Good Morning, Gil

Good Morning, Gil

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  1. Caring for a Muslim pt in PostPartum

    Good Morning, Gil replied to dccc2012student's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When a foreign language is involved and you do not speak that language fluently, always, always get an interpreter! Why, you ask, if the family can translate? A). The family may not have the pt's...

  2. First interview went great...and then this happened.

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

    Other job apps Narcs Fish-net stockings Hemorrhoid cream Yes, it could have been much worse! Like everyone said, an understanding interviewer had to know that you were nervous, which is why you left...

  3. young spring chickens or career changers?

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

    FLMomof5, well said!! The only thing I tend to disagree with would be idealism v. realism. Okay, so I am younger, mid-20's, but have worked long enough to see "how things are." However, I am an...

  4. young spring chickens or career changers?

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

    I just think we need to be careful with the (is ageism the right word? lol. That's usually for the elderly, but anyway, I digress lol). I know plenty of people my age who have a great work ethic,...

  5. Specialties highest in need

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

    My guess? Probably the areas that historically have higher burn-out rates: any ICU, M/S, ER, LTC. I guess that's pretty much the entire hospital other than the OR and peds/OB lol. Those 3 areas,...

  6. Do you think nursing would be more advanced as a profression if...

    Good Morning, Gil replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, and I don't think it's necessary to change the level of entry into practice. You can learn what you need to learn in 2 years (or apparently, according to the accelerated BSN programs, 1 year)....

  7. Do you think nursing would be more advanced as a profression if...

    Good Morning, Gil replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    I am somewhere in the middle. I don't think advanced degrees=respect. I agree that respect comes with competence and excelling in your field. For instance, clinically, you could be sub-par and be...

  8. Following up on interview: Advice Needed

    Good Morning, Gil replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree with the previous poster. Now that you have done everything you can, wait for them to contact you. Hopefully they call you soon with good news. If not good news (and it sounds like the...

  9. What did you find helpful in preparing for NCLEX?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to Very tired student's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I didn't take any formal review course. My school had some kind of review thing, but that was it. I did practice questions from a few different books and made sure I read every single rationale...

  10. Passed the NCLEX-RN!!!

    Good Morning, Gil replied to lisaannjamRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!! I remember reading the "random fact throwing" before taking the nclex last year. Isn't this site awesome? Congrats, congrats, though!! Your hard work paid off! Now go celebrate!! Best...

  11. Mandated Flu vaccine?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to mol42's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Required or you're fired (some exceptions apply; allergic rxn or religious reasons, etc). I don't mind, though. I would get the vaccine even if it were

  12. New Grad Freaking Out!!!!!!!!!!!

    Good Morning, Gil replied to rottie69's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    RUN! Agree with everyone else...that is not a safe ratio for any nurse, experienced or new! There is a difference between non-ideal staffing and unsafe staffing. This would be an example of unsafe....

  13. Which schedule would use choose?

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

    I would choose the first option due to the flexibility of choosing days to work, etc, and because I could visit my out of state family on days off (whereas I would not be able to do that with the 3rd...

  14. Should I Quit Now?

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

    Oh, and I forgot to mention icufaqs.org. This site is awesome because it is written for a new ICU nurse (and new nurse in general). It gives "real life" explanations for certain drugs and teaches...

  15. Should I Quit Now?

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

    I'm new to the ICU, as well, with pretty limited nursing experience. I just started on orientation, have learned a lot, but have a lot yet to learn. It sounds like you are doing everything you can,...

  16. Who is supposed to police the mean girls?

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

    Sounds like management just doesn't feel like dealing with it. They're either A). too lazy or B). trying not to "make waves" with employees, trying to make friends instead of lead. But then again,...

  17. Can't get any calls for interviews. Ego/Esteem has dipped beyond low.

    Good Morning, Gil replied to HelpMeNewGradRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hang in there! I encountered the same thing when I was applying for positions as a new grad. It is not you...it's the economy!! Most hospitals are making cut-backs in budgets, so the first thing to...

  18. Nursing school wait lists and why are more nurses not pursuing a business degree?

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

    Brandy1017, I agree with you, mostly. I, too, like many people am frustrated by people in upper levels of administration who are already making millions and feel it is okay to treat hard working...

  19. Nursing school wait lists and why are more nurses not pursuing a business degree?

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

    :ancong!: First, I just wanted to say congrats on being almost done with your graduate degree! That's kind of funny. I just alluded to the MBA in a previous post, and how we really need more people...

  20. what are some tips for med-surg clinicals?

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

    Be prepared (that is, if your school has you prepare pt assignments the night prior, looking up dx, hx, paperwork, labs for your patients etc). Even if you don't have a patient assignment, you can...

  21. Become a successful Nurse if you hate A&P?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to Enmc412's topic in General Nursing

    "We are only on our third chapter so, I maybe jumping the gun as most of the info has been over cell structure and chemistry." This to me, says it all. To me, cell structure/chemistry was a little...

  22. Do I have a decent shot at getting an ICU job as a new grad?

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

    I would think having EMT experience should certainly set you apart. Bear in mind, should; I'm not the hiring manager lol. You already have applicable experience and definitely showed that you were...

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

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

    Mjmoon, I was just kidding/exaggerating a little with the 10th warm blanket, but I can see how humor would be lost in text. Yes, definitely limits need to be set at times w/certain patients....

  24. Nervous reck....

    Good Morning, Gil replied to OnMyWay2B12010's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I felt that way! Like the previous poster mentioned, most new nurses do. It's a big responsibility and stressful job! But, like many nurses before you...you can do it! Just be motivated to...

  25. *Some Advice* What do you tell yourself when you didn't get the job?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to nurseypoo87's topic in General Nursing

    If you feel as though the interview went well, then I am sure it did; you did everything you could do to get this position, sent the thank you note, etc, and it just didn't work out, which stinks....