GooeyRN

GooeyRN ADN, BSN, CNA, LPN, RN

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  1. Am I expecting to much from my nurse??

    GooeyRN replied to wishinguponastarLPN's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you need another aid on the floor that ONLY answers call lights and assists with transfers. (as in, NOT given an assignment) I bet everyone is equally busy and overwhelmed. Whoever is...

  2. Taking a pay cut to enter into Nursing

    GooeyRN replied to dragn2623's topic in General Nursing

    The grass isn't always greener. The rose colored glasses of nursing tend to go clear after a year or two. Can you do nursing per-diem or part time to see if you really like it before leaving a...

  3. Compassion or reality for obese patients?

    GooeyRN replied to stefanyjoy's topic in General Nursing

    None of us are perfect. We all have our unhealthy issues. Whether it is smoking, drinking, drugs, not exercising, over eating, anorexia, eating "diet/chemical foods" drinking soda, caffeine...

  4. Considering ttc while in school - advice pls

    GooeyRN replied to Anon2011's topic in General Students

    In your case, I would ttc now. yes there may be nausea, vomiting, and fatigue. I think it is better to possibly have to repeat a semester than have to give up having children. When you have your...

  5. I can't take it anymore!

    GooeyRN replied to shortsuzy87's topic in General Nursing

    I am happy things worked out for

  6. Anyone here doing Ohio University RNtoBSN program??

    GooeyRN replied to newtelenurse's topic in General Nursing

    lurking, as I am considering this

  7. add future employer on facebook?

    GooeyRN replied to Laurenrobertson's topic in General Nursing

    NO! Like others said, it seems too much like being a stalker. Anyway, do you really want your employer to have access to your personal life? Too see your family pictures and stuff? To see what you...

  8. How much MONEY do you make? (questionaire)

    GooeyRN replied to jaredsgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I live in NE PA. The local hospital pays $17/hr. The place I work I get $23.10/hr. I am pre-diem, so no benefits or PTO. I have an 80 mile commute. I like the flexibility of nursing, but I do not...

  9. Fired. Will I ever work again?

    GooeyRN replied to Jack43's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry. I know a few 50+ nurses who were targeted for termination. It is so unfair. These were all nurses who gave their whole career years to the facilities. They made so many family...

  10. Ohio Univ RN-BSN

    GooeyRN replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    thank you! Did you attend a community college to get your

  11. How likely is it to get laid off?

    GooeyRN replied to xInspiredx's topic in General Nursing

    I was laid off in May... Now I am most likely getting laid off from another job next month. And I have 8 years experience as an RN, so it isn't like I am a new grad. Units just keep on

  12. Other jobs for BSN with revoked license?

    GooeyRN replied to MIZtigersZOU's topic in Nursing Career

    some places like step by step mr/dd don't always require a

  13. Ohio Univ RN-BSN

    GooeyRN replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Well if the stats is doable... Maybe I will apply and see what I would have to take other than that. :) It is so affordable.... Really you can't beat it. I can't see me spending an extra $10,000...

  14. Ohio Univ RN-BSN

    GooeyRN replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you, good luck to you,

  15. OK Wesleyan Uni- no stats, no clinicals, no chem

    GooeyRN replied to GooeyRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    how many religion classes? I don't mind 1 or

  16. Ohio Univ RN-BSN

    GooeyRN replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    lurking... I am in the process of looking for an RN-BSN program. Do you have to attend clinicals AT ALL for Ohio? What about take statistics or chemistry? I know a lot of people are looking to...

  17. RN to BSN online

    GooeyRN replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Has anyone attended Oklahoma Wesleyan University? It says it is all online, no clinicals, no statistics, no chemistry, and $388 credit/hr. CCNE accredited. I would like to hear from someone who...

  18. new grad getting married..i need advice!

    GooeyRN replied to gobucky*'s topic in General Nursing

    Take a job if you can. If they won't let you have the time off right away for a honeymoon, do a "mini" honeymoon. Go away for a 3 day weekend or similar. Then take your real honeymoon as soon as...

  19. How long have you been here?

    GooeyRN replied to SandraCVRN's topic in General Nursing

    Started lurking in 2000 when I was in LPN school. I didn't register until after I got my RN license in 2003. The date in the upper right hand corner is incorrect. That is when I became a premium...

  20. If we had a conservative nurses forum

    GooeyRN replied to FLmomof5's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Another Conservative here! I do feel like the minority at work. I usually just bite my tongue when others start with their liberal talk. Then, I change the subject or "remember" something I had to...

  21. Best schedule for young family

    GooeyRN replied to loving2's topic in Ob/Gyn

    weekends work best for me right now, I have a 5 year old (home schooled) a 3 year old, and a newborn. I don't want to use daycare. It would eat up my entire paycheck! I dont see weekends working...

  22. Question for Nurses who are MOMS

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

    It works if you have support. If you have a partner who has a bit of flexibility in their work schedule, or grandparent or someone willing to help out on a regular basis, it works. I work weekends...

  23. LPN to RN schools in or near Scranton, PA?

    GooeyRN replied to Apollonaire89's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    LCCC in Nanticoke will let you bridge. You basically take a test to get out of the first semester of their

  24. Would you marry a Doctor?

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

    no thanks, not for me. I want someone with some what normal work hours and available to actually help with kids/parenting. I want the family to always come

  25. Help! Is LPN as hard as RN program

    GooeyRN replied to christelt's topic in General Students

    In my experience, the LPN program was much easier than the RN program. However, if you can make it through college for elementary teaching, I think you can do the RN