That Guy BSN, RN, EMT-B

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  1. That Guy

    wow...this is my JOB!

    That Guy replied to Umberlee's topic in General Nursing

    I think that too but its usually "They trust me with all this
  2. That Guy

    Does Preferring to Work Night Shift mean you're lazy?

    That Guy replied to Soliloquy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ive always been a Noc. I dont know how people wake up in the morning and survive all day. Plus our night crew is real close so it heps when the
  3. That Guy

    What do you think can be done to improve access to mental health care?

    That Guy replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I saw that 60 minutes report, it was really sad and showed just how terrible our mental health care is in this country. I think the problem relies a lot on funding. We see countless come in to the ER...
  4. That Guy

    Reflect on this! IMPORTANT!!

    That Guy replied to WeAreOfPeace's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

  5. That Guy

    Last name on ID badge?

    That Guy replied to ravenpuff's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Bingo!
  6. That Guy

    Last name on ID badge?

    That Guy replied to ravenpuff's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just, wow. Im not responding to this or I will be banned. How
  7. That Guy

    How many 12 hour shifts per week

    That Guy replied to Bouncyball's topic in General Nursing

    My friend cleared over 6 figures last year doing that. Yeah kind of money is nice but it would kill me. She has since stopped because I think it did just that to her. She is so much happier
  8. That Guy

    How many 12 hour shifts per week

    That Guy replied to Bouncyball's topic in General Nursing

    3. I dont do overtime. I'll take the lower paycheck to have more
  9. That Guy

    Wearing sterile sleeves or a sterile gown for foley insertion?

    That Guy replied to Axmann, RN, BSN, NREMT-B's topic in General Students

    1st rule of foleys/any sterile procedure GET GLOVES THAT FIT!!!! Those puny little ones that come in kits do not fit my hands and make it impossible. I think they are what a 6.0/6.5 in there? When you...
  10. That Guy

    Do you have a nursing specialty you know you want to pursue?

    That Guy replied to goldenanchor's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Make sure you come back and visit this when you get out of school. My desires changed as I went through school and started
  11. That Guy

    Ugghhh, another new nurse...

    That Guy replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    Grow a sense of humor, you will last longer. I told me new preceptee I don't want her to end up like me, so I am putting on my best front so she isn't jaded right out of the gate. The powers that be...
  12. That Guy

    Why do some choose to pursue BSN over ASN first?

    That Guy replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I didn't know an ADN existed when I went to school and I knew I wouldn't go back once I got out. Oh and the job market is atrocious so any leg up I have the
  13. That Guy

    Night shift nurses: tips on sleeping AT NIGHT

    That Guy replied to edwindelahiggins's topic in General Nursing

    My schedule is so messed up I cant offer any real advice. I do what my body likes and what I have adjusted to over the years. On the weeks I have off, I go to bed at 0800 after I come home from work...
  14. That Guy

    How long did it take you to finish BSN/ASN

    That Guy replied to mee9mee9's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    6.5 years but I farted around, changed majors, didnt apply myself for
  15. That Guy

    If you like your health insurance, you can keep it your insurance. Period

    That Guy replied to tulip5's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Thank god I have insurance through my company. If i didnt, I would be forfeiting almost 2/3 of one of my paychecks for the worst plan. If anyone can say this is anything but a giant failure, i would...
  16. That Guy

    About That Avatar...

    That Guy replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Out of sheer curiosity I googled my name and the first thing that popped up was my LinkedIn profile. This is ok with me. The next 20 items were listings for people with the same name but not me. This...
  17. That Guy

    What was/are the 3 things that got/get you through nursing school?

    That Guy replied to crushlush's topic in General Students

    Keystone Light, Call of Duty, my
  18. That Guy

    Bad Parents

    That Guy replied to KelRN215's topic in Pediatric

    And people wonder why I hate most people now. Maybe its the ratio of bad parents vs good parents that come in, but this bothers me to no
  19. That Guy

    I notice nice veins!

    That Guy replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Amateur. Everyone gets an 18 at least *I realize you arent an amateur with 20+
  20. That Guy

    Not a people person... (Yikes!)

    That Guy replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I used to be a people person, this job kinda of changed that. I prefer NOT to be around people now and dont find the need to chat up people at random
  21. That Guy

    Disappointed in my clinical rotation..

    That Guy replied to robdob's topic in General Students

    I wish I paid more interest to stuff in school that "bored" me or wasnt part of my "dream job" Turns out all those peds clinicals would have come in handy. Make the best of every situation. Not every...
  22. That Guy

    Good Excuses for Missing Work

    That Guy replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    You have to say catastrophic or they wont believe
  23. That Guy

    Which stethoscope do you like?

    That Guy replied to ElanaJ's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Master Classic II SE for the last 6
  24. That Guy

    EKG? 12 lead ekg?

    That Guy replied to pinkypink's topic in General Nursing

    Does your hospital offer any EKG type
  25. That Guy

    Number One Pet Peeve in Nursing School: Future "Paycheck Nurses"

    That Guy replied to joshmiller2010's topic in General Students

    Im a paycheck nurse but I was in charge of my education because I realized lives are at my hand. But hey, what do I know, I just like the