GooeyRN

GooeyRN ADN, BSN, CNA, LPN, RN

Psych, Med/Surg, LTC

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  1. Eating and 12 hours shifts

    GooeyRN replied to mysticalwaters1's topic in General Nursing

    I eat Peanut Butter on Whole Wheat. And I learned to eat super fast. While charting. Im sure its not attractive! :rollBut atleast I

  2. Dissapearing Aids... the norm?

    GooeyRN replied to APP's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a CNA I knew of several CNA's that would hide towards the end of the shift, after they completed their last rounds. They didn't want the nurse to find them so she couldn't ask them to do...

  3. Advice on dealing with a patient with delusions

    GooeyRN replied to Aussie_Amy's topic in Psychiatric

    Its difficult w/ these kind of patients. But you have to gain their trust. Start small. It may take several days to get them to take meds. Keep all promises. I know its frustrating when pts think...

  4. PA nurses: Check your license renewal date!!!

    GooeyRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks

  5. New Rule on My Unit......

    GooeyRN replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    The last place I worked was similar. But it was out of respect for each other, not mandated. No one left until everything was done, unless someone had just charting left to do then we would leave....

  6. Great performance review/poor raise

    GooeyRN replied to joyflnoyz's topic in General Nursing

    "... she told me that she had been instructed NOT to give out any "4"s because that would make the raise over 3%...." Thats exactly how things were like at the one hospital I worked at. But that was...

  7. Found on floor - ? fall

    GooeyRN replied to pkeyrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I always did an incident report for those kind of things. I didn't call it a fall, since I didn't see a fall. I just "Found on the floor, in XXX position", and a breif assessment note and if the...

  8. want to help out a friend BUT.....

    GooeyRN replied to hhrhrn41's topic in General Nursing

    I find it odd that she would rely on taking insulin from the hospital. If she were in a true bind, one time (basically like if her bottle fell on the ground and got run over by a car and her sugar is...

  9. Male Nursing Forum Reminder

    GooeyRN replied to Brian's topic in Men in Nursing

    Quit talking about me!

  10. What Am I Going To Do?????!!!

    GooeyRN replied to engrlbr's topic in General Nursing

    If you fail, no working as a nurse, permit or not. You need to retake and pass the NCLEX_RN first. If the waiting period is too long for you to wait, you can take the NCLEX-PN, and if you pass, you...

  11. Should I or Should I not is the question!

    GooeyRN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in General Nursing

    You will get a ton of experience in med/surg where as your job description may not change all that much working in an office. If you get some good experience early in your nursing career, you will be...

  12. Question Regarding Religious Beliefs

    GooeyRN replied to transducen's topic in Nursing Career

    If you worked with me I would do your blood transfusions for you. I don't like to see people do things that are against their beliefs. However, it would be expected that you help me with some of my...

  13. What De-Stress technique works for you?

    GooeyRN replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I prefer a long walk with my dog, some internet time, then a super hot shower followed by a latering of scented lotion. Then read a magazine, then some prayer. Maybe a little nap. Too bad I didn't...

  14. LPN scope of practice in PA

    GooeyRN replied to bonesrn's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Im glad to hear that LPN's can now take T/O's. Does an RN now have to transcribe it or check it before it is ok? Just

  15. LPN scope of practice in PA

    GooeyRN replied to bonesrn's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    When I worked LTC in PA LPN's could not take T.O's. But that was in 2002 so I don't know if things changed or

  16. #1 safety peeve.

    GooeyRN replied to anonymurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I hate trying to make out what the orders are when doing 24 hour chart checks. Sometimes it takes 3 of us to figure out what the scribbles mean. What a waste of time. Is it THAT hard to write so we...

  17. RN vs. LPN scope of Practice

    GooeyRN replied to GooeyRN's topic in New York Nursing

    Thanks, Karen!! If anyone else was interested, here is what I could come up with on the site. (Taken from the site Karen listed above) What tasks are LPNs prohibited from performing? It is not...

  18. RN vs. LPN scope of Practice

    GooeyRN posted a topic in New York Nursing

    I am an RN who will be working in the Southern Tier area with in the next year although I do not and will not be living in NY. I have never worked in NY state before. I do have a NY license. I was...

  19. Switching career moves...slightly

    GooeyRN replied to cltcmusk08's topic in General Nursing

    I thought about being a psych major instead of nursing. But nursing won out. It pays MUCH better with MUCH less education needed, and there isn't a problem finding a job in most area's. And if you...

  20. Absurd Things That Managers Do

    GooeyRN replied to Sheri257's topic in General Nursing

    I am fortunate that I never saw a nurse wear something like this to work. Yuck! (No matter what size she wore!) I have seen Nurses/Aides wear non-scrub tops (under a jacket) that were too tight....

  21. RN vs. LPN scope of Practice

    GooeyRN replied to GooeyRN's topic in New York Nursing

    Thanks for replying! I will probably PM you in the future. I don't really know where too much is in the area. I can find Lourdes Hospital and the Oakdale mall and thats about it. I just got lost...

  22. This Site has Jaded My View of Nursing

    GooeyRN replied to kimmyz's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing isn't an easy job. But there are numerous benefits to it. With the whole RN vs LPN thing... Some people (PEOPLE, NOT NURSES) are on a power trip. They do whatever they can to feel better...

  23. Bad Habits Nurses Develop

    GooeyRN replied to Debbie_LPN's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen staff NOT wear gloves when changing briefs. Yuck. The only time I don't wear gloves for changing a soiled mess is on my own baby. I am guilty of sometimes given OTC meds not ordered......

  24. Nursing and Piercings

    GooeyRN replied to futureTMA's topic in General Nursing

    I have 2 holes in each ear. However I only wear one set of studs. Im sorry I got the second peircing in each ear. It was nice as a teen, but its a little wild for me now. I guess I'm getting...

  25. Need Help

    GooeyRN replied to Mom2litleman's topic in General Nursing

    Some places still hire 8 hour shifts. So you are not doomed to finding childcare for 12-14 hour shifts. Try nursing homes. They are usually so desperate for staff that they will work around your...