nursemike ASN, RN

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    Come on lurkers, post!

    nursemike replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome, Iloveraisins! Interesting username. My unit sometimes shares a clerk with the one adjacent to us. Tough on all concerned. It's usually because of call offs, and it seems like it's as...
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    Burning Questions

    nursemike replied to edchunt's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't checked it out, but I've heard the pay in Pittsburgh is actually a bit lower--not a lot, but still, it surprises me. That is, in comparison to Ruby. Don't know how Ruby compares to the...
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    When will they change the name???

    nursemike replied to hand2cut's topic in Men in Nursing

    It seems to me that one could be a very happy and successful nurse and still wish for a better-sounding title by which to describe onesself to friends, family, prospective girlfriends. I lean more to...
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    What overwhelms you the most? What did NS NOT prepare you for?

    nursemike replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in First Year After Licensure

    One of my NS clinical instructors used to get on us a bit because it didn't seem like we were "having fun" in clinicals. Was she out of her flippin' mind? Funny thing is, along about my second or...
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    How many times have you cried???

    nursemike replied to CareBayer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I hear what you're both saying, too, and truth be told I've watched a few too many John Wayne movies to cry easily, but I suspect I may not be the only one who feels a little sorry for those who have...
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    need advice on getting big picture

    nursemike replied to jamkpb's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Please understand that it's pretty much impossible to evaluate what level of help you need over the internet. The problems you described are not unfamiliar ones, and I guess it's pretty evident that...
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    Took care of a nurse today...

    nursemike replied to Dad-2-3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good job! I have also had the privilege of caring for nurses who were gracious enough to be patients and mentors at the same time--though none I actually work with on a daily basis. Sure puts the lie...
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    need advice on getting big picture

    nursemike replied to jamkpb's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think this is a very appropriate question for the First Year forum, albeit one that doesn't magically evaporate when you start your second year. There's a lot of terminology, and I've seen nurses...
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    How many preceptors did you have during new nurse orientation?

    nursemike replied to NsgChica's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I oriented on the unit where I worked as a UAP, and at one point I joked they were going to have to extend my orientation so everybody got a chance to precept me. For the most part, I oriented on my...
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    Fears

    nursemike replied to ammieantonio's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I sometimes tell my patients that unless something goes terribly wrong, this will hurt you more than it hurts me. One of my mentors, right before sticking, says, "Say Ouch." My patients say ouch...
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    1 thing....

    nursemike replied to wlb06's topic in Men in Nursing

    On a unit where I used to work--sadly, on a night I was off--someone told a brand new unit clerk there was a Code Brown, so she paged the code team. (They didn't do a full response, but the Bed...
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    Confused...please help

    nursemike replied to NUguyinCrew's topic in Men in Nursing

    Lotta tough questions, there. I don't quite know what you mean by as "bad" as pre-med students. You mentioned "uppity." I wouldn't use that word to describe my classmates. In fact, I tend to see...
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    Summing up nursing

    nursemike replied to MistyDawnRN06's topic in General Nursing

    Don't know that I'd go so far as "self-serving arrogance," or "big heads," but I do agree that doctors deserve respect, just as nurses do. I think the doctor quoted was trying to show respect. I...
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    Any one wprk at Ruby?

    nursemike replied to edchunt's topic in General Nursing

    I can recall meeting one or two travellers over the last ten years. There are a several people working per diem, but not a lot, and they sometimes don't get the hours they want. Just lately, it...
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    When will they change the name???

    nursemike replied to hand2cut's topic in Men in Nursing

    Can't say I blame you, but I sure would like to see the Press-Gainey if you
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    When will they change the name???

    nursemike replied to hand2cut's topic in Men in Nursing

    Thanks, Timothy. Sometimes the demons in the box on my desk just will not
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    What overwhelms you the most? What did NS NOT prepare you for?

    nursemike replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Have you seen the thread entitled "Hospital Orientation SUCKS?" There's a lot of discussion there about the perceived shortcomings of both hospital orientation and nursing school. I'm not really sure...
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    venting

    nursemike replied to labrador4122's topic in First Year After Licensure

    On my unit, we work as a team, as well, but not to the extent of doing each other's charting. We check off meds on the computer, as well, and it sometimes occurs that a med scheduled late in the day,...
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    How long should I stay at first job?

    nursemike replied to JunebugRN28's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, and welcome to allnurses.com! I agree that it will probably look good to future employers if you make it a full year. All the experience you are gaining, now, will be stuff they don't have to...
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    which would you rather work with male or female nurses?

    nursemike replied to fairness's topic in Men in Nursing

    Yeah, me too. But, hey, it's not my fault I'm so darned
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    which would you rather work with male or female nurses?

    nursemike replied to fairness's topic in Men in Nursing

    I suppose if you accept the premise that estrogen causes the behaviors the OP cited, the predominance of women in the field could be seen as a problem. I don't accept that premise. While it's true a...
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    When will they change the name???

    nursemike replied to hand2cut's topic in Men in Nursing

    Ugh. Once again, I can't get it to link, but I wanted to credit piper for hire for the "tank commander" suggestion, on a similar thread a couple of years ago. Looking through it, again, reminded me...
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    which would you rather work with male or female nurses?

    nursemike replied to fairness's topic in Men in Nursing

    I very much appreciate those female co-workers who go a little out of their way from time to time to make a new male nurse feel more welcome and comfortable in a role that can, at times, be a little...
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    Smoker's rights (patient rights)

    nursemike replied to RiverNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Several years ago, long before I'd even thought of a career in healthcare, I was hospitalized for a spider bite, getting IV oxycillin q8h x six runs. By the end of 48hrs, if they had told me I needed...
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    Smoker's rights (patient rights)

    nursemike replied to RiverNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The situation is a little unclear at my facility, as well. In some cases, if the patient is ad lib and it isn't otherwise contraindicated, docs have no particular problem with them going out to...