geekgolightly

geekgolightly BSN, RN

MICU, neuro, orthotrauma

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  1. Getting Along- The Union Debate

    geekgolightly replied to mobilsurgrn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    this debate is an exercise in futility. people are either fundamentally against or for unions. and even if you are fundamentally for unions, you might think that the systems are so corrupt that its...

  2. Is it possible to begin home health (very) part time?

    geekgolightly posted a topic in Home Health

    I work weekends and take care of my son during the week while my husband is studying for a huge exam in August. Ideally I would like to work one day extra a week, and I would love for that to be home...

  3. ICU websites

    geekgolightly replied to gwenith's topic in MICU, SICU

    blood gases manual chest pain manual EKG manual trauma manual these are written by "the founder of Mad Scientist, Dr. Bruce Argyle, MD is an experienced physician and is currently Chief of Emergency...

  4. Should an old dog learn new tricks advice form MSICU & Neuro welcome (VERY LONG )

    geekgolightly replied to dorimar's topic in MICU, SICU

    i'm glad you did what was best for your heart and mind rather than sticking it out to prove some arbitrary point. good on you. i'm still looking for that one good ICU unit to begin critical care...

  5. Job/salary outlook for CRNAs in 2014?

    geekgolightly replied to HenryH's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My husband is currently applying to AA programs. The vast majority of AA students have completed the premed requirements. The Emory AA program requires a 27 or greater on the MCAT, which is a higher...

  6. Should an old dog learn new tricks advice form MSICU & Neuro welcome (VERY LONG )

    geekgolightly replied to dorimar's topic in MICU, SICU

    dorimar if you don't mind, can we get an update? how are you doing these days? i have always admired you here on the board, and hope that you are doing

  7. Is nursing really this cutthroat?

    geekgolightly replied to dougRN2BE's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I am happy as a nurse, despite all of the shortcomings of nursing, because I can make a positive impact in someone's life each day I work. Sometimes I feel that multiple patients I've helped that...

  8. Have You Ever Been Told You're Too Slow?

    geekgolightly replied to buildingmyfaith57's topic in General Nursing

    I have a coworker who is too slow. It's not that she's lazy; not at all! She's an extremely conscientious nurse. So much so, that it's hard for her to let go any issues that arise. She is also very...

  9. Breastfeed or else

    geekgolightly replied to babynurselsa's topic in General Nursing

    I think that a label is part of that hope of education. I think firstyearstudent has made an excellent post on the subject, and I wholeheartedly agree with her. I think moms try to do they very best...

  10. hydrocodone and pregnancy

    geekgolightly posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    my friend suffers from interstitial cystitis which currently is incurable (although she has heard that someone suffering from it went on long term antibiotic tx and it eliminated her symptoms) and she...

  11. How long did it take you to get accepted?

    geekgolightly replied to ostomyrn2b09's topic in General Nursing

    because of a default I was unable to take out a loan. I paid my way through my ADN coursework (BSN far too expensive) and received grants after proving myself in nursing school, but worked full time...

  12. pay scale question

    geekgolightly replied to ron1980's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends mostly on the state? I've heard that in parts of the pacific northwest this is done, but never have I seen Texas, Kansas or Missouri do this at any hospital at any time. I assume...

  13. hydrocodone and pregnancy

    geekgolightly replied to geekgolightly's topic in Ob/Gyn

    she lives in houston if there are any recommendations for a proper urologist to see. she has seen two and they have both shrugged her off, i assume because this is incurable currently and as such, a...

  14. good new grad icu programs

    geekgolightly replied to futrrn06's topic in MICU, SICU

    Boston. Massachusettes General Hospital. This is an incredible but very long read. Well worth it. made me so excited to go into ICU nursing. I am still waiting for my first six months at my new...

  15. Is it possible to begin home health (very) part time?

    geekgolightly replied to geekgolightly's topic in Home Health

    I do think learning the regulations is going to be difficult. I also really want to work home health part time. There really is no other work I am interested in as my second job. I love working...

  16. Calling a code while agonal breaths continue?

    geekgolightly posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have seen this twice. Both times felt that the code had dragged on too long as it is, Tonight. the code actually ended, and she was called and then a few minutes later she took a breath and we had...

  17. If you own Danskos did you...

    geekgolightly replied to RNinRubySlippers's topic in General Nursing

    i always get the sport clogs and size way up. i wear a 9 - 9 1/2 and buy dansko's 42. the arch feels right for that size. i wear thick socks with

  18. Calling a code while agonal breaths continue?

    geekgolightly replied to geekgolightly's topic in General Nursing

    An hour? good lord! Have you ever seen an intern get upset about this kind of thing? It was uncomfortable being in the room at the

  19. "CENTI"meter vs "SONO"meter

    geekgolightly replied to itiswhatitis's topic in General Nursing

    these are very different horses here. "nucular" is not a different pronunciation of nuclear, it is flat out wrong. bush, who probably began pronouncing this without understanding it, has come to use...

  20. CRNA VS RN intensive care

    geekgolightly replied to macmac's topic in General Nursing

    gracias. i didnt think that cost of living was near equivalent, but i wasnt familiar with san jose housing. all i knew was that it was very near san

  21. CRNA VS RN intensive care

    geekgolightly replied to macmac's topic in General Nursing

    You can get a decent house in a decent neighborhood for about 170k (and thats about two miles from downtown) in Houston. How much is a comparable house in San

  22. When Docs Cover Up Surgical Errors

    geekgolightly replied to Nurse-o-Matic's topic in General Nursing

    You are misinformed. Nurses can and do get sued. It isn't as often but it does happen. And nurses face loss of licensure at every turn, much more so than docs as docs guard each other and nurses turn...

  23. Dealing with HH agency...so not to short change yourself!

    geekgolightly replied to FreshRN05's topic in Home Health

    im considering this and am curious about some of these questions as

  24. What if you don't feel compassionate enough to be a nurse?

    geekgolightly replied to hs2005's topic in General Nursing

    What specifically are you worried about? Frankly speaking, there are days where patients have broken the camels empathic back, and I take care of their needs, but I do not get involved in their...

  25. PRN night nurse with a problem

    geekgolightly replied to babiesX2's topic in General Nursing

    Forard this email you received to HR with an explanation from your point of view of what has happened. Let them know that you have been trying to get a day PRN job and that she has repeatedly told you...