gonzo1 ASN, RN

ED, ICU, PSYCH, PP, CEN

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    Moved mom out of house: The story continues

    gonzo1 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    I feel your pain. I have to work really hard to forgive my mother for all she did and didn't do. The only thing that kept me from being totally destroyed was a loving grandmother. It always hurts...
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    Capturing charges is main function of EMR

    gonzo1 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Us too. We have to document on the IV site every two hours. Can you imagine having to go in and wake someone up every two hours so you can see their iv site. But think about how much money the...
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    what can you do when a nurse sets you up

    gonzo1 replied to oatmeal's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I love the idea of going over the cart with her and having her verify there are no drugs out before you leave. Get insurance. I like NSO. And look for another
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    Suicide Season

    gonzo1 replied to acim's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm sorry you had to see that. I had something similar happen to me. I was totally stuck too. Now that I've been in nursing for about 15 years I can handle situations like that a little better....
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    Disrespectful ad against nurses on Craigslist

    gonzo1 replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in General Nursing

    I always tell people I'm a
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    INR LABS

    gonzo1 replied to nikita12's topic in General Nursing

    You need to check your facilities policies and procedures. There should be a policy of what is considered a critical lab and the time frame a doctor has to be notified of it in. Also some doctors...
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    Specialty pay

    gonzo1 replied to BeachsideRN's topic in General Nursing

    I get one dollar an hour more for my CEN. Over the course of a year that's maybe 2000. Over 4 years 8000. If I would go take the CCRN test and pass I could get another 1$ an hour
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    Screaming match with my preceptor

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

    If I was you I would try to get a job in a med surg unit. They are usually chronically short staffed and need lots of help. It's really a good place to start and get to see everything. And they are...
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    Moved mom out of her house today!

    gonzo1 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    HUGS HUGS HUGS I had to take care of my mom like this too, five years ago. It was hard. She was an abuser as well. I'm glad you have a good support system. As time goes by you will have a...
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    Screaming match with my preceptor

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

    So sorry this happened to you. Unfortunately I have see this before. I have worked in units where the preceptors sat at the desk and let the new person flounder saying, "ha ha, they'll either sink...
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    Encouragement needed - Frustrated and insulted by hourly rates

    gonzo1 replied to kemansha1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I went into nursing for the money and job security. I've never been shy about telling people that because it's easy to see, if you know me, that I love nursing and consider it an unexpected gift from...
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    Per Magnet Directives, Nursing first Cleans Bodily Fluids, then Housekeeping

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

    Everywhere I've worked we clean up with towels and washcloths to make area safer, then call housekeeping for the finishing touches. We are also responsible for changing all the linen bags and garbage...
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    I saw another nurse assault a patient

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

    I look forward to seeing how this pans
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    Why don't nurses bond?

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

    I've worked several places where I've felt a bond with my
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    How are you assessing alcohol withdrawal?

    gonzo1 replied to nj3456's topic in General Nursing

    We use the CIWA scale. The biggest problem we see is a lot of nurses don't follow up appropriately. The scale says how much to give for numerical rating above 8, and so on, and to assess after 1...
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    I saw another nurse assault a patient

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

    I did report something like this, not nearly as bad. I did end up being bullied out of the job due to retaliation. I did end up with a far superior job shortly there after. I would do it again in a...
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    Ghost Soldiers

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

    I am typing Thank You with tears running down my face. You are a blessing. I wish I knew you
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    Forgot to carry out an order? Reportable to the BON?

    gonzo1 replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    If I'm not able to chart anything meaningful under patient education due to time constraints or patient condition then I put something to the effect of "Pt unable to comprehend education at this time...
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    Charting behaviors

    gonzo1 replied to Gigi72's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Absolutely
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    LTC emergency...sorry no meds today

    gonzo1 replied to garciadiego's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I start passing meds the minute it is legal. In my case I can start 9 am meds at 8 am. That way if something goes down I can usually stay somewhat on time. I like the idea of giving critical meds...
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    Do RNs get extra pay for working with students?

    gonzo1 replied to johndough's topic in General Nursing

    As an ER and ICU nurse I love having students and having a hand in forming their attitudes about the job, patients and peers. It is hard, but very rewarding. You can be my student anytime you want....
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    Brian Short News

    gonzo1 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    This is heartbreaking and I am speechless. Allnurses has been my nursing home since June 05. A place I feel safe to talk about life and nursing. Thank you for giving us Allnurses Brian. We will...
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    How to become NP

    gonzo1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have started taking classes for my bachelors. I am doing the UTA RN to MSN program online. They will let you stop and just get bachelors if you want. I signed up for MSN in education, but am now...
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    Holding prn meds for attention seeking behavior

    gonzo1 replied to cbeebee's topic in General Nursing

    Hope and pray this student doesn't stay in nursing school. To lie and say you've been a nurse for 27 years and then ask such a question. Serious lack of integrity right out of the door. I think I'm...
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    "How are we doing today?"

    gonzo1 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Just remember the person you were calling Hon, in a couple of hours you may be having to place a foley, give an enema, do digital disimpaction or give rectal tylenol. I always find it easier and less...