geekgolightly

geekgolightly BSN, RN

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  1. Advice needed on Personality 'Fit' to Specialty Choice

    geekgolightly replied to RebaAdams's topic in General Nursing

    Psychiatriy was #1 for me on the test, and I feel that most of psychiatry is bunk and I don;t know if I'd ever enter that field. The thing is, I kept answering that I don;t mind not knowing things,...

  2. Advice needed on Personality 'Fit' to Specialty Choice

    geekgolightly replied to RebaAdams's topic in General Nursing

    that was a really interesting test. Rank Specialty Score 1 psychiatry 46 2 pulmonology 46 3 allergy & immunology 46 4 dermatology 45 5 radiology 45 6 general surgery 44 7 preventive med 44 8...

  3. Some musings about reading posts here...

    geekgolightly replied to Lurksalot's topic in General Nursing

    It's interesting how important each symbol is; how one word can take on different meanings in different contexts. The use of capitalization is especially important, as well as periods. I have seen the...

  4. How long did you breastfeed?

    geekgolightly replied to Graciegirlienurse's topic in General Nursing

    ds is 29 months and still nurses during meltdown time, naptime and bedtime. sometimes when we wake up too. still cosleeping as

  5. Some musings about reading posts here...

    geekgolightly replied to Lurksalot's topic in General Nursing

    This is a universal condition. Some linguistics/communication ivory tower types are attributing this to the intardnetZ. Message boards and texting are essentially informal enviornments and most...

  6. To All HCC Nursing Students

    geekgolightly replied to Kim O'Therapy's topic in Texas Nursing

    I graduated from HCC a few years ago. As far as I know anyone who can pass that class with a B or above is assured a spot. They make this class tough, as it is considered to be the weeding out...

  7. decadron as antiemetic

    geekgolightly replied to skrunchy's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Senate Appropriations Committee finalizes higher education budget On Wednesday, April 5, the Senate Appropriations Committee agreed on the University of Missouri's core and University-related budget...

  8. decadron as antiemetic

    geekgolightly replied to skrunchy's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    where did you get that info? that would be depressing. i was hoping we wouldn't have to move. my husband's entire family is here. we have a son and extended family is

  9. decadron as antiemetic

    geekgolightly replied to skrunchy's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    jwk I would like to send a PM to you but your PM storage space is full. Would you mind deleting a message? Sorry to be so forward. It's about UMKC's AA program start up. Thanks!

  10. Kansis CIty ER's

    geekgolightly replied to CraigB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    oops! sorry, it's Research not KUMed. I know nothing of KUMed. Have never worked there nor has anyone said anything about it. Of Research, both physicians and ex staff have complained bitterly about...

  11. Self Scheduling

    geekgolightly replied to Celia M's topic in General Nursing

    at my old unit, there was a committee rather than a single person. that helps a bit with the whining and crying. in fact, i dont think there were really complaints. holidays were broken into teams,...

  12. Kansis CIty ER's

    geekgolightly replied to CraigB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends on what you are interested in. If you like community based nursing, with no trauma, but lots of CP then Shawnee Mission Medical Center is your hospital. If you are interested in...

  13. Floor nursing vs ICU nursing

    geekgolightly replied to faithrn2002's topic in MICU, SICU

    I was pulled from telemetry to go to the "CCU" (we dont do interventional caths anymore so the CCU is now a mix of touch-and-go tele patients and ICU patients) and it was a wonderfully refreshing...

  14. Which has a highest pay and Free housing FASTAFF, OA or TRUSTAFF

    geekgolightly replied to ORnurse97's topic in Travel

    so what company do you recommend? i do not want to support any company that provides scab workers. it goes against my

  15. Need a vet tech...

    geekgolightly replied to BRANDY LPN's topic in General Nursing

    the best thing you can do if you can not get to anyone who can help is just try and comfort him. i am not a vet tech. i worked in a couple animal hospitals as a "tech" but i do not have the degree....

  16. Personal Experience: Best Trauma ICU to work in?

    geekgolightly replied to KR's topic in MICU, SICU

    im curious,

  17. Looking for warm area by mountains and ocean

    geekgolightly posted a topic in California Nursing

    I want to move to a warm area (not blazing hot like houston, my home town) that has mountains and ocean and hopefully hippies, too. And a hospital to work in. By the time we move, I will be an...

  18. What is the Issue with Pain Control in the ICU?

    geekgolightly replied to leslie :-D's topic in MICU, SICU

    it sounds like their fight against the disease process and seeing if they could "win" was more important than caring for your mom. i am glad that you were there to advocate for her and that she was...

  19. Appalachian Trail/hospice/home health or hospital

    geekgolightly replied to renerian's topic in General Nursing

    renarian we think alike. picking what part of the country will give me the most pleasure and then moving there is what i am working on right now. kansas city = purgatory (no offense to KC lovers) good...

  20. Are You A Type "a" Nurse Or Type "b"

    geekgolightly replied to kellbell1's topic in General Nursing

    im task oriented. so i guess im type A. but i schedule in the time to talk with patients; its part of the bare bones of my nursing care. it takes longer to get to the next "task" by visiting with...

  21. Grey's Anatomy thoughts

    geekgolightly replied to baby_gurl0604's topic in General Nursing

    The creator of Grey's Anatomy is Shonda Rhimes, an African American woman. She intends the show to be a feminist approach to the medical field and also prides herself on promoting diversity....

  22. ? About not breastfeeding

    geekgolightly replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Ob/Gyn

    ps in another thread a couple weeks ago, you said some things that really hit home with me and made me feel comforted. i really really appreciate it. :icon_hug: thank you for bgeing so wonderful. your...

  23. ? About not breastfeeding

    geekgolightly replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Ob/Gyn

    ive been on the other end, with nurses not much help with breastfeeding, and either way, comments really hurt when one is this vulnerable. new mothers should be treated with utmost care and respect....

  24. Nurse Patient Ratio on Telemetry with Drips

    geekgolightly replied to KaroSnowQueen's topic in General Nursing

    ratio is 1:4 days and 1:5 or 6

  25. How do you deal with anti-OB people?

    geekgolightly replied to ParasMom's topic in General Nursing

    I was pre eclamptic, bp 170's /100's, 2+ protein and baby was 35 weeker. I was on mag for about 30 hours before giving birth. They never told me his mag level. All I know is that he was receiving o2...