gigi_rn

gigi_rn has 30 years experience and specializes in ICU, ER, PCU, LTAC.

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1. Which unit is more manageable for a newbie: MICU or SICU?

   gigi_rn replied to Workinghard123's topic in Critical

   MICU often has longer stay, great learning opportunities for intricate pathophysiology. SICU has higher pt turnover, unless trauma included.

2. Lifestyle

   gigi_rn replied to gigi_rn's topic in Career Support

   Sure did

3. Lifestyle

   gigi_rn replied to gigi_rn's topic in Career Support

   I keep hoping things will get better. I'm Catholic, and really don't want to divorce. Maybe counseling. It might sink in if he heard from a 3rd party how unbalanced our relationship is. Also, we live in a motel. No one knows my life because I'm ...

4. Lifestyle

   gigi_rn posted a topic in Career Support

   Wondering if I'm the only one in this situation. 2nd marriage, no kids. My husband hasn't worked in about 8 years. Not even the pretense of applying for jobs. Everything is based on ME...income, insurance, retirement. But I have little say in ho...

5. Am I a bad nurse???

   gigi_rn replied to Newnurse65's topic in General Nursing

   Is there a reason you chose non-hospital jobs? Hospitals generally have much more structured orientation and more resources. Sounds like you've been really alone in both of these positions. Hang in there. You're not a bad nurse. A bad nurse woul...

6. What's your side job?

   gigi_rn replied to thejetsetnurse's topic in General Nursing

   I've nearly always had a full-time job and a PRN, usually agency or a smaller hospital. Currently just doing OT at my regular job, adult ICU.

7. What's your side job?

   gigi_rn replied to thejetsetnurse's topic in General Nursing

   Not sure if tongue-in-cheek, but you really work at an abortion clinic?

8. I Made an Absolute 'No-No" Mistake :(

   gigi_rn replied to frustratedRN16's topic in General Nursing

   Also, your DON has no business saying what the Board will do.

9. I Made an Absolute 'No-No" Mistake :(

   gigi_rn replied to frustratedRN16's topic in General Nursing

   If they are treating you like this, probably just as well not to take a management position with them. Best wishes!

10. I Made an Absolute 'No-No" Mistake :(

    gigi_rn replied to frustratedRN16's topic in General Nursing

    If pt wasn't in pain, what was she wanting exactly?

11. Best way to avoid bedside care?

    gigi_rn replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Nursing

    Medical device sales/educators need clinical background in the area their device will be used.

12. Best way to avoid bedside care?

    gigi_rn replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Nursing

    Reading between the lines, she doesn't want to get her hands dirty, literally. How is she handling clinicals??? This is how you have a student say "I never gave an injection" the week before pinning! I think nursing schools are doing a disservice t...

13. Nurse's Week Gifts from Employers

    gigi_rn replied to twss2323's topic in Relations

    All the events occurred on day shift. We got a gift card for Hospital Week, which somehow manages to overshadow Nurses Week. We are the largest group of healthcare workers and we are consistently walked on!

14. Nursing is the Biggest Mistake of My Life

    gigi_rn replied to almost_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like your fiance feels threatened. Surely he doesn't want such a large debt hanging over your heads! Take the opportunity to explore a new part of the country...the time will fly by.

15. Nursing is the Biggest Mistake of My Life

    gigi_rn replied to almost_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    The job market varies greatly throughout the country. I've been a nurse since 86, and I moved to Houston from the KC area in 2013 because the job market was dead in Missouri. What is termed an underserved area isn't always a bad thing clinically. ...