gonzo1 ASN, RN

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    threatened at work

    gonzo1 replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    thanks, I feel
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    What to do when you've had it!

    gonzo1 replied to MAISY, RN-ER's topic in General Nursing

    Maisy, I think you should look into signing up with a couple of local agencies and doing agency work if your town is big enough to support this. As I live in a major metropolitan area I can do this....
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    i am the most confused and unhappy person ever. please help me

    gonzo1 replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    Before you let your mom put up 5000$ you need to take some time and get to know yourself better. You need time to grow up (I mean that in the nicest way) and tackle some smaller projects before you...
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    Remarkable

    gonzo1 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Finally a politician who makes sense and seems to care. He won't be around long, will
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    ghost question

    gonzo1 replied to thongvo89's topic in General Nursing

    As a night nurse I can tell you it is often busier than days. Patients never sleep. LOL Have never seen a ghost. I have been present at many codes where the patient doesn't make it and it is a...
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    Lidocaine-I've never seen this before

    gonzo1 posted a topic in Patient Medications

    Last night when we intubated a pt with a brain bleed caused by a blow to the head the ED doc had us give lidocaine before the vec and sucs. I have never seen this before. Please share with me why he...
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    The "woes" of 12 hr. Shifts

    gonzo1 replied to thegreenmile's topic in General Nursing

    I love my 12 hour shifts. I'm so happy that they are an option. The nice thing about nursing is there is usually a variety of shifts available. I can not however do 16s. I become a babbling idiot...
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    Lidocaine-I've never seen this before

    gonzo1 replied to gonzo1's topic in Patient Medications

    awesome info, thanks for
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    I got the med pass nailed!

    gonzo1 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    you go girl
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    The other Angel of Crimea

    gonzo1 replied to tatara's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for sharing the information. I have read biographies of both and each were very special people (way ahead of their time) They both made significant contributions to health care and improved the...
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    How do you feel about this?

    gonzo1 replied to 1TachyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just shoot me now. I can't take these stupid ideas
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    Help..fellow RN breaking into co-workers E mail

    gonzo1 replied to iluvivt's topic in General Nursing

    This is why under no condition should anyone ever have "special" permission to use anyone elses computer codes etc. You can't count on your computer "specialist" to log out appropriately. Do not ever...
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    broken hearted new grad

    gonzo1 replied to brokenheartedrn's topic in General Nursing

    It is bad right now. I only do agency at this time due to family responsibilities and this time last year was getting 60 or more hours a week. This year I have only gotten 4 days of work in the last...
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    Wife doesn't like the idea of going into Nursing

    gonzo1 replied to CTGuy's topic in Men in Nursing

    My spouse did not want me to go to nursing school. He thought it was very foolish. Now he loves it because I make enough money that he
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    Husband of an assaulted ER nurse

    gonzo1 replied to goyavo's topic in General Nursing

    Baby Lady, It is true that the loss of one finger may not keep someone from working. However this person needs time and perhaps counselling to get past the fears she will now have due to this attack....
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    Husband of an assaulted ER nurse

    gonzo1 replied to goyavo's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry for what you and your wife are going through. One of our techs was punched in the eye by a woman who had been discharged and she was simply trying to redirect her to the right exit door....
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    math help

    gonzo1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    am studying for upcoming math quiz. did I do this right patient getting heaprin drip and pump is set at 25 ml/hr, concentration of heparin is 25,000units in 500 ml What is the current dose in...
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    is this a form of medicaid abuse?

    gonzo1 replied to sasha2lady's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I believe it is illegal for her to sell her food stamps. I am sure you could google some "food stamp"
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    /Does anyone know anything about Medical Staffing Network?

    gonzo1 replied to adoula's topic in Travel

    I worked locally per diem with them and had many problems. There are better ones out there. Now is not the time to give up staff job. I have only worked 3 of the 10 last days. Almost every shift...
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    A few well-timed vacations...

    gonzo1 replied to RuRnurse?'s topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for taking care of these people. Be sure and fully document the changes for the better, IE, increased time able to sit up, wounds healing, increased social interaction with staff and peers....
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    Discouraged after extern interview...words of advice?

    gonzo1 replied to JMG2207's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds to me like you would benefit from lots of interviewing practice. Apply for some jobs that you might not even be interested in, like at a local doctors office or clinic etc. The more you...
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    Need advise ASAP

    gonzo1 replied to veryangrynurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am afraid the writing is on the wall. They want you gone. This is why I carry liability insurance. I would be talking to them at this point. I agree. Start looking for a new job. Also, I always...
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    Need advise on how to do physical assessment on the wiggling 2 year old who cries?

    gonzo1 replied to rainbowbright2's topic in General Nursing

    I go into the room and say "who's the patient", usually everyone laughs. Sit down and start talking to the parents about what is needed. Usually the child settles down. Then do the "monkey see"...
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    Nurses and reality TV?

    gonzo1 replied to ToxicShock's topic in General Nursing

    There was a nurse on survivor once. I can understand wanting to do this. Especially Survivor, to see if you can make it. I think you would need to be very careful though. Because yes, the whole...
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    I made a doctor mad at me.

    gonzo1 replied to arelle68's topic in General Nursing

    You go girl.......good