GHGoonette BSN, RN

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    Stressing Over Stress

    GHGoonette replied to petitefleur's topic in General Students

    I don't think I could ever regret going into nursing, except on days like yesterday when you work a 12 hour shift and the paw paw hits the fan, Murphy jumps out of the corner and says "hello! did you...
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    advice

    GHGoonette replied to Maco's topic in General Nursing

    As his son you have rights as a close family member. I would think that in an ICU your dad's sister in law should not be allowed access to him, especially if she is upsetting him. You have every right...
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    Any funny misconceptions/misunderstandings when you first started as a nurse?

    GHGoonette replied to AOx1's topic in General Nursing

    Old jokes I remember from my early days... The nurse who was sent out of theater to fetch the "Otis Elevator", and a hilarious one I heard (don't know if it's true) about a nurse sent to fetch a...
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    I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

    GHGoonette replied to AZO49008's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Whoever designs these things should bear in mind that many, if not most of us are not 20 or 30-somethings anymore; frankly, I'm to old to dress like a Kate Moss wannabee. (mind you, she's getting a...
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    OK, ummm............well...........

    GHGoonette replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    Send the story to Weird
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    Should I lighten up?

    GHGoonette replied to Scrubby's topic in General Nursing

    Scrubby, I agree with you, better (and nicer!) not to go into gory details about your job to "outsiders," especially at dinner! I must admit though, my wicked sense of humor might very well have...
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    are filter needles necessary?

    GHGoonette replied to brownbook's topic in Patient Medications

    In 27 years nursing in South Africa, I have never heard of them-neither in State nor Private hospitals. I googled South African pages last night after reading this thread, and guess what I found? FUEL...
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    Remember The Stalker....here's an update!!

    GHGoonette replied to Serrano2886's topic in General Nursing

    I must admit to being totally gobsmacked about the number of US nurses battling to get work! All over the world there is supposed to be a nursing shortage, to the extent that qualified nurses are...
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    are filter needles necessary?

    GHGoonette replied to brownbook's topic in Patient Medications

    Nah, I used to stand in for the hospital buyer, I'd have known if there was something like that readily on the market. Unless it was run as a pilot project and no-one wanted to bite, they might have...
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    are filter needles necessary?

    GHGoonette replied to brownbook's topic in Patient Medications

    Filter needles? Perhaps the concept hasn't reached my country yet-if it had, the reps would probably have been beating rutted tracks to all the hospitals trying to flog them.. They sound like a good...
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    Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    GHGoonette replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    These are South African names, so I'll have to translate... Ob/Gyn Dr Cornie Snoek (snoek is the local name for a barracuda-the fish). We currently have an Ob/Gyn called Dr Jentel. A husband and wife...
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    Describe the Ugliest Scrubs You Have Seen!

    GHGoonette replied to PacoUSA's topic in Nursing Humor

    We wear our own scrubs, but the style and color is discussed and agreed upon by the staff, purchased by the company, and then we pay for our issue over a 3-6 month period, so our scrubs are quite...
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    Any difference between PACU RN and scrub RN salaries????

    GHGoonette posted a topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    As a newly-elected shop steward I will shortly be entering into salary negotiations on behalf of our union members with our employer. Currently there is a huge difference between PACU RN and scrub RN...
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    big babies...

    GHGoonette replied to futurenurseheather's topic in Ob/Gyn

    OUCH! All these HUGE babies, and so many NORMAL DELIVERIES!!!? Gives real meaning to the saying "goes in like a banana, comes out like a
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    What is your Nursing Kryptonite?

    GHGoonette replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

    Heh heh, I'm reading all these posts and I can't help cackling a bit... not because of all the things nurses hate or are afraid of doing, but because I know if it has to be done, and no-one else who...
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    What age will you retire?

    GHGoonette replied to phlox's topic in General Nursing

    I'm 55 now and face statutory retirement at 60. My options are either to sign a contract with my current employer and carry on working or join a nursing agency. With 20 years experience in Recovery...
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    What is your Nursing Kryptonite?

    GHGoonette replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

    Eye surgery-I cringe. Lice-I start itching all over, as I imagine those tiny legs skittering over my skin. Recovering someone with dirty Dreadlocks (not only do they smell, they might also harbor...
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    need a name for ICU's softball team

    GHGoonette replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    here's another one: The A-line
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    need a name for ICU's softball team

    GHGoonette replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    The Panhandlers? The Vent Bags? The Adrenaline
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    Salaried Staff Nurses?

    GHGoonette replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    In South Africa, most nurses are salaried except for those who work for nursing agencies; they work in various hospitals and are paid according to a predetermined rate. There are numerous drawbacks,...
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    Resign now??

    GHGoonette replied to femsmahus's topic in General Nursing

    I quite agree! Obviously, if you are getting out of there, it won't be your concern if it is "crazy busy", but I think it would be a GREAT idea if you can find support from other unhappy nurses! Bad...
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    Resign now??

    GHGoonette replied to femsmahus's topic in General Nursing

    PLEASE keep us posted-I'd love to know what their response is going to be when you hand in that resignation letter! How long is your notice
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    Resign now??

    GHGoonette replied to femsmahus's topic in General Nursing

    new preceptor was a nasty harsh woman that felt it was her obligation to "break-in new RN's like they did in the old days", We currently have about 70% new grads working on the floor. Most of the...
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    What are the worst call in excuses you've heard?

    GHGoonette replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    One of my nurses called in to say her car windows had been smashed by would-be thieves, so she couldn't come to work. Problem was, the previous day (Thursday) she told another nurse she would be...
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    how old were you when you realized you weren't going to make real money as a nurse

    GHGoonette replied to pilotstudentnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I did not reply to this thread, but for some reason I am getting constant email notifications on it! SO, I might as well respond to it! I never expected to earn much as a nurse. In fact, I was a "Home...