gonzo1 ASN, RN

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    The aggravation of it all

    gonzo1 replied to kariace's topic in General Students

    I, and several friends rent the books from Amazon. I just rented a brand new elementary statistics book for 24$.. At the end of the class I have to ship the book back to Amazon. This book would...
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    Is it just me, or is this rude, sexist, and condescending?

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

    My man can do both, because he is in touch with his feminine side. Sometimes he wears pink shirts
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    Com'on, you got one...What is your heart wrenching moment?

    gonzo1 replied to CrunchBerries's topic in General Nursing

    Too many These moments can make you stronger, wiser and better person, or wear you down. You may have been young, but you did right by that patient. Thank you for being
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    Is it just me, or is this rude, sexist, and condescending?

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

    This thread made me spew the coffee I was drinking out of my nose. Bless the lord for another day and another
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    Pay grade: experienced nurse vs new grad

    gonzo1 replied to rehric00's topic in General Nursing

    In my experience the only way to get a decent increase in salary is to go to a new
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    Please don't call me Dude

    gonzo1 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    You can call me anything but late for
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    Horrible Charge Nurse

    gonzo1 replied to RNinSC88's topic in General Nursing

    From what you've described your charge is way better than most I've had. I would leave her/him alone. With the skills you mentioned they'll be promoted to administration as soon as they graduate...
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    How to Answer "What's Your Greatest Weakness?"

    gonzo1 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nursing Career

    I say that everyday when I get off work I go over my shift and reflect on what went well, and what I could have done
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    8 months PICU exp, out of nursing for 2.5 yrs to be an actress, how to explain?

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

    I don't think you should be worried at all. I was also intrigued reading your history. Just downplay the medical problems part. Don't worry about the acting part, it's probably a bonus. We have...
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    more issues with report

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

    I recently changed jobs and have found a wonderful place to work (I think, I hope). Always remember these bullies are not about you, it is their problem. Even in my new place there are a couple of...
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    Work oppurtunity

    gonzo1 replied to motheringheart's topic in Post Graduate Students

    If you are not an RN you can not work in the capacity of an RN. Some places will hire you and try to get you to do the RN job so you cost them less but you would be putting yourself in a scary...
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    Need help ASAP please!

    gonzo1 replied to jllockie33's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You need to check out the nursing book section at B&N. There are many books that give information on taking care of patients. A care plan book will have tons of information on how to take care...
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    Most annoying reason for admission?

    gonzo1 replied to HakunaMatata<3's topic in General Nursing

    It seems like a great number of our patients shouldn't be admitted. But I have decided to embrace the crazyness and just be happy I have a good job. If only the patients that really needed us got...
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    New way to give shots

    gonzo1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    My lovely and talented daughter in law is in nursing school and she is teaching me all kinds of new things. Today she says that there is a new place to give "butt" shots. Supposedly we are supposed...
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    New way to give shots

    gonzo1 replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the info
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    Anyone diagnosed with cancer working as a floor nurse??

    gonzo1 replied to Oliver1234's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I was diagnosed with breast cancer Oct of 2012 at age 57. I was working ICU nights at the time. I had chemo from November to March, then radiation for 37 visits (I think). Then a small lumpectomy...
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    NPR story on nursing injuries

    gonzo1 replied to tara07733's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for posting this. I wanted to listen to it when I heard it advertised but was at work. Nice to see some truth about the matter getting out there. Maybe some day things will be
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    Can I join different agencies at once?

    gonzo1 replied to withlove89's topic in Travel

    I was once working with 5 different agencies at the same time. It's no big deal. But a pain at tax time. So many
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    Politics of Nursing

    gonzo1 replied to Darien1989's topic in Nursing Career

    Sorry, but I'd be looking for a new job. They sound very short sighted and don't seem to realize that eventually even a saint would be disturbed at their reasoning. Sounds like you would be an asset...
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    Most enjoyable book on Nightingale

    gonzo1 replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    I've read a couple of books about her. She was an amazing lady. Don't remember the names of the books though. I think that what ever you pick up about her to read will be fun and keep your...
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    Working as RN and taking RN-BSN UTA course

    gonzo1 replied to hopeful003's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    It's never too late. I just started and I'm 59. So far so good. I don't know what I'll do with it yet. But it'll keep me off the streets and out of the bars anyway. I do love to educate so maybe...
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    hearing impaired

    gonzo1 replied to buffybuffy's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I work with a deaf RT that wears hearing aids and has an amplified stethoscope. He talks but has that particular speech that people have that learned to talk while being deaf. He rocks. I love him....
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    Nursing Pay Question?

    gonzo1 replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in General Nursing

    12 years in with just an associates degree I am very happy with what I make. You gotta investigate, negotiate and maybe move around if
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    Ondansetron.... iv or im ..... doctor's prescription....

    gonzo1 replied to 2bNurse_kinjal's topic in Patient Medications

    Not to change the subject but you can take the iv zofran and just squirt it in mouth. As nurses we should try to limit IMs for our patients because they are painful and open a possible infection...
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    Stories of the pre-vaccine days

    gonzo1 replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Great thread We all need the reminders of how it used to be before