GadgetRN71 ASN, RN

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    Renewal cost of your license ?

    GadgetRN71 replied to Rascal1's topic in General Nursing

    My state is $94 every 2
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    WHO raises swine flu pandemic alert to phase 5

    GadgetRN71 replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I didn't take it as a lack of compassion. The potential for lack of resources worries me too. I know some states have set up Swine Flu hotlines. It's going to be tough though, you're
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    How do you think operating rooms would be affected by a flu pandemic?

    GadgetRN71 replied to linda2097's topic in Disaster Preparation

    This may sound selfish, but I'd be afraid my license may be at risk if I was floated to another area..I wouldn't have a problem if it's doing triage stuff , interviews though. But, like I said, I...
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    Pandemic Awareness/Preparation

    GadgetRN71 replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Indigogirl, thanks so much for all your hard work regarding this topic..I mentioned in another thread about how I post on a travel board, and some people there are in such denial. I suggested that...
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    WHO raises swine flu pandemic alert to phase 5

    GadgetRN71 replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    That's true..but I think I'd rather have people getting looked at and having it be a false alarm, rather than someone not going to the ER, and having it be
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    Fear or Fact

    GadgetRN71 replied to HippyGreenPeaceChick's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I post on another board(travel board) and you would cringe if you read some of the posts..There are people who have their head completely in the sand regarding this issue. They make fun of the people...
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    How do you think operating rooms would be affected by a flu pandemic?

    GadgetRN71 replied to linda2097's topic in Disaster Preparation

    If they tell me to go work in the ER or Med/Surg, that's when I'm handing in my resignation. I work in a a large trauma hospital though and there are still way too many car and motorcycle accidents...
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    Will you work during a Pandemic?

    GadgetRN71 replied to Goju's topic in Disaster Preparation

    :yeah:It's this "martyr" mentality that has done bad things to the nursing profession. Drag all the managers and nursing administration out and have them work. I just know I will not be showing up...
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    Swine flu raises fear of pandemic - Adults and Children

    GadgetRN71 replied to oramar's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I don't believe there is any such thing as being overprepared. I have food, water, gloves and facemasks at home. Don't forget dealing with the virus is one thing, the fallout from a pandemic could be...
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    "The Disruptive Behavior of Doctors"

    GadgetRN71 replied to dharmanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I told her and she replied "You're just going to have to get used to that on the job". :angryfire:down: It's nurses like this instructor that enable this disruptive behavior ...I hold them responsible...
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    What's your favorite area of nursing and why?

    GadgetRN71 replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    OR for me...I love it because most of the time you get to see how you've helped that patient. We actually get a fair amount of repeats too(inpatients coming back for repeat surgeries, I&Ds etc)....
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    I'm getting written up! (Very long)

    GadgetRN71 replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    This whole situation is bogus..If they write you up for this, I wouldn't sign it, plain and
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    looking for your help

    GadgetRN71 replied to Ilya's topic in Operating Room

    Actually, you're mistaken about that..at least in my area(Northeast). The majority of the mid-size to large hospitals in my area take new grads into the OR.My hospital just started a class. Hospitals...
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    Are you aware of how you conduct yourself in public?

    GadgetRN71 replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a big party person, and I don't drink that much. But, I do not define myself by the fact that I'm a nurse. I love my job but it's not my life..Most of my patients have received some sort of...
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    SNOTTY MA claiming to be a nurse!!!!

    GadgetRN71 replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

    Just because someone is a surgeon doesn't make them perfect, or incapable of doing the wrong thing. You certainly don't have to correct them in front of patients, but I've confronted them in private....
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    New rn wants to become "or " nurse

    GadgetRN71 replied to rnstudent36's topic in General Nursing

    You said you were a graduate nurse...I took this to mean you just finished your RN program, correct? Your next step is to contact hospitals and ask if they do an internship/training program for OR...
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    How much time should I take?

    GadgetRN71 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I got diagnosed with Bell's Palsy yesterday..went in to work but ended up in the ER. The whole right side of my face is paralyzed and I have a corneal abrasion. Anyone ever have this? How much time...
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    How much time should I take?

    GadgetRN71 replied to GadgetRN71's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks
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    Electrical safety in operating Room

    GadgetRN71 replied to chiquilina's topic in Operating Room

    Ha, you beat me to it, I was going to warn about scope cords...I've seen them burn through drapes(the pt wasn't burned, Thank
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    Pt.'s partner asked to have intercourse with a stoma !

    GadgetRN71 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I would try my damndest not to appear judgemental and would try to educate the pt and SO as to why this might not be a good idea. Inwardly, though, I'd be doing this:barf02:I think as long as you...
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    Male Foley...Wife Watching!!

    GadgetRN71 replied to mrscoozy's topic in General Nursing

    ITA and yes, it can be uncomfortable having someone watch you put a foley in, but you get used to it and you learn to ignore it. I always have an audience when putting a foley in, usually the surgeon...
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    I am being advised that when I graduate...

    GadgetRN71 replied to Lexnursingstudent's topic in General Nursing

    yep, that's what i figured. i figured the op was not entirely above board..who knows. probably isn't even in nursing school or has been kicked to the curb. good
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    I am being advised that when I graduate...

    GadgetRN71 replied to Lexnursingstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, I will keep this short and sweet. The majority of the nursing supervisors and specialty coordinators in my workplace are ADNs or Diploma graduates. Experience is what counts. I'm not even going to...
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    Surgeons who scrub early

    GadgetRN71 replied to linda2097's topic in Operating Room

    Yep, most of the time it is nice. One in a rare while, you get the "too many cooks spoil the soup" syndrome but not
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    Verbal Abuse from surgeons in the OR

    GadgetRN71 replied to spineCNOR's topic in Operating Room

    Oh don't worry. Here is one nurse that would be filing a report for assault if a surgeon ever throws anything at me or lays a finger on me. Wouldn't do it anonomously either. I'd also contact a...