GooeyRN

GooeyRN ADN, BSN, CNA, LPN, RN

Psych, Med/Surg, LTC

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  1. How far do you drive for work?

    GooeyRN replied to CNM2B201?'s topic in General Nursing

    My drive is 80 miles each way. Sometimes you take what you can

  2. What type of lifestyle can a nurse afford?

    GooeyRN replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on if you can find a job as an RN to start- then how much will your student loans be per month? If you have $100,000 in debt from student loans, I see the nose job waiting, especially if...

  3. New RN who doesn't want med surg

    GooeyRN replied to DizzyLizzyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think you would be fine- LTC is similar to Med/Surg- I know you try to not send people out and still do things like foleys, IV's, dressings, lots of insulins, etc. LTC seems to be more and more...

  4. post code icu stay mandatory?

    GooeyRN replied to RN2B123's topic in General Nursing

    We keep them on the

  5. You Guys Are Making Me Worry.

    GooeyRN replied to bella_autore's topic in General Nursing

    Get your foot in a door now as a CNA or unit secretary. That way, buy the time you graduate, you will have 2-3 years hospital experience, and a chance at getting an RN

  6. New Grad RN Going Into Psych

    GooeyRN replied to AngeloRN's topic in Psychiatric

    I think a new grad requires more orientation than 4 days on the floor. I started out psych right away and being "charge" on nights (only nurse on the unit- had a tech with me) It was doable- there...

  7. What would nurses like from families on holidays?

    GooeyRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    pre-packaged food for the unit to share. Like, boxed chocolates, bagel baskets, fruit baskets, etc. There is no wondering about the sanitary conditions of the home then, so it actually gets eaten....

  8. What kind of holiday bonus do you get?

    GooeyRN replied to cbcle's topic in General Nursing

    Bonus? What is that? We get nothing. One place I used to work for gave a small box of chocolate candy to our unit to share- of course it was gone by the time second shift came on, so second and...

  9. PLEASE HELP I need Brutal Honesty!!!!

    GooeyRN replied to Wyllowdaemon's topic in General Nursing

    There are a lot of obese nurses and aids out there. Don't let it stop you. You may have some trouble keeping up at first, but I think you would actually get in better shape from walking the halls....

  10. High divorce rate among nurses? Why?

    GooeyRN replied to RevolutioN2013's topic in General Nursing

    kid duty = the more undesirable times. As in you both worked a full dayshift, then non-nurse parent is looking forward to some down time, and so is the nurse, and nurse now accepted staying over...

  11. PRN vs Full/Part time

    GooeyRN replied to EZsmom's topic in General Nursing

    I work prn. I have 2 kids and one due any day. I LOVE it. You have to be good about taking some money investing it somehow. Get a financial planner. I LOVE being prn. It beats being away from my...

  12. Is it just me or............?

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

    I do very much feel for new moms though, who can't sleep. They can't just make up the sleep when they go home, since they have to get up a lot with their newborn. That really stinks. I am not...

  13. Is it just me or............?

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

    I see it, too. I am not talking about the true insomniacs. I mean the ones that can't seem to handle 2-3 nights of poor or interrupted sleep. What do they really expect? If you are sick enough to...

  14. High divorce rate among nurses? Why?

    GooeyRN replied to RevolutioN2013's topic in General Nursing

    There is such a pressure to GIVE when you are a nurse- give up your time and mental energy, what is left for spouses? For those that seem to give their life and always jump when the phone rings to...

  15. *Vent* RN's make toast?!?!?!

    GooeyRN replied to WickedRedRN's topic in General Nursing

    WHAT?! That is beyond crazy. Like nursing staff have time for that. It is one thing if a patient wants some to settle their stomach or wants to try something light after being NPO. I just can't...

  16. CNA-Can u become a CNA w/o going to a training program?

    GooeyRN replied to sls1603's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I did in PA in the year 2000. I had to complete the first semester of nursing school first, though. It was an easy exam. Good

  17. The Golden Rule

    GooeyRN replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    I want to hear it. Please tell me. Be nice and respectful while telling me, and not in front of patients or other staff members, but please do tell me! Some things will always cause hurt feelings,...

  18. What's the deal with anxiety meds for students?

    GooeyRN replied to Strwbrywne's topic in General Students

    I never had severe anxiety issues until nursing school. I actually wound up in the ER thinking I was having an MI! I have never been the same since nursing school. I feel like it ruined my...

  19. Do you think Patients would confuse me for a doctor if I'm South Asian and male?

    GooeyRN replied to Samian Q's topic in General Nursing

    You would be confused for a doctor here at the local hospital. ALL of the doctors here are from India AND male except for one. I hope you enjoy

  20. Bipolar Nurses

    GooeyRN replied to Always a Catch 22's topic in General Nursing

    I work with a bi-polar nurse. It has never been a problem. She takes her meds, so so what? She is stable. It is the same as working with a diabetic nurse. Sometimes things may happen, but oh...

  21. Nurse helping out Cna at times = they eventually expect the nurse to help them?

    GooeyRN replied to nd deb's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It goes both ways, IMO. I have no problem helping to turn, lift, transfer, ambulate, clean up a code brown, etc. as long as I am not in the middle of an emergency. I will help as soon as the...

  22. answering the patient's daughter's call = invasion of privacy?

    GooeyRN replied to neurontin's topic in General Nursing

    I work psych, so it is a bit easier for me. If the patient did not sign a consent form to give info to the patient calling, we can't even confirm or deny they are a patient. nurse answers phone,...

  23. Educating about puberty?

    GooeyRN replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    I think it is great you want to implement this with 4th graders! Not every parent has the talk with kids soon enough. I had my period in fourth grade. We didn't get the "talk" until 5th grade,...

  24. New RN age bias

    GooeyRN replied to Night Owl RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am so sorry you are going through this. It is totally unfair. No one should be judged on their ability to work based on age alone. I have worked with 60 year old nurses that should NOT be...

  25. Medication Error..total sadface : (

    GooeyRN replied to NightNurse876's topic in General Nursing

    We ALL made mistakes in nursing. If someone says they are a nurse and never made a med error, their are either lying, or they haven't been a nurse that long, or they don't give a whole lot of meds....