nursemike ASN, RN

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    A helpful tip

    nursemike replied to nursemike's topic in Men in Nursing

    Nah, I love the song, but there are times you don't mind people wondering whether you might shoot up the place. Not so crazy about Maxwell's, though. Seems like Beatles' songs are either really...
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    I really dont know what to do

    nursemike replied to Matt 2be RN's topic in General Nursing

    Can't tell you what you should do. Rad Tech and Resp are both decent jobs that pay a buck or two an hour less at my facility than RN, and from my side of the fence they don't look as stressful--but...
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    When money is low...

    nursemike replied to dipsett08's topic in General Nursing

    I believe the poster meant that the prisoners, not the guards, were deprived of their dignity. There have been a few stories in the news to suggest some "aggressive interrogation" has been used at...
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    new admission 45 minutes before your shift is over..what do you do?

    nursemike replied to glamgalRN's topic in General Nursing

    Our bed assignments are a little different...housekeeping reports the room is clean and the bed coordinator makes the assignment. Not much input from us. Typically, on our floors, your report would...
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    Reamed for ordering an ethics consult

    nursemike replied to WalkieTalkie's topic in General Nursing

    My Dad went through some serious depression after his CABG. I wonder whether that might be typical enough to prompt the policy you describe. I don't think his wishes during the depressed phase would...
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    Quitting my job this morning to go into the medical field

    nursemike replied to winterallsummer's topic in General Nursing

    Best of luck in your new career. As others have noted, it isn't all roses, but your expectations don't seem unrealistic. I seem to be cursed in life that I don't value the things that come easily to...
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    new admission 45 minutes before your shift is over..what do you do?

    nursemike replied to glamgalRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, but at least you guys get your own TV series! Well, I guess Chicago Hope was kinda med-surg, heavy on the surg. Oh, I'm forgetting--we're all just the "extras,"
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    new admission 45 minutes before your shift is over..what do you do?

    nursemike replied to glamgalRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not trying to pick a fight--I think it's good to see things from the other side of the fence. In fact, since I used to do transports, I've seen first hand that very often the ER nurses are not...
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    Acronyms/Abbreviations

    nursemike posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've recently seen another poster have to ask for clarification on an abbreviation, and it occurs to me that it might be a worthwhile courtesy to adopt the convention of using the complete term or...
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    Acronyms/Abbreviations

    nursemike replied to nursemike's topic in General Nursing

    We've recently moved away from paper Kardexes, but some docs still get a bit whimsical with pt's diagnoses. Had one awhile back with a "pre-syncopal episode." Medicine service, but being a neuro...
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    Am I paranoid; or do all my clinical instructors dislike me?

    nursemike replied to cincin1's topic in General Nursing

    I had a tough time in my first semester of Med/Surg, and my instructor was pretty tough on me. A number of my classmates noted that she didn't like me because I was a male. I was making straight As...
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    Gentlemen (and viewing Ladies)

    nursemike replied to moneyline702's topic in Men in Nursing

    Don't know that I'd go so far as to endorse Bluee's advice--the OP will have to decide that for himself. But, just for the record, lotta cute doctors out there, too. You know, for those who don't...
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    Gentlemen (and viewing Ladies)

    nursemike replied to moneyline702's topic in Men in Nursing

    Nursing school will be tough without the support of your spouse. On the other hand, it would be tough even with the support of your spouse, and more than a few young women have gotten through with...
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    Gentlemen (and viewing Ladies)

    nursemike replied to moneyline702's topic in Men in Nursing

    Thank Goodness! I thought it was a typo for "soul." Which, I mean, isn't entirely unjustified...but
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    LPNs and RNs---does your hospital see a difference?

    nursemike replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    My unit is much like you describe, except that the rapport between nurses is pretty decent. Most of the time, it would not be obvious who are the LPNs and who are the RNs. We have very few LPNs,...
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    I have a Question for you Male Nurses out there.

    nursemike replied to lorster's topic in Men in Nursing

    I spent a sizeable portion of this previous weekend wiping butts and holding hands. (I did wash between.) I have to admit, the butt-wiping was not especially satisfying, but it needed done and the...
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    Nurses are Pathetic!!

    nursemike replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, Lorster, for the update. I'm glad you're feeling better. I'm only 16 years, 7 months, and 12 days from retirement, myself. Fortunately, I love my stupid job. Sometimes I even forget to play...
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    Pursue the UNIT I Desire to work in or the FACILITY I Desire???

    nursemike replied to Ihoplover's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends a bit on why you prefer a particular facility. Drive time is definitely a factor to consider. Some of my coworkers have long commutes. They work 12s to save trips, but then the...
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    "Tell Him Not To Go Into Nursing"

    nursemike replied to californiadreaming's topic in General Nursing

    I've never done anything that was all fun, all the time, but anything that even came close cost me money. Nursing isn't a really easy way to make a living, but it has its compensations, including...
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    Why coffee with every meal?

    nursemike replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I try to limit my coffee intake to just a couple pots a day. Occassionally, coffee too close to bedtime does give me insomnia. Never used to--in fact, a cup of coffee was my insomnia cure. I think...
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    When money is low...

    nursemike replied to dipsett08's topic in General Nursing

    I have no idea why I don't feel like naked pictures are (necessarily) exploitive. I mean, some kinda are, and they aren't fun to look at. But a lot of not-so-artsy nudes, really kinda soft-core Media,...
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    When money is low...

    nursemike replied to dipsett08's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a middle-aged bachelor (straight) who has never been to a strip club. I've never really believed there was anything wrong with them. I've been invited to go with buddies, before, and it doesn't...
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    It's just not clicking.......

    nursemike replied to GomerPyle's topic in General Nursing

    Practice. The more times you do it, the more efficient you get. Eight months is nothing. (Well, surviving eight months is a worthy accomplishment, but not nearly enough time to become proficient.)...
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    He doesn't realize my dreams

    nursemike replied to dipsett08's topic in General Nursing

    Is mooching off your parents an option? Seriously! If you could live with your folks, work part time, and go to school for a couple of years, you could have an ADN and be working as a nurse, earning...
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    Female nurses have more advantage over male nurses?

    nursemike replied to u2me's topic in Men in Nursing

    I use "feminine" and "masculine" as shorthand, but I really think it's an oversimplification. Men are as capable of love as women are, and in the end, I think that's what it comes down to. We speak...