Good Morning, Gil

Good Morning, Gil

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  1. Night Shift RN ~ Married to 24 hour Shift Fire Fighter ~ Schedule Options

    Good Morning, Gil replied to RN_BSN09's topic in Nursing Career

    Similar situation, haven't tried to get pregnant yet, but will soon, if hubby gets offered permanent position. However, I work nights, husband works typical day schedule, office job. Even so,...

  2. In need of some uplifting

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

    With a year of experience, you are still a newer nurse. There are days that are discouraging for any of us when we start in a new area. You're more likely to feel this way since you know you are new...

  3. Work bags: What do you take and what's in it?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to PediNurse3's topic in General Nursing

    Umm...I just have my purse with my keys, and wallet? I keep my stethoscope, and scissor pack, penlight in my locker, toss it in there, happily, at the end of my shift. It may sound weird, but I have...

  4. Embarrassing/Clumsy Moments!

    Good Morning, Gil replied to BKCinNOLA's topic in Nursing Humor

    Well, at least the director of HR might actually read your application now. You were noticed!

  5. New Grad RN to MSN, CNS or FNP?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to Nurse_'s topic in Post Graduate Students

    Any school that has any sort of good reputation requires clinical experience as an admission requirement for MSN entry, even if it is just 1 year. Depending on the person and the program, 2 years is...

  6. RN to BSN/MSN/CRNA

    Good Morning, Gil replied to Devon_RN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I understand...I'm the same way. I want to keep going, but have looked up some good quality, brick and mortar, affordable programs so that when I'm ready to go, I can. We all know nursing education...

  7. I don't know how you nurses deal with death

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

    I completely echo the sentiments of WoosahRN. That is why I do what I do. Of course, the goal is to save a patient's life in my line of work (ICU), but when death is inevitable, I find comfort in...

  8. Bedside, what else?

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

    The jobs that are not in bedside nursing usually require a few years of bedside nursing. Not always, but usually. If OB is of no interest to you, then do your year or so like you said (at least a...

  9. RN to BSN/MSN/CRNA

    Good Morning, Gil replied to Devon_RN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Experience will be your best option. You'll know what it is that you want to do; we can't possibly tell you what you want to do with your future. Yes, you could rush as quickly as possible to an MSN...

  10. New nurses wanted.

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

    Well said. And reiterates why many nurses end up pursuing nursing education. (And why I would like to in the future after more experience). We need good nurses! Eventually, like you said, it will...

  11. Pros and Cons of Adult vs Pediatric Critical Care Nursing

    Good Morning, Gil replied to meraki86's topic in Critical Care

    Thought I would throw my 2 cents in, as well. I started in an adult MICU as a newer nurse (only 1 year of exp when I started), and I think that is probably the best option for a new nurse who is...

  12. Best way to go from non bedside nursing to bedside nursing

    Good Morning, Gil replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Nursing Career

    lol, yes, as a previous poster mentioned, your question is not the typical one. Usually, it's..."How do I get out of bedside nursing?" Though I do understand where you're coming from, just one of...

  13. CCRN anyone?

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

    So, I've started studying, and it gives me something to do that first night I'm up all night (for my first night back to work) other than laundry, and catching up on a Netflix movie lol. Anyway, I am...

  14. CCRN anyone?

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

    Great! Alright, let's start :). I just received one of my CCRN books in the mail, and my other book is due to arrive sometime this week. I got the Pass CCRN book, and the AACN book. The other day...

  15. soon to be new nurse-need more information on Cosmetic Surgery RN

    Good Morning, Gil replied to Guest05152013's topic in General Nursing

    Since you say you are burnt out on wiping butts, giving baths, do not go into any ICU setting (MICU/SICU, CCU, CVICU, NICU, PICU etc). You will do this more in ICU than you will in any other area in...

  16. What do you love most about your floor/specialty?

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

    I work in ICU, and I enjoy both the fast-paced high acuity running all night kind of nights, but I also enjoy the more regular steady nights where I can focus on both of my patients, be detail...

  17. Nurses: Why do many of you do this?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to terina66's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hold the phone. GrnTea, I'm a little unclear. Is it HIPAA or HIPPA

  18. Using Your Photo As An Avatar

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

    I agree, which is why I'm not really Bob Wiley (Bill Murray) on a sailboat. "I sail, I sail!" Great

  19. Losing to gain?...

    Good Morning, Gil replied to exit96's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't yet, but I would if it was something I wanted to do. That is the definition of the nursing profession. Any job one takes that is considered more ideal in this field is going to involve a...

  20. How to get faster at med pass

    Good Morning, Gil replied to noyesno's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Aww...I could have written this post 2.5 years ago when I first started. I worked with some ortho patients, as well, and everything you said rang true for me. What I did to make myself more...

  21. 12 hour shift

    Good Morning, Gil replied to haiman7's topic in General Nursing

    I don't love working 12 hour shifts; I enjoy not being at work 5 days a week. So, what would I love? Working 8 hour shifts 3 days a

  22. 12 Hour Shifts

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

    12 hour shifts are the only way night shift is tolerable. I can't imagine working 5 nights a week to only have 2 days off, meaning, you never get to do anything. Have not worked day shift yet, but I...

  23. question: can you chart on a pt. being rude?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to aligar89's topic in General Nursing

    I do document when these things happen, but I make sure it's objective. I never say, "patient was rude" even if they were because that implies that I'm somehow offended by this behavior, when in...

  24. How do you all like to start your shifts?

    Good Morning, Gil replied to j_tay1981's topic in General Nursing

    It really all depends on the night. If I get there, and have a crashing and burning patient, then obviously, I assess them first, and pick up wherever the previous nurse left off. Get them stable,...

  25. Restraints

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

    Mittens are a restraint where I work, and I'm surprised they are not elsewhere as the purpose of them is to restrict movement. This is the definition of a restraint lol. Anyway, wow....how do you do...