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  1. Words

    rngolfer53 replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    The teacher was certainly correct in telling the kid not to call the other one a "dummy." But, really, dummy is impolite, but hardly a "hate" word. The problem with the PC mindset is the overblown...

  2. Considering Nursing School at 52

    rngolfer53 replied to LuvLife845's topic in General Nursing

    That is a potential trap, since people assume from your age that you are experienced. They may give you tasks/responsibilities that are simply beyond your knowledge and acquired skill. I have the same...

  3. women working with women, why its so hard

    rngolfer53 replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    One thing I noticed as a guy, is that being male was definitely an asset in employment interviews. Managers--more than one--have told me guys bring stability and a lack of drama. That said, any...

  4. really disappointed after my trip to the BON

    rngolfer53 replied to picurn10's topic in General Nursing

    Many of these folks are just politicians and bureaucrats, so why would you expect logic or consistency? When applying for my endorsement in a second state (had my RN from my primary state of...

  5. $1x40x4x12=$1,920

    rngolfer53 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Also carry it into SSI

  6. Considering Nursing School at 52

    rngolfer53 replied to LuvLife845's topic in General Nursing

    i started at the same age, in an accelerated program. took 2 years including prerequisites to get a bsn. age by itself isn't a reason to say no to a nursing 2nd career. there are plenty of old 35...

  7. Opinions on scripting

    rngolfer53 replied to country mom's topic in General Nursing

    I do hear these scripts in other places, and they generally sound fake, unless the person uttering them is an accomplished actor. Management is perfectly logical in wanting to get specific messages...

  8. How would you answer this interview question?

    rngolfer53 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    As calmly as you can manage, say something along the lines of "Pt X needs this done asap. Please see to it right away, and let me know when it's done. Do you have any questions?" I wouldn't go further...

  9. Threatened by Patient Family

    rngolfer53 replied to Susan9608's topic in General Nursing

    On what did the manager base the assessment that the staff wasn't in danger? Hunch? The therapist's feeling? The family suddenly changing their tune or making excuses? The manager, without a thorough...

  10. End-of-Life Education for the family?

    rngolfer53 replied to Trailer's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I work in hospice, so obviously one won't get fired for talking about EOL. The opposite would be closer to the truth. I didn't read the post about the nurse getting fired for having that...

  11. Nursing hat with ruffles required?

    rngolfer53 replied to Suninmyheart's topic in General Nursing

    Fishnet stockings, perchance? Signed, Male Nurse with Male

  12. Stop calling me kid...

    rngolfer53 replied to SweetLemon's topic in General Nursing

    In a bow to workplace harmony, I'd first ask him to let up on the "kid" and tell him how that makes you feel. If you've put up with it long enough to not care about workplace harmony, or if he...

  13. you know you are in for trouble when.....

    rngolfer53 replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Your inbox contains a memo from management that begins: To improve Client

  14. you know you are in for trouble when.....

    rngolfer53 replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    The first instance is easy to deal with. Tell them the court officer will be right along to register the daddy so the state can make sure to collect the child support. The fighting will instantly...

  15. Threatened by Patient Family

    rngolfer53 replied to Susan9608's topic in General Nursing

    Don't send a therapist to do a cop's job. Often, the problem behavior will continue unabated, and perhaps worsened as the therapist very efficiently conveys the message that what they're doing is...

  16. At what age do you plan on retiring from nursing?

    rngolfer53 replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Nursing

    Don't really know. As long as it's still rewarding and fun, I'll keep at it. I don't plan on working full time much past 65, but that will depend in part on health, income, etc. I think by necessity,...

  17. PCA pump error

    rngolfer53 replied to BeckysMom1952's topic in General Nursing

    I occasionally work with PCAs in home settings, usually troubleshooting, or reprogramming r/t a change in orders. I always get out my instructions for the specific model pump and go step-by-step....

  18. PCA pump error

    rngolfer53 replied to BeckysMom1952's topic in General Nursing

    I would think that the nurses opened themselves to disciplinary action because they violated the policy/procedure. Whether that is firing or something less is up to the agency. Yes, it is an...

  19. you know you are in for trouble when.....

    rngolfer53 replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    This is when it helps to have plenty of PTO in the bank, so you can be off tomorrow. Having an alcoholic friend of the alcoholic Pt (the friend was already booted out of the Pt's LTC for being...

  20. you know you are in for trouble when.....

    rngolfer53 replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Often? They may once have volunteered in HS to go to a LTC, or went to CNA classes (never finished of course). In the old comedy, "How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying," a "junior...

  21. you know you are in for trouble when.....

    rngolfer53 replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    When the family member in the room says, "I used to be a

  22. Ignorant Stupid Patients

    rngolfer53 replied to KY RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    By saying "Yes" to three strikes and you're out, you free up resources that have the potential to impact another life positively. That, too, is the actuality of the statement. Otherwise, you're only...

  23. Ignorant Stupid Patients

    rngolfer53 replied to KY RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    While I agree with the general principle that we value free things according to the price we pay, I think if a Pt isn't motivated by losing a leg, paying some money won't make a lot of difference....

  24. Why are nursing instructors mean?

    rngolfer53 replied to 4everpeace's topic in General Students

    I think for many of the posters who complain about "mean" or "unfair" instructors, it is their first time encountering a teacher who holds them to standards. In nursing, you can't be late, take...

  25. My Room Mate tried to commit suicide tonight.

    rngolfer53 replied to Idaho Murse's topic in General Nursing

    I've heard it explained that the suicidal person is at the time suffering from a lack of imagination, in that he/she simply cannot see anything that will make the situation tolerable. (Not talking...