gonzo1 ASN, RN

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    Advice needed for coworker problems!!!

    gonzo1 replied to kidnurse98's topic in General Nursing

    The only problem with you not leaving is that the PCA may hurt or kill someone in her efforts to make you look bad. Also make sure you bring up the fact that this aid is saying she is a nurse in chat...
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    Not hired due to lack of sunshine oozing from my pores

    gonzo1 replied to nurseerina's topic in Nursing Career

    Do not take it personally. One job and more than 1 applicant. For whatever reason they picked the other person. Maybe they liked her eye color better. I would forget about this and move
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    Nursing documentation. Newer nurse needs help

    gonzo1 replied to p2o8's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There are books on charting and also CE seminars etc. I have taken these classes and read a few of the books. It helped alot. I also chart who is with the pt and when if I get the chance....
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    Nursing documentation. Newer nurse needs help

    gonzo1 replied to p2o8's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Chart what you observe, what the pt tells you and what you do to the patient, who you talk to about the pt. For example you walk into the room and the pt has fallen: chart, pt found on floor at 0800,...
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    Not fair attitude

    gonzo1 replied to ALHA's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately I have worked in some units where male nurses just aren't welcome. Hope you arent stuck on one. There are many places that would be happy to have you. Always follow the chain of...
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    Safe Staffing Act in Texas

    gonzo1 replied to txaggie's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Every hospital is different. I only work ER in the Dallas area. I do mostly agency and only go to places that have safe ratio. For ER this would be 4:1. Some hospitals are great about this, and...
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    Doctors get free food...ALL the time?!

    gonzo1 replied to Little_Mouse's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes our docs will bring us food. Those yogurts might have been for the nurses he was working with. Docs do seem to get a lot of bennies though. I guess it is par for the
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    3000 posts ago....

    gonzo1 replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Nursing

    congrats and thanks for sharing. I always enjoy chatting with
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    Advice needed for coworker problems!!!

    gonzo1 replied to kidnurse98's topic in General Nursing

    I have been in this type of situation. For your license it is imperative you leave before this CNA can hurt one of the patients and blame it on you. I would put in my two weeks notice today. Perhaps...
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    Nurses with a few years under the belt

    gonzo1 replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    Almost everyone feels this way. And I'll add that I know a couple of nurses that were told they just didn't have what it takes, but somehow they perservered on and kept at it, and now they are...
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    NCSBN commercial

    gonzo1 replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    Not to worry. When the BONs start getting so many phone calls that they actually have to work for a living they will pull the
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    Just wondering....

    gonzo1 replied to SBarn's topic in General Nursing

    When I know bad weather is coming I go and stay at a hotel near the hospital that way I know I will be there on time. Just the price I pay for keeping a job I
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    Need some advice...fast

    gonzo1 replied to blessed2bfree's topic in General Nursing

    I've had this happen to me before and went and stayed at a hotel near the interview the day before, so I knew I would make it okay. Depends on your situation. I also like the above posters
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    Should Nurses Wear Back Support???

    gonzo1 replied to boisern84's topic in General Nursing

    In addition to giving a false sense of security they also will cause your trunk muscles to become weaker because you are not using those muscles appropriately while lifting with the back support on....
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    Murphy's Law?

    gonzo1 replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    Since I am Irish, Murphy follows me everywhere and is a big part of my life. Can't get away from the
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    So many reasons to go to nursing school but with a few holding me back...advice?

    gonzo1 replied to supercharmed's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest going the associate degree route first and see how this works out. You can always get a job and let them pay for your bachelors. I also sent you a private
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    I work in a good place....

    gonzo1 replied to JBudd's topic in General Nursing

    There is such a thing as a good work environment. One of the ERs I do per diem at is great. And I have worked staff at a great one too. It's nice to hear and share the positive for a
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    25 Craziest Interview Questions of 2010

    gonzo1 replied to SweetBabyLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I would be **** out of
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    Too old to begin career in ED?

    gonzo1 replied to rnhope's topic in General Nursing

    The 12 week internship is awesome. I would go for it. You see and learn so much in the
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    Too old to begin career in ED?

    gonzo1 replied to rnhope's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated from nursing school at the tender age of 46, did 1.5 years med surg then went to the ER. No problems. Be aware though, that a lot of ERs are staffed with mostly younger nurses and there...
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    Multiple Class Actions Against Hospitals for Missed Breaks

    gonzo1 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I have worked through so many breaks it is not funny. I've always just considered it the price I pay to stay employed. Wish it wasn't like that
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    Pt from Psych unit knew everyone in my community!

    gonzo1 replied to 2126's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on seeking help and experience from your allnurse peers. This website has been a source of great knowledge and sometimes comfort for me. As you see, you will get many different...
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    Anyone feel like their hospital/agency/employer is out to get them?

    gonzo1 replied to raebabelvn's topic in General Nursing

    I had something like this from one of my agencies and it was just because they were so disorganized they couldn't keep anything straight. They were just dumb dumb dumb. The worst part was they would...
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    Incompetent or disabled is there a differnce

    gonzo1 replied to kahlua66's topic in General Nursing

    A person can be disabled but fully compitent. I am disable, but work 36 hours a week as a nurse. No complaints with my performance the last 8 years. Incompetent implies an inability to take care of...
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    Navy Nursing

    gonzo1 replied to StormyNever's topic in General Nursing

    StormyNever, You come across as very rude "cough", I doubt if anyone on here is going to help you