Rob72 ASN, RN

Rob72 is a ASN, RN and specializes in Infectious Disease, Neuro, Research.

Latest Activity

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   ANA: 'Zero Tolerance' for Workplace Violence, Bullying

   Rob72 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism

   "Violence is not part of the job." I strongly disagree. It is an inherent part of the job. The problem is that nurses are not taught how to recognize, verbalize, or document inappropriate verbal or physical behavior. Attempting to create a "violenc...
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   New Nurse Fired After 3 months (cant find another job)

   Rob72 replied to silentwolves's topic in Disabilities

   Okay, is that all of the story? Raising your voice only gets you in trouble in a frilly-lace undies facility that has no desire to resolve issues, only pay their MBAs to take a trowel and spread a nice warm layer of BS over everything. "We all talk ...
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   BSN Only? Give me a break!!

   Rob72 replied to michaelvgrigsby's topic in ADN/BSN

   Please don't misunderstand, I'm not spouting "BSN Hate". I am noting the significant financial and political incentives that have been brought about by "dumbing down" that educational system. If someone who can barely read at a 10th grade level can...
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   BSN Only? Give me a break!!

   Rob72 replied to michaelvgrigsby's topic in ADN/BSN

   If you re-read my post, I did not say that; you have inferred meaning. I have worked on a University affiliated campus for just under 20 years. Having worked with 2 and 4 year students, the BSNs have more theoretical base, but generally less practi...
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   Are handguns allowed at work?

   Rob72 replied to TexasGal1964's topic in Professionalism

   I think this is a fairly accurate summary. Not many people have a functional understanding of handling weapons as tools and not as "the Magic Wand"(including Mil and LE). Security is present to confine the non-intentioned offender and/or to talk do...
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   Survey Estimates Net Gain of 9.3 Million American Adults with Health Insurance

   Rob72 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism

   "I have insurance." Translation: the tax base has been broadened because if you work, you will pay. So-called "increased access to care" is still a very much unknown quantity, as outstanding deductibles and co-pays have not yet reached critical-ma...
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   BSN Only? Give me a break!!

   Rob72 replied to michaelvgrigsby's topic in ADN/BSN

   I'm always a bit hesitant to post on this topic, but its been awhile, so what the heck... The BSN requirement is an artificial socio-economic barrier created to "thin the herd" because colleges and Universities have a vested financial interest, and h...
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   Can nurses use medical marijuana?

   Rob72 replied to melisgood's topic in Activism

   No, we have responsible professional judgement. I would second mystcnurse's comment, regarding other theraputic meds used by nurses. Medical MJ is not some mystic, happy panacea. It is impairing(no less so than take-your-pick-of-narcotics) and it is ...
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   Resume question

   Rob72 replied to Mainergal2000's topic in Job Hunt

   Given the "weight" that your financial/business experience carries in your work history, yes, it should be included. I would remove industry-specific tasks (i.e., if you worked with a wholesale food distributer and loss assessment related to spoilag...
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    My husband is in nursing school

    Rob72 replied to graphicdesigner22's topic in Men

    Hmm. I did an on-line program, with 5 lovely, charming ladies. I was also the oldest (36). 3 of us had spouses and kids, the other 3 were engaged, and all of us worked full time, in addition to school. Definitely friends, but I think all of us wo...
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    Research Nursing

    Rob72 replied to Peanut&Buttercup's topic in Research

    The question is: are you planning to be a Research Nurse, or a Specialty Nurse who works in research? There is a difference. Once you have 2-3 years as a Research Nurse/Coordinator, you should be able to run a protocol in essentially any discipline...
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    Are handguns allowed at work?

    Rob72 replied to TexasGal1964's topic in Professionalism

    Having worked at a trauma center in Wichita, KS, in the early 90s, I've been around for 2 such incidents. Regardless of my environment, I will walk away from trouble at every opportunity. Regardless of the trouble, I will walk away. To the OP: I wo...
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    Can anyone help me understand patient ratios?

    Rob72 replied to Maremma's topic in Safety

    Okay, generally, Esme and I are on the same page, but I would like to (perhaps) expand on what I read. Yes, patient ratios are "recommended" by Jack-O, Nerds In Hiding, and Morbidity and Mortality, 'scuse me, "Medicare and Medicade". These ratios, ...
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    Finger stick blood glucose monitoring frequency and timing

    Rob72 replied to Rigo29's topic in Endocrine

    What astounds me is the screaming impetus for treating the "diabetic epidemic", but an utter lack of use, and training on, the insulin pump. There is no reason that an inpatient could not have the sub-q cath placed, and use a simple (theft)alarm-eq...
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    Questions about Research Nursing

    Rob72 replied to OKCnurse25's topic in Research

    Ha! Sent you a PM. If you're in OKC, I may have a lead. No, you don't need a BSN, and its a good field.