gonzo1 ASN, RN

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    How To Spot a Workplace Bully, Part One

    gonzo1 replied to rn/writer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have been a nurse since 2003. During this time I have worked staff, per diem and travel nurse in over 30 hospitals. Granted a couple hospitals were a 1 time visit because the work environment was...
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    Question on practicing in a state that you are not licensed in

    gonzo1 replied to mjmcca's topic in General Nursing

    Way to loose your license. And it could come back to haunt you at any time in the future if audits are done on their books. And you will be in deep
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    Super Interview.today Job no longer listed??

    gonzo1 replied to SoCalRN1970's topic in General Nursing

    I hope you sent a thank you letter after the interview so you stand
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    should i have given it to patient as scheduled?

    gonzo1 replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    All good responses. Make sure you let pharmacy know what
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    Question regarding leaving job during orientation

    gonzo1 replied to Beth BSN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    In my nursing career I have started and stopped a couple of jobs within the orientation period as I realized they were not a good choice. I have never listed them and they don't come up in background...
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    ethical question

    gonzo1 replied to WinterpegLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you might just have made some nice friends. However, just be careful in the future because it is very easy to get into a bad situation when making friendships from patients and their...
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    Pinning up long hair

    gonzo1 replied to annetter's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    our policy says off the collar, but nobody listens. I put mine up cause I don't want poop on it. But some have waist length hair and son't put it up. I don't understand why so many people won't go...
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    Question about sending resume

    gonzo1 replied to mo2rn's topic in General Nursing

    Let us know how it
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    Who is supposed to police the mean girls?

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

    Once again a great example of management not doing their job. I agree that your unit has an opportunity to come together and set the tone, and educate this mean nurse about what is acceptable...
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    Safe Staffing with New Staff

    gonzo1 replied to MKS8806's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Welcome to the new world of on time staffing. Unfortunately hosplitals today are trying to run like they are a business and don't take into account that they are working with living, brieathing...
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    Too old for ICU?

    gonzo1 replied to eyeball's topic in Critical Care

    50 is the new 30 I have recently been hired for 2 new jobs at the tender age of 55. So you shouldn't really have a problem. And ICUs appreciated maturity due to the critical nature of the
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    Needle Chest Decompression?

    gonzo1 replied to mwboswell's topic in Emergency

    7 years in ER, multiple locations. Never seen it done. I think that the CEN people just want you to know that it can be done and someone might come in with it having been done to
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    Parkland CHALLENGE exams

    gonzo1 replied to Doodleit's topic in Travel

    If test hasn't changed it is in 3 parts. EKG strips, pharmacology and general stuff. Lots of guestions from CEN and TNCC. Mostly multiple choice, and some math for meds ER is an adult only. It is...
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    Parkland CHALLENGE exams

    gonzo1 replied to Doodleit's topic in Travel

    I took them 2 years ago. They are hard, but I passed. Know your rhythms and meds. They used to let you take the test a second time if you flunked it the first time. I really enjoyed my 3 months...
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    What helps you get through a shift ?

    gonzo1 replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, lots of great things already posted. So I will add: greatful for a job where I keep learning new things all the time. I have a job that they even made a TV show out of (ER). Embrace the...
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    Is this a sign?

    gonzo1 replied to laski's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know how old you are, but you have certainly accomplished a lot already. I had no intention of ever being a nurse. Worked for the phone company for 20 years. One never knows where life will...
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    How do you deal with an ignorant co-worker? Humble me with your advice, nurses!

    gonzo1 replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Nursing

    Great video, thanks for
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    First shift at new facility, heard something don't know how it should be handled.

    gonzo1 replied to sweetsleep28's topic in General Nursing

    Your post says "when she was terminated". Sounds like the woman may have issues. Just do your job to the best of your ability and the truth will be apparerent to all soon
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    How do you deal with an ignorant co-worker? Humble me with your advice, nurses!

    gonzo1 replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Nursing

    How do I put someone on ignore. I don't
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    Should I have implemented Suicide Precautions?

    gonzo1 replied to RNdiva505's topic in General Nursing

    Always know what your hospital policy and procedure is and follow it. I once had a psyche pt and my charge nurse said I didn't need to follow the policy, and 2 days later I ended up getting written...
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    How do I leave it all at work?

    gonzo1 replied to RFRN's topic in General Nursing

    I do the very best I can at work and then I walk away. I have to, or I would not be a functional person. There are 2-3 cases that cross my mind repeatedly, but I smile and file them away for another...
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    Do you hate doctors?

    gonzo1 replied to snickerdoodle17_1's topic in General Students

    I wasn't overly fond of doctors till I started working with them when I graduated. I have come to see that most of them are very caring, nice people. I love 99 % of the docs I work with and they seem...
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    remember the flight attendent who quit creatively?

    gonzo1 replied to nola1202's topic in General Nursing

    I heard of a paramedic who when his last shift ended (retirement) he drove the ambulance to a very busy intersection, left it running, locked it with sirens blaring and walked
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    should MD and Nurse phone orders and phone reports be voice recorded?

    gonzo1 replied to dutchgirl123's topic in General Nursing

    This is why I will never work any unit except ER. My doc is right there and can clarify. And then I get to chide him about his bad
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    Orientation and Job NOT what was promised, want to quit!

    gonzo1 replied to lpn2rn81's topic in General Nursing

    You do not have to list it on your resume. You tried working there and found out it was not up to your standards and you quit. You have a right to decide where to work and under what conditions....