GHGoonette BSN, RN

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    1st Nursing Cartoon caption contest - win $100

    GHGoonette replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    You know, that's the first evidence I've seen that there's a shortage of
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    1st Nursing Cartoon caption contest - win $100

    GHGoonette replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Oh wait, can't resist this one.... "Oh, that's Mic - not content with posting on AN , he's now taken to impersonating his owner...." (With apologies to Davey Do
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    1st Nursing Cartoon caption contest - win $100

    GHGoonette replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    ".....and he can sniff out a rodent ulcer from the other end of the
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    1st Nursing Cartoon caption contest - win $100

    GHGoonette replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I'm telling you, the anesthetic gas scavenger system is NOT working properly! There ain't no
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    New RN just hired into PACU

    GHGoonette replied to RN-767's topic in PACU

    Here's an old thread that appeared in the OR forum, from a nurse who was doing a practical exam in PACU. Read through it, Canesdukesgirl (AN guide) posted a brilliant response about aspects of patient...
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    Any pediatric PACU nurses here?

    GHGoonette replied to djmatte's topic in PACU

    Can't really answer your question, as I work in a "mixed" PACU setting. We don't see all that much major paeds surgery, and those which we do are, as you have already stated, mostly confined to ENT or...
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    Veteran nurses.... I appreciate you!

    GHGoonette replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    second!
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    Would PACU be suitable for me?

    GHGoonette replied to wonderbee's topic in PACU

    According to posts I've read in this forum, the general consensus appears to be ICU if it's your plan to go to CRNA school. There are, however, some nurses who claim to have been accepted as student...
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    PACU airways

    GHGoonette replied to nf nurse's topic in PACU

    Yes, ETs, LMAs, Guedal. Of the 3, the ET is the safest. I prefer extubating the patient myself, especially if the surgeon's running a long list; situations like that can cause the anaesthesia provider...
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    Question about a code we had last night

    GHGoonette replied to Kittypower123's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm inclined towards the traumatic intubation theory. That is indeed the most common cause of frank blood being suctioned post intubation. Remember, too, it's very easy to damage the mouth and gums...
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    Burned out nurse

    GHGoonette replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Now, this serves as a timely warning to all nurses; not to be in such a hurry! Yes, we're always being harried to finish tasks quickly, but in actual fact we are being urged to place our lives in...
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    What's Wrong With 21st Century Nursing

    GHGoonette replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    All4, I'm sorry to have to disillusion you, but the bulk of nursing care is, in fact, basic care. Certainly you utilize more of your scientific skills in critical care areas, and judging by your post,...
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    Need help helping an unconfident nurse

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

    It's possible she's suffering from an anxiety disorder, as the above post suggests, but she bears a remarkable similarity to someone I encountered outside the field of nursing. She was not in any way...
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    To future, current, and past nurses!

    GHGoonette replied to RNhopeful21's topic in Nursing Career

    I made three forays into nursing training; first time, just out of school, I was attracted to psych nursing because it sounded "interesting" and I could train exclusively as a psychiatric nurse....
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    I want to be a CRNA so what!!!

    GHGoonette replied to NursingN.C's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As I've often said before, if you have the ambition and self-discipline for it, go for it. The training's grueling, the level of responsibility and accountability far too terrifying for many nurses,...
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    I am done with healthcare

    GHGoonette replied to ksc0723's topic in General Nursing

    I suppose the answer is to go into veterinary medicine, either as a veterinarian (I believe the training's even more brutal than that of an MD, though) or as a trained assistant. At least you wouldn't...
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    To break the contract or not....that is the question

    GHGoonette replied to jaznia15's topic in Nursing Career

    Ok, you're in an awkward position. Trying to juggle a demanding job and a little one is always a struggle. Adding a long commute to the mix is clearly putting one heck of a strain on you. Ruby...
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    New Grads in the PACU

    GHGoonette replied to Anjann's topic in PACU

    Level 2 will mean you see your fair share of after-hours emergencies, with potentially risky patients. I think you may be wise to request an extension of your orientation period, not so much for the...
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    New Grads in the PACU

    GHGoonette replied to Anjann's topic in PACU

    Rojo, what kind of cases do you see on a day to day basis and what is the staffing like? Do you do a lot of paeds, and do you see many critically ill patients? Also, what level trauma does the...
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    PACU opportunity...need advice

    GHGoonette replied to OldITgeek's topic in PACU

    I see you posted this two days ago. I hope you asked that vital question - can they put you through that additional training? One important point; the value of a good manager is above rubies. I'd be...
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    Specializing as a fresh nurse?

    GHGoonette replied to gareysn's topic in General Nursing

    A lot depends on the speciality; first of all, are you sure you'll enjoy it once you're actually doing it? Many fields look interesting, even glamorous, from the outside looking in, and end up being...
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    For all the nurses on this site!

    GHGoonette replied to katielam616's topic in General Nursing

    I make myself laugh, so I can stay sane in the midst of insanity! Edited to add: I Make myself laugh on payday, so I don't cry when I realize how little value my employer places on
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    interviewing after assaulted by patient

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

    Fiveofpeep, so sorry you've had to go through this :hug: How traumatic, not only to be assaulted to such an extent, but to receive no support from your employers! I can't offer anything in the way of...
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    Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    GHGoonette replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    they must have either been at school, or at least med school
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    How far is too far?

    GHGoonette replied to VanityRn's topic in General Nursing

    Eh, as Meriwhen said, as long as they're not violating patient privacy or slagging a colleague, I don't see the harm in it. And I LOVED this one.......