GHGoonette BSN, RN

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    Nursing Theory: Did we throw the baby out with the bathwater?

    GHGoonette replied to james2309's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, ukstudent has expressed to a T many of my opinions about the way nursing is going.... I think that, in order to become a nurse, you first need to have some desire to serve your fellow human...
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    What are some creative ways to help boost the morale/spirit of a unit?

    GHGoonette replied to Spoiled1's topic in General Nursing

    First you need to look at what the root causes of the problems were. I'm assuming from your post that there was not effective unit management, but where does the top brass stand in all this? If there...
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    New Grad Med Surg or PACU?

    GHGoonette replied to NurseVN's topic in PACU

    I still hold to my original statement that the position that offers you more freedom to pursue your studies is the better choice. As the other posters and I myself have said, PACU is an amazing place...
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    Increasing staff compliance with hand hygiene

    GHGoonette replied to LMJRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    There's a nice little thread, sadly too short, in which one of the posts suggested a slogan "spread love, not MRSA". Maybe you need a clever little catch phrase like that to get your staff's attention...
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    You might be a PACU nurse if...

    GHGoonette replied to mustanggirl's topic in PACU

    You listen for the sound of the OR doors opening. Any beeping sound you hear, wherever you are, makes you look around for the monitor. You know better than the circulating nurses what drugs their...
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    New Grad Med Surg or PACU?

    GHGoonette replied to NurseVN's topic in PACU

    Op, after 21 years in PACU, I admit I couldn't face ward work again, so you have to decide which is more important to you-to continue with your studies or go with a job which I'm 99% sure you will be...
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    I love Nurses.

    GHGoonette replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Now, don't go and copyright that "spread love, not MRSA", I want to put it up on OUR notice board! You should submit it to the next International Nurses Congress. And yes, I love my fellow nurses,...
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    baby not keen on breast and jiterry..what to do

    GHGoonette replied to raynienatasha's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Excellent advice. I'm not in OB myself, but I can see the absolute logic of this response. Good
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    What would you do if you were me?

    GHGoonette replied to Burlshoe114's topic in General Nursing

    I would go ahead and do the orientation, but be up front and honest with your church organization. If you can volunteer just once a month, or every second month, it will be invaluable experience for...
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    New Grad Med Surg or PACU?

    GHGoonette replied to NurseVN's topic in PACU

    If I understand you correctly, you are debating which would be the best fit for you, given the fact that you are studying further. As a new grad, and I presume not having had much ward experience...
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    How long have you been here?

    GHGoonette replied to SandraCVRN's topic in General Nursing

    I found AN when I was looking for info regarding staff/patient ratios. Google led me here (good doggy, Google!) and I joined up immediately.
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    staying in shape as a nurse?

    GHGoonette replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in shape; just don't ask what shape Actually, I'm very well-built.... but the plasterwork's
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    What is the silliest thing you've heard a nurse say?

    GHGoonette replied to anonymous1919's topic in General Nursing

    We had an American doctor assisting one of our surgeons, and of course, the circulating nurses were eager to impress with their efficiency; all of them are Afrikaans speaking, although they can...
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    Being forced to work while sick

    GHGoonette replied to phosphorus's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    If you are caring for patients on chemotherapy I would describe it as criminal. I don't know what recourse is available to you, but in my country it would be a breach of the labor law, as well as...
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    How to teach an experienced nurse

    GHGoonette replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Erik, I suppose you're too young to remember Barbara Woodhouse; I think your preceptors would benefit from some "SIT! STAY!" training. I think Canes' preceptee differs from the one you describe in...
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    How to teach an experienced nurse

    GHGoonette replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    I thought this could be the case when I read your previous post; such a tragedy, and I hope she eventually found a niche that was within her functioning
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    Got the job only because of who you know?

    GHGoonette replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen real animosity on exactly three occasions towards nurses who were 'forced" onto a UM. This was a long time ago, and fortunately I haven't seen it since. However, the kind of intimidation...
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    Excuse my ignorance, but what is the difference between LPN and RN?

    GHGoonette replied to iNurseUK's topic in General Nursing

    South Africa still has ENs, also known as Staff Nurses. They do a 2 year course, as opposed to the (current) 4y 6mo Diploma course done by RNs. Why I specify "current" is because it was preceded by a...
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    Prove my Mom wrong, please

    GHGoonette replied to NurseBanana's topic in General Nursing

    As has been pointed out, this is an intensely personal decision; however, there is one thing I think you need to take into account. You are already 34, and I don't need to spell out for you the...
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    Transferring from ICU to PACU

    GHGoonette replied to Hoozdo's topic in PACU

    Hoozdo, don't you mean "PACU recovers on vents are 1:1"? Sounds like you're enjoying yourself-thought you would! I agree with you about LMAs, those things can be risky, and have you noticed how much...
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    Becoming friends with patients?

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

    Ackeem, you mustn't take it personally. The original post carried some indication that the OP is not a nurse, and it was more to point out the distinction for the OP's benefit that I emphasized it....
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    Hospitals with Staff Activities Committee

    GHGoonette replied to soxfan80's topic in General Nursing

    The organization that previously owned our hospital had what was called the "consultative forum," consisting of elected members from each department, and was not limited to nursing staff. We were...
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    can going to the hospital make you sicker??

    GHGoonette replied to lovescapeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ah ok. Sigh, yes, obese patients are very difficult to manage, and mobilizing them is a nightmare. We used to call teams of porters to assist the physios getting the obese patients up. Probably there...
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    can going to the hospital make you sicker??

    GHGoonette replied to lovescapeRN's topic in General Nursing

    This sounds really strange...he was admitted for shoulder pains after falling; I presume this is an elderly patient. He shouldn't have been on strict bedrest, so if he appeared to be unwilling to get...
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    Becoming friends with patients?

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

    Nurses should not become "friends with" their patients, but should try to cultivate a "friendly attitude" towards them. It may sound a bit nitpicky, but there is a difference.