hgorrondona

hgorrondona has 13 years experience and specializes in Endoscopy/ injections/infusions.

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1. LPN's in Endo??

   hgorrondona replied to JamiR369's topic in Gastroenterology

   The Endo unit I work in has several LPNs. They do patient admits and recovery, as well as teching in the procedure

2. First week of orientation down

   hgorrondona replied to hgorrondona's topic in Gastroenterology

   I do like Endoscopy. I am now in my 5th week of orientation. I went from Admit to the procedure room. On our unit, there is a group of Colon/Rectal docs, and another group of GI docs. I've been...

3. Older new grad- need help to find 1st job

   hgorrondona replied to 567 SeaOtter's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I say go for whatever you're interested in. I worked on Med/surg many years ago as an LPN, and hated it. Of course we had 9 patients at night back then. If you find a job and don't like it, you...

4. Older new grad- need help to find 1st job

   hgorrondona replied to 567 SeaOtter's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Hey, Congrats on finishing. I am 51, and finished my RN last December. I started my first RN job 4 weeks ago in outpatient endoscopy. I knew at my age I didn't want to take on floor nursing. It...

5. Please share your wisdom and experience on a couple of questions

   hgorrondona replied to hgorrondona's topic in Gastroenterology

   Your posts have made me feel more comfortable, and confident in my own judgement. I wasn't sure if I was just being a "new grad" and worrying about things that weren't really important, or not....

6. Please share your wisdom and experience on a couple of questions

   hgorrondona replied to hgorrondona's topic in Gastroenterology

   Thanks again, for the info. Our doctors don't say what meds to give, or how much to give during procedures. We have a written order that says to start at 2mg Versed and 50mg Demerol (or 50mcg of...

7. Please share your wisdom and experience on a couple of questions

   hgorrondona replied to hgorrondona's topic in Gastroenterology

   Thanks, Brownbook, The info is very helpful. We use Demerol/versed or Fentanyl/versed combos (depending on the doctor). I don't know if everyone does conscious sedation the same or not. I'm being...

8. Please share your wisdom and experience on a couple of questions

   hgorrondona posted a topic in Gastroenterology

   I just finished my first week of orientation in the procedure room (3rd week over all). I've seen about 25 procedures, and I think my preceptor is doing a great job; but I would still like to get some...

9. First week of orientation down

   hgorrondona posted a topic in Gastroenterology

   WEll, I got through my first week in outpatient Endoscopy. Over all, I think it went well. I worked with a preceptor, and frequently invited critism, correction, suggestions, etc. She didn't really...

10. For all INFP personality types only

    hgorrondona replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to sound stupid; but what does INFP and INFJ mean? I still don't get all the abbreviations people use on the

11. Input from Endoscopy nurses, Please

    hgorrondona replied to hgorrondona's topic in Gastroenterology

    Thanks for the info.

12. Input from Endoscopy nurses, Please

    hgorrondona replied to hgorrondona's topic in Gastroenterology

    Thanks for the input and encouragement. It's good to hear from someone around my own age (51). I was thinking the same thing about being able to leave work at the door on my way out :) Any...

13. 2 step Question?

    hgorrondona replied to Jen411's topic in General Nursing

    What is

14. Got my first RN job today!

    hgorrondona replied to hgorrondona's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    It looks like 4-7 months is the average time it's taking new grads to find a job these days. I just talked to another "new hire" at our facility, and she's been looking since last September. Don't...

15. Got my first RN job today!

    hgorrondona replied to hgorrondona's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Hey misia84, Don't get discouraged. I know it's hard not to. Counting all the jobs at my own facility, and the ones at other facilities, I'm guessing I applied for about 75 since December. I even...