GoNightingale

GoNightingale BSN, RN

Med/Surg, Tele, PCU

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  1. Performance Indicators- am I doing a good job or a bad job

    GoNightingale replied to GoNightingale's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thanks Classicdame, I definitely will request more concrete information. My preceptor has been trying to find fault in my performance, of course since I'm not perfect- she has found fault. I know this...

  2. Performance Indicators- am I doing a good job or a bad job

    GoNightingale replied to GoNightingale's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Yes Kayern it is really weird! I worked in this facility for 3 months on contract on Tele Unit- sometimes I would float to other facilities needing Med/Surg nurses. So when I was hired as permanent,...

  3. Endoscopy nursing interview

    GoNightingale replied to Kiwi's topic in Gastroenterology

    Thanks so much for your enlightning reply brownbook! You sound like a very positive and energetic person. I will certainly begin looking into all of your suggestions. Best

  4. PCA Pump- is Normal Saline best practice flush?

    GoNightingale posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi folks! I was always told in previous facilities where I have worked (and they have in fact insisted) to use normal saline together with a PCA pump. So I did- I truly never questioned it until last...

  5. PCA Pump- is Normal Saline best practice flush?

    GoNightingale replied to GoNightingale's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I didn't quite phrase it as good as you, but that is exactly my concern. I was told that PCA narcotics are thick and if not flushed well can plug up the tubing- ultimately not delivering the durg with...

  6. Endoscopy nursing interview

    GoNightingale replied to Kiwi's topic in Gastroenterology

    I am a Med/Surg nurse-no experience in sedation and recovery. How do i even get started in transitioning into GI nursing.

  7. Hard time trying to change specialty

    GoNightingale replied to Tusa's topic in Gastroenterology

    I guess I need clarification. So with no experience in GI, but 2 years in Med/Surg Tele, a BSN and ACLS certification- what specifically do you look for in someone with no GI experience but wants to...

  8. Hard time trying to change specialty

    GoNightingale replied to Tusa's topic in Gastroenterology

    I am BLS/ACLS certified, I have a BSN and I have been working Med/Surg tele for 2 years. Still, how do nurses without GI experience get hired? Thanks in

  9. Future of endoscopy nursing?

    GoNightingale replied to mumarada's topic in Gastroenterology

  10. New Grad Rn Entering Gastroenterology

    GoNightingale replied to warmspirit's topic in Gastroenterology

    But what king of facilty will train you or preceptor you? I have found they all want experience. With regard to sedation, someine told me you have to get certified for moderat eand conscious sedation....

  11. what made you choose GI?

    GoNightingale replied to NewStudentGirly's topic in Gastroenterology

    I really, really liked your answer! I am a 2 year old nurse and have been working Med/Surg from the get-go. I went back to school at age 49 to become a nurse and get my BSN. I do love bedside nursing,...

  12. What do you do exactly?

    GoNightingale replied to Carolbknits's topic in Gastroenterology

    Do you find 4 10 hour shifts w/ no weekends less physically demanding than 3 12 hour shifts of a floor nurse? Are you on your feet for most of the 10 hours like floor nurses? I am trying to transition...

  13. Endoscopy RN...would you recommend it?

    GoNightingale replied to stefanitenzi's topic in Gastroenterology

    I'm a 2-year-old nurse. I have predominantly worked Med/Surg with Tele up to this point. However, I am looking into other areas of nursing consequent to really bad aching feet from 12-hour shifts and...

  14. PCA Pump- is Normal Saline best practice flush?

    GoNightingale replied to GoNightingale's topic in Medical-Surgical

    You're entirely correct about the antibiotic. Thanks for your response

  15. Case management from home

    GoNightingale replied to bbluvnursing's topic in Case Management

    Cooper4, I would certainly wan to remain a patient advocate in the field of case mgt., even if it involves odd hours. Which area would be most appropriate? i would like to transition from bedside...

  16. How many inpatient case managers work 7 day schedules as exempt employees?

    GoNightingale replied to adlockwood's topic in Case Management

    Is it possible to continue bedside nursing and do per diem case management or utilizaion

  17. Help with 1st case management interview

    GoNightingale replied to adbo's topic in Case Management

    Hi d'cm! I too would like to get into some area of case management but I don't know where to begin or how to transition. I found the wonderful field of nursing kinda late in life. I obtained my BSN...

  18. Case Manager/Field Rn Salary for New Grad

    GoNightingale replied to Gingilly's topic in Case Management

    Hi iodine! I have not heard of private case manager. I will be 60 years old in 3 years and am considering transitioning into some kind of case management but I am still researching the types of case...

  19. What would you do if you left Case management?

    GoNightingale replied to nurse grace RN's topic in Case Management

    Hi there! I'm kind of going the opposite as you. But then I'm also older than you. I got into nursing late in life. I am going to be 56 this November and have been a bedside nurse for 2 years. I have...

  20. Therapeutic Work shoes for the Weary

    GoNightingale posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    To everyone out there whose feet are weary and have found "the comfort nursing shoes from heaven" please share your info! I am a 55 year old nurse, I work the night shift (and love it) on a Med/surg...

  21. What is the maximum number of patients per nurse?

    GoNightingale replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I work night shift, in Florida and in Med?Surg; Max. pts. I've gotten is 7 and charge nurse took 3 patients. Twelve patients is down right unsafe for the patients and for your license. Believe me,...

  22. To hold or not Hold=That is the Question

    GoNightingale posted a topic in Cardiac

    Hi everyone! I'm a 2-year old nurse working on a Tele floor. I understand what the different cardiac meds (beta blockers, Ace-inhibitors, antihypertensives,ARB's etc.) do-or better, what their...

  23. To hold or not Hold=That is the Question

    GoNightingale replied to GoNightingale's topic in Cardiac

    Hi surferbettycrocker (love that name!), Can I ask you how long it took you to become a good critical thinker when it comes to cardiac meds? I'm a two-year old nurse. The more I read on these meds,...

  24. To hold or not Hold=That is the Question

    GoNightingale replied to GoNightingale's topic in Cardiac

    I guess what I haven't been able to find an answer for is ...approximately how much (in percentage or value) do this blood pressure meds bring down the systolic (and/or diastolic) blood pressure. This...

  25. To hold or not Hold=That is the Question

    GoNightingale replied to GoNightingale's topic in Cardiac

    Thanks for your terrific