GadgetRN71 ASN, RN

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    Quit during orientation

    GadgetRN71 replied to Themostsupreme's topic in General Students

    While I think that the OP was mistaken for quitting and I think they may need a reality check, floor nursing isn't for everyone. They may find that another specialty is more their speed. Although, we...
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    Travel Company Saying I can be reported

    GadgetRN71 replied to nursy_2014's topic in Travel

    You had to live with a resident? What? That sounds like a crappy agency, and I thought mine was bad! What agency is this so I know to avoid it,lol. You can PM me if you don't want to say it
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    Help! Travel nursing or fulfill a contract?!

    GadgetRN71 replied to teresagray's topic in Travel

    I say fulfill the contract. $7000 is a lot to pay for 6 months. While I like traveling, many times nurses who haven't done it think it is a bed of roses. It's not. It has its issues like any other...
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    Mean girls....OR Bullying

    GadgetRN71 replied to DoingGodsWork's topic in Operating Room

    I took the OPs claim of awesome meaning that she's surviving and doing well off of orientation, not that she thinks she's the best circulator out there. Op, there are a couple of possible scenarios...
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    The Worst Hospital Visitor I've Ever Seen

    GadgetRN71 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OMG,
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    You should know better

    GadgetRN71 replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    I need to exercise more and eat better. I don't smoke and rarely drink so that's about the worst of
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    New grad interested in operating room nursing

    GadgetRN71 replied to Nicole018's topic in Operating Room

    Go for it, OP. We need more OR nurses. I love it, every day and every case is different, you have to think on your feet and when you have a good group, work can be fun. Also, you don't have to do...
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    Incivility: Beyond the Nurse

    GadgetRN71 replied to Jkaiservi's topic in Nurses Rock

    What it comes down to is this, someone can do everything "right" on the job. Work hard, be respectful to others, etc. All it takes in some of these places is one bitter, nasty person to ruin a whole...
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    Online Nursing Schools vs Traditional Schools

    GadgetRN71 replied to canwil2082's topic in General Nursing

    Many B&M programs are moving their RN to BSN online for the majority of the program. Don't judge an entire group of people based on what an older, experienced nurse told you. One could argue that...
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    Pay grade: experienced nurse vs new grad

    GadgetRN71 replied to rehric00's topic in General Nursing

    No, it doesn't. I do what will benefit me and my wallet. The hospitals have no loyalty, why should
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    Death of a Dream

    GadgetRN71 replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    I think what people are driving at is that sometimes we have to sacrifice now to get what we want later. We have to do things that are inconvienient, hard or unpleasant. I know many nurses who...
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    Surgical tech to OR nurse

    GadgetRN71 replied to bluedragonfly13's topic in Operating Room

    Generally, it will make it easier. Just make sure you get what you need for orientation- don't let anyone shortchange you. That happened to me a few times. I got put into cases alone that no new OR...
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    Etiquette in the OR?

    GadgetRN71 replied to trauma_lama's topic in Operating Room

    No, thank God. I suppose the one that may come closest is the one about the surgeon wanting the breasts exposed without need or reason. But, even in that case, the circulator and other staff shut that...
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    Etiquette in the OR?

    GadgetRN71 replied to trauma_lama's topic in Operating Room

    I am going to respectlfully say that I think this is a generalization. I have been fortunate to work with nurses, techs and anesthesia providers who truly care about their patients. On the rare...
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    You know you're an OR nurse if...

    GadgetRN71 replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Operating Room

    The one about finishing dinner first is very true. People are always stunned by how fast I finish a meal. You know you're an OR nurse when you refuse to wear uncomfortable shoes, no matter how "sexy"...
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    New England Tech in Warwick, RI

    GadgetRN71 replied to navycorpsman2010's topic in General Nursing

    Just an FYI, more and more employers are requiring a BSN now. I have been working in Boston in a traveling position and was thinking of taking a permanent job at the facility. They will not hire me as...
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    Company lost paycheck and getting the runaround.

    GadgetRN71 posted a topic in Travel

    I am currently in a contract until June. The agency included a direct deposit form in the initial paperwork and it said to fill it out as soon as possible and send it back to them so I could have...
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    Company lost paycheck and getting the runaround.

    GadgetRN71 replied to GadgetRN71's topic in Travel

    The agency is The Judge Group..they work with Supplemental. The weird thing is one of my fellow travelers is with Supplemental and loves them. I got lowballed too. I am not taking their housing, and...
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    Company lost paycheck and getting the runaround.

    GadgetRN71 replied to GadgetRN71's topic in Travel

    I had money in my savings but had to start to use that for rent and other bills. I double checked the bank numbers so I know it isn't that. I can be OCD when it comes to that. :) You're right, it is...
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    Obesity: A disease or a lifestyle

    GadgetRN71 replied to TexMex22's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I think in most cases it is caused by poor life choices. I'm fat myself( although not 600 pounds) and I have full awareness that I did it to myself and it is up to me to change it. My diet is not that...
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    New Grad RN can't find a job

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

    Yup, that's how I would think,as well. Especially if I were a new grad who was young,with no kids or spouse. You do what you need to do..no one is saying you have to stay there forever. Get some...
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    New Grad RN can't find a job

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

    I am currently on a travel assignment and you're right, lots of travel jobs open right now. In my experience, most of the hospitals will claim they have no positions open, and there are few jobs on...
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    Question regarding travel nurse experience necessary

    GadgetRN71 replied to rugbynurse93's topic in Travel

    I wouldn't start traveling right out of school. These hospitals expect you to hit the ground running with little orientation maybe just a few days( a week at most) to get oriented to hospital
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    Are you a nurse with "alternative" spiritual beliefs?

    GadgetRN71 posted a topic in Spirituality, Religion

    If so, have you gotten grief from coworkers or patients because of it? Tell your stories here!!I'm pagan, and I'm pretty low key about it. I have nothing against Jesus. If he existed, I think he must...
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    Support Kaci Hickox

    GadgetRN71 replied to nurse2033's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I voted