job?

    GooeyRN replied to luvtwilight's topic in Private Duty

    oh wow... I have the direct opposite thoughts on home health nurses. It is a field I have been interested in, but too afraid to make the switch. I have done a few years of psych and med/surg each....

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

    GooeyRN replied to Riley21's topic in Nursing Career

    Do yourself the favor and get it expunged. Why have it follow you the rest of your life if you don't have to? That amount of money is nothing compared to what you would be able to make without...

  8. What to do, what to do.

    GooeyRN replied to needtoknowbasis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    A simple memo sent around from the DON could address this issue. We had this issue on med/surg with swing bed patients. Everyone wanted new orders on someone elses shift. No one wanted the routine...

  9. Epidural vs. nature births

    GooeyRN replied to winter_green's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have had 3 births. #1 epidural, #2 and #3 all natural. I much prefer natural! The high and sense of empowerment are unbelievable after. My last 2 births the staff seemed shocked that I did it...

  10. Should I take a salary cut?

    GooeyRN replied to Mom2SweetPea's topic in General Nursing

    I say don't do it. LPN's don't have the best job market right now. I wouldn't consider the risk until the economy is better, or you may find yourself totally

  11. Co-Worker Pointing Fingers....

    GooeyRN replied to Highend's topic in General Nursing

    Voting stay out of it until someone drags you into it. Don't sling mud if you don't have to, unless there is some real abuse, serious neglect, etc. going on. That is pretty much my advice for...

  12. L&D nurses - can you look at my birth plan?

    GooeyRN replied to Lola77's topic in Ob/Gyn

    subbing... My 2 natural births were truly beautiful, I hope you get the same! My pitocin and epi birth sucked comparitively. Congrats and good

  13. Do nurses get fired often?

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

    That is the saddest thing I have heard lately. I understand health care is a business. But people depend on jobs for you know, surviving. People wait to make big decisions (get married, conceive a...

  14. Other nurses signing my initials

    GooeyRN replied to stelarRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have seen it done a lot. Usually the nurse calls the other nurse first to ask permission, though. That way neither nurse gets into

  15. do employers look down upon those who earned their bsn online?

    GooeyRN replied to mee9mee9's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am currently researching to find a program that will work for me... Does this school require clinicals, statistics, or

  16. Torn between continuing my education and my family :(

    GooeyRN replied to wifeandmomoftwo's topic in General Nursing

    School will always be there when you are ready... Your family may not. Things are stressful for you right now. I say put off school if your mom isn't well, your marriage is rocky, and kids need...

  17. CNA'S suffer second hand smoke

    GooeyRN replied to nurseblob's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have this issue at work. I work psych, and the patients get to go out 4 x a day to smoke. This is no problem as long as one of the CNA's smoke. They don't mind getting an extra smoke break for...

  18. Did being a parent make you feel more confident?

    GooeyRN replied to PhilliesFan26's topic in General Nursing

    Being a parent has made me less awkward with kids, and more caring with patients. I see everyone now as someones kid or someones

  19. Do nurses get fired often?

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

    I know of one who got fired for yelling at patients, one fired for taking duragesic patches off of patients to chew, one for chronic absenteeism, one for not being a team player... Several for...

  20. Getting pregnant at the end of nursing school..... terrible idea?

    GooeyRN replied to nurse2B444's topic in Nursing Career

    If there aren't fertility issues, I would work a year before trying to conceive. That way, you will have experience, so you won't be looking for work as a new grad when you want to return to work....

  21. Parents/Patients demanding investigations

    GooeyRN replied to 15isto2's topic in General Nursing

    You also don't know when a parent is a health care professional. Our ped has no idea I am a

  22. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    GooeyRN replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    subbing, as I am interested in this

  23. Have you ever had a pt have sex...

    GooeyRN replied to jarrn03's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am all for it if it means there will be no pitocin or c-sec. for failure to progress. why not? It seems safer to

  24. RNs who choose/like being casual

    GooeyRN replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    I am on my dh's benefits so I don't need them. I also don't need to work for money. I like the flexibility. I can work as much as I want and when I want and say no when I start feeling burned out....

  25. What are the top 5 medications YOU administer daily?

    GooeyRN replied to northmississippi's topic in Patient Medications

    Ativan, Xanax, Zyprexa, Abilify,Seroquel, Percocet, Insulin, Tylenol, Zocor are the ones that come to mind right away. I work