nursemike ASN, RN

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    inapproprate RN on staff

    nursemike replied to bell83's topic in First Year After Licensure

    One of the traits most new nurses need to develop is assertivenes. It goes hand in hand with confidence. That is to say, as you become more confident, you'll become more assertive, because you have...
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    New here and I need a career change.

    nursemike replied to DaddyO's topic in Men in Nursing

    Welcome, and best of luck with nursing school. It's not just a job--it's an Adventure. Also a Horror Story, Mystery/Suspense Thriller, Tear-jerker, occassionally a Comedy, touch of Sci-Fi here and...
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    Burnout?

    nursemike replied to registerednut1221's topic in General Nursing

    I like getting out in the country and birdwatching. Or staying home and cuddling with my cats. Or
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    Burnout?

    nursemike replied to registerednut1221's topic in General Nursing

    Evidently not. I think everyone feels this way, at least some of the time. Only you can decide whether you feel this way enough of the time to get out of Dodge for good, or maybe just for a vacation....
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    Charge Nurse already

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

    I don't think it would be ridiculous to discuss your concerns with your manager. My unit solicits applications for new charges as needed. A few of my co-workers have become charge in their first...
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    No report; disrespected

    nursemike replied to LNDRN19's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you have any reason to be embarrassed. While I agree pt safety is likely to be a bigger issue to mgt, professional courtesy ought to be a concern, as well. A collegial environment...
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    Happy 100th Birthday WV Nurses

    nursemike replied to pama's topic in General Nursing

    Yippee! I don't feel a day over
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    calling a code

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

    It sounds like your RRT would have been more appropriate. My facility still doesn't have one--the code team pretty much is our RRT. I find your rationale (and your CN's) hard to dispute. Certainly,...
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    Can we still be friends?

    nursemike replied to Jelli_Belli's topic in General Nursing

    I guarantee you will not lose a single friend. You may lose a few you thought were friends. All you can do is do your job. Anyone who matters will support you. The rest are free to look for other...
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    Any WV Nurses That Use This Site?

    nursemike replied to blynn9173's topic in General Nursing

    Morgantown,
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    Moving to Morgantown

    nursemike replied to neurorn73fl's topic in General Nursing

    I think the biggest downfall is that the cost of housing can be pretty ridiculous. I'm in the mood, if not quite in the market, to buy, and I'm giving serious thought to living in Fairmont and...
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    Gay labeling, is it just plain mean? Or sexual harrassment?

    nursemike replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in Men in Nursing

    Blended families can be challenging, but
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    Gay labeling, is it just plain mean? Or sexual harrassment?

    nursemike replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in Men in Nursing

    It's kind of a complicated issue. I believe the only meaningful definition of a man is an adult male human, and of those three traits, "adult" and "human" are the more important ones. Well, I suppose,...
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    Gay labeling, is it just plain mean? Or sexual harrassment?

    nursemike replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in Men in Nursing

    I've had friends "accuse" me of being a man, and of being white. I'm not ashamed of being a white man, but using either as a perjorative could have been an insult, had it not clearly been playful...
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    Pushing drugs for the Man bother anyone?

    nursemike replied to somebody's topic in General Nursing

    I spent my formative years in the 60's, so I'm a true believer in better living through pharmacology. JK, of course. I did have a pt last weekend, 70 yo crani, who went into uncontrolled A-fib 150-170...
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    Close to breaking... seriously.

    nursemike replied to SICU Queen's topic in General Nursing

    God bless you. It sounds like you were just the nurse these people needed you to be. How awesome is that?! I agree about debriefing with EAP, or with nurses close to you. I've never gone to a...
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    Ever notice this about allnurses?

    nursemike replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I kill
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    Ever notice this about allnurses?

    nursemike replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, so this is probably cheating...but I wondered if it could be done. Think of it as my tribute to one of my favorite
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    Ever notice this about allnurses?

    nursemike replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I remember when I first joined, there was a fascinating thread regarding the relative value of an ADN vs. a BSN. Numerous people objected to that dead horse, but as I was still working on my ADN, it...
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    Medical Professional?

    nursemike replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

    It seems to me that there is a significant difference between unlicensed healthcare workers calling themselves professionals and calling themselves nurses. Indeed, in a society that recognizes...
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    What do you think about people calling you "honey"?

    nursemike replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not certain exactly when, but somewhere in the past decade or so, "cops" became "police officers" and started holding the door for me instead of asking what I was up to. I must say, "Can I see...
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    What do you think about people calling you "honey"?

    nursemike replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I used to get a little frustrated when people referred to my unit as the "crazy peoples' floor." We're neuro/neurosurg, not psych. Lately, though, I'm beginning to think they may not be referring to...
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    A few questions

    nursemike replied to Valseki's topic in Men in Nursing

    Welcome! Although I strongly recommend RN as your ultimate goal, I don't think LPN is a bad place to start, especially since you're fairly young. The LPNs I've known at school and work had a very...
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    Medical Professional?

    nursemike replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in my unlicensed position, I figured I was a healthcare worker and nurses were healthcare professionals because I did the work and they got the glory. I've had to re-evaluate that
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    Why do Nurses do this?

    nursemike replied to Ms Kylee's topic in General Nursing

    I sometimes encounter a similar situation with doctors, except usually they're on the phone with someone. I try to be polite, but position myself to block their exit. Okay, so maybe that isn't so...