GOMER42

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  1. Preceptorship where I work!

    GOMER42 replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

    is a preceptorship a student nurse position? we have paid student nurse positions at my facility- just curious if this is the same

  2. Scary story I heard from some nursing students

    GOMER42 replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    Is it not the instructor's job to oversee that the students are doing things right? At least she caught it- eventually- but... double

  3. Should I call?

    GOMER42 replied to SweetNothings's topic in General Nursing

    Go for it! You'll either be found annoying or determined. Flip the coin and take a chance. At least you'll get your name out

  4. Am I being "dumbed down" in my current dept?

    GOMER42 replied to proudnurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    First- take a bite of humble pie. Second- no unit is going to dumb down anyone. You are simply becoming more proficient in the care of that type of patient. If you want to expand, then go elsewhere....

  5. To all the moms out there: How did you do it?

    GOMER42 replied to Karina1481's topic in General Nursing

    If you really want it, take out student loans. Use them for

  6. Pulmonary Artery Occlussion Pressure (Wedge)

    GOMER42 replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    pacep.org

  7. Night shift and daycare- ahh!

    GOMER42 replied to MissKitty21's topic in General Nursing

    Somebody trying to feel superior by kicking someone while they're down? Your lack of empathy is unflattering. I never once felt she resonated "poor me." Have a heart or keep your callous, albeit...

  8. Nurses who also work as Paramedics??

    GOMER42 replied to redheadludi's topic in General Nursing

    I fear you will have a year or more of schooling ahead of you. Many states don't allow RNs to challenge the exam and a medic program is a year in length- if you already have the pre-reqs AND an EMT-B...

  9. Transition from Student to RN

    GOMER42 replied to tiffanyjanae's topic in General Nursing

    Be prepared for it to go

  10. What dangers would I be facing??

    GOMER42 replied to psustudent5's topic in General Nursing

    90% of lung cancers are due to smoking. Really, the threat is minute (as compared to all the other interesting bugs we are exposed

  11. My Two Cents

    GOMER42 replied to Joyfull77's topic in General Nursing

    Ha! And, I bet you would like it if it were as easy to complete a nursing program as it is to complete a CNA program. Maybe we should all just buy a degree. Really, the standards are high for a...

  12. RN going back to be a medical assistant

    GOMER42 replied to nurse441's topic in Nursing Career

    Not if you weren't hired as an RN. You are to work within the scope of the position in which you are hired. Sorry about your difficulty. But, I believe going back for an MA will be a waste of your...

  13. Med Surg Tech Orientation from Hell!!

    GOMER42 replied to letmein2nursing's topic in General Nursing

    I would say that if you don't work while in nursing school now, you better be looking for something before you graduate. It is getting harder and harder for new grads to get hired, so having student...

  14. Uniforms and dress codes

    GOMER42 replied to inkedRN's topic in General Nursing

    We have a dress code with the different colored scrubs differentiating roles and I love it. It makes it fast and easy to find who you

  15. Help me find an ER job..... PLEASE!!!!!!

    GOMER42 replied to focuszx5's topic in General Nursing

    The ACLS and PALS should prove helpful. These courses are often included in new employee orientation and having them already puts you ahead of the game. Err... English...I don't know what that...

  16. Transplant Nursing

    GOMER42 replied to really's topic in General Nursing

    At times those liver patients have been known to hit, kick, spit, scratch, and

  17. Orienting New Grad advice

    GOMER42 replied to oliveralways's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with the orientee in that I would not chart a pain assessment at a time in which I didn't do it- even if your unit got docked by JCAHO. Sounds like you should be focusing on her...

  18. can family give pt unprescribed meds

    GOMER42 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    If the prescription for vicodin is in his name (even if its an old one from another doc) they can feed it to him as they please, even if your doc doesn't like it. Do you know where they are getting...

  19. College requirements?

    GOMER42 replied to TeeGuneys23's topic in General Nursing

    I've never heard of direct entry nursing program. You can declare yourself as a nursing major, but a program that let's you into the program without fulfilling any pre-requsites sounds

  20. Which matters more, school name or degree?

    GOMER42 replied to NurseBanana's topic in General Nursing

    They generally care more about YOU than whether you have an ASN or BSN or where you got it

  21. ADN vs BSN What do I do now?

    GOMER42 replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Nursing

    You DON"T have to have a BSN to get a masters degree. There are ASN-MSN programs (for example Indiana University School of Nursing) that often require 2 years experience, but NO

  22. Embarassing Question

    GOMER42 replied to mmgirlsmom's topic in General Nursing

    So long as you don't disclose it, potential employers will be non the wiser to it. They cannot review your past medical records without your consent. Good luck in your future

  23. Am I not cut out to be a nurse? Please Help!

    GOMER42 replied to katy81's topic in General Nursing

    You may have been holding your breath and bearing down as she was diggin around in your arm and elicited a vagal response that caused you to pass out. It wasn't that you couldn't stand the sight of...

  24. LPN or RN What should I choose?

    GOMER42 replied to Tattooedtonya24's topic in General Nursing

    Apply to both programs and go where you get

  25. s/s of sepsis?

    GOMER42 replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This sounds more close to hemorrhagic shock Cool skin is from vasoconstriction. The body is trying to shunt blood centrally. The HR increases to attempt to compensate for low volume. And although this...