mrclark0000

mrclark0000 has 25 years experience and specializes in Surgery Vascular/Endovascular/Trauma.

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1. It Ain't Like The Movies!

   mrclark0000 replied to madricka's topic in General Nursing

   Quote: We've actually done that with a cranial bone flap. We literally picked it up off the floor, soaked it in betadine, then rinsed it in bacitracin irrigation, and put it back in place. That...

2. It Ain't Like The Movies!

   mrclark0000 replied to madricka's topic in General Nursing

   I think that the medical consultant tries to keep the realism in the show but gets over ruled by director/actors who want to have "Drama" or in the Actors case more face time on the screen. I still...

3. "Smart" students make bad nurses?

   mrclark0000 replied to joseyjo's topic in General Nursing

   As a Nurse Preceptor of 20+ years experience I can say that, in my humble opinion, Grades do not matter, a Good Attitude and Willingness to Learn are what you need to have to be successful in any area...

4. Nurses smoking weed?

   mrclark0000 replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

   I heard of a resident who had a cheese doodle drop from his mask into a patient. The patient survived.. The resident

5. Nurses smoking weed?

   mrclark0000 replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

   I like my nurses well seasoned and we'll marinated!

6. Nurses smoking weed?

   mrclark0000 replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

   You do know that some hospitals are testing for the presence of nicotine in the pre-hire phase? It should be noted that tobacco is legal, but the cost to the hospital in insurance premiums is higher...

7. "Smart" students make bad nurses?

   mrclark0000 replied to joseyjo's topic in General Nursing

   True

8. What is your Nursing Kryptonite?

   mrclark0000 replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

   Even worse than that smokers smell is the Stinky Perfume that some use to cover up their smoking habits.. I call these people "secret smokers" and I detest them more than those who are real

9. What is your Nursing Kryptonite?

   mrclark0000 replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

   But can't you just hear the clickety-clack as they walk on the bathroom

10. What is your Nursing Kryptonite?

    mrclark0000 replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

    I work the operating room. The Docs and some of the nurses are all Borderline Personalities of some sort or another... I include myself I'm Borderline

11. What is your Nursing Kryptonite?

    mrclark0000 replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

    I'll just add Anti Vaxxers to my list

12. What is your Nursing Kryptonite?

    mrclark0000 replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

    I hate doing a Liver Transplant on a patient that's been "dry" (off alcohol) for 6 months. A 6 month dry period for your typical alcoholic is not uncommon and in my humble opinion not a reason to...

13. Hostile work environment - Violent Doctor

    mrclark0000 replied to Summer70's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a male nurse and I will say that this needs to get handled by HR. I would never put up with this sort of behaviour.. I've been around a abusive surgeon (oddly enough the surgeon was female) who...

14. Ridiculous medical mistakes on TV

    mrclark0000 replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

    I give this one a Pass on any medical accuracy. First of all its a Comedy. Second it's Mel Brooks. Third it's Abby

15. Article NY Times! Spot on...I think so!!

    mrclark0000 replied to NurseLRW's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I work in the OR and our EMR (Cerner surginet) is the bane of existence to both the OR Nurses and the MDs. An EMR should assist the nurse in capturing essential nursing documenting, not tie the...