GHGoonette BSN, RN

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    Sexy nurse image in Hooters ad

    GHGoonette replied to Jonathank's topic in General Nursing

    I detect the unmistakable sign of the cheapskate in the entire ad, so I would think a new agency is called for. I seriously doubt whether Angelina Jolie and Anthony Hopkins could make it look
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    Sexy nurse image in Hooters ad

    GHGoonette replied to Jonathank's topic in General Nursing

    You think so? Yet another who doesn't read through threads. The "sisters of Mzansi" in my last post knock her for six. Oh dear, yet another pun.... Yes, your nurse may be as pretty as a magnolia tree...
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    Sexy nurse image in Hooters ad

    GHGoonette replied to Jonathank's topic in General Nursing

    Op, I hear what you're saying; but I have to admit I enjoy a clever, well-thought out advertisement. Here's one from one of our local companies, one of a series flighted just before and during last...
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    Sexy nurse image in Hooters ad

    GHGoonette replied to Jonathank's topic in General Nursing

    I'd boycott the restaurant simply for airing the dumbest, most unimaginative ad I have seen in a long time. Seriously, washing powder ads are more entertaining! I hope you all realize it's an insult...
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    Misdemeanor for assault???

    GHGoonette replied to Angelfire3's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    The most I know about the US legal system is what I've seen in TV court dramas but if I understand it correctly, your attorney gets to interview the jury members and can exclude those who are not...
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    PACU internship

    GHGoonette replied to CrazyCatLadyRN's topic in PACU

    Hi, I'm sorry that you didn't get to do your preceptorship in your preferred department, but remember that learning the ropes in PACU will give you valuable knowledge should you eventually work in...
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    discharge criteria for pacu patients

    GHGoonette replied to dsainz's topic in PACU

    That sounds very suspicious...did the patient vomit, either in PACU or in theater? Sounds like she might have aspirated, especially given the pneumonia diagnosis. If she vomited in theater, and it...
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    Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    GHGoonette replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sorry if it offended,
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    What is the best unit to work in and why?

    GHGoonette replied to wnb4's topic in General Nursing

    Op, ignore them all! THEY ARE LYING TO YOU!! :heartbeat PACU!!!!:heartbeat And NEVER forget what I've told
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    GI lab phase 2 recovery room

    GHGoonette replied to Chuckie's topic in PACU

    Yes, ours is free standing in that it is physically separate from the theater. Our sister hospitals do their GI lists in the theater complex itself, so any post-procedure monitoring can be done in...
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    Song Ideas?

    GHGoonette replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Nursing

    Um, there's a thread somewhere about "pinning songs".... ok, here's one:...
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    Patient Abandonment

    GHGoonette replied to Weebee's topic in General Nursing

    iluvit is absolutely correct. It's like when you are asked to do something and you do not feel competent to do it. Better to state immediately that this is beyond your capabilities, because if you...
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    Tums makes GERD worse?

    GHGoonette replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    I think the clues there are "temporary relief" and "active reflux". I suffer from it and am using Nexiam (esomeprazole). Over the counter stuff like Tums can worsen it with long-term use. Although...
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    GI lab phase 2 recovery room

    GHGoonette replied to Chuckie's topic in PACU

    I'd appreciate it if you could send me some more info regarding your GI setup; patient turnover, layout, facilities, drugs normally administered etc. Ours functions under the management of the theater...
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    music in the office

    GHGoonette replied to sleepy1010's topic in General Nursing

    You need relaxing stuff; most patients are a bit stressed and worried in the waiting room. I'd suggest any of the following: Enya, vintage Shadows, popular classics, Simon & Garfunkel, or any of...
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    How much Versed/Fentanyl is too much????

    GHGoonette replied to SleepynurseRN's topic in Patient Medications

    Hi, aren't you a student CRNA? If so, you probably know more about this than I do :) That Versed dose sounds incredibly high (we call it Dormicum), the maximum I've ever seen administered was 15mg....
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    What comes first? Religious beliefs or Osha Safety Guidelines?

    GHGoonette replied to nnurse32's topic in General Nursing

    This is an interesting question. I know of no Islamic rule that states you may not wear shoes in the house as a "religious" thing, although there may be some obscure law which may apply to...
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    Misdemeanor for assault???

    GHGoonette replied to Angelfire3's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I agree, and I find it extremely suspicious that the judge disregarded the evidence, as well as the prosecutor's
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    What would YOU have done

    GHGoonette replied to my4helpers's topic in General Nursing

    my4helpers, I am sorry to hear about your uncle; it's horrible to watch a loved one suffering. Bad enough that he was left lying in an uncomfortable position; infinitely worse to remove from him his...
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    push back/cancel with no pay

    GHGoonette replied to sweetface18's topic in General Nursing

    Reading many of the posts here, I'm at a loss to know why ALL nurses aren't unionized. As I understand some of the comments, there are many companies that don't like unions, but the way they treat...
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    NOA Step Down??

    GHGoonette replied to RescueNinja's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, haven't a clue! I thought it might be something to do with addiction rehab, but the best suggestion I can offer is that you contact the company advertising and ask them
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    Misery loves company?

    GHGoonette replied to laughingnurse1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Op, firstly let me commend you on your (at least initially) positive attitude towards caring for the elderly. Many nurses "fall" into LTC because they can't get work elsewhere, so I think it's nice...
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    How to reconstitute amoxicillin?

    GHGoonette replied to Tazike's topic in Patient Medications

    You need a pharmacist to answer that one for you. As far as I remember, amoxil always came in a standard strength, ie multiples of 125mg. I confess, I never came across the other doses mentioned. I...
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    Toradol IM Injection.

    GHGoonette replied to nursesearl's topic in Emergency

    Strange, I know it can be given IM, but I rarely see it written up as such, primarily for IV administration. I can't see that the muscle size is so critical, except that the anti-inflammatories tend...
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    Lateral Violence

    GHGoonette replied to SnowShoeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with all those who put the blame fair and square on the UM's shoulders. That kind of behaviour should be tackled by firm disciplinary actions; the fact that this has not been done indicates...