gonzo1 ASN, RN

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    This MD culture

    gonzo1 replied to darren_callcareer18's topic in General Nursing

    I had to call a doc to report hgb of 6.2 at 2330 one night. He was very angry (politically correct) and hung up on me. Then he called the charge nurse and said I could never call him again, all...
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    PCU Nurse Feels "Second Rate"

    gonzo1 replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Nursing

    I went from med/surg to ER and then to
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    Hospitals That Hurt Good Staff's Morale

    gonzo1 replied to rnsteph87's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Good luck with your new spot. You sure did the right thing. So sad for the patients that will be going there till it
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    PICC line list for patients

    gonzo1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Our unit has decided we need an information sheet to give our pts getting a PICC line so they will know what to expect. We have a problem with pts refusing CHG baths and such. I suggested that we...
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    What is most important to chart on?

    gonzo1 replied to Red_Diamond's topic in General Nursing

    Charting is a big worry for a lot of nurses, including me. There are several books on the subject, lots of information on google and there are even online CEUs and seminars out there. I'm finally...
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    Is this insubordination? How do I deal with this PSW?

    gonzo1 replied to guest1048932's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like she might be trying to get access to the medications. I wonder if she has a drug problem. Often times an addict is so good that no one notices there is a problem. I've seen tragic...
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    Is this insubordination? How do I deal with this PSW?

    gonzo1 replied to guest1048932's topic in General Nursing

    I love the having her write her questions down, because you then have written proof that she is behaving highly inappropriately at
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    Should I feel guilty?

    gonzo1 replied to RNOrtho's topic in General Nursing

    My job often calls us to pick up night shifts just a couple of hours before starting. We all say no because it is irresponsible to come in and work when you have not slept. Sad thing is, they usually...
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    What is happening with safe nursing..

    gonzo1 replied to butterball1980's topic in Emergency

    All I can say is I see it too, and I feel your pain. You're not hallucinating. I was in the hospital for a huge blood clot in most of my right arm, a couple of years ago. I was admitted. No one...
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    Health insurance that restricts employees from receiving care outside of employer owned ho

    gonzo1 replied to floatRN's topic in General Nursing

    And we were just notified this week that our hospital is starting this in 2019, along with changing to a different insurance company. If you use an approved provider within the hospital group you...
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    No, you can't do that!

    gonzo1 replied to LoveMyRNlife's topic in General Nursing

    I'm almost wondering if an elder abuse complaint to the proper agency might be in
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    SOOOOO

    gonzo1 replied to imaneedmycoffeefirst89's topic in School

    You are
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    Is it wrong to start infusion that will not finish till next shift?

    gonzo1 replied to Capp's topic in Patient Medications

    I'm so glad I work in ICU. There is always a ton of things up and running and you're constantly putting things up and
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    Bringing in the Boys: How to Attract More Male Nurses

    gonzo1 replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, we should stop referring to them as
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    Let Go From Job During Orientation

    gonzo1 replied to Coffee&freedom76's topic in General Nursing

    I was "let go" from my first new grad job (ER). Went to med/surg and had a great experience. A year and a half later I went back to ER and stayed for 10 years. I have many friends that this type of...
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    Sign A Consent Without Witnessing Actual Signature

    gonzo1 replied to knotizer12's topic in General Nursing

    Even if you are in the room when the doctor talks to the patient about the procedure (and does it well) there is no guarantee that the patient understands what he said. Let us know how your meeting...
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    Old nurse won't retire

    gonzo1 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I'm old too. Be kind and tell her. So she can go out with dignity. She knows the talk is coming soon anyway. Suggest she might like to do some volunteer work somewhere. That's what I tell myself...
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    "I am not a robot!"

    gonzo1 replied to Adriane82's topic in Health, Stress Management

    There are no words, but here's a hug. So glad you work with such supportive people. The suspension bridge analogy will live in my mind
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    I Desperately Want Out

    gonzo1 replied to toxiktraktor's topic in Nursing Career

    First off; You actually staying on the job in med/surg for well over a year. That's quite an accomplishment. You've got your "one year of nursing" under your belt which makes you a better candidate...
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    Requesting to be laid off?

    gonzo1 replied to nurseypants328's topic in General Nursing

    Are there other HH agencies in your area that you can go to work
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    Right med but suspended

    gonzo1 replied to CJ2121's topic in General Nursing

    If I'm understanding your post correctly you are not fired, just suspended. Make absolutely sure you do not sign any papers they try to give you. Also, continue pushing for written policy on what...
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    Did I make the right decision not to aggressively resuscitate this baby?

    gonzo1 replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Please stop second guessing yourself. If it had been a witnessed birth maybe. But the fact that there is no way of knowing what the down time was before you arrived makes it most likely that this...
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    allnurses avatars

    gonzo1 replied to Davey Do's topic in Nursing Humor

    love
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    Does anyone here like nursing?

    gonzo1 replied to bluestar776's topic in General Nursing

    Depending on your job and work team, nursing can be scary and very hard. I've worked in great places, and horrible places. Thank God I now work in a very nice place. The job can be hard, combative...
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    Many nurses do not chart?

    gonzo1 replied to Guest716906's topic in General Nursing

    I work in ICU. I have followed nurses that didn't even do the initial assessment on the pt. Don't be that nurse, LOL. Your hospital most likely has a P&P for what has to be charted and how...