That Guy BSN, RN, EMT-B

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    Why are new nurses treated poorly?

    That Guy replied to rnckr's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No offense but you are 46, shouldnt you have come across this before in another line of work or with friends/family? Dealing with less than pleasant people is sadly a day to day thing it seems
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    Alert and oriented man in LTC abusive to staff

    That Guy replied to frankie2286's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    911. Dont put up with that ever. If they have no mental health issues and are just *******s, dont hesitate at
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    networking while at clinicals

    That Guy replied to clearblue3's topic in General Nursing

    Also put a bug in the charge nurses ear that you are a student and are willing to do any IVs, dressing changes, NG tubes, blood, hang meds, anything. Make sure they see you as someone who is willing...
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    Ultrasound IV placement

    That Guy replied to bjflymed's topic in Emergency

    You dont need classes for them really. The IO gun is easy, point and shoot. US IV is just an IV with a
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    criminal history,accepted to nursing school??

    That Guy replied to smiley gal's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Schedule a meeting with the dean of the department and explain to her what happened and ask her what, if possible problems you may encounter for school. THat is the easiest way to do it and that is...
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    Ultrasound IV placement

    That Guy replied to bjflymed's topic in Emergency

    My tech that is amazing at them has taught us how to and let us practice. Fun
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    What do you think about this?

    That Guy replied to mappers's topic in General Nursing

    They did that at my last hospital too. Except it wasnt for a cancer center. it was for new offices for the higher ups. Yeah I'll pass. Id rather donate my money to a good cause you know more nurses,...
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    Anyone here who hate the holidays?

    That Guy replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Holidays never really meant anything to me as a kid. As my family size slowly starts to reach zero, it means more and more to me to see the ones I care about. My GF is really getting me into the...
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    So ive decided i want to be a nurse.. but

    That Guy replied to wontquit's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I had no issue with my disorderly conduct charge in Kansas. But yes, call directly and find
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    No Silly Questions?

    That Guy replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    So is a cervical fx the same as breaking your
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    CIWA woes

    That Guy replied to Indy's topic in Addictions

    I dont mind detoxers. Although the floors I send them to hate
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    Sucide lies: is it CYA or blaming?

    That Guy replied to Tiffanybaybay's topic in Emergency

    I always always chart charge nurse aware, dr informed and is aware etc etc. That way they cant EVER come back to me and say "why didnt anyone else know about this?" ALso, it is very dangerous for them...
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    These two idiots need to have their nursing licenses revoked

    That Guy replied to guest416560's topic in General Nursing

    Come on is that even
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    Nurses, how are you going to vote? 2012 US Presidential Election

    That Guy replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I voted in this poll for Obama because I think he will win. Dont want him to
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    Will you pay 1000 dollars ticket for a interview?

    That Guy replied to kindlylili's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Ask for a phone interview. Thats what I did when the drive was 8 hours from my old to new
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    New Fluzone Intradermal vaccine - what do you all think?

    That Guy replied to beeker's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I've heard nothing but bad reviews of the ID route. Everyone I know has said it is way worse than an IM. They tried to give it to me and I said no way. GIve me the old fashioned
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    PT Pulls out their NG tube...boss says I need to fill out an event report?

    That Guy replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    I will chart that the pt removed the tube, but I refuse to chart an incident report. EVERYTHING is an incident that happens that isnt supposed
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    Cooler weather and homeless "patients"

    That Guy replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in Emergency

    Ours learned the trick. Say chest pain, or I want to kill myself and it buys them an overnight stay. ****** me off to no
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    Different Types Of Coworkers

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

    I thought it was odd I started eating food with names. Just the other day I ate a sandwich named
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    young and inexperienced or....?

    That Guy replied to butterfly134's topic in General Nursing

    The more you hurt people, the more you get used to it. Honestly, it sounds barbaric but it is the truth. NGs hurt and they suck. Foleys suck. Needles to a rather large population,
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    RNs: How much vacation time do you get?

    That Guy replied to SummitRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well thats a loaded question. But with some math, I could technically take off 2+ months of the year and still have a job. For you see, If I work 6 on, then take 8 days off, I can take those next 6...
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    Different Types Of Coworkers

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

    The stealth bomber: Person who stays under the radar but gets the job done
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    If you weren't a nurse, what would you have become?

    That Guy replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    Garbage man. I know several and they are the happiest guys in the world. Work outside, no desk, lots of
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    Problem in ER last night

    That Guy replied to justapatient's topic in Emergency

    Because we work in the ER and a good majority of our pts lie. So much so that it can jade us when stuff like this
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    New Customer Service Initiative

    That Guy replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    Dilaudid for headaches? Seriously? I'm glad I have docs that dont put up with that