GHGoonette BSN, RN

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    While Warning About Fat, U.S. (Government) Pushes Cheese Sales

    GHGoonette replied to GM2RN's topic in General Nursing

    There are numerous brands of low fat cheeses out there, particularly the soft and semi-soft ones. Mozzarella is supposed to be lower in fat, as is Edam. Then you get reduced fat and fat-free feta...
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    What do I do?

    GHGoonette replied to AnonyRN's topic in General Nursing

    B for
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    Like being charge, what does this mean for my career?

    GHGoonette replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Nursing Career

    If I recall the various roles of my clinical instructors in the academic hospital where I trained, the job desciption would read: Develpoment and implementation of in-service training programmes....
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    Tape on the ET tube tearing skin

    GHGoonette replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    If he had haematomas from the pressure of the mask, he must have a very delicate skin indeed! I have never seen what you describe, even with the old black masks; the new ones are so soft they'd have...
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    Medication refrigerators

    GHGoonette replied to cmm0012345's topic in Operating Room

    heh heh, clever idea for illustrating her point, but she could just have issued you with a temp monitor-you know, those little ones that you put in the fridge? Of course, you get fancier electronic...
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    respiratory arrest

    GHGoonette replied to krissy29RN's topic in General Nursing

    Respiratory arrest may be drug induced, related to certain disease processes eg tetorifice or due to airway obstruction. Prompt intervention ie establishing airway and ventilation should maintain the...
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    Just laid off!

    GHGoonette replied to ebear's topic in General Nursing

    I HATE hearing about retrenchments. I know how I felt when my husband was laid off, like the bottom had just fallen out of my world. Ebear, keep your chin up! With your excellent experience you will...
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    Mystery nursing tool update

    GHGoonette replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    I remember this thread! Somebody thought it was referring to one of the nursing
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    inappropriate work attire

    GHGoonette replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with all of the following: 1. It is none of the OP's business who is having sex with whom, unless they do it during office hours. 2. Dress codes are management's business, not a junior...
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    Like being charge, what does this mean for my career?

    GHGoonette replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Nursing Career

    I think that's a brilliant suggestion-the best of both worlds-and the closest to an exact fit if I read Joe's post correctly. Strong managers can keep those interpersonal stresses under control, but...
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    Do You Hold Discharges for Change of Shift?

    GHGoonette replied to All4Seasons's topic in PACU

    I presume by trauma 1 you mean major trauma? The classification works differently in my country. From your description it sounds like you have a large PACU, with presumably heavy patient flows moving...
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    Like being charge, what does this mean for my career?

    GHGoonette replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Nursing Career

    I must say, unit manager is what sprang to mind; what don't you like about it? I know it's a pain having to do all that admin, but the best unit manager I know mucks in with her nurses; she is a guide...
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    Unbelievably Discouraged..Please help!!!

    GHGoonette replied to *Butterfly8*'s topic in General Nursing

    Tyvin has asked the key question; have you been diagnosed as phobic? If so, you will need intensive counselling, possibly psychotherapy, to help you beat it. Phobias produce identifiable symptoms...
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    My letter

    GHGoonette replied to Ali1Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto wondern's
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    Maslow's First Level, sex?

    GHGoonette replied to MEDICJOHN's topic in General Students

    Ummm....I recall Maslow's hierarchy of needs, but what I don't recall is that sex is listed as one of the basic needs. Unless, of course, as in procreation. From that point of view, it is an essential...
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    Just like Pig-Pen from Charlie Brown

    GHGoonette replied to KarmaComesAround's topic in General Nursing

    Really dredging up from memory here-it's been a LOOOOONG time since I worked on wards, and even LOOOONGER since I worked in LTC Firstly, assess how the yeast infection is responding to treatment. If...
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    Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    GHGoonette replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    There a three doctors working in my area, their names are: Dr Allwright. Dr Goodenough Dr Toogood. Pity they're not
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    Is there an Off-Topic Forum? Where nurses discuss things in life non nursing related?

    GHGoonette replied to MMA-N-Nursing's topic in General Nursing

    I think so
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    What would you change about nursing?

    GHGoonette replied to Tay245's topic in General Nursing

    Ah come on-they can't blame us for Global Warming.... Unless we all go on an exclusive diet of cabbage for a few
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    What would you change about nursing?

    GHGoonette replied to Tay245's topic in General Nursing

    Retrench all non-medically-qualified management and HR personnel. Appoint suitably business qualified medical professionals in their place. Design, layout and equipping of health care facilities to be...
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    What would you change about nursing?

    GHGoonette replied to Tay245's topic in General Nursing

    I nominate you for the position of Minister of
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    "if you weren't so obese, you probably wouldn't have 1/2 the illnesses you do"

    GHGoonette replied to SNB1014's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, the traditional outfits are very beautiful, colourful and eye-catching. I remember a magazine article many years ago that referred to the way fuller figured women dress. Many are so embarrassed...
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    "if you weren't so obese, you probably wouldn't have 1/2 the illnesses you do"

    GHGoonette replied to SNB1014's topic in General Nursing

    I must have missed this post... Yes, cultures differ regarding concept of beautiful; for those who followed my suggestion and googled "South Africa's first ladies," you will see that our president...
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    Is there an Off-Topic Forum? Where nurses discuss things in life non nursing related?

    GHGoonette replied to MMA-N-Nursing's topic in General Nursing

    Central carries off-topic discussions, but if it's just a joke or two you can post it under "nursing humour." If it's a good enough joke, no-one will really worry if it's not nursing
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    "if you weren't so obese, you probably wouldn't have 1/2 the illnesses you do"

    GHGoonette replied to SNB1014's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, I know some stunningly attractive overweight women, but as the point has been made, they are still young. I, however, am not, and for the sake of my life I had to lose weight. I'm still a...