Pat_Pat RN

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    Boosting Morale in the ER

    Pat_Pat RN replied to 1sttimetraveler's topic in Emergency

    Stand up for your people. Keep your people informed. Set a GOOD example.
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    When patients lie about rides.....

    Pat_Pat RN replied to TazziRN's topic in Emergency

    Stuff like this happens to us also. I don't know if it's legal or not, but sometimes we call the police if we know what kind of vehicle they are driving.
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    Being the minority/awkward moments

    Pat_Pat RN replied to Jamie Dale's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm the only guy in our ER department, other than the docs. Sometimes we do have interesting discussions. And people are forever saying, "Night girls, see you tomorrow." I usually wave really big...
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    another ivy tech post

    Pat_Pat RN replied to jennifers's topic in Indiana Nursing

    The bottleneck is clinical space, and
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    another ivy tech post

    Pat_Pat RN replied to jennifers's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I am currently in the ASN program in Bloomington. I have heard that they are changing the program in 2007. I believe what you are saying about the RN and LPN classes being the same, my instructors...
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    Ampules still being used, Ouch!

    Pat_Pat RN replied to NurseyPoo's topic in General Nursing

    I*think* our ampules come with those little plastic sleeve things on them. All the ones I've ever seen have had them on there.
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    APA style Journal article summary, HELP!

    Pat_Pat RN replied to Pat_Pat RN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you Vicky, that gives me *somewhere* to start from. If anyone else has any more info that would be great too!
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    What am I doing wrong?

    Pat_Pat RN replied to shining_star28463's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    As I told some people in my class, you have to pick the answer that is "least wrong". If *any* part of the answer is wrong, it is all wrong. Plus, pick the answer that would be the *first* thing you...
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    Mom & Dad were right: I'm a screw-up

    Pat_Pat RN replied to suture_self's topic in Male Nursing Students

    When you become a nurse, you are an RN, not an RN-(A in my classes), or RN-(C in my classes). I mean, as long as you pass, it doens't really matter what "grade" you get. We just started with the...
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    Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

    Pat_Pat RN replied to CoolHandLu's topic in General Nursing

    Septra and Bactrim ARE sulfa drugs though. That really isn't an unusual way to get sulfa. Celebrex and Bextra I was not familiar with (as far as causing TEN) Do they act on some of the same...
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    Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

    Pat_Pat RN replied to CoolHandLu's topic in General Nursing

    I saw on *some* show on the dish where a lady had this d/t PCN (I think) reaction. She was 100% sloughed, including GI tract. She got better, and now leads a normal
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    Adn's Who Don't Care

    Pat_Pat RN replied to nursing4me23's topic in General Nursing

    What is required to jump straight to MSN from ASN? I'm interested.
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    "Honey"

    Pat_Pat RN replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in General Nursing

    I caught myself calling a teenage girl "sweetie" last week. I only got "sweet..." out, before I caught myself and cut off. I usually don't do that. She was just in pitiful shape, reminded me of my...
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    Looking for support and respect with little to no results

    Pat_Pat RN replied to mrparhamrvt's topic in General Nursing

    I thought about being a vet tech a few years ago. Purdue has a completely 'online' program. You video tape all procedures, 'clinicals', etc. Someone then watches the tapes and grades them. But to...
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    The Broken Picker

    Pat_Pat RN replied to luv_2_nurse77's topic in Nursing Humor

    I don't see that there are any men left after the end of your grandmothers "flowchart". I actually thought it was a joke and the punch line was gonna be something about "...pick a
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    "Male Problems" while nursing female

    Pat_Pat RN replied to Pat_Pat RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    No, I'm serious, I do like
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    "Male Problems" while nursing female

    Pat_Pat RN replied to Pat_Pat RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    Leslie, it shouldn't be disconcerting. Like one of the other ladies said, they do it too, it just isn't as noticable.
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    "Male Problems" while nursing female

    Pat_Pat RN replied to Pat_Pat RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    Ah, a "man purse"! I started calling my back pack that all the ladies here thought it was funny. That is funny. Did you see the thread about fanny packs? I believe it is in this same forum.
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    "Male Problems" while nursing female

    Pat_Pat RN replied to Pat_Pat RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    Ha Ha, I'll try, or not....whichever.... Thanks all, I start my clinicals today.
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    "Male Problems" while nursing female

    Pat_Pat RN replied to Pat_Pat RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    I've re-read my post of 9-17 PM and would like to applogize, it doesn't set forth a "professional" tone. My "...busty 20-somethings..." was not in good taste. Nor my remark about what may come up this...
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    Why the fanny packs?

    Pat_Pat RN replied to kstockdaleRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    That is neat. I checked out their website. I have a similar smaller version, it came with my mini-Maglite. It could hold tongue blades, the flashlight (of course), pen/sharpie, a syringe or...
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    Why the fanny packs?

    Pat_Pat RN replied to kstockdaleRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Are you talking like a leather tool belt, or just a "nail pouch" (cloth, 2 pockets) type thing? I'm curious now. As I will not be wearing a fanny pack. Perhaps we could change the name to "Man...
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    "Male Problems" while nursing female

    Pat_Pat RN replied to Pat_Pat RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    I didn't think that through before typing it. My experience with the lady; I was more worried about her husband noticing. She was up on the bed, higher than my crotch, so I just hid on the other side...
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    Are you afraid to go to the ER?

    Pat_Pat RN replied to scrmblr's topic in Emergency

    Your ER patients have JOBS!!?? ha
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    "Male Problems" while nursing female

    Pat_Pat RN replied to Pat_Pat RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    KScott, No, I'm sorry, you are correct in your definition. I am not taking any drug to induce it. Bad naming on my part. I AM speaking of being close to someone and having this occur. Sorry for the...