GHGoonette BSN, RN

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    Are We Too PC?

    GHGoonette replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    Yes indeed, PC is ruining our lives. Not just in America, but everywhere, and not just Christmas. I read today that in a certain British city council, sex education now has to include the gem that...
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    Nurse Gives Lethal Dose of Vecuronium Instead of Versed

    GHGoonette replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure what Nurse Beth is hoping for here, or if there's anything further for me to add to some of the excellent comments already made, but there is one cardinal rule which all nurses should...
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    When you thought it was patients you needed to watch...

    GHGoonette replied to smf0903's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Davey! Nice to virtually see you. I wonder if he's not due for a dementia evaluation? Could be
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    If the government legalizes marijuana in the US...

    GHGoonette replied to GlenwoodUSN's topic in General Nursing

    As to the dangers of addiction, it's probably less addictive than nicotine. People taking risks to partake? Just remember
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    What does your username mean?

    GHGoonette replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    Typo it is not, mmmmm. This thread you will read. Strengthen the Force, it will. Yessss! Yodaspeak - pg.3 |
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    October 2016 Caption Contest. Win $100!

    GHGoonette replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Nurse, please tell me there was LSD in my
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    Breakroom refrigerator theft

    GHGoonette replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Fascinating, this thread is still going! Here's my experience: My boss always provides the basic stuff for tea and coffee, but I could never tolerate chicory, so I've always brought my own 100% coffee...
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    June 2016 Caption Contest. Win $100!

    GHGoonette replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    How much money did you say you needed to start your own Garden Service
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    June 2016 Caption Contest. Win $100!

    GHGoonette replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    PLEASE tell me you're not here to prep me for my inguinal hernia
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    June 2016 Caption Contest. Win $100!

    GHGoonette replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    I don't care how stinky it is, bring me the hair removal
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    My husband doesn't want me on ALLNURSES

    GHGoonette replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    My husband doesn't like me posting on ANY social media, but only because I burn the
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    Have you met your husband at nursing? Is nursing a good career to meet men?

    GHGoonette replied to Upward_Bound's topic in General Nursing

    You do realise this is a very non-specific question, don't you? OF COURSE it's a good career if you want to meet men! Men of all ages, professions, degrees of eligibility and attractiveness! Of...
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    Brian Short News

    GHGoonette replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I am deeply shocked and saddened to hear this terrible news. May God support his family and loved ones in their time of need. My prayers are with
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    The Controversy: Mandatory Flu Vaccines

    GHGoonette replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    In South Africa, we are far from having mandatory flu vaccinations imposed on any category of health care workers. However, I am an advocate for the wisdom of getting my annual shot, but I have heard...
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    Reasons patients turn on their call light

    GHGoonette replied to diamondp17's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    True, but boring. Very
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    The Nightingale Pledge - Still relevant today?

    GHGoonette replied to Julius Seizure's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Here's the South African version: it's been around for quite a while, as it's the same one I recited at my graduation ceremony: Nurses' Pledge of Service Short,sweet and to the point....
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    Would you quit over white uniforms?

    GHGoonette replied to TexMex22's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah well, now you're not talking so much about uniforms as distinguishing devices. My country still uses the old epaulettes to designate an RN, except in theatre. Regardless what colour uniform the...
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    Would you quit over white uniforms?

    GHGoonette replied to TexMex22's topic in General Nursing

    Ooh - nastiness creeping in. I'm so glad menses are no longer a problem for me. My heart truly goes out to my colleagues in Theatre who have to stand, sometimes for hours at a time, without the...
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    Would you quit over white uniforms?

    GHGoonette replied to TexMex22's topic in General Nursing

    Just to be clear on this, are we referring to scrubs, ie pants and tops, or are we talking about the real old-fashioned dresses? Because if it's the dress you're talking about, then pantyhose will...
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    Post op recovery of regional C-section

    GHGoonette replied to planny's topic in PACU

    Yes, the L&D should be equipped with a dedicated theatre for c-sections and other obstetric related procedures. Many smaller hospitals, like ours, do not have such a feature, unfortunately. The...
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    Area of nursing with greatest amount of vomit

    GHGoonette replied to PaulBaxter's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, I don't know, don't rule out the nurses' change rooms when there's a bug going
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    NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation) for PACU- necessary, helpful, waste of time?

    GHGoonette replied to SunshineRN32's topic in PACU

    I've recovered babies, but not newborns. They are usually taken straight to NICU from theater. Might be useful if you want to lend a hand after an emergency
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    PACU Staffing Ratios

    GHGoonette replied to planny's topic in PACU

    How many of your patients are children? What percentage are still intubated when you receive them? Are they breathing? If extubated, are they maintaining respiration unaided? I asked a similar...
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    June 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    GHGoonette replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    I thought the ad said "Giant Sale", not "Giant's
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    June 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    GHGoonette replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Everyone warned me nursing would cut me down to size, but I didn't take them