GadgetRN71 ASN, RN

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    Critical Thinking Shmitical Thinking

    GadgetRN71 replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    When I started the actual nursing program, I went out and bought a few NCLEX books..why? Because, NCLEX questions are all about critical thinking. I bet you find that the questions that are on your...
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    Wound Class

    GadgetRN71 replied to Nips's topic in Operating Room

    You could ask the doctor what he considers the wound class to be..that's how we're supposed to do it. But to answer your qustion.. Personally, I think i would consider the wound/incision clean....
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    Axillary rolls

    GadgetRN71 replied to shaomai's topic in Operating Room

    We don't wrap our axillary rolls in anything..I was taught that the folds in the fabric can be irritating.
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    How do you deal with a rude co-worker?

    GadgetRN71 replied to MobileNurseSara's topic in General Nursing

    I like the first one. I have also used "oops, doctor, you're breaking up" and then I make static sounds over the phone before I hang up. I did this once to a doctor who kept calling to nag me about...
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    Why not wear a mask to 'mask' some of the smells that go along with nursing?

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

    A mask really isn't going to help with a strong odor..I know, I work in the OR and we get all of it..feces, GI bleeds, gangrene etc. The masks we wear do nothing to help with the smells. Plus, once...
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    How many Ortho TKA/THA cases per shift

    GadgetRN71 replied to Unit's topic in Operating Room

    Depends on the doctors and staff. Some of our docs can easily do a TKR in about 90 minutes(sometimes less) and some take hours. Then there is turnover time..in one room sometimes we get 3/4 done in an...
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    If Nurses were paid $8.50 per hr, would you or would you not

    GadgetRN71 replied to RNnbakes's topic in General Nursing

    I would quit as well. I love being a nurse, and I love taking care of patients. But, at the end of the day, I'm a human being who has bills to pay..Also, as it is, I don't think we get paid enough for...
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    my co-worker set me up

    GadgetRN71 replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Was the controversial statement a little blunt? Yes, but I agree with it somewhat..are all coworkers out to get you? Of course not..but all it takes is one, KWIM? And then there are those that mean...
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    Is nursing a sick , petty , vindictive world?

    GadgetRN71 replied to Bono Rose's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, every job has its good sides and its bad sides and nasty people are everywhere. However.... Nursing has this weird thing going on where I swear some nurses take pride in the fact that they get...
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    Medicine error

    GadgetRN71 replied to arys1075's topic in Operating Room

    Patients can have reactions to meds that previously gave them no trouble...in the case of allergies, I always clarify with the doctor as far as dosage, cross-reactions etc. The circulator is the...
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    Not cut out to be a nurse

    GadgetRN71 replied to sistasoul's topic in General Nursing

    Not cut out to be a nurse??! Far from it actually...you actually give a damn about your patients, and not everyone does. You sound like you are a fantastic nurse.You will find the ability to still...
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    Is nursing a sick , petty , vindictive world?

    GadgetRN71 replied to Bono Rose's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes, yes. But I still have enough optimism left in me to believe that if people stand up to the bullies, change may come. It will be slow, painful change, but it will
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    Nasty Doctor

    GadgetRN71 replied to scrubberRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is a great idea..I'm going through something similar at work, except it's a small group of hostile coworkers..I waited it out, it didn't improve after going through the proper channels. The next...
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    Gold Star Stickers For Nurses??

    GadgetRN71 replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in General Nursing

    I agree with most here, very childish. I do realize that they are trying to improve morale, but gold stars? Ughh..this just exemplifies how management and administration really view nurses..as...
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    What specialty do you work in and why do you Likeit? Hate it?

    GadgetRN71 replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    I've always worked the OR..I love it because most of the time, it's pretty much instant gratification. You see pretty quickly how you've helped that patient. Also, one patient at a time and you don't...
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    What would you change about Nursing to make it better?

    GadgetRN71 replied to RNman09's topic in General Nursing

    I would really crack down on the lateral violence that goes on and the way it's often tolerated and sometimes encouraged by management. Our jobs are tough enough-why do we have to act horribly towards...
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    Update on "demotion"

    GadgetRN71 replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    OMG, I could have written this post. I have gone through something similar..was told flat out by my boss that there was no issue with my nursing skills or the way I handled the schedule, it was all...
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    Overheard coworkers complaining about me....feeling bad

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

    OP, you're right. By and large, passive aggressive behavior runs rampant in nursing. I can't even blame it on us women either since there are quite a few male nurses who act like that too. Basically,...
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    Pt Bites Nurse

    GadgetRN71 replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    My dad got bit by a patient once..badly too. Took a chunk out of his arm bigger than a half dollar. He also had to fight to get stuff done but they finally did it. There are ways to draw labs even if...
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    370$ to renew my annual nursing license! AHHH

    GadgetRN71 replied to Iggy123's topic in General Nursing

    WOW, and I thought I had it bad at around $95 every 2 years.
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    Have you had a bad reaction to the H1N1 vaccine? If so what happened?

    GadgetRN71 replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Had the H1N1 injection on 12/30..hurt less than my seasonal one did and I only had a slightly sore arm
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    If you have rec' d the H1N1 vaccine - please report

    GadgetRN71 replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Received it Wednesday-12/30. No side effects other than a slightly sore arm. Had to get the shot, because I'm
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    Has anyone heard of Western Governor's University?

    GadgetRN71 replied to StillHoping's topic in Western Governors University

    Many online universities are legitimate..you're going to get those who are against online degrees(usually, the older generation, but not always). However, for RN to BSN, online is a good thing for...
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    Where is the caring and advocacy for ME when I really need it????

    GadgetRN71 replied to LoveActually's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I'm sorry about your loss and I'm sorry that your physician and/or the office was being so pig-headed. I had to go for a root canal last year and was freaking out..my dentist wrote me a...
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    Modifying tasks when pregnant. My boss says "no".

    GadgetRN71 replied to RNnik07's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you're having these issues. I believe in most cases that pregnancy isn't a reason for special treatment-we have several nurses, techs and surgeons that recently gave birth and they were...