royhanosn

royhanosn

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  1. Textbook nursing vs. real world nursing.

    royhanosn replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    text book is exact that, its the basics. The once you get into the field, you learn real world, and watch others, and ASK questions. Thats how you learn and learn to cope. Remember your a

  2. Is anyone else annoyed by the expectations of male nurses in transferring patients?

    royhanosn replied to WillRegNurse's topic in Men in Nursing

    does not matter what country. basic lifting equipment should always be available. dont prove your female or male, if you get a back injury its your fault, except if the patient strikes out/acts out,...

  3. Is anyone else annoyed by the expectations of male nurses in transferring patients?

    royhanosn replied to WillRegNurse's topic in Men in Nursing

    whats a preceptor? AZ patients are like that, combative, therefore team work and knowing what machinery is around to lift heavy one transferred. Dont perform heroics, its your back, legs, especially...

  4. Jumping through hoops to even APPLY for a job!

    royhanosn replied to sophie<3's topic in General Nursing

    for some its jumping hoops, for some its a walk in the park. Politics also plays a parts these day, its not what you know, its who you know, IN some cases. Just keep applying. As previous post, ask...

  5. Religion in the Room

    royhanosn replied to SeeTheMoon's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    WHOA!! you got some mean bible thumpers there, honey! Religion has NO place in the workplace nor the patient. You are there, to care. It not good, I was going to use the word, INAPPROPRIATE, but...

  6. WHAT were they thinking at that Nursing Home???

    royhanosn replied to JDougRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    they dont think in a nursing home, many may be there, because thats the only job they could find. interesting findings: a doctor friend of mine, told me the only reason why patients are lined up in...

  7. Male RN wanting to get some advice.

    royhanosn replied to DudeinNursing's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am also! look for a less stressful position, or get out! since I have left, I have not had a sick day, feels great Nursing has not changed since I left, if nothing else, its gotten worse. Bad...

  8. What were the gender ratios in your nursing classes?

    royhanosn replied to edwindelahiggins's topic in Men in Nursing

    whether gay or straight. your sexual orientation has nothing to do with your work. If you get hit on, consider it a compliment. I am a male nurse, and I have been hit, and enjoy it. be their friend,...

  9. Could a Registered Nurse hold their own when it comes to treating patients...?

    royhanosn replied to lee_sHAY's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    make the patient comfortable. Dont do hero-ics. remember you have a lot of people watching you. knowing how people are these days..paranoid, be careful. despite how much experience you have. Let the...

  10. Why aren't more nurses and nursing facilities unionized?

    royhanosn replied to Ev1987's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    unions are for people that cant fight for themselves. One way, is work to rule. Do the basics only! Unions are always trying to get the pie in sky! But never do! If you have good management, with open...

  11. Best shoes ever?

    royhanosn replied to redraccoon's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    to each their own! no one shoe is best EVER!! solid support, good arch, and LIGHT! your spending 8 to 12 hours in these booties. I prefer Avia's or saucony! Do you wear arch supports or

  12. Depression?

    royhanosn replied to alicet's topic in Health, Stress Management

    time to get out! emotional symptoms will lead to physical problems. Your body is telling you to get out. Its up to

  13. Sex offenders/ residents screening?

    royhanosn replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    it should be up to the manager or owner of the LTC. Not the nurse! If suspected, clear it with the

  14. How long should it take to pass meds to 44 to 45 residents

    royhanosn replied to djsugar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    could be a day or morning. depends on how organized a nurse is! Sounds like overworked

  15. WHAT were they thinking at that Nursing Home???

    royhanosn replied to JDougRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Nursing home are getting a bad rep, mainly because of cut backs, managers who should not be managers, and this reflects down the line! A bad manager is the captain of the ship. If steered in the wrong...

  16. "Nurses Are So Mean"

    royhanosn replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    as indicated..you grow a thick skin. its your emotional on the job protection against...well, stupidity. happens anywhere, not just

  17. A degree that changed me from what I was to what I am

    royhanosn replied to Binu Francis's topic in General Nursing

    its called, experience! dont get philosophical. Your patients will pickup on your care, but dont go overboard. you will burn out too fast, and then you will be useless to everyone. Or your body will...

  18. "Nurses Are So Mean"

    royhanosn replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    dont lump us all into your category. Any office, hospital is like that, these days, and nothing has changed. Does not matter where you work, you get all kinds, so

  19. Facebook almost cost me my job

    royhanosn replied to ReginaPhalange's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Remember, Facebook is a public forum. Its similar to putting, I hate Lucy Ricardo, on a billboard in downtown. and SIGNING IT!! But for those that are still following the herd mentality,

  20. what I learned my first year as an RN

    royhanosn replied to nursgirl's topic in General Nursing

    surprising the number of people, that see TV medical shows are the REAL thing. First thing I learn being first year RN...keep your mouth shut and LEARN. You got the text book stuff, now its real...

  21. How do you incorporate faith into your daily nursing tasks?

    royhanosn replied to orangepink's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    agreed! its not the faith, but the work you put into what you do for the patient. Extra mile or other buzz words, if the patient is more comfortable..you got

  22. How do you incorporate faith into your daily nursing tasks?

    royhanosn replied to orangepink's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    be careful who you do the faith thing to! Not all people are religious. I dont get into political or religious discussion, with patients or staff. To each their

  23. Will I be shunned?

    royhanosn replied to studentgolfer's topic in General Students

    I agree! you maybe shunned because you dont have all the latest and greatest toys. your there for 2 or more years...PLUS your an adult student. the kids in your class have little if none life...

  24. CNA skills clinical

    royhanosn replied to LolaLo's topic in General Nursing

    if its not done properly, could the patient fall out of the

  25. How far did you get...?

    royhanosn replied to Marie1205's topic in General Nursing

    BSCN is sometimes greatly over marketed. Some feel comfortable looking for advancement, into management. But some BSCN make very poor managers or exec;s. They have risen to their point of...