gatoraims RN

gatoraims RN has 5 years experience.

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1. 9/5 What I learned this week.....

   gatoraims RN replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

   I learned that one young OD pt who has been in our hospital literally for months, can make for two very long and exhausting shifts. Dread going back this weekend all because I just can't do one more...

2. (8/29) This week, I have learned......

   gatoraims RN replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

   I learned that a LOL can vomit large amounts of dark blood and clots. I also learned that it is something that freaked the hell out of me and may have had fear in my voice when I called for my charge...

3. Recent hiree - Do I need manager's permission to apply for Dream Job?

   gatoraims RN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   Thanks for all the advice! I got up the nerve to speak with my manager. She, the dream manager, and I have a lunch date scheduled to discuss my transfer. My manger was happy I came to her first and...

4. Is nursing too difficult for a mother with young children?

   gatoraims RN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   I am a full time nurse and mother of 5. I love that nursing gives me the flexabilty to pick my hours, days, and so much more. I do miss my children when I am working but get to spend long stretches...

5. New Nurse on Med Surg Floor

   gatoraims RN replied to nurseofdragons's topic in Medical-Surgical

   Not that it helps but you are not alone. I think even seasoned nurses have moments where they feel like they are always behind. I am coming up on a year of med/surg experience, it does start clicking....

6. When should I talk to my manager?

   gatoraims RN replied to gatoraims RN's topic in Nursing Career

   Thanks everyone. I think I am going to take the risk and talk to her sooner. I am getting to old to not go after what I want. I am not a new nurse. I owe my current manger and co-workers time on the...

7. When should I talk to my manager?

   gatoraims RN replied to gatoraims RN's topic in Nursing Career

   Thanks for the input. I do have a bit more than 6 months experience overall. Just 6 months at my current hospital. I am not sure why she would fire me, I have a great working relationship with my...

8. When should I talk to my manager?

   gatoraims RN replied to gatoraims RN's topic in Nursing Career

   Wish I could. I would need my manager to OK a transfer (same hospital). I have to be honest with her or I will always be stuck on the same floor or have to go to a different hospital and there are...

9. When should I talk to my manager?

   gatoraims RN posted a topic in Nursing Career

   I am currently working on a med/surg floor. Love my team but not med/surg. I would like to post to internal jobs but have to wait until I have been on the floor for 6 months. I want to go PRN on my...

10. Win $100! June 2015 Caption Contest

    gatoraims RN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    The kid in 214 stuck it up

11. ICU ingenuity? Tricks of the trade?

    gatoraims RN replied to jamst149's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Going to have to try this

12. ICU ingenuity? Tricks of the trade?

    gatoraims RN replied to jamst149's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Very intersetd in how to make a female urinal! Please

13. New to med/surg nurse needs help with "plan" part of adpie

    gatoraims RN posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am a new to med/surg nurse but not new to nursing. I am still in orientation and my preceptors all say I am doing a great job. However I am not as confidant. I see other nurses just running circles...

14. Need advice please

    gatoraims RN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I recently interviewed for a med/surg position and was given an offer. I just need to do drug testing ect. I had an interview in OB/Gyn nursing at one of their sister hospitals. OB would be my dream...

15. Looking for tips for a stressed new nurse.

    gatoraims RN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a new hospital nurse. I worked in a clinical office setting with a ton of autonomy my first year of nursing. I love the job but wanted to try acute care nursing. I am a new (3mths only 3 shifts...