gonzo1 ASN, RN

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    Does the Clinical Ladder violate Labor Laws?

    gonzo1 replied to Valerius's topic in MICU, SICU

    At work sometimes my fellow nurses make fun of me because I am always going to classes and nursing seminars etc. Usually get about 50 CEUs a year. Just cause I dig it. The other day one of the...
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    One year outpost experience enough to do agency nursing?

    gonzo1 replied to New.RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Go for
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    fired from KAISER

    gonzo1 replied to mimivn2009's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, they made me start all over with everything. Except I had signed up to give a donation to the facility with every paycheck. That's the one thing they did, just automatically started taking it...
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    How to cope? Very Sad.

    gonzo1 replied to NrsLucky's topic in General Nursing

    Take heart in knowing that you were there for her when she needed someone to talk to. I believe God puts us where he wants us to be. This lady obviously felt safe enough with you to voice her...
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    EMT in Nursing School

    gonzo1 replied to Deredain's topic in General Students

    Be proud of your prior accomplishments. A few limited EMTs get into trouble because they act arrogant and know it all. You don't sound like you will have that problem. Most nurses appreciate what...
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    fired from KAISER

    gonzo1 replied to mimivn2009's topic in General Nursing

    I was fired last year from one dept and hired at same facility into a different dept 3 weeks later. Was told I was not a "good fit". The new dept and I fit great. Found out later that the original...
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    How long did you stay at your 1st job?

    gonzo1 replied to 01dayatatime's topic in Nursing Career

    I was at my first job for about 7 weeks. Recruited as a new grad into an ER for their new "New grad in the ER program" It was horrible. The veteran nurses there were not on board and treated the 4...
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    Who's Afraid of the Big, Bad Psych Patients

    gonzo1 replied to rn/writer's topic in Psychiatric

    Very well written with lots of good information. Thanks for sharing. There does need to be more education in nursing on our psych patients because so many of our "regular" patients have huge psych...
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    Self extubation

    gonzo1 replied to Jdalt10's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    As far as I know diprovan does not lower blood pressure that much usually. You probably aren't sedating your patients enough because you are afraid of overdosing them. You might try upping the...
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    So unhappy, then a huge life change--is this a sign?

    gonzo1 replied to wannabecnl's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I don't believe the universe gives us "signs" in the form of killing our parents. And yes I do believe in signs and have seen many. I lost my mom last year and it leaves a huge hole and I am sorry...
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    Fired!

    gonzo1 replied to LVNBSN2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Since you will be seeing a lawyer about all this you should ask them about what to say to future employers. If you were illegally terminated than that will change what you would say. I would collect...
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    Are shy and quiet people not allowed to be nurses?

    gonzo1 replied to sunnyskies2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was very quiet and shy when I started nursing. Some of the nicest nurses I know are like this. Your teacher is an idiot. On the bright side. My husband says I am a lot louder and bossier now than...
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    Stressed out from job

    gonzo1 replied to Rnurse 2008's topic in General Nursing

    Don't beat yourself up for not being comfortable in this job. It is stressfull and dangerous on a good day. If you don't quit the inmates are going to sense your lack of confidence and security and...
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    Ever accepted a position knowing it was a mistake?

    gonzo1 replied to Gratefulprn's topic in General Nursing

    I decided to go staff after a few years of traveling. Just needed a place to stay till I retire in about 7 years. I was "recruited" by a tiny unit where there isn't much work. Everyone mostly sits...
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    I'm grateful for you crusty old bats

    gonzo1 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I love crusty old bats. I work with several and they
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    What do I do after my clinical instructor told me I will never be a good nurse?

    gonzo1 replied to starrys's topic in General Students

    Well, my friend, you are in good company. As you can see almost all of us have had a teacher that for whatever reason decided they could be mean for fun and sport. I had a clinical instructor in my...
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    Should I give 2 weeks or finish schedule?

    gonzo1 replied to ertrek84's topic in General Nursing

    You should give what ever time is required for your position. It is never good to burn bridges in nursing. I have twice ended up working with people that I worked with before in other states no...
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    Just quit a job (LTC) after a few weeks and have a ?

    gonzo1 replied to CrystalClear75's topic in General Nursing

    Give 2 weeks notice so that you follow what is considered professional courtesy. Chances are they will just tell you you don't have to work it anyway. But give them a chance. It's obvious that you...
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    Forced canceling/calling off question!

    gonzo1 replied to ICU_RN2's topic in General Nursing

    They should have explained the cancelation policy to you before they hired you. That way you could have decided whether you wanted to take a chance working there. Unfortunately with the economy the...
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    PLEASE buy malpractice insurance!!

    gonzo1 replied to Athena2's topic in General Nursing

    Have been grateful twice to have had it. No one knows I have it. Let's say for example a patient is unhappy with something going on with their care. In order to keep face and keep the patient...
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    Advice needed- how did you know?

    gonzo1 replied to MJB2010's topic in Nursing Career

    It sounds like maybe ICU would be a good fit. You might make that one of your
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    Why did you pick your username?

    gonzo1 replied to made's topic in General Nursing

    gonzo1 my dalmations name (departed now) and a 1 because Gonzo is always taken. Wish I could say it was something more inspired but I wanted to sign up and just then my dog came in my room. Someday...
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    What? Really?

    gonzo1 replied to motivated2nurse's topic in Emergency

    This is why I recommend hiring in as charge as opposed to being "promoted" to charge. All your old nurse buddies turn on you. I know very few "good" nurses who want to charge. It is not worth
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    I need you guys, i think nursing is making me mentally ill

    gonzo1 replied to willowRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have given report to all of the above nurses. What a nightmare. My favorite is the one who says I know it all,and I don't need report. I protect myself by charting report given to Joe Blow and...
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    What does Generate BM list and give MOM mean?

    gonzo1 replied to gatoraims RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Track when each patient has a bowel movement and give Milk of Magnesia as needed. Just my guess. I would recommend looking up Milk of Magnesia and learn about