OldPhatMC

OldPhatMC

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  1. Would you use a cell phone at work? Do you need a cell phone at work?

    OldPhatMC replied to 2BSure's topic in General Nursing

    I carry a phone PDA (BlackBerry) with my drug and wound care references in it. I would not part with it. Frankly, the telephone function is only there as a back up and it's only important to me...

  2. How old were you when you began nursing school?

    OldPhatMC replied to jpearl119's topic in General Students

    Has "older than dirt" been taken? Entered at 49 graduated at 51. Was in an ADN program. Had a BA in psychology. Good luck to

  3. Older students biased against younger students?

    OldPhatMC replied to Stephanieee's topic in General Students

    (edited for the juicy parts) As a nursing student that is a full generation older than the women you mentioned -- I was a 50 year old nursing student -- all I can say is "You're kidding, right?" I...

  4. FIM scoring survey

    OldPhatMC replied to TRFunguy's topic in Rehabilitation

    Our educator ran a full day course in FIM assessment, which involved the use of standardized scenarios. There are a lot of nuances and a lot of categories to score, so I think trying to learn it on...

  5. Rehab nursing-the good/bad/ugly?

    OldPhatMC replied to PAERRN20's topic in Rehabilitation

    I've been a rehab nurse for the last year. Before that, I was an EMS provider and worked med-surg. The gratifying part of rehab nursing is that you do see miracles every day. Someone who comes in...

  6. Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    OldPhatMC replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    As I see it, the profession of nursing is not a job, but a lifestyle. Someone with a "paycheck" attitude might do well for a while, but they will burn out as they find themselves faking it more. I...

  7. Soon to graduate from RN program (May '09) and scared

    OldPhatMC replied to xnmexicanx's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Having just pieced together my first year as a nurse, I can tell you that I had a lot of the same anxieties. Keep in mind that even if you do find your life remade by your career -- and you will --...

  8. Scared Of Poop!!!!!!!!! Help!!!!!!!

    OldPhatMC replied to nursingstudent424's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have to wonder how the OP is doing with poop now of days It's funny, I got through school unfazed by anything other than vomited bile, but once in a while there still is the occasional new...

  9. Warning: Healthy Bowels!

    OldPhatMC replied to gentlegiver's topic in General Nursing

    What a MOVING thread!

  10. No consideration for gay patients

    OldPhatMC replied to eric2123's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Steve mentioned the article from Advance which was cited above. The GLBT community has its own culture and values, which impact patient care at both the patient and community health levels. It's not...

  11. Question for Any of You That Have Switched Careers to Nursing?

    OldPhatMC replied to PhilaGuy's topic in Men in Nursing

    I went from a technical career path where I started in electronics technology (remember electronics? Fixing stuff instead of throwing it away ) then on to computers and taxation. The computer...

  12. Maintenance helping with medical procedures.

    OldPhatMC replied to Nurse-C's topic in General Nursing

    As to the HIPAA violation, I addressed that above: it's important to verify the reality, otherwise I agree. Everybody knows they need to do a tax return but does everybody do one? Defects happen. In...

  13. Maintenance helping with medical procedures.

    OldPhatMC replied to Nurse-C's topic in General Nursing

    I fully agree with you that there are many mandates that even a small hospital would need to meet for each and every employee. I'm in agreement with your analysis and approach. However, since I've...

  14. I just finished the NCLEX... I had to have failed...

    OldPhatMC replied to guineachick's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was in the same boat: 75 questions and out. I can't remember being that surprised in a very long time. Here's an old trick that works: count up the number of questions that you can remember...

  15. Maintenance helping with medical procedures.

    OldPhatMC replied to Nurse-C's topic in General Nursing

    No argument that all staff should be HIPAA trained, but is the maintenance guy trained? If the hospital takes someone like a maintenance worker to do security work, it is up to the hospital to make...

  16. Maintenance helping with medical procedures.

    OldPhatMC replied to Nurse-C's topic in General Nursing

    :nono:I'd also think this was a big stinky HIPAA violation. I'd be guessing that the maintenance guy is not trained in HIPAA and would present an immediate

  17. For "Second Career" Nurses

    OldPhatMC replied to Mom2Chaos's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, it happens. After many years in the high-rolling version of Knots Landing that is known as the software industry (never met a defective personality in that business that I didn't have to pretend...

  18. No consideration for gay patients

    OldPhatMC replied to eric2123's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I agree with you that these issues aren't talked about and I think it's mostly more out of a lack of visibility than any true malice. I'm inclined to hope and believe that nurses focus on helping...

  19. Would you marry a female MD?

    OldPhatMC replied to cgun101's topic in Men in Nursing

    Can your wife get me some referrals? I'd think that success in marrying a physician or other professional ( I was once sweet on a podiatrist ) would be the ability to be your own person as well....

  20. Outrageous ER Stories

    OldPhatMC replied to suitebliss's topic in General Nursing

    This isn't a new concept or even one limited to the homeless. My grandmother ( I was ten years old at the time) had a gangrenous foot injury secondary to a "poorly executed" surgery. She was at home...

  21. Hey guys....How do you all support yourselves?

    OldPhatMC replied to Brian 77's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Geez Brian, there's a few of you Richmond folks looking at nursing. I guess credit cards and consumer electronics are feeling the pinch. I'm just up the road from you. Supporting myself was pretty...

  22. Nursing....a very popular second career?

    OldPhatMC replied to Athenas83's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not surprised to hear that you've seen career changers from IT coming into nursing. I am one. But I've seen truck drivers, firefighters, police officers, and lots of health related folks come to...

  23. How many got only 75 questions?

    OldPhatMC replied to cindib's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oh absolutely. I wish I could get the surveillance video. After the machine shut off (at 75 questions) I must have had the stupidest look on my face ever. I was shocked. Nervous as all get out for the...

  24. A New 50 year old nurse!?????

    OldPhatMC replied to timjo's topic in General Nursing

    Fifty year old nurse? Nah, don't do it.. I want to be the only one!!!! I'm actually quite surprised at how many of us at age 50 (well one friend is in her 40s but looks 50:trout: ) are in nursing...

  25. The Circumcision Discussion

    OldPhatMC replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I fully agree with your comments about staying with peer reviewed sources. But one observation about your comment on the 80 year old males. I have not found anything peer-reviewed about the care of...