GooeyRN

GooeyRN ADN, BSN, CNA, LPN, RN

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  1. RN's who cannot insert IV's being Fired???

    GooeyRN replied to maidy's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think an RN should be fired for not being good at starting IV's, but should be for REFUSING to even try. Im not that good. I get them first try about half of the time. But I always try,...

  2. Getting burnt out?

    GooeyRN replied to vegnurse21's topic in Psychiatric

    Burn out happens in all area's. Go with what you love! If you get burnt out, change

  3. best shift for new nurses?

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

    days is much easier on the body, and there are all of the other diciplines to interact with. its a good time to learn. things do get a bit crazy. its nice to have a normal social life though. I...

  4. Excelsior actually has been a blessing.

    GooeyRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Im so glad it worked out for you, Motorcycle Mama. I remember you passed your boards first try, too! It's nice that there are programs available like this for those that are motivated enough to self...

  5. What do you wear while in College?

    GooeyRN replied to Ingrid m's topic in International Nursing

    Street clothes for class. Uniforms/scrubs for clinicals. The school will let you know what uniforms/scrubs/shoes to purchas for clinicals. Wear regular clothes the first day of class, unless told...

  6. Future of Nursing

    GooeyRN replied to cmc320's topic in General Nursing

    I see us going back to the days of cleaning the rooms, taking out the trash and cooking the meals. And the ratio's staying the same. Whenever there are cutbacks somewhere, it seems like nursing has...

  7. Just started a new job it is not going to work out with family.

    GooeyRN replied to southernlpnmom's topic in General Nursing

    Talk to your manager/supervisor before putting in a notice. They did spend $ hiring you and may not want to let you go that easy. They might "find" a position on days for you, even if it is only...

  8. Dad died yesterday

    GooeyRN replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Im sorry you lost your dad. My prayers are with you and your

  9. Rant-I was called 'unprofessional'

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

    I don't think that was being unprofessional. When you work with someone regularly, its human to get to know then on a more personal level. I always try to make a little small talk, so that the...

  10. I had to turn in a co worker...help

    GooeyRN replied to nuseetravelgirl's topic in General Nursing

    What a mess. No one likes to turn in a co-worker, esp. one who has been there a long time. But it would be your license if you noticed these things and didn't say anything. And what if she injured...

  11. claiming to be what she isn't

    GooeyRN replied to traumamomtx's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand why someone would want to lie about their title. Be proud of whatever it is you accomplished in life. There is no shame in saying you are a MA, or CNA or NA or whatever. All...

  12. Are breastpumps available for use for nurses?

    GooeyRN replied to ladybugsea's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Rented pumps are fine to share, provided each person has their own accessory kit. (tubing, flanges, collection bottles, valves, membranes, etc.) Rental pumps are a closed system. The milk does not...

  13. Are breastpumps available for use for nurses?

    GooeyRN replied to ladybugsea's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Rented pumps are fine to share, provided each person has their own accessory kit. (tubing, flanges, collection bottles, valves, membranes, etc.) Rental pumps are a closed system. The milk does not...

  14. How often do you draw blood?

    GooeyRN replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    I have been an RN three years and I only drew blood from a TLC. We have lab techs at our CAH hospital that do the blood draws, unless the pt has a TLC. The techs aren't allowed to access them so I...

  15. When Docs Cover Up Surgical Errors

    GooeyRN replied to Nurse-o-Matic's topic in General Nursing

    We admit to our pts if we accidentally give them the wrong pills, right? If not, we are in deep doo-doo. I would think cutting an artery is a little more serious than someone getting the wrong...

  16. I'm so devastated. I honestly don't know how to do this....

    GooeyRN replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    Im so sorry you are going through this. The nerve of him to leave NOW. Couldn't he atleast wait until your kids were somewhat over loosing their dad? And wait until you could support yourself and...

  17. Relationships and Nursing school

    GooeyRN replied to Nony's topic in General Students

    No need to break up/divorce over school alone. If there are other issues where you are considering a break up, then it may be easier to break up and get it done and over with so there isn't any drama...

  18. Clarify why LPN to RN vs. Strait ADN Program diffs

    GooeyRN replied to mingez's topic in Nursing Career

    I couldn't have said it

  19. 16month old emergency

    GooeyRN replied to BePatient's topic in Pediatric

    Poor

  20. What is the answer to this crazy question?

    GooeyRN replied to peaceful's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed! What a stupid, unfair question. (not the OP, the

  21. 16month old emergency

    GooeyRN replied to BePatient's topic in Pediatric

    Im sorry your nephew and your family are going through this. I will pray your nephew gets better

  22. how many yrs did it take to pay off your college loan?

    GooeyRN replied to nd deb's topic in General Nursing

    It took me two years. My loan was for $14,000. It was a 10 year loan, and only $100 a month, but I couldn't stand the thought of having it hanging over my head that long. And I hate paying...

  23. 5th try and PASSED

    GooeyRN replied to anxiety722's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats! I hope that you have a beautiful

  24. Medical Assistant Or LPN?

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

    Go for nursing! (LPN or RN, whatever works better for you and your family) As an LPN, you will make more, be allowed to do more, and have flexibility to change job area's if you get sick of working...

  25. Is the foam soap better than the washing hands in sink method?

    GooeyRN replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Nursing

    I prefer soap and water. I just don't feel clean using the other stuff. But I do use it when I am in a huge