GadgetRN71 ASN, RN

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    How difficult is math in nursing school?

    GadgetRN71 replied to futurenurse1710's topic in General Nursing

    Basically, it's middle school math. Also, do what method works best for you. I was and still am a big believer in formulas. Just plug the right numbers in and you're done. When I was in school, many...
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    Scheduled meeting with manager, HR and union rep

    GadgetRN71 replied to meadow85's topic in General Nursing

    I think the OP could have handled the situation better(ie if you're going to lie to your employer about being sick, cover your tracks:D)but I still think her NM is petty and not someone I'd want to...
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    MDs should obtain & have patients sign consent

    GadgetRN71 replied to riley50's topic in General Nursing

    It is like that in my state too...we are to witness consents only. I wouldn't do it even if my hospital told me to. Like Ebear said, you are leaving yourself wide open for legal trouble if you do...
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    GYN prep

    GadgetRN71 replied to ode2BeRN's topic in Operating Room

    Sorry, I didn't read your post completely, I got distracted. The answer I gave would be in the instance of a gyn laparoscopy or lap assisted vag hyst.. I have seen doctors do what you said in your...
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    GYN prep

    GadgetRN71 replied to ode2BeRN's topic in Operating Room

    You are going to get various answers, because this is one of those gray areas. Some people think you should do "clean to dirty." That is, prep the abdomen first, then prep the lady partsl area. Some...
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    So angry right now. Warning: Extremely long

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

    :icon_hug:I am so sorry that you and your family are going through this. I think many times doctors(and nurses) can get so jaded by what they see that they fail to realize that they are treating a...
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    Foley Catheter

    GadgetRN71 replied to WingsEarned21's topic in General Nursing

    Never seen a privacy bag in the hospital so it may be,:) although I have heard of people that are out and about and have a foley long term, that use
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    SHOES: Are Dansko comfortable?

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

    ITA, I have a narrow foot and a high arch, so as much as I love my Crocs for at home or on vacation, I feel at work they don't give me quite enough
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    SHOES: Are Dansko comfortable?

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

    I have 2 pairs of Sanitas(same shoe as Danskos, they made them for Dansko for years and then Dansko moved the factory to China..Sanitas are still handmade)and they work for me, although they took a...
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    When should I love this job??

    GadgetRN71 replied to Justme123's topic in Operating Room

    It can take up to 2 years to feel comfortable. Even then, you still will have situations that throw you a little bit. Me personally, this whole week has been full of them! There can be tough...
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    Calling out sick

    GadgetRN71 replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    ITA, what chaps my hide about nurses and nursing is everyone worried about what everyone else is doing wrong and gossiping about it. Very junior high/high school behavior if you ask
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    Calling out sick

    GadgetRN71 replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    I don't call in sick for every little thing. But, have I called in sick for a mental health day? You betcha, and I have no guilt about it either. I know the older generation gets peeved when they hear...
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    Med/Surg vs. Specialties for new nurses

    GadgetRN71 replied to EvaLuna's topic in General Nursing

    I think you have to know yourself. Are you a quick learner and are you adaptable? If yes, then you shouldn't have much trouble going from one specialty to another. I have known OR nurses that have...
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    Ethical Issue: Nurse with MRSA

    GadgetRN71 replied to Penguin67's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, there is MRSA out there in the community and it's pretty ugly. There have been a couple of people who have died from it too. You don't see people in the public on precautions. They're going...
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    Wife with BSN with NO drive, what to do??

    GadgetRN71 replied to Tony1790's topic in General Nursing

    OP, you could just stop paying the money for these luxuries, ie cancel the cable television, cancel her cell phone(if you are footing the bill for that)etc. That may provide some motivation for her to...
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    Hurricane coming: evacuate or stay and work?

    GadgetRN71 replied to FroggyMama's topic in General Nursing

    I think the people in New Orleans have to look at this thing differently, especially considering Katrina. When Katrina hit, it was a Category 3 storm-they're thinking Gustav may escalate to a 5. They...
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    Hurricane coming: evacuate or stay and work?

    GadgetRN71 replied to FroggyMama's topic in General Nursing

    i am single and childless but do not feel as if that means i should lay down my life. my life is just as valuable as anyone with kids..i have a handicapped sister that depends on me, but even if she...
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    Hurricane coming: evacuate or stay and work?

    GadgetRN71 replied to FroggyMama's topic in General Nursing

    Given the fact that the mayor of New Orleans said that anyone who stayed would be on their own(like they weren't for Katrina?!) and the fact that I feel I do not owe the hospital my life, I'd leave....
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    Wife with BSN with NO drive, what to do??

    GadgetRN71 replied to Tony1790's topic in General Nursing

    I see nothing in the OPs post that is arrogant, just frustrated..you have a grown woman, who has the potential to contribute to her family, working at a job that is largely populated by kids, elderly...
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    Basic question about counting

    GadgetRN71 replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

    When I did laparoscopic cases, we'd do an initial instrument count, just in case we had to open during the case. This saved us from having to scramble to count when the surgeon was barking for the...
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    Basic question about counting

    GadgetRN71 replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

    I have worked in both kinds of OR's. Those that counted the whole tray together, and those that separated the types of instruments out. I will say from my perspective, it is easier for me to find a...
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    Wife with BSN with NO drive, what to do??

    GadgetRN71 replied to Tony1790's topic in General Nursing

    OK, I'm going to be the devil's advocate here. Often, on this forum, we get posts from women asking for support because they're going through "non-nursing" types of problems. These women for the most...
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    BSNs Need Not Apply

    GadgetRN71 replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    You're right, especially in my part of the country..the ADN program I graduated from still has a huge waiting list..neither of the 2 BSN programs near me do..There are some places that say BSN...
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    Every other weekend- what century are we in?

    GadgetRN71 replied to lizva101's topic in General Nursing

    It's one thing when you want to work weekends. But I can see where the frustration of the OP comes in..I have worked places where they could very easily do flexible and fair scheduling but chose not...
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    Every other weekend- what century are we in?

    GadgetRN71 replied to lizva101's topic in General Nursing

    That's why I love where I work, I do a weekend once every 5 or 6 weeks, and even then, there are plenty of people willing to take the call off your hands. I think the OP is right that for many years,...