GooeyRN

GooeyRN ADN, BSN, CNA, LPN, RN

Psych, Med/Surg, LTC

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  1. To those that have a long commute

    GooeyRN replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

    Mine is 80 miles/1 hr 20 minutes. It sucks, but it beats living in a crime infested city. I enjoy living

  2. Stress Relief after a BAD shift?

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

    walk the dog, hot shower, mindless surfing or

  3. Any happy psych nurses?

    GooeyRN replied to Hsmommy's topic in Psychiatric

    I love

  4. Finally understand the Facebook no-no's

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

    Yeah that! I was in bed all week (temp 102.6 AFTER both tylenol and motrin) I also just had a baby. I used my droid to go on facebook. I guess I should have been at work! Looking at walls does...

  5. New grads, how long would you commute?

    GooeyRN replied to BettyBoop01's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work weekends, 80 miles away. (but am not a new grad) We can't move for financial reasons, or we would. (dh works from home) We stay with family on weekends. It sucks, but it works for

  6. home remedies you would NEVER try

    GooeyRN replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    I have used gentian violet for nipple thrush- it does work! It doesn't wash out of clothes,

  7. Finally understand the Facebook no-no's

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

    You can lie in bed with a laptop... I guess we can't watch tv or talk on the phone if we are sick,

  8. Quit stealing my stethoscopes!

    GooeyRN replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Keep it in your pocket if you do not like wearing it on your neck. Or get a clip thingy to hold it to your pants. NEVER set on down on a counter or as you learned, it won't be seen again. Except...

  9. Ethical Issue -Missing Prescriptions

    GooeyRN replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry, Fran. That

  10. What do you pack in your lunch box?

    GooeyRN replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    sandwiches and fruit. It has to be something easy to eat while pumping milk and charting at the same

  11. Rural Nursing - Higher or Lower Pay?

    GooeyRN replied to jkmk's topic in Rural

    lower

  12. Eats on Feets -Breast Milk-Sharing group

    GooeyRN replied to Serenyd's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am all for sharing milk. A close friend of mine had to wean her baby to go through chemo after a mastectomy. Baby was only 11 months old at the time. All of her other kids nursed much longer....

  13. Work as MHT?

    GooeyRN replied to jesuslovesme's topic in Psychiatric

    If you need the money now, then go for it. I think you would transition just

  14. Night shift then caring for twins all day?

    GooeyRN replied to Spode's topic in General Nursing

    Work just part time on his off hours/days. That is what we do. Daycare is too expensive for more than one kid- it eats up your entire pay check. I had 2 jobs- one that was two evenings a week from...

  15. wise nurses, desperately need some insight

    GooeyRN replied to thekid's topic in General Nursing

    I would take the insurance job. You will be screwed if your son gets sick and can't be in daycare. Usually hospital employers expect parents to have a back up plan so you don't miss work for sick...

  16. What happens to your PTO

    GooeyRN replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

    You most likely won't get paid for your sick time, and won't be allowed to use it once you give notice. So, be sick before you give notice. :) I lost something like 9 days of sick time twice when I...

  17. Happy Lice Day!

    GooeyRN replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in School

    How would this be the nurses fault that a kid has lice? How is it really anyone's fault? Doesn't it just happen sometimes with no one to blame? Once you know there is a problem, treat the head and...

  18. Is nursing shortage a myth?

    GooeyRN replied to Angitia's topic in General Students

    There is no shortage. The baby boomers will not be retiring for a long time. Many who were retired came back, and will be back for a long time. Many have a good 10-20 years left in them. Many are...

  19. tattoos?

    GooeyRN replied to cgravier's topic in General Students

    ace bandage? It can be washed daily. Take an extra with you for if it gets soiled with something nasty. Or even large band-aids if it is a smaller

  20. Starting nurse internship but discouraged due to an old write up...

    GooeyRN replied to spacy224's topic in General Nursing

    If you heard about the sweater, don't wear it again for work purposes. It probably was inappropriate. We all goof. Let it go and move on. Don't feel bad going to thrift stores. I have done it and...

  21. I am going to waste like 1 year of life...

    GooeyRN replied to Darkpk55's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    you can probably take it over the summer. Don't sweat

  22. Jaundice help!

    GooeyRN replied to jennf83's topic in Pediatric

    Touch their skin- if it blanches white it is not jaundice. If it looks yellow, then it

  23. Only an ADN

    GooeyRN replied to latebloomer74's topic in General Students

    Most RN's I have worked with have an ADN. Some I have no idea what their degree is. I have worked in med/surg, psych, and LTC. LTC was mostly LPN's with one RN in the building to

  24. LTC vs. pediatric office job

    GooeyRN replied to alby_dangle's topic in General Nursing

    I would go with whichever one would be more flexible with your school/clinical hours if money isn't an issue. I like the idea of the pedi office, since you won't have to take care of 40 residents and...

  25. I just got fired... what the hell happened?

    GooeyRN replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry. I hope you find a better job when you are ready. I wouldn't want to work for a place that is so dishonest like