Good Morning, Gil

Good Morning, Gil

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  1. thinking of dropping out of RN program for Radiologic Technology

    Good Morning, Gil replied to mttzakr87's topic in Nursing Career

    I love being a nurse, but yes, it can really suck sometimes lol, but most days are rewarding, and that's why we keep doing it. Well, that, and we have to eat, and have a place to sleep lol. Every...

  2. New No Violence Against Nurses Law

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

    It's 2011, and look how nurses are treated. I've only been a nurse for a year, but I know how it goes. Oh...well, they're in pain or they're sick, it's okay if the withdrawal patient kicks you in...

  3. ALF 1:85 night shift sounds allright

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

    Did not see your post about the nursing home/urine smell. Yes, definitely run far, far away from there. If residents are being properly cared for, it would not smell. Good for you for not taking...

  4. ALF 1:85 night shift sounds allright

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

    Never worked LTC, but did work rehab, and dementia patients and/or dependent patients are a lot of work, more than 1 nurse could handle for 85 patients, and when they say 1 or 2 LPN's, it's probably...

  5. New Grad RN offered Hospital Position & Dr.'s office Position Need Advice :-)

    Good Morning, Gil replied to kaylynnd06's topic in Nursing Career

    It all depends on what you want to do with your career, but if you want peds, then take the peds office position. Yes, it's not hospital experience, but you may be able to get into a hospital peds...

  6. What field of Nursing has the least, and most math?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to PreStudent101's topic in General Nursing

    I work in an ICU, and I wouldn't say there's that much math. When there is, it's very basic. And yes, the Alaris pumps, and my computer calculate it for me, but I don't rely on machines to do that...

  7. Dialysis interview next week- NE FL

    Good Morning, Gil replied to LovelyDragon's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    The in-patient dialysis nurses that come to our ICU seem to have a pretty good gig. Granted, they need to know what they're doing, complications from the equipment since they're by themselves etc,...

  8. I failed my patient

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

    You did the right thing. You were concerned about the patient, you called the doc, explained the situation. You really can't help their lack of concern for the patient; the only thing you can...

  9. What's the task you like doing most on the job?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to PreStudent101's topic in General Nursing

    Charting. I just really think it would be more beneficial for my patients' outcomes if I could spend half my shift away from the bedside documenting instead of a mere

  10. Disposable Bedpans?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to scarlet87's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with nursetastic. I will only rinse out the bedpan depending on consistency and amount. If it's loose, and there's a lot of it, it's getting dumped and then tossed. Not risking an...

  11. Pharmacists giving injections!?!

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

    It's not like they're having the 16 year old clerk do it, although that wouldn't really bother me so long as they got the training. No

  12. help...new grad and wondering what type of questions are given at interviews

    Good Morning, Gil replied to vanna123's topic in Nursing Career

    Wow, RubyVee. Some people really are not bright. I was surprised when they didn't ask me ICU specific questions, but I guess that makes sense. I can read, and they can teach me those things; they...

  13. I hate being a nurse

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

    If you're dreading work so much that you're crying on the way there, it's definitely time to move on. Do some introspection first: are you crying only b/c o work? Such as, is it just situational...

  14. help...new grad and wondering what type of questions are given at interviews

    Good Morning, Gil replied to vanna123's topic in Nursing Career

    The types of ?'s asked on an interview just completely depend on who is interviewing you, and what is important to them. What you can generally expect: Why do you want to work in this nursing area...

  15. Sabbatical from work...i.e. traveling

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

    Go for it! Life's too short. If you can't find a job when you get back, then just keep traveling lol. Seriously, though, 6 months off is not that much time in the big scheme of things...you'll get...

  16. Night shift Moms - how do you do it?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to all4ofus's topic in General Nursing

    I was on night shift before in my previous position, am going to nights again. Don't know what moms do b/c I'm not a mom. I do know that plenty of moms do it, don't know what they do, and one...

  17. New grad hired to Med-Surg. What should I review, if anything?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to Bonnie86's topic in General Nursing

    review and relax. At the very least, spend time reviewing the most common meds dispensed, usual dosage, side effects.... lasix, bumex, protonix, pepcid, solu-cortef (which, by the way, is...

  18. medication error

    Good Morning, Gil replied to py2010's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    No offense, but the right thing to do would have been to own up to the mistake right away so the patient can possibly be spared any harm that could have resulted rather than just hoping they are okay....

  19. New grad orient possibly going to get fired...Plz help!

    Good Morning, Gil replied to gr9153's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Sorry to hear you're going through this. I am a newer nurse, and am still on orientation as well, just a few weeks left myself. But, here is what I would suggest....Firstly, communicate to them how...

  20. Treat all patients the same

    Good Morning, Gil posted a topic in General Nursing

    You know how everyone says this, and maybe it's just because it's the PC thing to say, but it really isn't true. You can't treat all patients the same, just not possible. I think what is meant by...

  21. Taking 6 months off nursing...right after graduation?

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

    Isn't there a hospital there for civilian ex-pats where you could work? Definitely take your nclex prior to leaving. Being overseas would definitely put you in a good position for volunteer nursing...

  22. What are some good things to keep on hand in your work locker?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to Kilika421's topic in General Nursing

    An extra pair of scrubs! You never know what body fluid might come your way lol, and most hospitals don't supply scrubs anymore to nurses b/c nurses weren't returning them or

  23. very low morale

    Good Morning, Gil replied to sophie09's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you can either put up with it or just get a new job. You can try to change things and speak up, but beware of the bite. You may find yourself without a job. It's kinda the way it is,...

  24. Can you work more days?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to Purple93's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, night shift (well if you work 12's, which I do), you stay up all night, sleep all day prior to the first night shift of the week, and then go to work, come home sleep for 6 hours, get up go to...

  25. Favoritism in Nursing?

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

    Welcome to the corporate world. Favoritism is everywhere. Unfortunately, sometimes the ones that work hard and do well never advance. It's not right, but it's the way it is. However, that is not to...