Good Morning, Gil

Good Morning, Gil

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  1. Dream job...no longer my dream job??

    Good Morning, Gil replied to HopefulRN2010's topic in General Nursing

    Hello Hopeful, I was not unlike yourself, worked in a job I did not like at first just to pay the bills (although I kept an open mind and was excited to start there when I did and ended up meeting...

  2. Bats close hospital

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

    Loved the last comment about the haldol lol. That must be a nightmare for the hospital administration. Stinks for all of the employees, too...no work now. And for the patients who had bats flying...

  3. How early is too early to give a PRN med?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to luckynurse_1234's topic in Patient Medications

    It's whatever you're comfortable with doing. If you're not comfortable giving it a little early, then don't do it. Just because other nurses do, doesn't make it right. I always do what I feel is...

  4. Moms who are nurses, please give me your opinion!!!!! Please!

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

    Nursemarion: I understand your point about the world being unsafe, etc for your child, and it's difficult to raise children now, etc. But, actually, fewer and fewer Americans are having babies. Or...

  5. Moms who are nurses, please give me your opinion!!!!! Please!

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

    Well, I'm not a mom yet, so I guess I wasn't supposed to reply lol. All of the suggested ideas are really good, and really, it is a personal decision. Anyway, I was thinking: you could start trying...

  6. New Nurses Precepting Students/New Hires?

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

    What previous posters said. In your instance, if he's shaky in his skills, he shouldn't be precepting. But, really depends on the individual nurse. You could have a nurse that's been one for 10...

  7. Shows with nurses as the stars. I liked Mercy!

    Good Morning, Gil posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey allnurses! So, I don't get as fired up as some people do about the shows that portray nurses fornicating in the closets with doctors lol, etc. I don't think society thinks we actually do that,...

  8. When is the best time to tell the employer that you are pregnant?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to iCare24's topic in General Nursing

    How far along are you? I mean....legally, they can't discriminate against you, but we all know it happens. They will just pick another person that's not pregnant if given the choice. But, not...

  9. What you love/hate about your assistants

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

    Nothing. Just kidding. Don't have any techs, work in ICU. Nurses do everything, total patient care, and we're unit secretaries sometimes, too, which can be tough when you have a really critical...

  10. New-Grad with 2 offers and need help choosing: Tele or ER

    Good Morning, Gil replied to RNDude2012's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Only you can decide what's best for you, and you probably have a good feeling which one you'll choose, but you're just thinking it over carefully. Wise move. I would choose number 1. Here's why:...

  11. Can you be a good RN with a bad memory??

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

    It's hard to give advice purely based on what you wrote. What have your clinical instructors said? I would put a lot of stock into what they say (not just 1, but the opinions of them as a whole)....

  12. New Flex Pool RN Losing Her Focus

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

    I think being a float would be difficult. I know it takes a while to get used to a new hospital and their policies because I'm newer at a different hospital, too, just recently off orientation. I...

  13. some new ideas would be great...

    Good Morning, Gil replied to mommy24boys's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you are going through all of this. (Well, we aren't allowed to give medical advice, but can just give support). Sounds like you have investigated every option. I only get migraines very...

  14. Stressed out Float new grad nurse!!

    Good Morning, Gil replied to Nursingluv101's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, I read your post, but didn't really need to read it. The title says it all. You're so stressed out because you're a float new grad. New grads should not be allowed to float. It's hard enough...

  15. The good, the bad, and the ugly about home health

    Good Morning, Gil posted a topic in Home Health

    Hello to all home health nurses! I moved this from the specialty forum since there were no replies. I don't think as many people check the specialty areas as much lol. Anyway... I am a newer nurse...

  16. The good, the bad, and the ugly?

    Good Morning, Gil posted a topic in Home Health

    Hello to all home health nurses! I am a newer nurse and work in the ICU now. Home health has always interested me ever since the few clinicals I had experienced in home health as a student. I really...

  17. teaching hospital vs. community hospitals and the rn

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

    Oh, I love the teaching hospital, though because of the many frequent educational opportunities to improve my knowledge base. I believe this is the better fit for me overall, probably why I was hired...

  18. teaching hospital vs. community hospitals and the rn

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

    Interesting post. I could have written your post! I was interested, too, and it is nice...if I want something (non-major for my patient), I don't call them for it, but wait for them to come around...

  19. Sometimes it's hard to tell a drug seeker from a patient in pain.

    Good Morning, Gil replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    Pain is a highly controversial topic, and I remember learning in school that there are various theories on pain. The one I was taught was "pain is what a person says it is", subjective, and I truly...

  20. Time management with elderly patients

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

    This made me laugh since I had the same issue. I remember when I did my first admission with an elderly patient as a new grad, it took me 30 mins lol because when I asked if they ever have any GI...

  21. Can I still be a good nurse when I have anxiety and low self esteem?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to sunnyskies2's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the first poster. I was not assertive, and wasn't the most confident person before I began this career. Fast forward just a short time later, and I feel like a whole new person....

  22. Is nursing school bad for my health? Will it be the same as a nurse?

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

    Oooh, wow. That's a toughie. And, no the stress levels do not go down right away (though they will once you have some experience and are confident!) You will not be comfortable in your new position...

  23. Sample nurse malpractice suits

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

    Does not have to be scary. Most of those are cases of negligence, so if you intervene when it's very obvious to intervene, no issues.... I don't understand the eye surgery one, though....I mean...who...

  24. Tips for a good shift!

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

    Good posts! I think maybe she meant the messiest patients as in most critical? So, they're more likely to be sedated, and not thrashing about in the bed? lol. Maybe that's not what she meant, but...

  25. Tips for a good shift!

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

    Oh, and apparently as all of the experienced nurses say, we just need to get through our first year as a nurse (or however long in a new specialty area for experienced