gaonsi

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1. Ever have a patient complain about you?

   gaonsi replied to love lilacs's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I had a pt complain that I was too young. So I Webb to take care of a more critical pt. I think when people complain about insignificant things, they are just hurting about something. I apologize for...

2. Desperate 2 become a NURSE

   gaonsi replied to rainbowprincess's topic in Nurse Disabilities

   I'll be honest, critical care is not for you. It's the epitome of multitasking. There could be several different things going on at one time and you're to testing drips using your knowledge base, not...

3. Unique situation as an upcoming grad.

   gaonsi replied to lexicon28's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Try and explain it to them in financial terms. You've spent x amount if dollars on an education and with the job market being how it is, you can afford moving back and not working. Are they willing to...

4. Nursing makes me hate fat people

   gaonsi replied to LifeCrisis's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   This is such a touchy subject. I sympathize for my make coworkers because unfortunately, they get asked to turn our barbaric patients. I don't have any advice besides putting yourself and your health...

5. Why can't you get a job?

   gaonsi replied to sunmaidliz's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   This is saddening to hear. I don't have advice for you but I wish you nothing but the

6. Kicked out of class for a "HIPAA" violation?

   gaonsi replied to Trip_McNeelyRN2b's topic in HIPAA Challenges

   I'm confused as how that's a violation of HIPAA. We used to go into each others rooms all the time for learning, addressing pumps, helping turn etc. as for the insulin, that's why someone checks...

7. New Grad-First Day in the ER--Feeling Overwhelmed and Foolish

   gaonsi replied to melmacrn's topic in Emergency

   You're not foolish! You're just new and nervous. Take it each day at a time. Go into work with only one expectation: to learn. Nursing is about growth and learning something new and amazing each day....

8. ICU experience vs Residency program

   gaonsi replied to tsieberw's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I was in a residency program while in ICU. I didn't think residency was so helpful. I'd take the ICU job. You'll get a lot of training and classes for

9. My interview at a Hospital with the lions

   gaonsi replied to garn12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   This post has been very interesting to read. Although I'm terribly sorry you felt disrespected, did you realize the hospital you were stepping into?! You're talking an inner city hospital in a...

10. anybody who studied with saunders exclusively and passed the nclex?

    gaonsi replied to Danaeva's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used ATI for content and questions and Saunders for questions. I wasn't doing well on ATI so I just Saunders and did questions and reviewed lab values and I passed first try. I felt Saunders was...

11. Passed my CCRN!

    gaonsi replied to gaonsi's topic in MICU, SICU

    You need 1750 hours if critical care time. I completed that amount in about 10 months since there was a time I was going quite a bit of OT. And thank

12. Passed my CCRN!

    gaonsi replied to gaonsi's topic in MICU, SICU

    I got the DVDs from a coworker of mine. Lol i wish i could just circulate them around to whoever needs them The Pass CCRN code was 24 dollars online from the publisher. And thanks a

13. Passed my CCRN!

    gaonsi posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    So I passed my CCRN this week. I wanted to share how I studied since I asked everyone and I see the question come up. I work in a level one trauma hospital but in the MICU. I have been a nurse for a...

14. UGH

    gaonsi replied to VampyrSlayer's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think it depends where you love. Are ADN's getting jobs? If you're in a state like California, go get a bsn. It will make you more competitive when looking for a job. One year is a short amount of...

15. "I don't want an admit..."

    gaonsi replied to MessyMomma's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you were my charge nurse, is be elated! You can send me your admissions! Continue to vent, you clearly go above and beyond for your