Good Morning, Gil

Good Morning, Gil

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  1. How many 2010 grads still looking?

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

    Actually, MisLead in Kentucky...do not give up! I will say what stood out in your post is that you just took the NCLEX; honestly, that is probably part of the reason people haven't called you (not...

  2. Do you have a "Work You" vs. a "Home You"?

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

    haha, interesting post. I mean, I'm pretty much the same person, but I'm definitely more patient with my patients than I am with my husband lol, but that is just natural. I treat my husband well,...

  3. How many 2010 grads still looking?

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

    I graduated in June 2010, as well, and relocated to an area that was not hiring near as much as where I had gone to school (relocated for my hubby's career). If I had just stayed where I had gone to...

  4. What cities hire new RN grads?

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

    Oh, and you asked about PA programs, simple google search "PA studies as undergrad" reveals that Hofstra, Pitt, UPenn, Gannon, U of Iowa all offer PA studies as an undergrad. These won't be cheap,...

  5. What cities hire new RN grads?

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

    I have a bachelor's degree in another field, so when I was considering nursing school options, I ended up choosing the school that would best prepare me to be a competent nurse and one with the best...

  6. To those who want to leave nursing

    Good Morning, Gil replied to PunkBenRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    No problem! haha. But seriously, I like your point about ageism, or I guess it's reverse ageism since we're young. To dismiss someone's view purely based on their age is really not fair. I have met...

  7. To those who want to leave nursing

    Good Morning, Gil replied to PunkBenRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'll probably get flamed for this, but I actually appreciated his post. His point is that you can change bad situations; he is trying to rid the victim thinking mentality. He is unpopular because he...

  8. Happy Emergency Nurses Week!

    Good Morning, Gil replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    I didn't know there was one either. Happy ER nursing week to all ER nurses out there! You guys definitely deserve it. You deal with some of the most difficult patients, and nobody is ever happy...

  9. That is IT; have had it with nursing...I'm going insane!

    Good Morning, Gil replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, PP, she was venting. She was expressing her feelings regarding the profession. Because you have pride for the profession, I guess I can see your perspective and why you feel insulted that she...

  10. Getting in to CRNA school

    Good Morning, Gil replied to rachel92's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    CRNA is one of the highest paid advanced practice nursing positions, so because of this, getting into CRNA school has become very competitive as more and more people are discovering it. I will tell...

  11. Titrating multiple drips

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

    Thank you, Carrig RN. I didn't know that neo could cause a reflex bradycardia. This is why I will be studying these drugs some on one of my days off this week. Having that knowledge will help some...

  12. That is IT; have had it with nursing...I'm going insane!

    Good Morning, Gil replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    Umm....nobody was whining. I was showing empathy to the OP, a trait which is important for a nurse and one apparently that you lack. Well, both that and appropriateness. I love my job, as well, but...

  13. That is IT; have had it with nursing...I'm going insane!

    Good Morning, Gil replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with nerd2nurse. Many people in other professions get burnt out just like nurses do. They feel used, abused, underappreciated, underemployed, find their work boring or not...

  14. Struggling on a Med-Surge Floor

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

    I agree with kool-aide. Try to stay at least a year, it doesn't really look good to be job hopping. Stick it out a year (if you can and want to, ultimately your decision obviously lol), and then...

  15. Where can I get MORE HANDS-ON clinical training??

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

    What part clinically do you struggle with? I think narrowing that down would help you so you could focus any orientation time you would get. Is it prioritization? Time management? Just being slow?...

  16. Titrating multiple drips

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

    Thank you! I do have a card that has all of the drips, dosing ranges, and ones that have specific guidelines, like amio use filtered tubing, and certain ones that have specific titrating guidelines....

  17. Is there less cattiness/gossiping/laziness in the ICU environment?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to tRiguN's topic in Critical Care

    In my particular unit (MICU), I have not witnessed the cattiness/gossip/laziness. This was a positive change for me, and I am so glad I am working in this unit now. I feel as though I make a...

  18. What do you do on the drive to work?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to whitecat5000's topic in General Nursing

    My drive to work is a nice way to start the day, it's relaxing, and gives me a good half hour to listen/sing to music before the day gets busy! Same thing on the way home, reflect on my day and how...

  19. Which graduate position would you take and why?

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

    Option 1 is appealing because you have the chance to "test out" areas to find the fit that is best for you. However, I would only take that option if I got 3 weeks of orientation PLUS orientation in...

  20. New RN worried about confrontations

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

    I am the same way, OP. However, being respectful is not a bad thing; think of it as you're modeling good behavior lol. But, being a door mat is another thing altogether. I used to be that way and...

  21. appt with nurse manager

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

    OCNRN63, I would say that HR probably has no clue that she's meeting the manager. The only thing they care about is that you don't bother them (which is why they say "don't call; we'll call you"...

  22. decision..psych or telemetry? help!

    Good Morning, Gil replied to ddoyle313's topic in General Nursing

    Umm..the floor smells horrible? And they dump on new nurses? I guess only you know what you want, but personally, even though the psych center is not your dream job, I would stick it out for a year...

  23. NCLEX

    Good Morning, Gil replied to Student nurse SB's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I guess it just depends on what kind of test taker you are. If you do well taking tests, then you probably don't need to prepare as much as someone who struggles in taking tests. Your performance in...

  24. appt with nurse manager

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

    So you have a definite appointment time with the ER manager? That's awesome, and good for you! Usually it's hard to get past HR, so go for it! It's normal to be a little nervous since you really...

  25. "I didn't go to school to do X" the new mentality in nursing?

    Good Morning, Gil posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anybody else find the "I didn't go to school to do X" mentality annoying? Annoying, not the correct word. Hmm...frustrating is more like it. Let me clarify: the "I didn't go to school to do...