nursemike ASN, RN

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    When will they change the name???

    nursemike replied to hand2cut's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am concerned by the probability that some (certainly not all) of our female colleagues might object to "tank commander." Also, many healthcare administrators and nursing leaders seem to prefer to...
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    Any one wprk at Ruby?

    nursemike replied to edchunt's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to be so slow in responding. Also, I don't really know a heck of a lot about HR stuff. But I think casual refers to anything under 0.5 FTE ( Judging by the rumor mill, there have been changes,...
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    When will they change the name???

    nursemike replied to hand2cut's topic in Men in Nursing

    I recall another thread where someone suggested substituting "tank commander" for male nurse. I really don't have time for tank driving lessons, either, but still, it might be tempting. In my usual...
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    When will they change the name???

    nursemike replied to hand2cut's topic in Men in Nursing

    Like some other responders, I worked hard to achieve the title, "nurse," and while I do joke about it a bit, I'm pretty proud to bear it. Plus, with all the tasks, be they vital or menial, and all...
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    New Nurse....Need Advice

    nursemike replied to MissNurse1330's topic in First Year After Licensure

    While legal advice is not within the scope of allnurses.com, I think it's safe to say the error you describe would not be considered a major one. You've learned, the hard way, that patients can be...
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    Support For Male Nurses!!!

    nursemike replied to fairness's topic in Men in Nursing

    Welcome to allnurses.com, and thanks for the support. FYI, when posting on internet discussion boards, posting in all capital letters is taken as "shouting" and considered poor form. (I had no idea...
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    Do men have priority when considered for Nursing School?

    nursemike replied to playbanjogood's topic in Men in Nursing

    Congrats, and good to see you back.
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    What's harder? NS or your first job as new RN?

    nursemike replied to scastillo1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    One of my classmates, who worked on my unit, used to say, "Remember when we thought nursing school was hard?" He had a good point. Actually, nursing school was hard, and with preplanning, careplans,...
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    Didn't know I'd have to do additional jobs besides mine!

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

    I recall a night when I had had to cut off a patient's ID bracelet in the process of a difficult, 30 minute IV stick. The band interfered with the only decent site I could find. So, as I hurried to...
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    fun thread! funniest or silliest thing you have done at work so far!

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

    I'm sure this isn't the silliest thing I've done, but it's what comes to mind at the moment. I was covering the Epilepsy monitoring unit with five seizure patients on continuous EEG and one trauma...
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    Trite Management Platitudes

    nursemike replied to IndySkies's topic in General Nursing

    whoa! i stand in
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    Didn't know I'd have to do additional jobs besides mine!

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

    And when a patient someday dies for lack of adequate support staff, it's the nurse's
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    Didn't know I'd have to do additional jobs besides mine!

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

    I certainly agree that the RN is responsible and accountable for all aspects of the patients' nursing care, and it's worthwhile to be able to do all of the aspects, yourself, if necessary. At my...
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    Am I Just a Cynic or Is nursing a poor career?

    nursemike replied to MrsCaseyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you're none too satisfied with the grazing where you are, now, so making the jump probably make sense. No one in their right mind could guarantee you'll love nursing. I pretty much am...
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    Almost off orientation with little orientation time provided. Please help!

    nursemike replied to gardengirl08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think it would be perfectly valid to voice your concerns to your preceptor and/or manager. Moving too quickly is in no one's interest. On the other hand, it sounds like you may well be at about the...
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    Am I Just a Cynic or Is nursing a poor career?

    nursemike replied to MrsCaseyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Everything the OP said is true, and I love my stupid job. Clearly, someone is very seriously confused. Sadly, I don't think it's the OP. But, seriously, most of the nurses I work with seem to be...
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    Trite Management Platitudes

    nursemike replied to IndySkies's topic in General Nursing

    I love it. Personally, I'm trying to be proactive about taking ownership of my
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    are they supposed to know this by now?

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

    To all posters: I think we've done a pretty good job of keeping this thread collegial and not getting into personal attacks. Clearly, there are differences of opinion, and while we did skate pretty...
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    are they supposed to know this by now?

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

    "Spiking the bag" is putting the large, pointy plastic end of the tubing set into the bag of IV fluids. It's the kind of thing that's so basic that after you've done a few thousand, it's hard to...
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    Is this all there is?-revisited

    nursemike replied to nurseby07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for the update. It's always interesting to hear how people are progressing, and especially nice when things work out so well.
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    BSN vs MSN

    nursemike replied to biltz's topic in Men in Nursing

    I just can't imagine being ready to perform at a masters level without having clinical experience. Of course, I suppose one could go through a traditional BSN program and continue for an MSN without...
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    Any Advice Would Be Helpful- Need Direction

    nursemike replied to Jessie21's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to be so long answering this post, but it isn't so easy to advise. A couple of thoughts, though: it might pay to sit down with a financial aid advisor and see whether it would be beneficial to...
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    Happy Tax Day!!!

    nursemike replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Spent mine over a month ago. Enjoyed that so much, I went ahead and spent my rebate, too--although I haven't actually received that, yet. Oh, well, you know...just doing what I can to be a patriotic...
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    are they supposed to know this by now?

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

    And another.
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    are they supposed to know this by now?

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

    Yet another thoughtful, intelligent, and perceptive poster. Of course, what else would one expect of an allnurses