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  1. Wearing Gloves When Taking Vital Signs?

    GOMER42 replied to student1000's topic in Emergency

    I don't think someone who is rolling into the ER is going to be too upset about not getting their 'human touch' when they've got a bigger complaint to deal with. I always wear gloves when I touch my...

  2. Pelvic Pain

    GOMER42 replied to student1000's topic in General Nursing

    Adhesions secondary to the surgery could also cause you severe pain and bowel dysfunction aeb the fecal staining. Good luck in getting this resolved. Wishing you all the

  3. did suctioning caused hypoxia?

    GOMER42 replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    No. The hypoxia that would occur with suctioning would be immediate- not an hour

  4. Do you still have time for yourself and family as a Registered Nurse??

    GOMER42 replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Nursing

    You will have plenty of time for yourself and family as an RN- BUT you will have absolutely NO (none, nadda, zilch) time when you are in nursing

  5. Becoming an RN...need advice, please?

    GOMER42 replied to SamAcct's topic in General Nursing

    You likely won't be able to take many of your ASN classes online because I doubt many would be offered online (except maybe pharmacy). RN-BSN programs are generally offered in an online format with...

  6. Becoming an RN...need advice, please?

    GOMER42 replied to SamAcct's topic in General Nursing

    An RN is an RN, whether or not you were BSN or ASN prepared. You take the exact same NCLEX-RN no matter which route you take, hence you are expected to know the same material for licensing. Male,...

  7. Quit in orientation

    GOMER42 replied to NewRNdreams's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of people try on jobs before they find their fit. If you're unhappy, leave. But also be aware that although the new job may appear to be your dream job, there will still be gossip, getting...

  8. Can someone please take him

    GOMER42 replied to Diaper's topic in General Nursing

    I would think he would qualify for Medicaid, which should pay 3 months retro for healthcare. I'm not sure the coverage for inpatient drug rehab, but it is worth looking

  9. what ?? he went home??? ( vent)

    GOMER42 replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    If you did not know if you were going to let him go home, you should have never even said yes at all. I think you both failed at communicating effectively and are both at

  10. obturator placed in trach stoma?

    GOMER42 replied to SunnyAndrsn's topic in General Nursing

    If you were to stick the obturator in the airway until EMS arrived, your patient would be dead. Occluding the airway like that would be equivalent to throwing a plastic bag over your head until help...

  11. Still Waiting

    GOMER42 replied to MAXIM3007's topic in General Nursing

    Give them time. Chances are that they are still interviewing

  12. Workin part time while going to nursing school???

    GOMER42 replied to VentcSN's topic in General Nursing

    I seen single mothers work their way through nursing school. If they can do it, anyone should be able

  13. Support for life support?

    GOMER42 replied to ToxicShock's topic in General Nursing

    This is exactly how many of these conflicts arise. People don't think anything will happen to them and are left unprepared when they

  14. Am I making a mistake?

    GOMER42 replied to twinkerrs's topic in General Nursing

    Many people do the BSN without working. Do what you know you can

  15. Is the NICU a good place to prepare for CRNA?

    GOMER42 replied to Aggiejane07's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    IMO, I think adult critical care wouldgive you more of an edge and prepare you

  16. Which should be seen first?

    GOMER42 replied to g61j's topic in Emergency

    I agree. There is a HUGE difference between SOB and an asthma

  17. Foresight

    GOMER42 replied to EMT- Native's topic in General Nursing

    Many colleges offer certificates in

  18. How many of you have a spouse also in the medical field?

    GOMER42 replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    Radiation therapists (cancer treatment, not X-ray) and Nuclear medicine technologists make a good living (more than RNs). One career that I wish I'd known about before nursing is the Perfusion...

  19. help me choose

    GOMER42 replied to Mommy Of Two 87's topic in General Nursing

    I would contact financial aid offices from both schools to get an idea of how much aid you can receive and I'd choose the most inexpensive route. With two kids and nursing school, you will not have a...

  20. Which should be seen first?

    GOMER42 replied to g61j's topic in Emergency

    In reality, I'd see the chest pain patient first due to possible MI and the need for fast door to balloon

  21. help

    GOMER42 replied to AngelTM50's topic in General Nursing

    IU Hospital in Indianapolis IN has the Simon Cancer Center with some of the best doctors in the country. Lance Armstrong went there for his treatment. I'm not trying to give false hope, but perhaps...

  22. Do all nursing specialties get paid the same?

    GOMER42 replied to Ted D's topic in General Nursing

    ICU nurses get paid more- even new grads make $1-2 more an hour- at least they do where I'm

  23. Split Assignment?

    GOMER42 replied to chellelynn25's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I feel sorry for the residents in places like this because there is NO WAY they are getting the care they need. As hard as you may try, it is impossible to fulfill all your duties as they should be...

  24. If pay was not an issue, would you still be a nurse?

    GOMER42 replied to Elizabeth K.'s topic in General Nursing

    If pay were equal- I'd be a

  25. Job Interview

    GOMER42 replied to mjliawl's topic in General Nursing

    Wear the suit! Nursing issue: 1st year retention for new grads- obstacles and how to improve it. (Just my suggestion) And stand tall. You'll be