GHGoonette BSN, RN

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    Dr.'s orders for feedings/water

    GHGoonette replied to Akeos's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see why you would need a dr's order; the parent is the child's legal guardian, and if s/he elects to politely decline a minor aspect of the child's care on behalf of the child, neither you nor...
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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

    Depends on what you mean by braiding. It's a "fashion statement" here to braid tiny locks of hair from the roots, close to the head, and then secure the braids at the back. This style stays in place...
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    If we had a conservative nurses forum

    GHGoonette replied to FLmomof5's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Regardless of the country where you cast your vote, or which political party you support, once your political debate degenerates to offensive name-calling, you yourself should be regarded as an...
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    Am I at fault here?

    GHGoonette replied to SarahRN2010's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know what the hierarchy is like there, but that kind of situation would elicit some well-deserved snark from me. I would never let the charge nurse get away with it, nor anyone else who...
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    Got An Interview In The OR.......

    GHGoonette replied to redraider1977's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe the other guys were all wearing suits... The only people I've ever seen dressed formally for interviews were management applicants. You need to wear what you're comfortable in. If you're...
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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

    Heh heh, I think iimintrouble has given up on us "blue meanies", she hasn't posted since page 6. But Imintrouble, sweetie, if you are still out there, all you're reading here are the things that we'd...
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    Got An Interview In The OR.......

    GHGoonette replied to redraider1977's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I agree; a woman can wear a suit and look business-like. A man in suit and tie can come across as overly formal. Depending on what looks good on you, a light-colored semi-formal trouser with a...
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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

    Ouch! Thought that only happened in our State hospitals! And may I add to that, PLEASE stop stealing my plastic food containers! By this time it must be practically impossible for you to open your...
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    Got An Interview In The OR.......

    GHGoonette replied to redraider1977's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on who's interviewing. Usually, the theater UM is a tad more laid back than the rest of the brass, but rather err on the side of caution. Smart, businesslike, well-groomed. Wear something you...
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    Gift ideas for my stepfather, the soon-to-be LPN

    GHGoonette replied to TDCHIM's topic in General Nursing

    Nice one! How about a small plunger to go with that, then he can have good coffee at work! I keep one in my locker...an absolute necessity, because I can't stomach instant
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    Gift ideas for my stepfather, the soon-to-be LPN

    GHGoonette replied to TDCHIM's topic in General Nursing

    How about a gift voucher to a shop that sells good quality shoes? I don't know what brands you have in your neck of the woods, but we have Green Cross, that manufacture shoes specifically designed for...
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    Who Would Do It...Monitor Handwashing?

    GHGoonette replied to greenfiremajick's topic in General Nursing

    Awww, motivating staff to wash their hands between patients is such a nice, productive way for infection control to earn their keep-now they want to take it away from them and give it to a...
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    Pharmacological or Non-Pharmacological, that is the question!!

    GHGoonette replied to drem7116's topic in General Nursing

    You could include herbal therapy as dietary, eg parsley and celery for people with water retention, or green tea. However, herbal medications would fall out of that category, because they are regarded...
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    What is the term for word confusion in the elderly

    GHGoonette replied to newtress's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Op, this could be what you're looking for: paraphasia (par-ă-fa′zhă) A disturbance of speech marked by substitution of words and disorganized sentence formation; a mild form of aphasia. literal...
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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

    Ah yes...re deodorant: "If you will insist on wearing a spray that smells like insecticide, kindly refrain from dousing the entire change room with it! Use your stinking deodorant very, very...
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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

    "After circulating for 15 years, are you still so clueless that I have to tell you every time which drugs to take out for which anaesthetist?" "If it's 'not your job' as a scrub RN to recover patients...
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    This week

    GHGoonette replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    Yeah, sounds like a "buy one, get 2 free" deal. OP, you get voyager miles with
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    Management of Epidurals, Bolus dosing?

    GHGoonette replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

    Op, definitely check up on your scope of practice as regards bolus doses. As most of the other posters have pointed out, they only administer them via the infusion pump. I have assisted an...
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    PACU or OR nurse??

    GHGoonette replied to agape76's topic in PACU

    When you refer to OR experience, do you mean scrub or circulating? If you've circulated, and most importantly understand anaesthetic and its effects, you already have an excellent body of knowledge...
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    ER nurse interested in PACU

    GHGoonette replied to wheeze's topic in PACU

    I'd say your experience should prepare you admirably for PACU. Although it can be very stressful at times, PACU is a much more restful place to work than ER! As long as you don't find it boring...I...
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    Circulators recovering

    GHGoonette replied to nrsman1's topic in PACU

    Sometimes after hours it is not deemed necessary for our PACU staff to be called out; this applies only where there is not more than one patient or where the patient is being done under local. This...
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    Management of Epidurals, Bolus dosing?

    GHGoonette replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

    The argument about "hospital policies" should not apply to prescribed treatments. Whatever systems the new organization has in place should only affect staffing issues, job descriptions, brands used,...
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    How do you categorize patient stability?

    GHGoonette replied to jb32's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I'm assuming this is a study question, and directed more at emergency nursing techniques and nursing diagnosis. The protocols we use in PACU would probably not be of any help,
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    Can a RN with no certification in anesthesia administer tumescent anesthesia?

    GHGoonette replied to sleepy1010's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I admit, I had never heard of this technique until I read your question. It's been a long time since we had a plastic surgeon at our hospital lol. After looking it up, I would have said that the...
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    Pet Nurse?!

    GHGoonette replied to Mashira's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have a problem with it; in fact, I think only the person wearing such a badge should have a problem with it. I'm sure she comes across men who take the message