gonzo1 ASN, RN

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    RNs being drafted during World War 3

    gonzo1 replied to Laboratorian's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Although I have never been in the military I became a nurse in order to serve if ever needed. Sign me
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    Can you hate someone after 3 days?

    gonzo1 replied to RH-CC2011's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I know how you feel. Just keep forging ahead. Try to always be a positive role
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    Phasing out Unit Clerks???

    gonzo1 replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hospitals are getting rid of as many staff people as they can. Getting rid of units clerks is one of their first moves. Nursing is getting harder and harder for the ones that are left. Not sure...
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    I'll be serving whine at my pity party

    gonzo1 replied to jadedjane's topic in General Nursing

    Your posting was very entertaining and showed a good sense of humor. You'll find something and they will be lucky to get you. Just wait a short time and resend your improved resume to the same...
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    Hourly rounding logs

    gonzo1 replied to afteralltheseyears's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I do work at a place where we have locator badges and admin can run off a sheet to see how often we are in the room. I love it. It has a panic button on it too. I do ICU though so log sheets aren't...
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    I have no idea where to start.. Plz help!

    gonzo1 replied to inteRN's topic in Travel

    Start by visiting Delphi Forum- Travel nurses and therapists forum. There is a ton of information on there. Also visit Pantravelers.com website. I think there might be a fee to sign up, but check...
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    Favourite Doctor Moments

    gonzo1 replied to NO50FRANNY's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A trauma surgeon who I called in on X-mas day to look at an abdominal wound that I thought looked hinkey. He got there and said it was fine. I started to apologize all over myself and he stopped me....
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    Will working as a stripper affect my Air Force nursing potential?

    gonzo1 replied to JustMeWhoeverThatIs's topic in Government, Military

    You should probably talk to a military recruiter and see what they
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    Burned out from floor nursing, need advice, please..

    gonzo1 replied to frazzled2012's topic in General Nursing

    Frazzled, You might try ICU or ER to begin with. I have worked med/surg, ER and ICU. There is no comparison. Med/surg is possibly the most difficult job in any hospital. I would recommend ER or...
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    Burned out from floor nursing, need advice, please..

    gonzo1 replied to frazzled2012's topic in General Nursing

    Frazzled, You might try ICU or ER to begin with. I have worked med/surg, ER and ICU. There is no comparison. Med/surg is possibly the most difficult job in any hospital. I would recommend ER or...
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    Extra Clothes

    gonzo1 replied to mmmiller's topic in School

    I would be buying the clothes from the thrift
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    Drug testing a RN while a patient in the er

    gonzo1 replied to lori4367's topic in General Nursing

    All I can say is wow. I don't know how you kept your cool. I would have been really ****** off. I am clueless as to whether this is legal or justified. Sounds like harrassment to
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    New Nurse's 1st Crash & Burn

    gonzo1 replied to JazzyK89's topic in MICU, SICU

    I did ER for 7 years and transferred to the ICU last October. So you can see I haven't been an ICU nurse for long. You did a great job with your pt. Sounds like the nurses you work with really...
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    Clocking out ..NO Overtime

    gonzo1 replied to SNFLPN's topic in General Nursing

    There is a lot of info on this practice and you should research it carefully. Very bad to work in this situation for so many reasons. I quit a job that made me do
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    Let go

    gonzo1 replied to Wonderlost's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank God you don't work there any more. What a messed up place. I think you will find that being fired from here and for this reason is not going to effect your future jobs at all. Just be honest...
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    Do nurses have to clean up vomit?

    gonzo1 replied to sakiohma's topic in General Students

    vicks under (in) the
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    Am I wrong for calling off? Please help!

    gonzo1 replied to np2b4me's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like your work situation is very unsafe. Can you look for another job. I believe it was highly unethical of your charge nurse to call off for the reason she did. From the little info I read...
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    Need help. I am so burned out!!!

    gonzo1 replied to jrodhuskers's topic in Critical Care

    With all your experience you could transition to any other unit with no trouble. Have you considered ER. Half the time the patients aren't even sick. You already have all the important ER education...
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    New Traveler looking for advice ..

    gonzo1 replied to Cougar1113's topic in Travel

    Also, do not consider travel unless you have enough in savings to cover you for at least 6 months of unemployment. Travel nurses that do it with no savings have found themselves across the country...
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    New Traveler looking for advice ..

    gonzo1 replied to Cougar1113's topic in Travel

    Google "delphi forum" travel nurse and therapist forum. There is a wealth of information there. Also Pantravelers. Goo
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    Chart modification after 48 hours- fraud?

    gonzo1 replied to thelema13's topic in Emergency

    You need to check your facilities policies and procedures. If that doesn't help you, then you need to check with your facilities risk management and or legal department. Believe me, they want you to...
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    Funniest thing you've ever seen happen to a doctor

    gonzo1 replied to Guttercat's topic in Nursing Humor

    One of the docs at my old hospital was a rotten madman and got sent to prison for heavy duty medicare fraud. I always knew there was something wrong with that
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    How do you keep your back healthy and safe?

    gonzo1 replied to hiddencatRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am paranoid about taking care of my back. I never lift anyone by myself. Try to always watch my body mechanics and I try to stay strong and work out at the gym as much as possible. Massages are...
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    So very tired!

    gonzo1 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Me too. Stuck on nights. Always feel semi rotten. And I actually love my unit and job. But the long days, and heavy work load really does take it out of
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    Transferring from ER to ICU

    gonzo1 replied to Quixotic's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I recently moved from ER to ICU. It was easy for me. But there is a lot to learn. Instead of being reactive, you learn to be proactive. I find it much easier to take care of 2 patients versus the...