GooeyRN

GooeyRN ADN, BSN, CNA, LPN, RN

Psych, Med/Surg, LTC

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  1. Night Shift Rounding...Will your pt code in the meantime?!

    GooeyRN replied to RockinNurse's topic in General Nursing

    You generally know who you have to do frequent checks

  2. Question about staff ratios?

    GooeyRN replied to lag413's topic in General Nursing

    That sounds unsafe to me. You MAY get away with those ratio's in regular med/surg, but as a step down unit you shouldn't be having more than 4 pts

  3. Staff/Patient Ratio - 30 Patients per Nurse

    GooeyRN replied to Colima's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    While I LOVE the elderly and feel called to LTC, I had to leave. I couldn't do it. I couldn't handle 30 residents, the phone, the charting, the meds, the treatments, the families, oh and then...

  4. If you are or were a single mother of 2, which program would you choose?

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

    I would go with whatever was easiest to find childcare for. How easy is it to find daycare on weekends/evenings, etc. It is impossible here, so I would go with whatever worked for finding child...

  5. Staff nurses and their bad attitudes

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

    I HATE getting report from the day shift nurses. It puts me in a bad mood for a good hour. I learned to just get through it and let it go. If you like the job otherwise, stick with

  6. new job as a new nurse and I am 11 weeks pregnant, Tell them now or wait?

    GooeyRN replied to cgilmour26's topic in General Nursing

    I believe in being honest, but don't screw yourself. I would wait until after the probabionary period if possible. I wouldn't wait much longer than that, though. Here in PA, you need to be...

  7. work 1 day week, 8 hours, is it possible?

    GooeyRN replied to otherendeavors's topic in Nursing Career

    You can do just that if you want. You will have to get some experience first, though. You may have to accept a part-time job (24 hours a week) for a year or so before anyone would consider you for...

  8. Poor nurses

    GooeyRN replied to gettingbsn2msn's topic in General Nursing

    I live in NEPA and the local hospital starts RN's at $17/hr and LPN's around $11/hr. CNA's sometimes get less than $8.00. I can see making it on $17/hr if you are single. But if you have kids and a...

  9. Waste of Time Complaint against me

    GooeyRN replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Written up for harassment for looking down the (shared) hallway? That is the best I heard

  10. Pharmacy is now doing our MARS...

    GooeyRN replied to Finallydidit's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When we have issues with that, we have the doc SPECIFY the times when he writes the order. No one likes Lasix at

  11. I think I made A Med Error

    GooeyRN replied to RaziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Don't beat yourself up. You made a mistake. I haven't met a nurse who hasn't made one. Thankfully, the pt wasn't harmed. You learned. You won't do that again. We also call someone to get us the...

  12. Can the DON make you stay for OT if the next shift doesn't show or is called off?

    GooeyRN replied to TonyaM73's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is more fair since you can plan. There isn't the chance of getting mandated EVERY day and having no idea of how to plan for

  13. pre-delivery "grooming" issue?

    GooeyRN replied to brillohead's topic in Ob/Gyn

  14. RN to BSN doesn't feel right.

    GooeyRN replied to Student2Registered's topic in General Nursing

    I totally understand. If it doesn't feel right, take a break or do it very slowly online. I have a 4 year old, a 2 year old, and am pregnant. I have been an RN since 2003. I do want to get the BSN...

  15. pre-delivery "grooming" issue?

    GooeyRN replied to brillohead's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I feel for you having to wear them every day. I am of average weight and height, but they still don't fit me well. I have largish thighs compared to the rest of my body... The crotch always lands...

  16. pre-delivery "grooming" issue?

    GooeyRN replied to brillohead's topic in Ob/Gyn

  17. pre-delivery "grooming" issue?

    GooeyRN replied to brillohead's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Pantyhose not required was one of the reasons I went into nursing, too. I am not the dress up/primping type. Scrubs, sneakers, and a pony tail suits me

  18. pre-delivery "grooming" issue?

    GooeyRN replied to brillohead's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What happened to guys being "lucky" to even get to the "area". Now it is expected to look a certain way or the girl isn't good enough? If a guy is that upset by the grooming/lack of grooming of my...

  19. Do you "allnurse" at work ?

    GooeyRN replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    no, I don't. I don't visit forums at

  20. patient friend request on Facebook

    GooeyRN replied to birdwalk33's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, don't post any pics or status updates with alcohol involved! No pics of others drunk or making out. I don't see how general beach pics or Christmas/Birthday pics are going to get someone fired....

  21. patient friend request on Facebook

    GooeyRN replied to birdwalk33's topic in General Nursing

    I vote it depends. Normally, I would NOT. For instance, the one hospital I work at is on a psych unit. NO WAY would I accept any of the patients friend requests. I wouldn't do this if I lived in a...

  22. pre-delivery "grooming" issue?

    GooeyRN replied to brillohead's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am glad my husband is clueless that this is the norm. He is one of those change your own oil/tire/engine types,

  23. pre-delivery "grooming" issue?

    GooeyRN replied to brillohead's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you for the descriptions! I am not going to google the images. I also found it super funny that brillohead brought this

  24. pre-delivery "grooming" issue?

    GooeyRN replied to brillohead's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I didn't realize most younger women were shaving. Just curious, do they shave EVERYTHING, or just trim or ? Do they shave/wax like a child looks? Or leave some? I obviously have no idea what is in...

  25. Can the DON make you stay for OT if the next shift doesn't show or is called off?

    GooeyRN replied to TonyaM73's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It sounds like you are being fair in the situations you describe. Making someone stay through breakfast is totally different than telling them they have to stay through a whole shift. Same with...