gonzo1 ASN, RN

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    Mean nurse?

    gonzo1 replied to will_power27's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You said she just stood up, said bye and left. That sounds like very strange behavior to me. That does not sound like professional, mature behavior. In the 17 years I've been a nurse I have...
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    Saline Flushes - My Old As Dirt Question

    gonzo1 replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Up to about a year ago we had to get flushes from Pyxis and were supposed to scan all of them when used. In our ICU there just isn't time for this. Flushes are now left on counter in med room and we...
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    Age vs Years Nursing

    gonzo1 replied to Erika Patterson's topic in General Nursing

    age 64 RN associate degree x 17
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    Co worker

    gonzo1 replied to RNewbieMA's topic in General Nursing

    Can you put down to work on different shifts than him? That's what I do when on of my coworkers is driving me crazy. Otherwise, I agree with all the above
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    Unprofessional Conduct Online

    gonzo1 replied to Anon4thispost's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a big believer in Karma. I would unfriend the person and forget about
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    Nursing Is No Longer Worth It

    gonzo1 replied to AnonymousSuper's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Ironically, I went into nursing for all the wrong reasons, job security and money. But something wonderful happened along the way. It became a calling, a vocation, if you would. There are so many...
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    I just got hired in a plastic surgery clinic. Are these red flags?

    gonzo1 replied to Puppylover0213's topic in General Nursing

    I only read the first page, so I bet this has been covered, but you writing his notes is not legal. and the first time a case goes bad he is going to say you wrote his notes without his permission and...
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    Do Not Resuscitate - An Inconvenient Truth About Our Healthcare System

    gonzo1 replied to Skwidward's topic in General Nursing

    Have seen this many times, although it seems to be occurring less often. The only way I can get through caring for these pts is by reminding myself that it is in the hands of God. We assign the pt...
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    New grad need help, afraid I’m failing

    gonzo1 replied to LMSNew's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse for almost 20 years. Med/surg/tele/ER/psych/ICU. The complaints you have been given are BS complaints and are signs of a toxic work environment and a manager that has no business...
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    Preceptor is SO BAD!

    gonzo1 replied to Guest606's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, but 3 shifts is not long enough to start criticizing your preceptor. I wouldn't be letting you do much by day 3 either. Sounds like her manners are a little rusty, but I would give her a...
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    What does the floor really think of nursing students?

    gonzo1 replied to superduper's topic in General Nursing

    Well, you've learned one valuable lesson...anything you tell anyone will soon be known by
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    Seniority and preferential scheduling

    gonzo1 replied to 1MoreCoffee's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know how long you've been a nurse, but from what I've read so far I think you may be in for a rude awakening in nursing. That said, the great thing about nursing is so many types of jobs,...
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    Immunizations for uninsured

    gonzo1 replied to seericap's topic in General Students

    I got mine from health dept before school. PCP said everything would cost about 900$. Cost me 90 at health dept. This was in
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    Figuring End Date

    gonzo1 replied to Dominicananyy's topic in General Nursing

    You have met your resignation requirements if you have figured 12 work days into your leaving date. When she comes back from vacation, she may very well walk you out at that time. That's fine, you...
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    Should I divorce my husband

    gonzo1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    We were given a deck of cards for "hospital" week. They don't do nurses week, or day. I think it was disgusting and rude of administration, but my husband thinks it's hilarious. Am I just a crusty...
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    Ridiculous medical mistakes on TV

    gonzo1 replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

    I forced myself to watch the 3 Chicago med, fire and PD a while ago just for nostalgia, having lived in Chicago for a while. Two female paramedics arrived at the scene and started CPR. Instead of...
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    This is Where the Cowboy Rides Away

    gonzo1 replied to OldDude's topic in School

    Awwww, congratulations. You will be
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    Poll: do you have professional liability insurance?

    gonzo1 replied to SDANG's topic in General Nursing

    I've had it since before graduation many years ago. Have used it twice with good results. "Don't leave home without
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    Should I divorce my husband

    gonzo1 replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    Loved all the replies. The funny thing is, I've had a deck of cards (unopened) in my backpack for about 10 years. We just celebrated 43 years of marriage, and he is very attractive. So no, you...
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    Alcohol withdrawal unit?

    gonzo1 replied to Nurse Pompom's topic in General Nursing

    I often work with these patients. There is no "usual" course. Some pts go through quick and easy. Some are "out of their minds" for weeks, and you finally tell the family they probably have brain...
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    Can I get Fired?

    gonzo1 replied to Minniegirl0604's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't show off a skill like that. Might make people wonder if I was doing that home alone on my off time. Way too many
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    Has this happened to you?

    gonzo1 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Great subject, made me think of alarm fatigue. We hear so many that we stop hearing
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    Should I have accessed her port?

    gonzo1 replied to guest947568's topic in General Nursing

    So glad this subject came up, I've got a new perspective on the situation. Some hospitals do require a physician order to access. But that should be easy to get in ER.
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    Nurses that “only do it for the money”

    gonzo1 replied to AFJ32780's topic in General Nursing

    About 15 years ago I got laid off from tech job and went into nursing "for the money and job security." I had absolutely no interest in any altruistic notions what so ever. Turns out, as time has...
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    Weird Interview!?

    gonzo1 replied to Daisy4RN's topic in General Nursing

    She was maybe trying to see how you would react because of the age difference. She was trying to figure out if you would be comfortable, or if you would think it inappropriate. I'm old, and I...