gonzo1 ASN, RN

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    Nurse-initiated interventions

    gonzo1 replied to flyingchange's topic in General Nursing

    It is never inappropriate to give a desatted pt oxygen, no matter how many litres, now if they have COPD you might need to find out what their normal sat is
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    Healthcare Termination Process: You're Fired!

    gonzo1 replied to JoytoWorld's topic in General Nursing

    If you were let go by a nursing agency then it would not be unusual to just be dropped like a hot potato with no explanation. I don't know why this is possible, but it happens all the time. It is...
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    Questions about a recent offer (med/surg)

    gonzo1 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    There are a lot of red flags here. The orientation isn't long enough even for an experienced nurse and definately not long enough for a charge position. You are right about the experience a charge...
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    Can a LTC facility do this?

    gonzo1 replied to bckthuzs1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    medicare
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    The BCEN and I

    gonzo1 replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    congrats
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    Drawing Labs from IV Line

    gonzo1 replied to abundantjoy07's topic in General Nursing

    I too draw blood from IV lines, and see many nurses do it. I look forward to seeing the replies to this. Maybe I need to stop this
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    Just laid off!

    gonzo1 replied to ebear's topic in General Nursing

    so sorry ebear, sending positive vibes your way it always seems to happen so close to the holidays
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    How many of you nurses do NOT have health insurance

    gonzo1 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    ER nurse here with no
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    did i make the wrong choice

    gonzo1 replied to ncoli123's topic in General Nursing

    It's good that you realize there is a lot you don't know, but every shift in the ER is a learning experience. After 6 years I am still learning every day. So give yourself a break. Learn as much as...
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    Flu shot controversy

    gonzo1 replied to JeniRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    About 20 years ago I got the flu two winters in a row and each time it went into pneumonia. The second year I was very sick, in the hospital for a week. Went completely deaf and couldn't smell for...
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    RN's asking Dr.'s for medical advice

    gonzo1 replied to brownbook's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work they want us to talk to the doctors and get some help so we can stay healthy and not miss
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    Now I understand why there is a nursing shortage

    gonzo1 replied to kendel's topic in General Nursing

    beautiful post
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    Would you cut your hair for your career?

    gonzo1 replied to Claritee's topic in General Nursing

    My son had blond hair down to his waist. Beautiful. Always swore he would never cut it. Started a new job, was told they wanted to promote him but not with his hair. He cut it very short, got the...
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    *sigh* here come the guilt trips and the nagging.. etc..

    gonzo1 replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    shame on him for not seeing the bigger
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    TRAVEL NURSING

    gonzo1 replied to NAKIJA's topic in Travel

    Be very carefull about giving up a solid job now for travel nursing. Hospitals are really pulling in their belts and travel jobs are few and far between right now. They also are paying way less than...
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    Need advice on how adjust a new RN attitude

    gonzo1 replied to LLRNWashington's topic in General Nursing

    Hopefully you will learn before you lose a great job, like I did. I learned that no matter how popular you think you are, or how valuable you think you are your big mouth can cost you dearly. I lost...
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    How do you teach students on the floor?

    gonzo1 replied to darcicat's topic in General Nursing

    In my opinion having 3 students at the same time is too much, esp if it is your first time with them and you do not know their knowledge or skill level. To let them do all these things on their own...
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    Why do doctors office pay nurses pennies to work for them?

    gonzo1 replied to danursern's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with all the above posters, but also think the low pay is a reflection of what doctors really think about nurses, ie: we are not that important to the whole healthcare picture. If they only...
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    Medication Shortages

    gonzo1 replied to registerednutrn's topic in General Nursing

    short on morphine 4 mg
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    Foleys and tampons?

    gonzo1 replied to JemJ's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a feasible plan to at least try. Sounds like the pt is having a hard time and may be difficult to work with. I can't think of any reason to not at least give it a try one time, for all...
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    Peers critical of my new grad job choice

    gonzo1 replied to MissCharlieRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You are one smart cookie. Congratulations. I would love to work with you. Your patients at the LTC will be lucky to have you and you will find working with them very
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    A Lesson in Family, Ethics and End of Life

    gonzo1 replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Recently went through this with my brother and niece as my mother passed. No words of wisdom, just sending hugs and positive
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    Absence of Teamwork

    gonzo1 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ruby Vee, I couldn't agree with you more. You summed it all up. I rotate day/night. Day shift all works together, helping each other. Night shift, it is every man for himself. If you need help,...
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    So ready to throw in the towel and it makes me sad...

    gonzo1 replied to FiduciaRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I started in the ED 6 years ago I was treated the same way. Of course there were also wonderful/supportive people that worked there too. I focused on them and my patients. You have recieved a...
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    Would you ever own a motorcycle? YES or NO?

    gonzo1 replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    My husband and I both have big harleys and have been riding since we were kids. Cycles do scare me, but I love them and it has always been a way of life. We don't ride tired, drunk, doped or sick....