That Guy BSN, RN, EMT-B

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    Rate of sexual harassment occurrences at a hospital?

    That Guy replied to lis4b's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Or a guilty one of the said things
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    Anybody LIKE working holidays?

    That Guy replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    I like giving people with kids the day off to be with their families. So yes, I like working holidays. Except new years and the 4th. Those are
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    Do you remember your first day on the job?

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

    My first day was responding to a code in an MRI that went on for over 3
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    How did/do you pay for nursing school?

    That Guy replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    Where is the option for "Things I am not very proud of".... Nah my rents paid for
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    Patient requests

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

    20-something year old asked me to "fetch" her laptop that was on the bedside table that she just put there herself. I told her to fetch a new nurse, I wasnt her
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    Piercings & Tattoos?

    That Guy replied to Champs94's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I wouldnt want those in fear of getting them ripped out by a pt that is less than friendly. I am assuming they are dermals.
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    Medicare fines over hospitals' readmitted patients to begin on Monday Oct 1,2012

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

    HAHA HA HA. So you think people actually take care of themselves when they go home? Oh
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    Is my clinical instructor picking on me or am I overreacting?

    That Guy replied to crunchytaco's topic in General Students

    That is hardly picking on you. That is them trying to make you better. I had an instructor do that to me and didnt realize what she was doing until it was too
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    Nursing work ethics

    That Guy replied to kylifesaver1's topic in General Nursing

    Happens in every
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    Medical Terminology

    That Guy replied to Newbie_1's topic in General Nursing

    Uh I basically know what the heck the ER docs are talking about in relation to fx, diagnosis, organ involvement etc. Even if you dont know the exact term, you can break down the words and get a...
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    how many calories do you think nursing burns up?

    That Guy replied to SNB1014's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I would regularly walk 8-10 miles a night
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    Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    That Guy replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    All I will say is Darwin needs to make a few more appearances a
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    Bullies at the work place.. vent

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

    I would be mad at you too. Granted, I wouldnt act like she did, but you bet I would be mad. I hate that people cant confront the person first and let them know what is going on. You have an issue with...
  14. That Guy

    5 things you wish you knew as a new nurse

    That Guy replied to Bugs20091's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1. Take care of yourself before other people. You have to eat. You have to stop and take a break. You have to do these things. Even if it puts you behind, DO IT. 2. If you mess up, fess up. Tell the...
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    Name Badges Worn Backwards

    That Guy replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    One side I am ThatGuy, RN on the other I am Optimus Prime, RN. It worked out really well with the kids. I always introduced myself when I went in the room anyways have my name on the board in eye...
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    Question about marijuana use as a nurse

    That Guy replied to sasha_t's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    More fuel for thought.....what happens when the anxiety kicks in at work? Can you just go burn a quick one and come back to
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    Differences in practice: experts and novices. Are you learning from one another?

    That Guy replied to BlueDevil,DNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I read this one of 2 ways. The first being thanks for standing up for what you think is right nad are trying to do what the evidence shows. Way too many get antibiotics for nothing and it is creating...
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    Waitressing as a pre-req?

    That Guy replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    I think the catering to the families is what will ultimatley be my exit from this profession. It drives me absolutely
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    Question about marijuana use as a nurse

    That Guy replied to sasha_t's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Im curious how this plays out. MJ is legal from a local standpoint but from federal i would be curious to what they have to say. Maybe they should have tried Marinol and some xanax instead. I could...
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    When do you do your charting?

    That Guy replied to Nurse ABC's topic in General Nursing

    Its a tough question to answer. Everyone is different. Personally, I would rather see all my pts starting shift so I have a baseline of how they are before tackling meds, annoying family, getting them...
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    Is it conceivable ?

    That Guy replied to 1RedHotOma's topic in General Nursing

    totally beat me to
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    Just a question to understand the ER better

    That Guy replied to sheilahdee's topic in Emergency

    While this is true, in the initial post the first thing the pt states is the pt has "rapid heart rate" well, what is rapid. It is very broad answer. They then go on to say that turns out it is Afib...
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    Shift Swap Vent

    That Guy replied to missladyrn's topic in General Nursing

    I love people calling before they are supposed to be at working asking to swap only to call in "sick". Then seeing on facebook that they went our partying instead. That ****** me off
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    Name your favorite scrub top/pants!

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

    The ones my mom sewed for
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    Total Disregard for Visiting Hours

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

    Have to make the cutomer happy, not what is best for the