GadgetRN71 ASN, RN

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    set up how do i proceed to work with these people

    GadgetRN71 replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

    OP, I know where you're coming from...sabotage is a frequent danger in some ORs, and some techs carry a huge chip on their shoulder. Even worse, management does nothing about
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    I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

    GadgetRN71 replied to AZO49008's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    They don't bother me..I think one of the problems in the nursing profession is the fact that people get hung up on silly things like this. In the OR, I have to wear blue scrubs but we have leeway with...
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    how old were you when you decided to become a nurse?

    GadgetRN71 replied to bridezillatobe's topic in General Nursing

    32 when I started my prereqs and graduated NS a week before my 35th
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    If you can say one thing to your boss, what would it be?

    GadgetRN71 replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    1)Would it really kill you to tell someone that they did a good job? How come the only time anyone hears from you, it's to be reprimanded for stupid stuff? Then, you complain that "morale" is...
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    scared i'm going to lose my license..

    GadgetRN71 replied to nurse441's topic in General Nursing

    Jobs may be scarce, but they'll be REALLY scarce for you if you lose your license. Run away from this place,
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    Patient made me feel like low life

    GadgetRN71 replied to FiduciaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed that you have to let it roll off of you..it can actually get amusing after a point. You would not believe the stuff people have called me or said to me as they were waking up from...
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    Just have to share- pt's spouse's thoughts on nursing.

    GadgetRN71 replied to suanna's topic in General Nursing

    Bwahahaha!!! That was awesome..Really, importance is relative. I could have done anything I wanted, I've been told I'm very intelligent and I've always been an excellent student. I do have relatives...
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    Quit My Job Today

    GadgetRN71 replied to diane227's topic in General Nursing

    I had posted in another thread that my OR is currently targeting the more experienced nurses and techs..people that are leaders in their specialties and that have years of experience behind them. It...
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    Things you've seen in the O.R that made your teeth crinch?

    GadgetRN71 replied to RNman09's topic in Operating Room

    Those are awful..my last hospital did suction D&Cs for fetal demise and I saw some pretty grotesque things..thank God, I don't have to do GYN
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    specialty with lowest turnover rate?

    GadgetRN71 replied to thekid's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, this is true..surgery is wicked cool, we get our breaks and lunches, no dealing with pt visitors, and plenty of overtime to be had. What's not to love?Trust me, I have my bad days like anyone,...
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    How much of a yearly increase in pay do you see?

    GadgetRN71 replied to missie988's topic in General Nursing

    We are unionized and up until year 10 you get a yearly step raise of about $2.00..per our contract, everyone in the union also gets a 3% raise. For years 10 to 15, no step raise but longevity raises...
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    Where does the public get the idea that nurses make a ton of money?

    GadgetRN71 replied to edogs334's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm not rich, but I do OK..I have disposable income and can afford to take a nice vacation every year. To me, this is good. Compared to say, social workers, nurses do fine. I think what specialty you...
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    O.R. orientation 6-9 mos. or 3 mos.?

    GadgetRN71 replied to LAM2010's topic in Operating Room

    I think they're just trying to push you a little bit..some places do this. Many times, staff forgets what it was like when they were new so things that may be obvious to them or no big deal are huge...
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    Studying nursing theory, came across Jean Watson

    GadgetRN71 replied to algebra_demystified's topic in General Nursing

    I suppose I'll have to wade through all this theory stuff when I start my BSN this winter. Not looking forward to it. I've nothing against abstract thinking..but I think some people go way too far in...
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    Can a doctor write you up or fire you??

    GadgetRN71 replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    A doctor can go to your supervisor at complain about something-but it's your supervisor who decides whether to write you up..my boss at work has our backs about stuff like that. 9 times out of 10,...
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    75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

    GadgetRN71 replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    75 questions and I passed..this was back in 2006 and still I remember how stressed I was. And I'm normally a very good, calm test
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    Things you've seen in the O.R that made your teeth crinch?

    GadgetRN71 replied to RNman09's topic in Operating Room

    This made me mad more than anything else..poor little hamster. Do they get animal cruelty people involved in these cases? If not, they should. Sorry, I have a pet hamster so I'm
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    Questions about OR nursing

    GadgetRN71 replied to patrisha57's topic in Operating Room

    Call various hospitals and ask if they have a perioperative course/internship for new grads or those new to the OR. You may be surprised at how many do because the thing now is for ORs to "grow their...
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    Mandatory cut-off age for being a bedside nurse?

    GadgetRN71 replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, that and the fact that they want workers that will just shut up and not say anything about issues that
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    Cats in the the facility

    GadgetRN71 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    LOL...kind of a cute little guy. I had a cat that looked like
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    Cats in the the facility

    GadgetRN71 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    LOL, too funny! I have 2 parakeets and the male talks sometimes. In my state, there is a nursing home that has Oscar the cat(they wrote a book about him)..Oscar has a talent for realizing when people...
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    Mandatory cut-off age for being a bedside nurse?

    GadgetRN71 replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I would be against any mandatory retirement age..not everyone is the same, old age doesn't necessarily mean that you are frail, senile etc. We are long lived in my family(all 4 of my grandparents were...
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    I really do not get it!

    GadgetRN71 replied to labrador4122's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I agree. Often when you have a toxic situation like that, it trickles down from management. Or the "mean girls" could be in good with the boss. However, usually if you try to take this to a union...
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    Largest Nurses Strike in US History - Replacement Nurses Arrive - Your opinion

    GadgetRN71 replied to girlvet's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I agree with the strike. No one likes to go to a strike first thing, it's fun for no one. While unions(including mine) are by no means perfect, they are needed. I have no sympathy for these hospitals...
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    What is it about the OR ?

    GadgetRN71 replied to mochamocha's topic in Operating Room

    Most of the time, you get an almost immediate sense of satisfaction, because you get to see in a very tangible way how you've helped that person. I love surgery itself, it's just cool. When you have a...