GooeyRN

GooeyRN ADN, BSN, CNA, LPN, RN

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  1. Can you "look good" as a nurse?

    GooeyRN replied to Crystal112's topic in General Nursing

    I used to hold it until it was convenient to go. I would sometimes not go the whole shift, b/c it is never convenient. Now I just go whenever I have to. (unless a patient is actively crashing or...

  2. Can you "look good" as a nurse?

    GooeyRN replied to Crystal112's topic in General Nursing

    You can look good, but you have to be really really motivated to do so. I could look better if I exercised more. I have 2 young kids and no outside help, so I have to exercise with them with me....

  3. two people for hoyer lift-why?

    GooeyRN replied to CNA2day's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have done it alone while I was a CNA. WHAT would you do if the pt started fighting while up in the air and started falling out? WHAT would you do if the lift started tipping over? These things...

  4. to go or not go to pinning ceremony?

    GooeyRN replied to LuvPedsNrsg's topic in General Nursing

    Ask your favorite instructor or your best friend to pin you. Don't miss it! I went to both of mine (LPN and RN) and am very glad I did. It really gives a nice sense of closure. Don't let non...

  5. 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

    But WHY should it fall on the off going nurse to find coverage or have to stay? She/he did their 8 or 12 hours already. They aren't the ones that called off. WHY should they be the one punished for...

  6. Wedding Band Tattoo

    GooeyRN replied to Ddestiny's topic in General Nursing

    I am personally not a fan of body artwork. However, what you are describing doesn't sound like it would be offensive to an employer. It will probably have to be covered up for clinicals and I would...

  7. 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 one of the (many) reasons I no longer work LTC. It seems as though there is low staffing, and ANYONE is hired, and excessive call offs are tolerated just to keep the body/license. Having to...

  8. Called into the office, told I'm a slob.

    GooeyRN replied to danceswithsnakes's topic in General Nursing

    I would say simple well fitted khaki, black, navy, and brown pants. Throw in some simple solid colored sweaters or button down shirts depending on the weather. I can't do heals, so my opinion is...

  9. How do I know it is right to quit nursing forever?

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

    It will get better, honest. Give it one year before deciding to bail. If all the nurses who struggled the first year quit, there would be no nurses. Hang in

  10. Vent- new grads who don't struggle at work

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

    I don't believe them. Some just like to come across as confident and competent even if they aren't. Those type scare me! We have one of "those" where I work now. She has been in the nurse...

  11. Oh no. Accidentally left work with diazepam!

    GooeyRN replied to LoneRN's topic in General Nursing

    We all do stuff by mistake sometimes! I would take it back and talk to the charge nurse on duty IF you trust them. They should help you find out where it belongs/do a count with you. If you feel...

  12. what is a good age to be done with school?

    GooeyRN replied to believeallispossible's topic in General Students

    My 2 are 2 years apart (25 months) and the first year was REALLY difficult. It was like having two babies. I didn't want to do that again! They are super close now and that is awesome. I am...

  13. what is a good age to be done with school?

    GooeyRN replied to believeallispossible's topic in General Students

    Anywhere from age 20 to 90+ . I support education for all ages! Different things work for different people. Some people want a good stable job before kids, others want to make sure they are young...

  14. what should i do?

    GooeyRN replied to shuubie's topic in General Nursing

    I really feel for you. I was devastated when I first started working as a nurse. All of the effort you put into nursing school, and then you hate your job and are constantly stressed out. I do feel...

  15. How far would you commute for a hosp job?

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

    I feel about 45 minutes (regardless of the mileage) is reasonable. Right now I drive 80 miles each way, but I actually like the job a lot, so it is worth

  16. Which states are CNMs permitted to do homebirths?

    GooeyRN replied to moonredlife's topic in Ob/Gyn

    go to mothering.com. There is an area in the forum section for home births. Many of the women on this site have home births, and may be able to assist you. Good

  17. Pregnant and New Job

    GooeyRN replied to Super_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats! I wouldn't say anything until you tell everyone else. At least you get your baby's first Chrismtas off! I am also due in early December. All 3 of my kids will be born between late Oct...

  18. *Weird* Patient Allergies

    GooeyRN replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

    A patient I had had one allergy that sticks out. Pickle Juice. Not cucumbers or dill or garlic... Just pickle

  19. How long are the average new RN orientations?

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

    I got 3 days (well, nights) on psych as a new grad. I left there after a year to work med/surg, and got 2 weeks of orientation for

  20. What Cha Got Planned For Nurse's Week?

    GooeyRN replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Nursing

    Day shift nurses get a cake... (the whole hospital to split, lol) The rest get

  21. Does anyone have a good site/advice for breastfeeding?

    GooeyRN replied to friendlysmile's topic in General Nursing

    I also suggest kellymom.com Mothering.com is a forum on natural parenting. There is a LOT of help there for

  22. Adoptive mom brings in pumped breastmilk to feed baby: what are your thoughts?

    GooeyRN replied to redbeads's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow, how lucky is this mom that she has friends willing to pump for her baby!! That is awesome. I don't see what the big deal is... If the parents say the milk is ok, then give it to the baby. If...

  23. Can I still go to the gym regularly (Once I am nursing school)?

    GooeyRN replied to ARRR10's topic in General Students

    I exercised for an hour every day while in nursing school. I planned it into my day. I only worked per-diem on weekends, though. I never planned work and school on the same days. There is no time...

  24. Caught a major med error today!

    GooeyRN replied to ProBeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    yikes! good

  25. Medication Errors: Do you tell the patient?

    GooeyRN replied to javanurse2000's topic in General Nursing

    I would hope! They are the ones that this happened