Gold_SJ

Gold_SJ

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  1. Shadowing to evaluate performance

    Gold_SJ replied to BluegrassRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It sounds like you're doing this for positive outcomes. But I have doubts it will truly benefit your ward. Having a superior watching over your shoulder can cause not only paranoia and lower morale...

  2. Looking to connect with other Christian nurses

    Gold_SJ replied to SuzieF's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    ^.^ That's alright, with nursing I do love it but I feel unsettled like I'm supposed to be doing something else. I pray that I do what's right and I have a sense I'm supposed to write. Which I do...

  3. Looking to connect with other Christian nurses

    Gold_SJ replied to SuzieF's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Hi Suzie, Lovely to hear from you. I'm a Christian Nurse too, gave my heart to him when just a child, I am uncertain if I'm called to be in nursing, but I do try my best to be kind and understanding...

  4. Bedside report

    Gold_SJ replied to aem31's topic in General Nursing

    Its seen as the gold standard and being implemented across the state here. ^.^;; To be honest though...I can't stand it. I admit it can take people different lengths of time to adapt to change and...

  5. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP (physiology) (scary rant)

    Gold_SJ replied to Dezy's topic in General Students

    Physiology is a massive subject with so many things to take in, I am a little luckier as I've always been a great exam person. But there are some things I always did before exams. Seeing as you have...

  6. When it rains, it pours.

    Gold_SJ replied to HeadingWest's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's great you have such a loyal attitude and truly care about the job you've taken on. Personally though I think it's best to do what's right for you and your family. I see no harm in going to...

  7. Therapeutic Lying With Dementia Patients

    Gold_SJ replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In complete agreeance with this, I was taught that not breaking a dementia individuals 'reality bubble' was the most therapeutic for their mental health and feeling of well being. Which I believe to...

  8. Being late to work...

    Gold_SJ replied to sarabellum1's topic in General Nursing

    XD Thought I'd give an update. Reading this thread had me reflect an awful lot on my perception. A variety of members commented on how lateness gave them the feeling their time was not valued, that...

  9. Particular Patient Populations - Do You Struggle?

    Gold_SJ replied to Nurse SMS's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't know if this qualifies. But for me the biggest struggle would have to be those occasional family members that are dead set their child has some 'mystery' illness and demand every intervention...

  10. Nursing Superstitions?

    Gold_SJ replied to JustEnuff2BDangerous's topic in Nursing Humor

    Here we certainly avoid the 'Q' word and some poor people have been told off severly by breaking this unwritten rule. (Generally newcomers by the more blunt personalities who've been around for a...

  11. Ouch...my back hurts

    Gold_SJ replied to RehabRNjc's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I had a substantial back injury in the hospital system at the bedside with a morbidly obese lady, I was used to hold her weight up. Causing damage to my L4, L5 and S1 I can't describe the pain. Lots...

  12. Working RNs and the CNA are to blame for new graduate RN program shortages .

    Gold_SJ replied to murs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I feel it's truly unfortunate that the economy is so harsh right now and making it so difficult for new grads to start their first job, so wish you all the best in this endeavor. I do feel however...

  13. Should penmanship be a mandatory course for physicians?

    Gold_SJ replied to DichloroacetateAl's topic in General Nursing

    --.-- Horrible scrawl. I see 30 and TDS and that is it. I'm betting we all see completely different things XD I have to say though, I think we sometimes deserve awards for the things we start...

  14. I Cried At Work

    Gold_SJ replied to Guest 360983's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It sounds like you had a horrific shift and as a new grad you had a lot on your plate. I think you did a rather good job particulary advocating and seeking help for the high acuity. You'll find with...

  15. Not sure about bipolar and declaratory order for Board of Nursing

    Gold_SJ replied to 953anon's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Like Viva said you don't have anything to worry about. Despite the fact bipolar takes years of mood study to diagnose, a psychological opinion doesn't diagnose the disorder and in my country only a...

  16. Rn to MBBS in Australia

    Gold_SJ replied to Mediana77's topic in General Nursing

    Your GPA is your Grade point average (not an exam). It is created from your grades from your tertiary studies. Otherwise you can get an OP/GPA by doing a steps course. I'm assuming your GPA will be...

  17. Encouraging peds parents to call/text the nurse during off-hours? Common occurrence?

    Gold_SJ replied to klone's topic in Pediatric

    Agree with everyone else, inappropriate also risky. If a parent is ringing to check on her baby and the nurse isn't even with the neonate, what if she gives false reassurace? The babe could of crashed...

  18. To resign early or risk getting fired?

    Gold_SJ replied to NYtoCAtoNY's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It sounds right now you're really frustrated with the meeting that occured (it's never good to feel harrassed over something like your persona). I advise you though to sit back and cool off for a...

  19. How to build up confidence?

    Gold_SJ replied to bebot_19's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's always difficult I think in your first year out as the brand new RN. I certainly found it a struggle, there'd be days I'd come home crying, days I'd come home fuming. I'd fall flat on my face and...

  20. Do you have family members who are nurses?

    Gold_SJ replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    For me I always wanted to work in healthcare and when I watched my mother go through her RN in my senior years of highschool I decided I'd like to be a RN too. (She was an EEN (LPN) when I was growing...

  21. Nurse:Patient ratios

    Gold_SJ replied to jenpenslc's topic in Pediatric

    Our ratio's are 3:1 once we get four little ones we're supposed to have a EEN (LPN) come and work with us. How often this happens is debatable, however if we push we always get someone so I'm not...

  22. Are nurses blue or white collar workers?

    Gold_SJ replied to digitiminimi's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Well... it has to be White Collar for me. Through university I had to sit through our lecturers going on and on.... 'You are a PROFESSIONAL!' ....'evidence-based practice', 'responsibility', 'ethics',...

  23. Uniform Confusion

    Gold_SJ replied to aanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Personally I think it's worse to have long sleeves as spills/bugs will hitch a ride. You can wash your hands and arms (especially for sterile procedures) with short sleeves easily, but it's much...

  24. If you love where you work . . . why?

    Gold_SJ replied to krenee's topic in General Nursing

    I love my ward because: We have a great team and all do our best to support one another and boost morale. I work independantly, it's a RN/CN to the ward a shift (Plus an EEN (LPN) if the staff/patient...

  25. Should a resume only be one page?

    Gold_SJ replied to modernhippie_'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    In my experience having a two page resume is fine. I've been offered (with God's grace) every job I've applied for and can't see how it's feasible to outline your skills, job experiences and awards in...