Good Morning, Gil

Good Morning, Gil

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  1. Why are some people so successful while other's are failing

    Good Morning, Gil replied to lifein08's topic in General Nursing

    People that are successful (or what society deems successful) have a good education, know the right people (connections), are at least mildly intelligent. That's pretty much it. You can have one or...

  2. Lawyer considering nursing

    Good Morning, Gil replied to legaleagle30's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I wouldn't do it, but that's just me. Don't get me wrong. I do love being a nurse, but the flexible schedule you speak of is almost unheard of now. (It is possible, but day shift, non-hospital...

  3. What I have learned to HATE about Nursing

    Good Morning, Gil replied to OhioCCRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yep lol. (and I don't understand what was unclear about your post. It's clear you're a working nurse since you stated that in your post. You just didn't want to change your username or maybe you...

  4. Bedside charting?! Is this the new norm? VENT!

    Good Morning, Gil replied to RockinChick66's topic in General Nursing

    Why are you losing your nurse's station? And, what's their rationale for this change? If you don't know or they haven't explained it yet, ask. And, then politely explain your reasons for not...

  5. How do you deal after a code?

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

    I usually see what I can do for the family (if the patient doesn't make it), and then I usually go see my other patient, assess them, see what they need, and once I'm done the paperwork mountain, I...

  6. It only takes a few extra seconds....

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

    Sounds like the implication is that the majority of nurses don't take the extra few seconds to smile or treat their patients like human beings. I can't speak for everyone on here, but I know many...

  7. Why are ICU nurses so rude?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to wanderlustRN24's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There does seem to be this ICU vs floor nurse unspoken battle, and ICU vs ER nurse, etc. (well clearly spoken here lol). You're probably right. You probably have encountered some "high and mighty"...

  8. Working for the Rich Population?

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

    Not every wealthy person is going to be a pain in the rear. Wealthy people are people, too, just as any other, and I've taken care of very down to earth, pleasant wealthy people, and very rude people...

  9. Orienting a new hire - issues

    Good Morning, Gil replied to teleRN08's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What is it about her report that doesn't make sense? I guess I don't understand how a report wouldn't make sense. I mean...you're giving a report on PMH, allergies, full code, current...

  10. How many years of experience for home health?

    Good Morning, Gil posted a topic in Home Health

    Hey guys, I posted on here a while ago, and thanks for everyone's responses. They were very helpful! I really like my current job in ICU, so not looking to leave any time soon, and if I do leave in...

  11. The "Perfect Hospital"

    Good Morning, Gil replied to Queen2u's topic in General Nursing

    Find a job that's not in a hospital. Just kidding. Of course some hospitals are better than others; not every hospital is created equal, and some hospitals are better managed than others, and hire...

  12. IV flulids/solutions and WHY??

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

    No problem, 1970 butterfly! Part of the purpose of allnurses is to learn from one another. I am still learning a lot, as well. Like, no matter how busy you are, always take the 2 seconds to check...

  13. Men in OB/Peds Nursing....Any thoughts?....

    Good Morning, Gil replied to Wild Irish LPN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Most women wouldn't have a problem with it. There are male OB's, after all. I prefer a female OB, though I wouldn't refuse a male if that's who happened to be on call that day, but if this is your...

  14. IV flulids/solutions and WHY??

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

    0.9% NS and LR are isotonic solutions used to maintain a balance that already exists, prevent dehydration. 0.45% NS is a hypotonic solution, which means that it will cause the cells to swell with...

  15. What is your work schedule like?

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

    3 12 hr nights a week, permanent schedule with every other weekend, holidays. I work whatever holidays my particular schedule falls on, so if my schedule happens to not include 4th of July, then I'm...

  16. Has Nursing hardened you?

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

    I haven't been a nurse that long, but yes, nursing has hardened me. Nursing has not hardened me in the way you mention, becoming cold and bitter (I am nice to everyone, very helpful, etc), but I am a...

  17. IVs on baby-Am I too sensitive?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to RN4kidz11's topic in Pediatric

    You're not over sensitive. This is exactly why I don't work in peds. I probably could handle the little kids because at least you can explain that this is to make you feel better, but babies just...

  18. PICC Ports that won't Flush

    Good Morning, Gil replied to *4!#6's topic in General Nursing

    PICC ports don't flush because people aren't flushing them regularly or they are not flushing adequately after drawing blood from them. (though I can understand why this happens from time to time...

  19. Did I get "too excited" too soon?

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

    You did the right thing, and your preceptor sounded like she was more concerned about getting out on time (i.e 5 am you mention) than caring about her patients. Either that, or she just doesn't know...

  20. I dont think ICU is for me:(

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

    When I read why you didn't like ICU, it doesn't sound like it's the ICU that you dislike. You dislike that you're put in a charge position with not enough experience. Some people never want to work...

  21. PICU to Adult ICU- can I do this?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to meatball245's topic in MICU, SICU

    Umm...I can't really answer that as I have never done PICU, but I imagine yes. I think PICU would be much more heart-wrenching. Whenever I hear a "code junior" called, which thankfully is not often,...

  22. Why do RN's avoid LTC positions?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to amyca's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Some people say that working in a hospital is more difficult than LTC as the patients are more acute, order changes, more prioritizing, etc. (This couldn't be more wrong). I think each have their...

  23. bsn...Excited, but now starting to feel depress...

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

    You can get a job as a new RN. It may not be your "dream" job, but you can get a job once you graduate. Maybe it will take a few months or require you to move, but you can get a job. If you're...

  24. Remember why you became a nurse...

    Good Morning, Gil replied to 2bNurseynursenurse1's topic in General Nursing

    What an inspiring post! I'm so sorry for your loss, very tragic. You sound like you will be a very caring nurse, and because of your experience, most likely non-judgmental, since your family members...

  25. Im a Volunteer, How can I make a good impression on the Nurses/Doctors?

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

    Just do what you're supposed to do as a volunteer, what's in your job description, and don't get in their way too much, asking a million questions, etc. They're too busy for that, but if you finish...