nursemike ASN, RN

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    Giving meds.

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

    It isn't just
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    Giving meds.

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

    I once saved the day when my 10 y.o. epileptic patient had an order for clonidine, one night. After seeing all the warnings about sound-alike meds, I immediately paged the resident to see if they...
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    What do you guys during your off-time?

    nursemike replied to mcknis's topic in Men in Nursing

    Well, possibly not..but, you know, at least it sounds like you have a plan, and that's the main
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    Dizzy right now!!

    nursemike replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, barefoot! I work at Ruby, where every away game is a great game! (Parking, traffic, trauma admits--home games aren't so fun.) Work is good, though I'm still hoorifice and tire easily after a bout...
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    Hey you..with the trashy blonde hair

    nursemike replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    I've always liked blondes, and especially trashy ones...but maybe that's just me... Best of luck, and congratulations getting out of that dump. I do get some meds from our pharmacy pre-drawn in...
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    ridiculous rule

    nursemike replied to pawashrn's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Possibly my all-time favorite line from the X-files, and one I've used at work, was Peter Boyle as a psychic: "This isn't a smile, it's a
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    Why do you think so many healthcare workers are mean and arrogant?

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

    i heartily agree. as a patient, as a family member of a patient, and as a nurse, i've found the vast majority of healthcare workers to be decent, caring, and compassionate. likewise, i've found most...
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    Dizzy right now!!

    nursemike replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    So, I swapped shifts with a co-worker so she could spend Christmas with her kids, and for reasons still not clear to me, the scheduling gods required us to do a parallel swap around New Year's. No...
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    Why do Male Nurses Complain about Scrub Color & other Inconsequential Issues?

    nursemike replied to AmaurosisFugax's topic in Men in Nursing

    I recall one poster once discussing a workplace where nurses wore lavender, but his employer, as I recall, was willing to accommodate him wearing a more "masculine" color. I don't have a problem with,...
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    Giving meds.

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

    Not very long ago, I heard someone refer to Ten Rights, but I suspect even they would have had trouble naming at least three. On a night like last night, I feel I deserve some credit just for being in...
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    Why do Male Nurses Complain about Scrub Color & other Inconsequential Issues?

    nursemike replied to AmaurosisFugax's topic in Men in Nursing

    Thank you so kindly. And yes, I must admit, it's a pretty good sig
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    help clarify this for me!!!

    nursemike replied to 2bnursed's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You aren't "nothing"--just not a nurse, quite yet. If you hired on as a GN, your employer may be willing to keep you on in an unlicensed role until you retest. If you haven't hired on anywhere, you...
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    Why do Male Nurses Complain about Scrub Color & other Inconsequential Issues?

    nursemike replied to AmaurosisFugax's topic in Men in Nursing

    I prefer to believe we are redefining masculinity. And, really, if we are willing to undertake that challenge, I don't think gender neutral uniforms are an unreasonable request. Facilities and...
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    new nurse waiting for that aha! moment!

    nursemike replied to surfer betty crocker's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It sounds like everything you have been hearing is true: it does take a while, you are doing great, you do need to pick up the pace, etc. If you're experience is like mine, and pretty much everyone...
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    Officially completed my 1st year as a Nurse TODAY!!! (m)

    nursemike replied to pink2blue1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    excellent! now, get off of this forum! (you do know i'm kidding, right?)
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    Hours

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

    Depending on your age and skill level, I can imagine a possibility that one might be able to work four 12-hr shifts per week and not jeapordize ones patients, but I wouldn't recommend it during your...
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    Slight issue

    nursemike replied to BiologyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    I'd have to say, yes, it will occassionally be a bit of a problem, and you'll work around it. The physical therapist who taught me how to do bed-to-chair transfers wasn't much bigger than you. She...
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    Just need a little emotional support this morning!

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

    There's no question that bedside nursing has its downside--or, actually, several downsides. But it isn't all bad. I don't consider myself a martyr, but I do find that the rewards generally outweigh...
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    Why do Male Nurses Complain about Scrub Color & other Inconsequential Issues?

    nursemike replied to AmaurosisFugax's topic in Men in Nursing

    Just showing my support for keeping America safe from
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    Why do Male Nurses Complain about Scrub Color & other Inconsequential Issues?

    nursemike replied to AmaurosisFugax's topic in Men in Nursing

    I used to say my only problem was not having anything to complain about. Now I'm a nurse, and life is perfect. I love my stupid job, but there are some times when some things about it get on my...
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    Just need a little emotional support this morning!

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

    After a particularly messy night in orientation, my preceptor remarked that it had been a really good night. My expression must have belied my amazement, because she went on to explain, "No, really....
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    What do you guys during your off-time?

    nursemike replied to mcknis's topic in Men in Nursing

    I enjoy birdwatching and photography (mostly nature photography). When the weather's fit, I like bicycling. When the weather's nasty, I play with and/or act as furniture for my cats, and surf the...
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    NurseMike.....

    nursemike replied to TonyFl's topic in Men in Nursing

    Leaving this up, for the time being, as a reminder to other new users that it's better to use Private Message (PM) than start a thread for this purpose. Click "My Account" tab to access PM option....
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    Missed work, feel HORRIBLE!

    nursemike replied to PiPhi2004's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Heh, heh--boy, you really are dumb. Er, but so am I, and quite a few other people I know. I have also seen people show up for work on days they weren't scheduled. It happens. It's embarrassing,...
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    Gender Appropriate Graduation Gifts

    nursemike replied to jbrick's topic in Men in Nursing

    A little late chiming in, but a watch with a second hand is nice when you're counting respirations or taking pulses. Pens are a popular graduation gift, and nurses do need pens--but a box of cheap...