GadgetRN71 ASN, RN

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    "Fired for NO Reason"

    GadgetRN71 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Ruby Vee, I agree with you for the most part. But, I have seen certain people targeted for really stupid reasons. In one case, it WAS because the nurse in question was cute, with a bubbly personality...
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    Student Nurses in OR???

    GadgetRN71 replied to catherine_cardella's topic in Operating Room

    We've had student nurses in the OR as an extern position at my previous hospital. They were taught to scrub, although never were they first scrub, only second. They could circulate with someone but...
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    too nice/quiet for the OR?

    GadgetRN71 replied to QHnurse07's topic in Operating Room

    Good post..I was always told I was "too quiet" for the OR and I never thought of myself as confrontational. Two and a half years later, and I told off 2 anesthesiologists and a surgeon just in the...
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    Flashing

    GadgetRN71 replied to Sammy25's topic in Operating Room

    We try not to flash but sometimes it can't be avoided. The sad thing is that we've had horrible issues with our sterile processing staff. The patient may be better off in the long run having one of...
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    Calling all OR and PACU nurses...I need your imput

    GadgetRN71 replied to cutenss's topic in General Nursing

    A good percentage of ORs have programs in place for new grads so it will probably be very easy to get a job in an OR, especially in a teaching hospital. PACU may be different. Some PACUs take new...
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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

    Angelfire, this thread has kept me sane after a rotten day, made me laugh so hard that I almost peed my pants, and made me realize that my work environment isn't all that bad after all.:yeah:Thank you...
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    NPO before surgery is nonsense

    GadgetRN71 replied to Guest219794's topic in Operating Room

    If a patient has anything in their stomach, water food etc when the anesthesia provider goes to intubate, the patient may aspirate. I've seen it happen, and the outcome for the patient isn't good. The...
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    what do you do about phone calls if you could come to work extra on your day off

    GadgetRN71 replied to olli975's topic in General Nursing

    I used to pick up the phone and call back to tell them no..but often, you'll get the huge guilt trip. So, I use my caller ID and I don't feel guilty about it anymore. If they would use more common...
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    12 hour Shifts?

    GadgetRN71 replied to Guest296136's topic in Operating Room

    And crawling on the floor occasionally, dodging equipment and cords, being on your feet in one spot for hours when you're scrubbed. We also handle all our own heavy patients...no lift team comes to...
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    12 hour Shifts?

    GadgetRN71 replied to Guest296136's topic in Operating Room

    I'd do 12's in a heartbeat...you get 4 days off during the week! Plenty of time to sleep then.. I work M-F 3:30 pm to
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    Do you experience jealousy from friends/family members?

    GadgetRN71 replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    I've gotten something similar to this..The same people who questioned why on earth I'd want to be a nurse and "wipe butts all day" are working retail with their degrees in psychology. Some familiy...
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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

    Nurses are human..we need to have an outlet to vent somewhere...as long as we're not saying some of these things to patients. You notice I said "some"...I think many patients(not psych patients) would...
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    Danskos and Bad ankles

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

    I have to stay away from Danskos in the OR...I also have weak ankles and I've narrowly averted disaster..once I step unevenly at all, my ankles roll in them. Too bad, because my back likes
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    recommend going STRAIGHT to OR (residency)?

    GadgetRN71 replied to FaLaLa134's topic in Operating Room

    Plenty of people go straight to the OR after school and do well. And even if you decide you don't like it, it is possible to go to other areas..I've known 2 nurses who have done this..most people end...
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    Are Transgendered nurses not liked?

    GadgetRN71 replied to tmwhalens's topic in General Nursing

    This is true..while I've never had a close friend or family member who is transgender, I have had acquaintances who were(friend of a friend). This person was a male to female transgender and you...
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    Is this even LEGAL?!?!

    GadgetRN71 replied to maestrotee's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I read the post...my point is mainly that very few people look to work at a specific facility anymore. I'm going to go for the one that pays best, in most instances. Managers have to realize that...
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    Do You Keep It to Yourself That Your a Nurse Outside of Work?

    GadgetRN71 replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    Obviously, family and close friends know and my parents brag about it(how cute is that?) but when I'm not at work, I like to go incognito. I don't wear any of those tshirts or sweatshirts that say RN...
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    Is Being Loyal Worth It?

    GadgetRN71 replied to whodunit's topic in General Nursing

    In answer to your first question..the answer is no. It is not worth being loyal. Gone are the days where employers appreciated their loyal employees. You wouldn't catch me staying in the same hospital...
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    Is this even LEGAL?!?!

    GadgetRN71 replied to maestrotee's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing wrong with staying primarily over money. I mean, money is the main motivator for 99.9% of administration's decisions and actions. I too like nursing and care for patients but I have bills to...
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    I did take care of her and was at her side when she died

    GadgetRN71 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Shay, I've been feeling a little bitter lately due to stress at work..your post reminded me that what we do does make a difference. How wonderful that you were there for that lady in her time of need....
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    senior staff bullying?--in tears

    GadgetRN71 replied to crazyaaa's topic in General Nursing

    OP, is this Jenny person your boss? If not, I'd confront her. This sounds scary, but you can do it in a calm professional manner. Simply state that she doesn't need to take that tone with you, next...
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    Someone forged my signature!!!

    GadgetRN71 replied to kermitlady's topic in General Nursing

    I lost my compassion the minute I read that she forged someones signature, and tried to drag them into her problem. I think the people calling for termination are doing so because she forged another...
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    Nursing Insurance

    GadgetRN71 replied to Tay245's topic in General Nursing

    This is so not true especially not these days. I can see maybe why some instructors would think that, being that many haven't worked a proper nursing job in decades. They came from a less litigious...
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    tattoos and IV's

    GadgetRN71 replied to kermitlady's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Plus, some of us are a hard stick for IVs. Don't have that problem when I'm being tattooed. But, I'm pretty resigned to the fact that when I get an IV, it's going to be not very fun. I have...
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    Surgical Technologists Taking Over Nursing Roles?

    GadgetRN71 replied to techraider77's topic in Operating Room

    Rns circulate . In the majority of states, the circulator must be an RN. In my hospital, RNs still scrub( I'm on scrub call tomorrow) and some places actually feel that it's more effective to have an...