GHGoonette BSN, RN

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    Scrub nurse in recovery?!?!

    GHGoonette replied to ladystinkington's topic in Operating Room

    Sorry OP, I was really whacked last night and asking a lot of questions can't be called helpful. If this is something you're going to be assessed on, you start with recovery set up and routine; like...
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    Pinning Song

    GHGoonette replied to MEDICJOHN's topic in General Students

    Don't you mean the aforementioned "Good Riddance?" Yes, I have that and a fair lot of other Greenday numbers, their older stuff. It depends whether you want something serious, uplifting or...
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    When the Trach tube comes out, how do you ventilate the patient?

    GHGoonette replied to chiuli's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    No (HORRORS! Pulling the trachea out..!!!) the tracheotomy is the surgical procedure of making an opening into the trachea for the purpose of establishing an airway in a person whose upper airway is...
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    Pinning Song

    GHGoonette replied to MEDICJOHN's topic in General Students

    Why not a good old Queen song-"We are the Champions", or maybe Tina Turner, "Simply the Best"-plenty out there, but I don't really think there's much by Greenday that would be
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    Scrub nurse in recovery?!?!

    GHGoonette replied to ladystinkington's topic in Operating Room

    Depends. Are your patients woken up in theater, are they taken to RR with et tubes in situ? How big is the area, do you have a phase 2 section, how long are the patients kept, what criteria are they...
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    School is interfering with my personal relationships

    GHGoonette replied to TC1087271's topic in General Students

    Doesn't sound good...Reminds me of people you see on "Cheaters"....you know, the ones who are puzzled about the changes in their SO's behaviour? And when caught out, the complaint from the guilty...
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    When the Trach tube comes out, how do you ventilate the patient?

    GHGoonette replied to chiuli's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks, Grey Gull, I too have copied
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    LVNs training RNs???

    GHGoonette replied to JStollRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I first started as a new RN in PACU, I learned almost as much from the staff nurses (LPNs) and assistant nurses (CNAs) as I did from the other RNs. Obviously your preceptor can't teach you...
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    Where did my Motivation go?

    GHGoonette replied to MystyqueOne's topic in General Students

    Keep your eye on the goal. Get outside and smell the fresh air. Let your first action on waking up be to smile. Don't burn out, invite family and friends and have a cook out! Then get your A** back to...
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    What shoes do you wear in the OR?

    GHGoonette replied to Mr. & Mrs. RN's topic in Operating Room

    Crocs are good, but the best I've ever come across are Calzuros (Italian). They are rubber, extremely hard wearing and are designed specifically for theater. They also make boots which our hospital...
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    Your work environment

    GHGoonette replied to KarmaComesAround's topic in General Nursing

    Pretty well all the male nurses I've worked with are laid-back characters who just get on with the job and studiously avoid "gossip groups." Guys, it is a pleasure working with you. Our unit manager...
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    Nurses, have you been been spit on, pushed, scratched and verbally or assaulted?

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

    Ahh, they make up for it all, don't they. Like the courtly old gentleman who took my hand as I was discharging him and kissed
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    Total procrastination mode

    GHGoonette replied to iNurseUK's topic in General Nursing

    I used to LOVE writing essays, but I haven't exercised my writing skills for years... Maybe I should write it for you???? Perhaps for a little financial consideration...? bit of foreign currency would...
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    Anesthesia machine vs cart

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

    If you're setting this up from scratch, you need to plan a waiting area, the procedure room and a recovery area. The waiting area should have subdued lighting, pastel-colored walls, comfortable chairs...
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    which nursing speciality is at most risk for being sued?

    GHGoonette replied to chiuli's topic in General Nursing

    I quite agree, it shouldn't be illegal, but the tendency to sue for anything and everything is resulting in so much documentation for harassed nurses that it is interfering with effective patient...
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    To quote or not to quote...

    GHGoonette replied to themoreyouknow's topic in General Nursing

    When I was taught the Nursing Process, back in the days when dinosaurs roamed the earth , I was told that I had to record the patient's exact words and responses to my questions. In the case of family...
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    I think I've ruined my chances of getting into a RN nursing program

    GHGoonette replied to antajshalakiag's topic in General Students

    I think the LPN route might be the best. I don't know what your financial situation is, or whether you can approach your parents for help, but you certainly need to prove that you have matured and are...
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    What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    GHGoonette replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    Last Saturday we had a spooky incident, and I was totally gobsmacked about it!. Ours is a pretty new facility, just over a year old. Although there have been several deaths on the wards, there have...
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    Nurses, have you been been spit on, pushed, scratched and verbally or assaulted?

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

    One of the things you get used to in PACU is the occasional confused, violent or just plain terrified patient. Not for nothing are anaesthetics referred to as "truth drugs" , they bring out everything...
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    Aldrete Score

    GHGoonette replied to coffeegirl7's topic in PACU

    We've always worked according to the same criteria as laid out in the Aldrete system, but never used an actual scoring chart. Most hospitals in my country that use a score chart utilize the Glasgow...
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    Song lyrics that remind you of nursing...

    GHGoonette replied to grace90's topic in Nursing Humor

    Numerous songs remind me of various facets of health care, because I wrote comic lyrics to certain tunes, so if I hear the originals, my words start rolling through my mind. For example, this one for...
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    Classmate making me feel uncomfortable.

    GHGoonette replied to agua's topic in General Students

    OP, it sounds like your classmate is definitely one slice short of a sandwich, but the comment you mentioned gives me the impression that he may be fantasizing about you. Yes, men fantasizing about...
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    Anybody else catch this?... Glee Male nurse

    GHGoonette replied to wsuRN09's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds rather silly... Unfortunately it doesn't sound as silly as Monty
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    Nurse connection from another country?

    GHGoonette replied to mmashelly's topic in General Nursing

    having pc problems at the moment so will take a couple of days to get some info together. Got your email on my mobile, I'll be in
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    Question about morphine

    GHGoonette replied to pharmgirl's topic in Emergency

    Completely off-topic, but may I congratulate txspadequeen on that hilarious avatar? Brilliant, just what I needed after a very trying day. Thanks for the