nursemike ASN, RN

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    The right to refuse has so many interpretations

    nursemike replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Nursing

    Is there anything less healthy than stripping someone of his/her
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    What kills me..... (VENT)!!!

    nursemike replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    Some time back, I posted an astonishingly insightful and rather witty observation which referred in a not-unflattering way to a co-worker's "hooters." It turns out, not all of my fellow members were...
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    As good as, Better or Worse than you thought it would be...

    nursemike replied to Krazy4pedsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Huh? I'm not sure I understand your point. Could you please explain it in simpler
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    Is it worth it??

    nursemike replied to marty6001's topic in General Nursing

    I just posted "it's worth it," on another thread, and I'll stand by that, but I would tell a prospective nurse that it does have a price. I've come to agree with those who've told me it's a lifetime...
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    As good as, Better or Worse than you thought it would be...

    nursemike replied to Krazy4pedsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. It's all of the above. I've just come off a tough weekend, and it has been a tough few weeks for me and my peers. In fact, the whole past year or so hasn't been a picnic. Lots of changes to...
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    Benefits of being a male nurse vs Female nurse

    nursemike replied to girtenbt's topic in Men in Nursing

    It's easier when you need to pee. I do think some preferential hiring may occur. All else being roughly equal, some NMs do like having a few males on the unit. There's no difference in pay, where I...
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    Have you ever been mistaken for a doctor?

    nursemike replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Men in Nursing

    I get called doctor occassionally. I always correct them, but some persist. The aides get promoted to nurse, too, so I'll get, "Doctor, could you have the nurse bring me some fresh water?" I was...
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    manly scrub top protocol...

    nursemike replied to AVMadd's topic in Men in Nursing

    Not in royal blue, either, but I'm allowed to wear white, so I do. Not as see-thru as some other brands, although I avoid garish boxers. I was wearing the Landau zip-front tops, but switched to...
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    Critical thinking

    nursemike replied to xyjessi's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, I don't really have much in the way of specifics that comes to mind. But do bear in mind that "critical thinking" is very, very similar to just "thinking," and an example of using it doesn't...
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    Studying nursing theory, came across Jean Watson

    nursemike replied to algebra_demystified's topic in General Nursing

    Some alchemists' early attempts at pharmacy were about as pseudo as a science can get. I don't think it's strictly necessary to repeat their errors in developing a body of knowledge in nursing. The...
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    Studying nursing theory, came across Jean Watson

    nursemike replied to algebra_demystified's topic in General Nursing

    If anyone had told me in the late 70's early 80's that I would be a nurse someday, I'd have swallowed my tongue. So I don't have a real clear sense of what nursing was BW. If anyone had told me in...
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    Studying nursing theory, came across Jean Watson

    nursemike replied to algebra_demystified's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's interesting that you link NANDA and nursing diagnoses with nursing theory. One seems to me to be the very epitome of practicality, and the other, well...not so much. But it does seem...
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    Studying nursing theory, came across Jean Watson

    nursemike replied to algebra_demystified's topic in General Nursing

    I can't argue with your observation. In fact, it seems to me that in my first year of practice, I was so caught up in those practical skills that I had precious little opportunity to do much critical...
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    I desperately need advice

    nursemike replied to ElseeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have a couple of questions, but I want to assure you that I don't mean to be insulting. Frankly, I don't even need answers to them, but I hope you will try to answer them honestly to yourself....
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    A Kind Word

    nursemike replied to Manepride's topic in General Nursing

    When I started school at 46, what seemed to make the most sense for me was going straight into an ASN program. I'm sort of naturally academically-oriented, and I'd been working five years in a...
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    I am lucky...but I'm still very disappointed ::sighs::

    nursemike replied to Serrano2886's topic in General Nursing

    A few of my coworkers have come to hospital nursing from other areas, especially LTC, but also clinics. I think it's fair to say they've found the transition challenging. I think it's also fair to...
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    If you can say one thing to your boss, what would it be?

    nursemike replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    I'd be tempted to tell her, "Thank you for being proactive and taking ownership of your documentation," just to mess with her. I actually have told her, "I love my stupid job." Because it is. And I...
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    Please be honest!

    nursemike replied to kalinka's topic in General Nursing

    Haven't seen maggot therapy. I've read about it, and heard about pts with maggots that were not therapeutic. I've seen leech therapy up close and personal, and that was gross enough. BTW, I do count...
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    Please be honest!

    nursemike replied to kalinka's topic in General Nursing

    I think I would have to say that my primary motivation is my burning desire to help my facility be one of the premier institutions in our region. My number one goal is for us to be one of the top...
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    Male Nurses

    nursemike replied to BackfromRetirement's topic in General Nursing

    I think some of the disparity in nursing may have to do with the disparity outside nursing. A lot of families need two working parents. If a nurse's spouse is female, she may well earn less than the...
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    Did everyone flunk their college writing courses?

    nursemike replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    I think we all have things that get our respective undergarments in a bunch. I've lately realized the only sensible answer is to step away from the computer and get
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    Studying nursing theory, came across Jean Watson

    nursemike replied to algebra_demystified's topic in General Nursing

    You raise an interesting point. It sounds a little counterintuitive, in a way, that talking about your pain could be a distraction from pain, but talking about anything is going to occupy the CNS. My...
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    Philosophy of Nursing

    nursemike replied to gsmeagle2918's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I like Chrissy Hinds: "We're all down here in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." I love this article. The words may not all be the specific ones I would choose, but I...
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    Studying nursing theory, came across Jean Watson

    nursemike replied to algebra_demystified's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. I like your take on nursing theories and do think some of them do seem to have a baby somewhere in among the bathwater. Discussions such as this one have helped me a lot in developing my...
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    Studying nursing theory, came across Jean Watson

    nursemike replied to algebra_demystified's topic in General Nursing

    Well, yeah, if you're going to say it succinctly, I totally agree. It's just, well, my knees ain't what they used to be, so I need to start working on my spurious analogies and hyperbole, so I can be...