nursemike ASN, RN

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    Magnet - What Do You Think?

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

    Similar experience, here. I haven't noticed life improving dramatically after magnet status, but it really wasn't so terrible before, either. I've said it before, if it was all fun, all the time,...
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    Do you agree that Nurses are on the Worst Driver List?

    nursemike replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    My initial reaction was that I'm a very good driver. Which is true. When I'm awake. My commute to/from work is only three miles. My only moving violation, ever, was a speeding ticket on the way home...
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    Portable, Hand-Held CT Scanner

    nursemike replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. That's all I can
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    Getting really concerned about going into nursing...

    nursemike replied to mfrancisco's topic in General Nursing

    Nervous is normal. Nervous is even kinda good. You're about to start something important, and difficult. If you weren't having second thoughts, I'd wonder if you had any thoughts. Nervous suggests...
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    Is more education a mistake for me?

    nursemike replied to diamondmeadows's topic in General Nursing

    I'm really wondering if the market for NPs is any better than for RNs. It's possible. The poor economy might encourage a cheaper alternative to MDs. But many areas already have a glut of MDs. So...
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    From Police Officer To BSN- can it work ?

    nursemike replied to roadagent1's topic in Men in Nursing

    To answer your question: can it work? Absolutely. Will it work? That depends. I'm not surprised you've gotten flamed a little (just a little) for the "Nurse Ratched" and "butch, man-hating,"...
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    Female nurses have more advantage over male nurses?

    nursemike replied to u2me's topic in Men in Nursing

    Another thread on these boards prompted me to Google Jean Watson (I do hope she didn't mind), and at first reading, my brain glazed over just like in school: "Yada, yada, yada, caring, blah, blah,...
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    Female nurses have more advantage over male nurses?

    nursemike replied to u2me's topic in Men in Nursing

    Nature vs nurture: it's an interesting and complicated problem. I believe the research that male brains and female brains are different, but the difference is subtle, and any particular man can be...
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    Is this heart failure?

    nursemike replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    Even with patients, it's no easy thing to remember it's about what they need, and not about what makes you feel better. With parents, it's doubly difficult. Still, I doubt most parents have too much...
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    Is this heart failure?

    nursemike replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a doctor, and if I was I couldn't diagnose over the internet, but I do have some experience dealing with a noncompliant Dad. Sometimes you just have to remind yourself to love people for what...
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    Hardest part of nursing school

    nursemike replied to ITALY123's topic in General Students

    Pharmacology. Anatomy and Microbiology are no picnic, either. At least for me, anything that requires a lot of memorization is tough. Do-able, but tough. ITA with gentylwind. I compare nursing...
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    do physical therapists make more money than RNs?

    nursemike replied to nurse~ashley's topic in General Nursing

    Imagine a world where pills pass themselves and butts don't need wiped. Imagine Doctors of Nursing finally able to spend entire shifts educating patients and being proactive about their...
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    feeling guilty not going in due to snow

    nursemike replied to heavenlystar87's topic in General Nursing

    While you should never have to feel guilty for what you can't help, I think we do have a duty to do what we can. I drive a Ford Escape with all-wheel-drive, in part because I like it, but I did think...
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    feeling guilty not going in due to snow

    nursemike replied to heavenlystar87's topic in General Nursing

    So, I have some tips for driving to work in snow. First, you need the right music. The Beatles' Twist and Shout is probably not the most prudent choice, but it's fun, and it fits the occassion....
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    Does this make me a bad future nurse?

    nursemike replied to MiahMSN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with mamamerlee: keep an open mind. Where you end up may be very different from where you expect. But there's nothing wrong with having a preferred area and working toward that. As you...
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    Straight cath vs indwelling question

    nursemike replied to PatsFan1969's topic in General Nursing

    I thought the same as the OP when I was newer. Experience has brought me to hutgirl's viewpoint. And Virgo's. Just recently had a post-op who had to be straight-cathed 2-3 times, then resumed...
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    Nurse with potty mouth.

    nursemike replied to Born2BWild's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am unable to fully express my agreement within the context of Allnurses.com terms of service. But I concur. ETA: I do have to remind myself, at times, that I'm not laying bricks. It doesn't always...
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    I Have a Bad Feeling About This Student - Am I Over-reacting?

    nursemike replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in General Nursing

    Bingo. Or shoots himself. Either way, there's no excuse for anyone to dismiss bullying as one of childhood's "little"
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    I Have a Bad Feeling About This Student - Am I Over-reacting?

    nursemike replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in General Nursing

    Another point that might get this kid some help: imagine if his family got a lawyer. From what I've heard, school boards are even a little more scared of being sued than hospitals
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    I Have a Bad Feeling About This Student - Am I Over-reacting?

    nursemike replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in General Nursing

    this is what i was thinking. there's a principle called in loco parentis which says the school acts in the place of the parents while the child is in school. and it doesn't sound like they're doing...
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    Nursing Without Stress: YOU CAN DO IT! (A Rant)

    nursemike replied to Sugarman's topic in General Nursing

    It's great you found something that works for you, but your description of bedside nursing doesn't have much to do with my experience of it. I do experience some stress. I experienced a lot, when I...
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    Fired but asked to resign!

    nursemike replied to RNStudy's topic in General Nursing

    I acknowledge that it must be the case, sometimes, because I see it reported here so often that I can't believe at least some of the complaints aren't valid. I acknowledge the heck out of eriksoln's...
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    Things you would love to tell your management and get away with

    nursemike replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I'd just love to be able to say: I've really enjoyed this job. Sure, it's had it's drawbacks, at times, but a lot of plusses, too. I'm grateful for all the opportunities you've given me. But it...
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    If Nurses were paid $8.50 per hr, would you or would you not

    nursemike replied to RNnbakes's topic in General Nursing

    Well, my back may not be quite as strong as it once was, either. What I notice, though, is that, while my head never was too soft, it seems to get harder with every passing year. So, I suppose by...
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    Nursing or Accounting.. Please help me decide.

    nursemike replied to amanda1266's topic in General Nursing

    My natural clock seems to run on 3-11 shift, so I feel ya on the alarm clock. I like doing 3 twelve-hour shifts, so I work nights. Some definite cons, there, but at this point I like my crew on...