gigi_rn

gigi_rn

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  1. I need your advice/opinion desperately

    gigi_rn replied to throwaway1's topic in General Nursing

    Wait until she's intubated. Then purewick or Foley will be the least of her problems. I will never understand pts playing games with BiPAP, AIRVO, etc. Russian roulette. One time too many >>>...

  2. Should I take the job even knowing it's unsafe?

    gigi_rn replied to Lozzie's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a staff nurse, agency nurse,and travel nurse. Wherever I am, I maintain my nursing standards. You can bloom anywhere. Fertilizer is actually poop. Go out there and get

  3. Forced to Assist in C-Sections

    gigi_rn replied to Promacta's topic in Nursing Career

    Do you scrub in the OR? Sounds like orientation to that unit would solve the problem. Not knowing where their supplies are kept is a pretty low-level

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

    gigi_rn replied to Workinghard123's topic in Critical Care

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

  5. Lifestyle

    gigi_rn posted a topic in Nursing Career

    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,...

  6. Lifestyle

    gigi_rn replied to gigi_rn's topic in Nursing Career

    Sure

  7. Lifestyle

    gigi_rn replied to gigi_rn's topic in Nursing Career

    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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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!...

  16. Nurse's Week Gifts from Employers

    gigi_rn replied to twss2323's topic in Patient, Colleague 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...

  17. 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

  18. 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...

  19. What is general skills lab etiquette?

    gigi_rn replied to Axmann, RN, BSN, NREMT-B's topic in General Students

    Bizarre scenario. Sounds like the lab may be used by other disciplines (Respiratory Therapy, for instance). ET intubation is not taught in a pre-licensure nursing program. Attempting skills you have...

  20. What kind of blood pressure reading will you see in shock patients?

    gigi_rn replied to Axmann, RN, BSN, NREMT-B's topic in Critical Care

    you need a MAP of 60 or you will see end-organ

  21. Questions regarding CCRN

    gigi_rn replied to scifispam's topic in Critical Care

    It won't be relevant with your career move. If you don't remain in critical care, you will be unable to recertify in 3 years. Pediatric certification might be a better

  22. Choked by a patient. How do you deal with this trauma?

    gigi_rn replied to 222mom222's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You always have the right to defend yourself. Root Cause Analysis needs to be conducted just like any "event." Staffing, layout of the unit, how often patients are checked, cameras, Security...

  23. What is the nurse-patient ratio where you work?

    gigi_rn replied to kaliRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    IMU/PCU - ratio is 4:1, CNA 10:1, Charge Nurse doesn't take pts, so she is able to

  24. Triage Call Bell?

    gigi_rn replied to Esme12's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    My hospital doesn't have those call lights, but when the call light is answered at the desk, there are different colors of light over the door, Nurse, Aide, or Pain. This just started, but I don't...

  25. Review course by Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio

    gigi_rn replied to jnnwilliams's topic in Critical Care

    Just finished LGV's CCRN Review...she is amazing! She is so easy to listen to, and has such presence. For a new nurse, she also has DVD's and CD's about 12-lead interpretation and