GadgetRN71 ASN, RN

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    Rn's, are you able to do job well without chemistry class?

    GadgetRN71 replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    Chemistry isn't a prerequisite at all schools..it wasn't required at all for my ADN, and it's not for my BSN either. I may take it anyway though, in case I decide to pursue a Masters
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    Care plans are stupid.

    GadgetRN71 replied to maestrotee's topic in General Nursing

    When I was gearing up to finish nursing school, I remember being so happy that I was never going to have to see a care plan again, since I was going to the OR. I can see making students do them...
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    scrub tech= scrub nurse? hmmm....

    GadgetRN71 replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was a scrub tech who became an RN. While I loved my time as a scrub, and have respect for what they do, they aren't nurses. Some,not all, seem to have an inflated sense of their own importance. I...
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    Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    GadgetRN71 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Lol, I had a few elderly women patients that used to take their meds like this in nursing school and they were so freakin' sweet otherwise that I felt bad for being
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    Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    GadgetRN71 replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nah, don't worry..any field is going to have coworkers that drive you nuts. I think with nursing, there is this perception that we're supposed to be all saintly 100% of the time. We're human and we...
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    Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    GadgetRN71 replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No, it's really not, that's the scary thing. I've run into a few real scary surgeons. I asked a doctor once about these people and he said it is just about impossible to get thrown out of medical...
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    Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    GadgetRN71 replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    -I really think you have severe mental issues. - you might think everyone loves you, but you're dead wrong. Surgeons roll their eyes when you leave the room. - the way you act at work makes you seem...
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    About transgendered patients

    GadgetRN71 replied to YEGRN's topic in General Nursing

    This brings up an excellent point. Not all transgendered people are interested in surgery. Some are transvestites who simply prefer to wear clothes that identify with the opposite gender. Doesn't mean...
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    what to put in "desired salary" box when selection is required?

    GadgetRN71 replied to janice_c67's topic in General Nursing

    I used to put "negotiable" but I don't anymore. I put what I think I should get paid. I just found that this works better for me. If the hospital doesn't want to pay that amount, they don't get back...
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    add future employer on facebook?

    GadgetRN71 replied to Laurenrobertson's topic in General Nursing

    I have a Facebook account. But, I have privacy settings on it and I don't list the exact hospital where I work. My facility tried to make a "social networking" policy and the hospital had a Facebook...
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    Do you think it's right for nurses that are going to school do their homework at work

    GadgetRN71 replied to tobesmartt's topic in General Nursing

    i did school work at my job, with the ok of my bosses. i worked in the or as a surgical technologist while i was in nursing school, so when we didn't have cases and rooms were set up for the next day,...
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    wearing makeup to work?

    GadgetRN71 replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    Nah, you might just have good genes or have a good routine going. I've been wearing a full face of makeup since I was 13, and I get told I look like I'm in my 20's rather than almost 40. I always take...
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    Lots of threads on tattoos but....

    GadgetRN71 replied to dreamer827's topic in General Nursing

    I have 4 tattoos and 1 is visible. I have never had a problem landing a job, and I've never had anyone treat me badly because of them. I love my tattoos and will probably get a 5th soon. I also have...
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    wearing makeup to work?

    GadgetRN71 replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, some foundations are good for your skin. I've had dermatologists tell me that sometimes, the people who wear foundation have better skin, because of the sunscreen and moisturizers that are...
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    wearing makeup to work?

    GadgetRN71 replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    I always wear makeup..for work, I try to choose tamer colors but I think I look more alert, rested and professional with some color on my face. It's a challenge finding stuff that doesn't wear off due...
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    Has anyone had a pt's family member take pictures of you during care?

    GadgetRN71 replied to TonyaM73's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is sad on so many levels.. What a jerk! This poor woman is in pain, going through a physical and emotional loss, and this d- bag husband is taking pictures? Wow.Good for you for saying
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    Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    GadgetRN71 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And this
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    Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    GadgetRN71 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thought you'd enjoy
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    Do you like short or long?

    GadgetRN71 replied to solneeshka's topic in Operating Room

    I like long cases for the most part, especially when you're in a good room. When I was a tech it was the same, believe it or
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    Coworker issues - so disheartening

    GadgetRN71 replied to rn865's topic in General Nursing

    Op, don't take it personally. There wll always be people who are unhappy with their lot in life and will take it out on you. And that coworker who snooped and found out what people earn? Big no
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    Surgical Tech and then RN??

    GadgetRN71 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in General Nursing

    This is sound advice..I was a surgical technologist before I became an RN and i worked while I was in school too. I had a job waiting for me in the OR months before graduation. But, I would only...
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    Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    GadgetRN71 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My favorites are the guys who we get in the OR with tattoos all over..mean looking tats too that imply the patient is a badass. One time the tat actually spelled out "badass". Wouldn't you know it,...
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    Incorrect count..

    GadgetRN71 posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hi-question about counts. When you go to do a count and the tech has extra items that are not documented on the count sheet, that is still considered an incorrect count, yes? I was always told that...
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    Saw this on Facebook. Felt the need to share.

    GadgetRN71 replied to KarmaComesAround's topic in General Nursing

    It's just ignorance, I don't think there's malice behind it. Sometimes, all you can do is this when it comes to the
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    2 Months In- I am surviving :)

    GadgetRN71 replied to cyncopia's topic in Operating Room

    That's great! Keep up the good