Good Morning, Gil

Good Morning, Gil

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  1. Crap!

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

    Aww...that can easily happen after a crazy day. I think someone just posted about that not too long ago, and other posters mentioned they did the same thing. I haven't, but I always empty out my...

  2. Job options you never knew about, but wish you did as new RN?

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

    It is good that you're looking into all options as a new nurse, but honestly, you're most likely to get a job as a hospital, LTC/rehab, or psych nurse, what most people think of as "typical" nursing...

  3. How detailed is your change of shift report?

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

    I work at a teaching hospital, and I know everything pertinent about my patient, PMH, dates of surgeries, trends of labs/ABGs, recent tests, assessments, change in status (or system change, neuro,...

  4. What do I say to rude patients?

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

    I've dealt with very similar patients before. Don't let it get to you; it's just not worth it. At least most patients are not like that. I take it that you've never worked in retail or some other...

  5. I sorely need advice. Thank you so much and God bless you!

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

    I gathered that you work FT, but got a job offer PT in your dream hospital, but can't accept it because you need a FT job? If you need a FT job with benefits, then you really don't have a choice but...

  6. Coworkers who pick up too many shifts...

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

    If they ask you again, just say that you don't want to change your schedule, ever. (if that's the case). Say this is the schedule that works for you, and you hope that they can find someone to...

  7. I Love being a Christian Nurse

    Good Morning, Gil replied to Lauryen828's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    lol, nowhere in my post did I say Christians are somehow superior beings to the rest of the world. In fact, we do not believe this to be true, hence the mercy and grace reference. I was simply...

  8. I Love being a Christian Nurse

    Good Morning, Gil replied to Lauryen828's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    In response to the post about how Christianity impacts nursing care: It may not impact nursing care itself, but one's religion/spirituality does affect how one sees the world (and in response to being...

  9. I Love being a Christian Nurse

    Good Morning, Gil replied to Lauryen828's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I think it's fairly self-evident why the OP titled her post "I love being a Christian nurse" in a nursing/spirituality section of allnurses. She wrote a few sentences explaining why; if she just...

  10. assaulted by my patient--one year later

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

    I am so sorry this happened to you. You could definitely do an online option and still work as the PP mentioned. Most offer part-time and full-time options, and obviously, the part-time option will...

  11. Too young to be a nurse??

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

    There are some 40 somethings out there that are "too young" to be a nurse in that they are about as responsible as irresponsible teens lol. Age doesn't matter; it's maturity (all kinds, emotional,...

  12. Thinking of ADN..Have M.S in Biophysics, B.A Biology Pre-med

    Good Morning, Gil replied to Powernick50's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think the OP is trying to "yank our chain." I think he/she was just asking a question because he/she is looking for information. Why the animosity? We want educated people in our

  13. Thinking of ADN..Have M.S in Biophysics, B.A Biology Pre-med

    Good Morning, Gil replied to Powernick50's topic in General Nursing

    I have a bachelor's in another field, as well, and pursued a diploma in nursing (similar to ADN) because it was more affordable (half the cost actually) of the accelerated BSN program of which I was...

  14. Hospital Won't Hire Obese Workers

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

    This has always been the case. This hospital is just the first to implement an actual policy. Overweight and unattractive people statistically have a harder time getting any job just because society...

  15. I love my days off

    Good Morning, Gil replied to beast master RN's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely! Even if it's just cleaning up the house or painting (just bought my first house :)), I look forward to them, too! I definitely do my share of relaxing, too, watching HGTV, biking, and...

  16. Starting hourly rate

    Good Morning, Gil replied to Dominic52's topic in General Nursing

    https://allnurses.com/connecticut-nurses/what-salary-rns-244038.html Apparently $26 an hour back in 2008 as a new grad in ICU. Don't know what the adjustment for inflation would be now as I don't...

  17. Spotting a bad unit......before you take the job.

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

    haha, pretty much what PP said. While I love my job, my unit does have openings occasionally, so many people do not find it to be their cup of tea, and it's by no means the "cake walk dream job" that...

  18. Should I go into Nursing or Public Admin?

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

    I wouldn't ask for advice on this forum, namely because the responses given will largely depend on the nurses' most recent shifts or whether or not their job is a good one lol. And, only you can...

  19. Finally a Nurse Manager That Does NOT Tolerate Nurses Eating Their Young

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

    If she actually is implementing what she told you, that's probably because she experienced it herself at some point or saw some people burn out quickly from toxic units in the past. There's usually...

  20. "Sir or Ma'am" when addressing physicians?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to nurs4kids's topic in General Nursing

    I just call them Dr. (whatever their name is). That's their name, and they earned the title Dr, so I think it's disrespectful when nurses call doctors by their first names unless they know them...

  21. What can I do to these scrub stains? Help Me!!!!

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

    Oh, and P.S. It's nice that you share the chores with your wife, but even if you were "uselessly dependent" on her, we're okay with that lol. Whether you want to have an egalitarian household or...

  22. What can I do to these scrub stains? Help Me!!!!

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

    I like the oxyclean spray (you can spray on prior to throwing them in the wash). they sell it at grocery stores. I hate white scrubs. Whenever I wear a white top, that usually is the only time I...

  23. RN Refresher Course?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to Lafont16's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know how much the refresher course will actually help you, but it can't hurt the resume. Just do it, and hope you get some bites soon. Your situation is not that uncommon. If you can't get...

  24. 2nd thank -you note after 2nd interview? Yay or Nay?

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

    Definitely send the 2nd thank you! It's not overkill since they spent the time to interview you a second time. Gives you a chance to keep your name fresh in their mind, and remind them again of key...

  25. Research on Double Charting

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

    Switch back to the other hospital lol. j/k. What is their rationale for writing everything down on clipboards, as well? If you know their rationale, then you can debate against that rationale lol....