Accolay

Accolay

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  1. Specialty Poll for male nurses

    Accolay replied to DatMurse's topic in Men in Nursing

    ICU now, but started in Med/Surg. Probably off to the ER sooner than later. I'm actually interested in obstetrics, but it just wouldn't

  2. Struggles of being a male nurse

    Accolay replied to aririe's topic in Men in Nursing

    Never really had any troubles as a male nurse. I usually ask female patients if I can help them to the toilet, or if they'd prefer a female. If I'm doing a procedure that involves privacy issues with...

  3. The blurred line, patients, social media, and safety

    Accolay replied to Maggie Ann's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Sometimes I wonder if I'm missing anything by not being on FB. I'm comforted by stories like

  4. Can I please get a Parking Spot!

    Accolay replied to ArrowRN's topic in General Nursing

    I chose where I live because I didn't ever want to have to rely on a car to get to work. I ride my bicycle to work now but I could walk if needed and can also use public transportation. I used to...

  5. I don't think i can be around this co-worker anymore.

    Accolay replied to fulitarn's topic in General Nursing

    It is surprising that so many dudes still don't get it in this day and age: you don't put your hands on people you don't know without their consent. I'm sorry for your experience. It could be that the...

  6. Loss of all personal freedom.

    Accolay replied to Runnerlives's topic in General Nursing

    That's true. However, how many people think of "good" skin heads when mentioned? I'm willing to bet not many. Racist Skinhead | Southern Poverty Law

  7. Loss of all personal freedom.

    Accolay replied to Runnerlives's topic in General Nursing

    I understand the argument you were using to express this, but we're talking about neo-Nazi, white power skin heads right? Maybe if you're white you might be able to turn a blind eye to what they do...

  8. Loss of all personal freedom.

    Accolay replied to Runnerlives's topic in General Nursing

    "And I would have gotten away with it too, if it wasn't for you meddling kids!" And get off my

  9. Critical Care nursing

    Accolay replied to Tiffany93's topic in General Nursing

    1. Are you being hired as a critical care nurse for your first job? 2. I read through NCLEX

  10. Loss of all personal freedom.

    Accolay replied to Runnerlives's topic in General Nursing

    I'm also a veteran. I've made my way in this world not being a protected class from that service, so it irks me that some veterans believe that they should have special privileges due to that (of...

  11. Makes Me Feel Like Crying

    Accolay posted a topic in General Nursing

    Second patient I've had in the last 6-8 months that is probably a new para. Not their fault but both involved in spinal injury. I'm not able to state how, but I assure you the injuries have nothing to...

  12. Makes Me Feel Like Crying

    Accolay replied to Accolay's topic in General Nursing

    Feeling are odd too. But to explain, these patients circumstances were pretty similar. Not that all new paras aren't sad, just these two were particularly yucky. I can't share more about them than...

  13. Makes Me Feel Like Crying

    Accolay replied to Accolay's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I don't know... I might feel slightly less compassion for someone who has become a para after crashing their a motorcycle drunk or other such nonsense. Either way, it was the 3am dispair that...

  14. Makes Me Feel Like Crying

    Accolay replied to Accolay's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks guys. Don't worry- I'll soldier

  15. Is there a "nursing for dummies" type book?

    Accolay replied to knittygritty2850's topic in General Nursing

    :)

  16. Now that I'm an "old" nurse

    Accolay replied to Tasern1214's topic in General Nursing

    Have you talked to a lawyer? Just wondering what they would make of it. The older I get, the less likely I am to deal with BS like that and would want to go with the nuclear, no-holds-barred, lay...

  17. More dangerous: Navy or Army

    Accolay replied to Chuckleface's topic in Government, Military

    I'm not really sure what you think to expect from the military or from nursing. People hear a lot of things- you should talk to the recruiters and get specific information first hand:...

  18. Maybe a stupid question..

    Accolay replied to fjluce's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I am of the male persuasion. #Metoo notwithstanding, I don't really want to be touched by anybody at work either. Sounds like a slightly weird work culture to me, but whatever. I guess it could seem...

  19. New Nurse Blues

    Accolay replied to Miss-Hanabira's topic in Health, Stress Management

    First job and a new nurse, of course you're going to be slow. Echoing all the comments already stated: the first year of nursing is challenging, but it gets better. Keep working at it and work hard....

  20. nurse and social media inre s clarke

    Accolay replied to morte's topic in Nursing News

    $10k is about what? Two to three months salary if that? No benefits? That's not going to last long. I'm betting it'll be fairly difficult to find a new job after this kind of publicity. Even if a new...

  21. What if your patient goes missing?

    Accolay replied to HKBrandon's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We place elopement risk patients in a particular color of scrubs and their property is locked up and they do not have access. They will have a 1:1 placed if necessary or we can use a video monitoring...

  22. Trump Admin Will Protect Health Workers Who Refuse Services On Religious Grounds

    Accolay replied to herring_RN's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    From the article: Hi. Devil's Advocate here. Forget about abortion and The Gays: My religion finds moral fault with people who are morbidly obese, those who have problems with alcohol or any other...

  23. 2 NICU Job offers, need opinions on offers

    Accolay replied to K.Alva's topic in General Nursing

    Not the worst spot to be in, having two offers. What are your goals? I hate to be a Debbie Downer, but why do "positions always open up" at number two? Also, where I work 36 hours/week counts as full...

  24. Will marijuana ever be okay in nursing?

    Accolay replied to Bakingismylife's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a user and I don't personally have a beef with marijuana. Despite the apparent symptom relief some patients experience, I think I'll have to echo the commenters that have taken umbrage with...

  25. Failed dosage calc test and feeling like a failure.

    Accolay replied to jessang16's topic in General Students

    I had to take the dosage math test twice because I failed the first time. Unfortunately, the policy was to not show you what you missed on the first test, so it was a mystery as to what I missed. I...