Good Morning, Gil

Good Morning, Gil

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  1. Washing those scrubs?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to johnny depp23's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    After every shift. Those things are just gross or at least they feel that way lol. I actually haven't bought any scrubs in a year, but I really need to buy

  2. ICU yuck

    Good Morning, Gil replied to ginaw623's topic in MICU, SICU

    "ER tends to just let people poop and have it solidify to their bodies." lol, so true, detroitdano. I don't know how many times I have received a patient from the ER, and the poop was just caked...

  3. Decompress?? what works?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to martymoose's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Most of the time I leave work at work (because work consumes most of our free time, and I want my free time free lol). But, anyway, yes, after crazy shifts, sometimes I will think about the shift,...

  4. Please Help - I have no where else to turn

    Good Morning, Gil replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sounds like this incident was the icing on the cake, and you're burnt out. I just wish that you had realized it sooner before jeopardizing your job (which I know, you don't really care about right...

  5. Mandating to work on days off

    Good Morning, Gil replied to amk7223's topic in General Nursing

    If they're going to mandate you to work on your days off, then they should at least let you know for which days you will be mandated. (they shouldn't do this anyway, though). Their poor staffing is...

  6. Can a registered nurse live comfortably with their salary?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to Heath9672's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Listen to FlyingScot. Exactly my point about the mini cooper. You need to do whatever you can to get to a point with zero debt, and pay off your student loans immediately (before you purchase...

  7. Can a registered nurse live comfortably with their salary?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to Heath9672's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Yep. You can live comfortably. I don't know what part of CA you are in, and if it's high cost of living, but in the state I am in, I live comfortably (though cost of living is lower than most places...

  8. How'd you choose? Because I don't know how!

    Good Morning, Gil replied to on eagles wings's topic in Nursing Career

    I didn't know what kind of nurse I wanted to be when I was in school. I only knew what I definitely did not want to do. However, since new grads have to apply for what's available, I chose my job...

  9. Punching out within 6 minutes of shift end, anyone??

    Good Morning, Gil replied to martymoose's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Within 6 minutes. Why not within 5 minutes? Odd timing they chose lol, but anyway, no incidental overtime as others have mentioned. Just do your best. Most of the time you'll be able to do it, but...

  10. Telemedicine: How will Telecommunications affect Nurses?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to jnemartin's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry...obviously TB is not eradicated, and some say it's on the rise, but still not the concern it once was back in the day since we can treat

  11. Telemedicine: How will Telecommunications affect Nurses?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to jnemartin's topic in General Nursing

    If more nurses have to do telemedicine, job satisfaction will increase as they can only be pulled in one direction on the phone. Just kidding. But, there will always be people in hospitals. People...

  12. Leave nursing job to be stay-at-home mom?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to mol42's topic in Nursing Career

    after taxes and 401k money pretty much goes to childcare. i think you answered your own question. if the money truly does just go to childcare, then there's no point in working. if you just want...

  13. Can I take a break from nursing and come back later without issue?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to Snowbird17's topic in Nursing Career

    If you're burnt out in the ICU and want a change, then go for it, though you probably won't be able to do this realistically until after the birth of your child. Technically, you should be able to do...

  14. smart move or unprofessional?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to Southgoing Zax's topic in Nursing Career

    Yeah, they don't want to invest time in you since you will definitely be leaving them at some point. When? That's unknown to them, but everyone knows medical school is time-consuming, so they'll...

  15. Worst night ever

    Good Morning, Gil replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, and your job will get better with time as you gain confidence and competence. Don't let your charge nurse get to you. She shouldn't have spoken to you in the way that she did, and was she a free...

  16. Worst night ever

    Good Morning, Gil replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    We've all been there. Hugs. Odds are, it will be better the next night you go in (it usually is), and after a night like that, it's super nice when you have an easier night to follow. Whenever you...

  17. How is your life working nights?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to AlexisNicole's topic in General Nursing

    I still enjoy life, and make the best of it, but of course it negatively impacts my family life. I mean, my husband and I are very happy together, but we don't get much time together. If he worked...

  18. DNR- Do Not Treat?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to GinaCat's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This is the kind of thing I see with fair regularity in our ICU. You did the right thing. DNR does not mean "Do not treat" regardless of the hard time people were giving you; I don't really...

  19. Never placed an IV!!!!!

    Good Morning, Gil replied to LoriZ342's topic in General Nursing

    Many nurses don't have phlebotomy/IV skills for the reasons you mentioned. You won't learn quickly. It really just takes practice since it's a skill. Sure....can anyone pretty much get the pipes...

  20. Why do mean/crabby people become nurses??

    Good Morning, Gil replied to R!XTER's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow, just wow. I haven't given report to anyone like that, but so long as you're working hard during your shift, being efficient, and prioritizing, there are some days when you can get it all done...

  21. RN tried to talk me out of Nursing school...

    Good Morning, Gil replied to NYCHikerRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I will try to give a balanced perspective on why there are some nurses that hate their jobs, and why others love their jobs. Firstly, this occurs in any profession in which either A). the profession...

  22. Return to hospital??? Anyone actually like working there?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to Nurse ABC's topic in General Nursing

    My advice? If you really want to get back into the hospital to refresh your skills, expand your learning, then pick up a PRN position first while working as a school nurse. No sense in losing your...

  23. Going back to the OR

    Good Morning, Gil replied to SandraCVRN's topic in General Nursing

    I hope you enjoy the OR again! I'm not sure I count in the equation. I do work bedside, but in the ICU, so I have only 2 patients, 2 patients that I do total care for all shift, though, no CNA's....

  24. Is it worth travelling 4 hrs to work?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to RNHURT's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, I wouldn't do it. I would either find a different job or move where the job is located. If this were my dream job, and the location/move was a good decision for the family, too, I would move....

  25. RN Who Wants To Become A Paramedic???

    Good Morning, Gil replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Nursing Career

    And nurse 2033, I just want to say that I have the highest respect for EMTs and paramedics. Having never been one before, I still know that you have to stabilize patients in non-ideal...