gonzo1 ASN, RN

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    Too Old to Enter Critical Care Nursing?

    gonzo1 replied to Fiddlesticks27's topic in Critical Care

    I didn't even start nursing school till I was 45. Went to ICU age
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    Days vs Graves

    gonzo1 replied to ccosta70's topic in General Nursing

    May I suggest never referring to it as "graves" again. Such a negative connotation, LOL. I've worked nights for a long time. Less management, increased pay due to differentials. Love having the...
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    Would you report possible diversion?

    gonzo1 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    You need to do something about this right away. If you have signed wastes for this nurse you are going to be investigated as well as him because it is highly suspicious looking that these meds are...
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    NCLEX-RN day adventure...

    gonzo1 replied to ChutneyFries's topic in General Students

    I just read your sad story of your first job. Then I saw this post. See, you passed. All will be
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    Should I leave this racist town?

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

    I am so sorry that you are going through this. I'm glad you came here though, as we take care of each other. I have worked at many hospitals and have found out that I don't do well at small...
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    Will I need a nursing manual when I'm an RN?

    gonzo1 replied to cosmicnurse's topic in General Nursing

    What they said. LOL A couple of times I have watched youtube videos on how to do something, like use a wound vac. Of course you have to make sure it is a reputable source, but there are a lot of...
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    Nurses, do you feel respected by NPs

    gonzo1 replied to Buckeyeqt's topic in General Nursing

    Of the 50-60 NPs I've worked with over the years there were only 2 that were arrogant, aloof and
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    Sticky situation

    gonzo1 replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I drop stuff all the
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    LA County Sheriff's Dept. & Marijuana

    gonzo1 replied to Alex_RN's topic in Correctional

    I have friends in the biz. Telling the truth is the right thing. If they only hired people who had never had one joint they would not have any workers.
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    Cute Tiny Blonde Girl

    gonzo1 replied to RachealAnne's topic in Correctional

    You won't know until you try. I ended up in 3 specialies that I never dreamed of working in. If it doesn't work out for you then try a different type of nursing. I know a few correction nurses who...
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    If you don't pray. Please don't take this offensive.

    gonzo1 replied to Cattz's topic in School

    I'm so sorry for your loss. Life isn't fair. I will be praying for all of
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    Agency Nurses Paying out of Pocket

    gonzo1 replied to applesxoranges's topic in Agency Nurses

    When I did agency, per diem and travel nurse I had to do all of this on my own with no reimbursement. It is something that you do in order to be eligible for hire. Some people need to grow up and...
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    New Grad Struggling

    gonzo1 replied to Bobcatbrooke19's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Everything you have mentioned is normal mistakes, except for the drug errors. It's part of the med surg/tele chaos. The one thing I would say is, "no matter how busy you are, you have to slow down...
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    How far would u go for an interview

    gonzo1 replied to pingpong101's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I worked at a place I really loved for almost two years. It was 85 miles one way. I don't recommend that, but at the time it worked for me. Go to every interview you can. As a new grad you need...
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    New Grad, No Job, Need Car?

    gonzo1 replied to kiwi111's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    No one needs to know you don't drive or own a car. It is none of their business as long as you have transportation to work. I am assuming that you have someone willing to always drive you to work so...
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    Bulleted statements are the devil

    gonzo1 replied to momohime's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Be sure and google NICU nursing resumes and you will get a better idea of what to do. Being a NICU nurse is a big deal. You are cool. Most nurses are scared to death taking care of these very sick...
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    How Do You Handle Mean Girls?

    gonzo1 replied to concreterose's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    May I suggest that you read a book called, "Crucial Conversations and Crucial Confrontations". I am socially awkward and had some trouble in school, but I also made like minded friends. You have to...
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    How to deal with loneliness as a VERY young RN student...any help or advice?

    gonzo1 replied to createddaisy's topic in General Students

    My advice is embrace your geeky/nerdy, socially awkward self and make learning about the outside world part of your education along with your school subjects. Accept that you are very young and every...
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    Torn, should I chance it?

    gonzo1 replied to Heartaflutter's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would give them a little time. In my experience the hiring wheels turn very slow. I have been hired for all but one job I applied for over the years and only one place called in a timely manner....
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    How do people feel about male nurses?

    gonzo1 replied to Natgurad's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm the token female. On my shift rotation it's all guys.
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    Even the Stoic Have a Breaking Point

    gonzo1 replied to Rose_Queen's topic in General Nursing

    And this is why I have zero tolerance for driving under the influence of anything, even lack of sleep. It's a senseless tragedy, but I know from experience that the family will eventually find some...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    gonzo1 replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    What's the pink
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    Job abandonment

    gonzo1 replied to Nurse_CrystalRN's topic in Nursing Career

    You did the right thing. They can't touch you as you did not even clock in yet. This would come under employer/employee dispute, not under nursing care of BON. It's better to be unemployed than...
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    I took the plunge...it feels weird

    gonzo1 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations. You are a strong and brave person.
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    My preceptor is everything they taught us NOT to be...

    gonzo1 replied to Live..&..Learn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    All of the previous posters have given you excellent advice. I just want to chime in and say that charting is soooo important. If it wasn't charted "it wasn't done" and if your patient has a problem...