GadgetRN71 ASN, RN

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    OR for new grad?

    GadgetRN71 replied to YoYosama's topic in General Students

    There are two schools of thought on this. One school says to go to the floors first, the other says you can go to the OR right after school, because they are very different environments anyway. I...
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    Sent home from clinical :(

    GadgetRN71 replied to marin8campy's topic in General Students

    Sad to say, I agree with you on this, at least when it comes to certain instructors. When I was in school, every clinical ended up having someone who was the scapegoat. They didn't have to be a bad...
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    New nurse having a hard time with coworkers

    GadgetRN71 replied to Me93RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, particularly when the atmosphere is all women. After 20 years in healthcare, I've realized we women are our own worst enemies and we treat each other like crap- generally speaking. I've seen...
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    How to deal with a bully patient?

    GadgetRN71 replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on the assignment. My first one was a local travel assignment, which was 9 miles from my house. I got paid well over what I had been making as permanent staff in my previous hospital. ( $11...
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    "I Narcanned Your Honor Student"

    GadgetRN71 replied to EAGirl's topic in General Nursing

    I think the quote is fine, because it brings across the idea that not only the "bad" kids dabble in drugs. They are everywhere. And, yes, healthcare personnel often have a dark sense of humor. It is...
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    Two Jobs in the OR. Is It Possible?

    GadgetRN71 replied to SweetSouthernLove's topic in Operating Room

    People are different but Rose is right, that is a lot of call. I give you credit though, I hated call. I finally have an OR job where I don't have to take it, thank
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    Circulator Presence on Induction?

    GadgetRN71 replied to Dielsh's topic in Operating Room

    I was always trained to stand by in case I was needed for induction help. Here and there, the anesthesiologist or CRNA would tell me they were fine. But I never leave the room for induction without...
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    Scrubbing in during the middle of surgery

    GadgetRN71 replied to ppsmi's topic in Operating Room

    I used to grab a sponge stick and pick up a towel by the corner to hand to the person who has just scrubbed in. Or a long Kelly clampí
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    Help, did I get hired onto a sinking ship?

    GadgetRN71 replied to skydancer7's topic in General Nursing

    The OR is usually very different from the floors break wise. OR staff usually get at least a 15 and a 30 minute break per 8 hour shift. I have worked in several ORs and 98% of the time, I get my...
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    Inappropriate nurses?

    GadgetRN71 replied to hgraves64's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think emailing the manager was a bit much, but the male nurse sounds like one of those lazy nurses who is always concerned with what other people are doing, what their workload is or what their work...
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    What are some of the most ridiculous requests you have heard?

    GadgetRN71 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    We used to let them have the hardware most of the time, but no go on gallstones, kidney stones, etc. I did have one guy that wanted to keep his amputated finger. He was told no as
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    On-call in the OR

    GadgetRN71 replied to lozstar's topic in Operating Room

    I had posted back in 2012.. Finally found my surgery center job! No more call for me. A lot of the hospitals around here are begging for staff. So, I think many OR nurse are fed up with the call thing...
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    New Grad Tele job no contract vs OR Fellowship 3 year contract

    GadgetRN71 replied to SAS2016's topic in General Nursing

    Best of luck to you. This is a great opportunity. You will get wonderful OR experience in a level 1 trauma hospital. I have been an OR nurse ten years and was very meek when I started. You will find...
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    Patients wants a back rub

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

    I would not be comfortable giving a back rub. I for one am glad that this has fallen by the wayside. Although, in a bid to improve Press Ganey scores, it wouldn't surprise me if administration...
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    Should I have volunteered to stay overnight?

    GadgetRN71 replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    I like that..this needs to go on a coffee mug. True though, anything above and beyond we do isn't appreciated. I do what is required and that's it, especially when it comes to overtime and non...
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    Still unemployed; Why am I not getting calls for interviews?

    GadgetRN71 replied to 2016New's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would take it if you are offered the job. Beggars can't be choosers. Three years will go by fast. Is it for a specialty area? Those tend to have long
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    Still unemployed; Why am I not getting calls for interviews?

    GadgetRN71 replied to 2016New's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I live in RI and work in Boston. Takes me about an hour and 20 min to get to work. That train is always packed too, so I'm not the only one. In the grand scheme of things, an hour to get to work is...
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    No Water at Lunch?!

    GadgetRN71 replied to shark_nurse14's topic in School

    I have become quite good at bottle flipping myself. I don't have a problem with kids doing this. At least they aren't on their phone, poking away at a tablet screen or playing video games constantly....
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    Attention nurse bullies... and victims!!

    GadgetRN71 replied to Xtina, BSN, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have been bullied at work. The incidents were.. Being sworn at because I was in charge and had to mandate the bully's friend-that bully was disciplined though(suspended). Phone calls to my home. I...
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    Not sure what to do. Licensed RN working as tech.

    GadgetRN71 replied to Spikey9001's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would leave. Sorry to be blunt, but they don't want you. Go elsewhere( don't be picky either) and start with a clean
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    Are We "Glorifying" Nurses?

    GadgetRN71 replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    I agree the martyr mentality doesn't help us. I disagree that anyone can be a nurse..why do people flunk out otherwise? I also disagree that we don't save lives. Tell that to any nurse that's caught a...
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    Nursing Admissions: A Frustrated Student's Manifesto

    GadgetRN71 replied to medicapoetica's topic in General Nursing

    I did not find the OP's post hard to read. I don't think it used words that your average high school graduate wouldn't know. I thought it was well written. To be honest, some of the responses to the...
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    I'm So Over Nursing. I would rather work at Costco!!

    GadgetRN71 replied to rnfrombama's topic in General Nursing

    Mydad was a firefighter and they did something similar when I was a kid. It worked for them. Not sure it would work for us. Police and firefighters tend to have each other's backs- not the case with...
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    I'm So Over Nursing. I would rather work at Costco!!

    GadgetRN71 replied to rnfrombama's topic in General Nursing

    You're right about the physician aspect of the job. I am tired of being a babysitter for grown men and women as well. Your feelings are yours and they are valid. No job is worth your sanity or your...
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    I'm afraid that I will never become a nurse and be stuck with 11k in loans

    GadgetRN71 replied to Keracee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    To be honest, if I were your mom I wouldn't take on a loan either. She has enough on her plate. You could always join the military. Or just postpone your plans. Sucks, but sometimes we have to do...