nursemike ASN, RN

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    Putting on my big girl pants

    nursemike replied to leonurse's topic in General Nursing

    Years ago, a doctor decided I was on the brink of borderline hypertension, so he recommended me for a study on progressive muscle relaxation and BP. It was sorta interesting, I went from high normal...
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    I've been bullied all my life, and it continues...

    nursemike replied to asdjkl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It sounds good, here, but I'm not sure how it would apply in real life. For example, nurse following me asks why I'm still charting at 0830, and I say, "I followed xxx," and she says, "Say no more."...
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    I've been bullied all my life, and it continues...

    nursemike replied to asdjkl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm sorry for your troubles, and second some of the advice you have been given, especially re: EAP, and the site country mom linked looks promising. Miranda (rn/writer) pretty well said everything I...
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    Lost my first patient - could I be in trouble?

    nursemike replied to southernhospitality's topic in General Nursing

    I've been in much your same position and agree with the concensus. Also agree with don't beat yourself up. But I do think you are right to think long and hard about it, as you obviously are. I...
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    Nurses, are you glad that Obamas Healthcare Bill Passed?

    nursemike replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I voted that I was glad, because I'm convinced something has to be done. Not just for the poor. Actually, if you're poor enough, you can get Medicaid. But if you're working and sorta poor, you're...
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    Stepping Over to the Dark Side

    nursemike replied to SweetLemon's topic in General Nursing

    When a friend of mine was orienting me to charge, she mentioned that I would see my coworkers in a whole new light. I have to admit, she was right, although I might add that hasn't always been...
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    Venoscope II, Veinlight EMS/LED, transilluminators

    nursemike replied to Difficult_To_Stick's topic in General Nursing

    I've never had access to a Veinlight, so I can't compare. My view of the Venoscope is that it's overpriced. I paid $180 for mine. It's basically a plastic flashlight. After a few drops, I have to...
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    Do you guys really hate nursing this much?

    nursemike replied to damaranicole's topic in General Nursing

    OP: I loved being a carpenter for 25 years. It was a wonderful job. Every spring, when the whether starts turning nice, I miss being out on a jobsite, sawing and hammering and figuring things out...
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    Venoscope II, Veinlight EMS/LED, transilluminators

    nursemike replied to Difficult_To_Stick's topic in General Nursing

    I use a Venoscope regularly. It's kinda pricey for what it is, but not so bad for what it does. It works. Can't make veins where there are none, and can't make the needle go in, but a lot of times...
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    New CNA worried might have caught HIV working with HIV positive resident

    nursemike replied to MarellaMagdalene's topic in General Nursing

    Ya got that right!!! But I join the consensus--risk of HIV extremely low; risk of common cold, pretty high. It wouldn't hurt (well, not much, and not for long) to get tested, and the facility can...
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    Going from plumbing to nursing

    nursemike replied to CareerChange2010's topic in Men in Nursing

    I know a few gay, and fewer Lesbian, nurses, and many more whose sexuality I don't know or need to know. I think you'll find nursing a more tolerant community than plumbing. Probably not as tolerant...
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    Why do men leave the floor and go to management?

    nursemike replied to gd1222's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm replying to myself because it looks like I may have been somewhat prophetic. I've started doing occassional charge (usually every other weekend) since my previous post, which is at least a little...
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    Need some help/recommendations following removal from nursing school

    nursemike replied to mlb69's topic in General Nursing

    I can see where you're coming from, and I'd be leery of trusting them, myself, so taking it to court is certainly one option and doesn't seem particularly unfair. As far as right vs. wrong, that's...
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    Do you identify yourself as a nurse when you or your family are a patient?

    nursemike replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    My Dad uses the facility where I work, and before I became a nurse, my job transporting pts took me to just about every corner of the hospital, so a lot of the veteran staff knew me, at least by...
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    Need some help/recommendations following removal from nursing school

    nursemike replied to mlb69's topic in General Nursing

    From following this thread, I would say you have some legitimate concerns. I'd suggest scheduling an appointment with the head of the department to discuss those concerns. If they are taking you back...
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    Vent - Still frustrated about this situation, what would you have done?

    nursemike replied to ChocoholicRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, you really shouldn't have had to ask, but at least next time you'll know. I just finished posting on another thread that when I do charge, I've been taught I am accountable for every patient...
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    being put "in charge" w/ no training

    nursemike replied to mightymitern's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not someone who busts people for grammar, but "in charge" shouldn't be in quotation marks. Not because of grammar, but because if you're assigned charge, you really are in charge, with all the...
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    RACISM BY PATIENTS???

    nursemike replied to Mr. Evans's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't dispute your general point, but I do think the part of our minds that tells us not to say the first thing that pops into our head is very much a part of our true selves, and when people lose...
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    Why do I get yelled at for doing the correct thing??

    nursemike replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Steph makes a very good point--it does take time and experience to learn where time can be saved, which supports the OP, and any other newbie, in erring on the side of thoroughness. We recently had a...
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    Why do I get yelled at for doing the correct thing??

    nursemike replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with what appears to be the prevailing sentiment: if you can get a new preceptor, that would be a good idea. If you can't, get along with the one you have as best you can, then do things your...
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    WHY are nurses so catty??

    nursemike replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have to admit, I groaned a little when I saw this thread had popped up, again, but I've just gone back and re-read every post, and I also have to admit, I'm surprised how my perspective has changed...
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    If you speak your mind will you get a bad assignment? Come on..come clean!

    nursemike replied to Airbrushguy's topic in General Nursing

    Arise! Ye prisoners of starvation... I am not a lemming. I take my assignment and do my
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    Nurses and Coffee

    nursemike replied to studentstorm's topic in General Nursing

    It's not often I envy my patients, but I've hung a few caffeine IVs. I like my coffee like my women: old, cold, and bitter. Fortunately, I'm a nurse, so no shortage of either. My favorite Starbucks...
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    Magnet - What Do You Think?

    nursemike replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I've been trying out a new style of leadership since I started doing charge occassionally. What I've noticed is that when things aren't going well, people grumble, complain, and feel bad, but when...
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    Tired of being talked to like I am stupid

    nursemike replied to Student2Registered's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've written, usually to new nurses who were overwhelmed or lacked confidence, that self-assessment is one of a new nurses biggest challenges, and I'll repeat that here. While it's possible--likely,...