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GGT1

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  1. Antibiotic Tubing

    GGT1 replied to MEDICJOHN's topic in General Nursing

    If it's compatible,

  2. The heparin bottle for a cap?

    GGT1 replied to MAdams2610's topic in General Nursing

    If they are going to use the bottle as a cap...why not just draw it up in the room. Seems like there would be an increased risk of dropping and breaking the bottle, then the needle would be exposed,...

  3. Gwinnett Medical Center PRN RN question..

    GGT1 replied to Gratefulprn's topic in Georgia Nursing

    What department? Floor nursing? If so, they do NOT like people to work 8 hour shifts...it puts the floor and everyone else in a bind when the 8 hours is over. But we do have a few PRN and Part time...

  4. Withholding Vacations???!!!

    GGT1 replied to Queen2u's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Not at my current job, but I have been in many positions (nursing or not) that do not allow you to schedule vacations around the holidays. And "late November", as you stated in you post, would be...

  5. NEW Hospice RN Case Manager Question!!

    GGT1 replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in Home Health

    I'm not a case manager, but I work on-call hospice occasionally. If I don't find that the staff are helpful, I just do it myself. I know that is not ideal, but it is MY reality. I know that our case...

  6. Foley sterile field

    GGT1 replied to AJPV's topic in General Nursing

    I put both boxes side-by-side on the wrapper that it comes in, which is sterile. I do not place it on the "sterile drape" because that is the piece that is to go slightly under the buttocks and only...

  7. Disturbing POA's

    GGT1 replied to MommaRN86's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree with most, I would think that calling 911 would come 1st and calling POA would come later once the patient was taken care of and therefore should not have been able to refuse to have the...

  8. Discharge times

    GGT1 replied to mnbrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes, 3pm is the goal discharge

  9. STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

    GGT1 replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in First Year After Licensure

    And this here is ONE reason it is hard for new grads to find jobs. There are SOOO many nurses that work more than 1

  10. mosby drug book vs davis drug book

    GGT1 replied to missmian's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with everyone else, I find Davis to be easier to read with the information I need to know. But question: Your work doesn't provide a drug book for you? we have numerous drug books on our...

  11. Anyone else see this?

    GGT1 replied to ksc0723's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse a little over a year and I make $30/hr working

  12. Nurse resume

    GGT1 replied to treasureofmine's topic in General Nursing

    #1 Nursing classes #2 Patient Care Tech #3 Too many to

  13. Can you work as both? Nurse and...

    GGT1 replied to nvsmom's topic in General Nursing

    Well related to the response above... a Pharmacist does not prescribe meds, only dispenses. I believe you can, but not sure why you would. Pharmacist come out of school making $80,000- $90,000/yr. I...

  14. need help.. CA to GA

    GGT1 replied to yehboy's topic in General Nursing

    Although I'm sure it's much better than Cali, the job prospects here in GA are not that great for new grads. I know many grads that graduated in May with me and still do not have a job. GBON is VERY...

  15. Help: Can't find a preceptor

    GGT1 replied to StudentOnceAgain's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I agree with contacting the Education department at you local hospitals. Also, I volunteer at a non-profit community clinic that serves indigent residents of our community and it seems like there are...

  16. new nurse refuse drug test

    GGT1 replied to newnurse52's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know most people would disagree with me, but I think as nurses we should all be subject to drug testing. There are so many nurses that have a problem with drugs and they can easily be obtained in...

  17. School giving me bad reputation...

    GGT1 replied to patricianyc's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well most instructors (at least at my school) continue to work PT at local hospitals...so I could see where an instructor would tell a manager they work for or know whether or not you are a good...

  18. Should I tattle?

    GGT1 replied to beachmom's topic in General Nursing

    You had six patients and you are complaining. I mean I realize you had a difficult night with a death and all, but really??? How many patients do you normally have at

  19. Problems at work

    GGT1 replied to jackh's topic in General Nursing

    Does your company offer EAP services (Employee Assistance Program)? That is exactly what you

  20. New grad having nightmares about work!!!!!!!!!

    GGT1 replied to Queen2u's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Me

  21. Employability of new grad nurses in Georgia

    GGT1 replied to ladymarfee's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I did the externship in the summer before my last year of nursing school and then continued as a tech at Gwinnett Medical. And yes they did look at

  22. Georgia Perimeter Spring 2011

    GGT1 replied to an2on's topic in Georgia Nursing

    If anyone is still looking for books, and you live in Gwinnett county... I have some to sell. PM me and let me know what you

  23. Employability of new grad nurses in Georgia

    GGT1 replied to ladymarfee's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I did an externship between my 1st and 2nd year and continued to work as a tech my 2nd year o school... so when I graduated I was offered 3 new grad positions. However, I know some that graduated...

  24. Did i do something wrong? CPR question

    GGT1 replied to Chixie's topic in Emergency

    I would say the person who taught you CPR made the mistake... of NOT telling you that it is Normal to crack ribs when doing CPR. It doesn't always happen...but it is NORMAL. Another thing I remember...

  25. College transcripts and first nursing job

    GGT1 replied to Tua15395's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had to send official transcripts for my Nurse Externship last year b/c it required a 3.0. This was during the application process, not the interview process. I have never been asked about my GPA...