Good Morning, Gil

Good Morning, Gil

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  1. Can you work more days?

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

    Just depends on the place and how under-staffed they are. In this profession, it's usually just a matter of how understaffed they are lol. Most places have a few extra shifts they need to fill per...

  2. After termination: A Great Update

    Good Morning, Gil replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think I'm familiar w/your story, but just wanted to say congrats!!! I really do believe things happen for a reason, and even though you couldn't see it then, getting canned (wrongfully) from...

  3. Scared of the docs!

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

    You will get over this as you become more confident in your nursing abilities. The doctors are just people, not gods. Some may be intimidating, but your job is to call them, so don't let it bother...

  4. Sending a resume in addition to an online application?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to FutureOBNurse2118's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, I would do that! It certainly can't hurt and can only help your chances. Good

  5. New grad RN needs advice on resigning

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

    Exactly....never quit a job without another offer in place. You could find yourself in a worse situation. Also, since things are going well, I personally wouldn't leave prior to a year (that does...

  6. Is nursing a depressing job?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in General Nursing

    I have not been a nurse forever by any means, but the reality is: you can't save everyone's life. When you are providing end of life care, you know that you are helping them die with dignity, and...

  7. how do you know if your cut out for nursing?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to pixiestudent2's topic in Nursing Career

    You will learn everything you need to know in school. Well, scratch that. I shouldn't say everything, but if you attend a good program, you will be prepared to function as a novice nurse when you...

  8. Graduating in May...decided I want to go to nursing school =)

    Good Morning, Gil replied to julialou's topic in General Students

    I went back for nursing as a second degree, same as you! I'm glad that I did, especially since any other master's degree I could have gotten in my field then probably would not have resulted in...

  9. Treat all patients the same

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

    lol, dizzylizzy. Actually, the modules I have seen actually do mention European Americans. They say something to the effect of "european americans are babies when it comes to pain, and expect...

  10. Treat all patients the same

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

    This was supposed to come across as more of a light-hearted post than anything lol, but...I think we are both saying the same thing. I agree...one should give the same level of care to all patients...

  11. RN vs NP vs DNP

    Good Morning, Gil replied to Wrangler156's topic in Nursing Career

    Like people said, most schools require RN bedside experience first, and for good reason. A few years of experience would definitely be advisable, and if you're unsure what you want to do, then it's...

  12. COPD patient wanting to leave to smoke

    Good Morning, Gil replied to chris10lsuRN's topic in General Nursing

    Is it wrong that I read the title of the post and just started laughing? I have a weird sense of humor, though. How about a gastric bypass post-op wanting to eat candy bars? lol (this is not an...

  13. Vent experience or arterial line experience for ICU?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to TeleRN311's topic in General Nursing

    I realize there is more care involved with a vented patient, and that ventilators are more complex than a-lines. You level the transducer, zero the a-line and call it a day if it's working. I just...

  14. Vent experience or arterial line experience for ICU?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to TeleRN311's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe I'm weird, but I find vents more intuitive than a-lines, as far as trouble shooting them. It's probably b/c I have all of 4 weeks' experience lol, and just have dealt with more vents thus far...

  15. Where do the damn pillows go?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    This is so

  16. Nurses writing Scripts for Doctors

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

    I would never do that. I value my license. I will do a T.O.R.B. or a V.O.R.B (only in an emergency per policy or I will ask the doc to write it down right away; verbal orders are risky b/c it's your...

  17. Everyday Cheat Sheet??

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

    I second that, and I'm not really that seasoned lol, just know it's annoying if you don't have phone numbers in a handy place. Definitely important phone numbers, most frequently used phone numbers....

  18. ADN or 2nd degree, what should I do?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to whattodo4's topic in General Nursing

    Just depends on your financial situation. I was able to attend a good quality diploma program for less than half the cost of an accelerated BSN program; yes, it took twice as long, but I also...

  19. The Debt Rant

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

    Didn't see your previous post. Well, RT would be a good choice for him, assuming there are RT jobs in your area and the ones you are considering relocating to. How is the job market in the area you...

  20. The Debt Rant

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

    The $35,000 was for 1 year of school going from LVN to RN? That's insane, but I guess CA is expensive. I guess you also get paid more out there in CA where the cost of living is higher. Since you...

  21. How many 2010 grads still looking?

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

    Well, her reply showed that she was unreasonable lol. It's probably best you're off that case now anyway. If she was so adamant about it, why didn't she just give it? lol. And, being that I've...

  22. lets hear from Nurses who started with No nursing experience at all!

    Good Morning, Gil replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I did! I had absolutely no healthcare experience before I went to nursing school, and like you, I wanted to be a CNA while in school, but actually, that particular hospital required 6 mo of CNA...

  23. Great nursing jobs out there :)

    Good Morning, Gil replied to ICU, BSN, B.S., RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yep! I think it just all depends on finding the nursing area that is right for you, and having a good manager/unit. It's so sad to me that some facilities, especially the ones that are mentioned on...

  24. Great nursing jobs out there :)

    Good Morning, Gil replied to ICU, BSN, B.S., RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, I love my job! I'm in the same ICU area as you are, and I love the team-oriented nature. The MD's are always asking our opinions on patient status, and working with the RT's is great, too....

  25. RN teacher failing students to "weed" them out?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to xmissxscarlet09's topic in General Nursing

    Now I'm not saying you should do as I would do, but here is what I would do. Nothing. Why? Because said teacher has not caused any problems for you, she has not failed you unjustly or anything....