geekgolightly

geekgolightly BSN, RN

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  1. COnfused about difference between BCLS and CPR for Health Professionals

    geekgolightly posted a topic in General Nursing

    What is the difference? TIA.

  2. New grad dealing with angry/yelling patients

    geekgolightly replied to pumpkin's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In the year that i worked as a student nurse with some exceptional nurses, this was the approach that I learned to take, and it really does work. Take the time in the morning to "chat" with pt/family...

  3. Questions about hospitals in Kansas City area and agency nursing

    geekgolightly replied to geekgolightly's topic in General Nursing

    that's an interesting idea. i am upset about having to leave my new son while i am working an erratic schedule. i hadn't considered research

  4. Nurses grossed out by spit/mucus

    geekgolightly replied to rnmi2004's topic in General Nursing

    it's the sound of suctioning a congested trach that really freaks me out, too. i trained myself to do it, but i do get a whopping case of the willies when i

  5. Questions about hospitals in Kansas City area and agency nursing

    geekgolightly replied to geekgolightly's topic in General Nursing

    i am moving to kansas city (finally!) in one month. what can i expect for new grad pay in KC for staff

  6. Are you in Nursing for the Caring or the Cash?? Be Honest

    geekgolightly replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in General Nursing

    i thought all old people got

  7. Are you in Nursing for the Caring or the Cash?? Be Honest

    geekgolightly replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in General Nursing

    are you in america? ive never heard of that happening. i thought that tactic was illegal, unless he signed the home as collateral. that would break my heart to do that. in fact, i dont think i could...

  8. CE's

    geekgolightly replied to nursemom1219's topic in General Nursing

    hey! im a SAHM in your exact same situation. i graduated august 2003, worked two months as a GN and RN and then went on leave to have my baby, and then decided to stay at home for a year. i found this...

  9. breastfeeding question?

    geekgolightly replied to nursecompassion's topic in General Nursing

    How the Stats Really Stack Up: Cosleeping Is Twice As Safe by Tina Kimmel Issue 114 September/October 2002 The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Juvenile Product Manufacturers...

  10. breastfeeding question?

    geekgolightly replied to nursecompassion's topic in General Nursing

    Offtopic a bit! Can you talk a little bit more about transitioning? Was it child initiated? What are your older children like? I am curious because it's gut instinct to breastfeed with child led...

  11. Female nurses earn less than male nurses

    geekgolightly replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    jtfreel, thank you for posting from your perspective. i assumed much of what you posted, but hadn't yet had confirmation. I am a very commited feminist. I've read primary work, from all waves of...

  12. How Do I Get Into Critical Care Nursing?

    geekgolightly replied to mrigas's topic in MICU, SICU

    On the semester break before your final semester, take an ACLS course and be certified before you even graduate. That way you look appealing to any ICU unit. Also try to get a student nurse job at a...

  13. Anyone take the HESI?

    geekgolightly replied to geekgolightly's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    That's interesting. Do you have numbers crunched on that? btw, i

  14. New Grad pay scale in Houston

    geekgolightly replied to luilui_604's topic in Texas Nursing

    I worked at Memorial Hermann and their pay is not competitive, but there is a lot of room for lateral movement and you can work up the ranks there. They do like to hire from within. The start pay for...

  15. Female nurses earn less than male nurses

    geekgolightly replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent point. I know that, of course, there are female exceptions(thank goodness!), but for the most part, I think that this is the cultural hingepin for women not earning as much as men. This is...

  16. failed nclex-rn

    geekgolightly replied to nurseguy74's topic in General Nursing

    i was in the ADN program. ill answer. i never made less than a B. my GPA was 3.6, i waited 3 months to take the exam, i did nothing to prepare for nclex, because i heard that either you knew it or you...

  17. What questions would I ask a prospective employer/agency in HHC?

    geekgolightly replied to geekgolightly's topic in Home Health

    dixiedi, thank you so much for your thorough and thoughful response. i copied and pasted your post.

  18. What questions would I ask a prospective employer/agency in HHC?

    geekgolightly posted a topic in Home Health

    When you were hired on to a HHC agency, what made you decide on that one? Or, if you were hired and found yourself to be in a bit of a bind working for them, what would you warn me against? What...

  19. What questions would I ask a prospective employer/agency in HHC?

    geekgolightly replied to geekgolightly's topic in Home Health

    bumpity

  20. Hey Goodywhyte...

    geekgolightly replied to hoolahan's topic in Home Health

    In December, I'll be in the market for a HHC position in Houston. If you build it, we will

  21. What can an RN do from home?

    geekgolightly posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am currently a stay at home momma (for the first year) and would like to be able to earn some cash. Are there any jobs in which I could use my degree? TIA

  22. What can an RN do from home?

    geekgolightly replied to geekgolightly's topic in General Nursing

    ooooo! thanks, ill research

  23. Was this really routine? On partial birth abortions

    geekgolightly posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Testimony of Jill L. Stanek, RN Hearing on H.R. 4292, the "Born Alive Infant Protection Act of 2000" July 20, 2000 I am a Registered Nurse who has worked in the Labor & Delivery Department at...

  24. Was this really routine? On partial birth abortions

    geekgolightly replied to geekgolightly's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I understnad that this is a touchy subject. All I am curious about is was what this RN reported a realiuty for anyone else at any time. I am hearing from pro abortion people that what she says is...

  25. Dr. Dean (democratic primary contender) on Nursing

    geekgolightly posted a topic in General Nursing

    DEAN PROMISES FAST ACTION TO AVERT A NURSING SHORTAGE Governor Howard Dean today proposed a five-point plan to address the current and impending nursing shortage, warning that a failure to address...