nursemike ASN, RN

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    lazy mean assistants

    nursemike replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    I mean this in the gentlest, most constructive possible way, but as a future RN, I'm afraid you will come to agree with me that, yes, it's a bit naive. The sad truth is, the nicer you are to some...
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    Incompetent nurses

    nursemike replied to medicrnguy's topic in General Nursing

    At my last physical, my MD asked whether I'd been having any ED problems. Fortunately, I haven't had to be a patient in our Emergency Dept. for some time, but after giving the matter some thought, I...
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    Do hospitals hire NEW NURSE GRADS?

    nursemike replied to nursngstudent05's topic in General Nursing

    Jobs are definitely available, but you can improve your odds. Don't wait until you pass NCLEX to start looking. I secured my position before my final semester--granted, it was a little easier, since...
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    Pain

    nursemike posted a topic in General Nursing

    Had a pt this weekend with severe (9-10/10) pain in a lower extremity, burning, intense, continuous, probably r/t Hx lumbar spine injury. 2mg Dilaudid IV push Q2H gave inadequate relief. Limited prns...
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    Pain

    nursemike replied to nursemike's topic in General Nursing

    I did document pain assessment and follow-up with each prn dose, but didn't page for every follow-up greater than 5/10--they were all greater than 5/10, service was aware, and I think they were...
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    Pain

    nursemike replied to nursemike's topic in General Nursing

    they also said "Holy crap!" but thanks. i'll be more open to the idea, next time, but still very
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    Pain

    nursemike replied to nursemike's topic in General Nursing

    Appreciate the info. My other concern is that the pain appears to be neuropathic, but, yeah, I hoped relaxing the muscles might take pressure off the nerve. Narcs weren't doing a lot of good. He...
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    Male new to nursing- HELP!

    nursemike replied to osukellen's topic in Men in Nursing

    If it's feasible, I'd suggest taking several pre-req's to bring up your GPA. The lighter your course load, once you're in the program, the better. The volume of work in nursing courses is pretty...
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    A lonely journey?

    nursemike replied to tiij's topic in Men in Nursing

    This is true--even if the information comes as a result of overhearing a conversation between two others. However, I think the key term is "unwelcome." In my case, I may not particularly want to know,...
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    Help me, I am African Amercian male nurse

    nursemike replied to PurifiedH2O's topic in General Nursing

    Last time I saw a figure, WV had a population that was 3% black, and less than that in rural areas. We also have an Hispanic community--he coaches our football team. Being in a university town, it's...
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    What is it like working 3/ 12 hr. shifts?

    nursemike replied to kgard7777's topic in General Nursing

    I work three 12's on nights and generally like it. I'm also on a weekend program, so I'm happiest working Fridays as well. Third in a row can be tiring, but working a Wed means I sleep most of the...
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    Required to wear all white and carry a flower during pinning cermony

    nursemike replied to Bala Shark's topic in Men in Nursing

    Not long ago, our NM requested that we all wear whites for one day. I attributed this to her steadily worsening dementia, but it seemed better to humor the gal than butt heads with her. I later...
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    I like Nurses

    nursemike replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Best wishes in your now position! I think it does us all a bit of good, from time to time, to stop and notice that an awful lot of nurses really are cool
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    At a low point- very disillusioned with nursing

    nursemike replied to HealthyRN's topic in General Nursing

    On another thread, I made the comment, "if you haven't felt like giving up, you probably haven't had the full experience..." or something to that effect. I stand by that, but I'll add the disclaimer...
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    Lets do this differently for a change.

    nursemike replied to teeituptom's topic in General Nursing

    I was treated very well during orientation. One thing that definitely helped was my prior experience in an unlicensed position. I already knew that I didn't already know it all. Not long ago, one...
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    What we say and what we do....

    nursemike replied to CRNI-ICU20's topic in General Nursing

    Well, breakfast is going to be late, today. I'm having a hard time deciding whether this thread or the one sited on dementia is more interesting. I think the one on dementia is more useful to me in...
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    Possible to become RN with 2.1 HS GPA?

    nursemike replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with most posters that a bad high school transcript can be overcome with hard work in pre-reqs and, if necessary, remedials. Most of my NS classmates were good students, though I wouldn't say...
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    is IV hard?

    nursemike replied to Ilubrize's topic in General Nursing

    I saw a pt who subsequently lost a hand after dilantin infiltration--terrible. She had the purple glove the first time I saw her. It didn't happen overnight, and should never have happened--probably...
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    ANGRY! There's no place to eat or drink 'round here!

    nursemike replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I've said it before, and I'll say it again: germs are wee, tiny little things. How could anything so small possibly harm a big, strong nurse? One of the great things about night shift is the general...
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    Gay labeling, is it just plain mean? Or sexual harrassment?

    nursemike replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in Men in Nursing

    Yes, because isn't the very definition of manhood watching sports? I wouldn't feel too bad about "biting your tongue." The mind does have a tendency to boggle in the face of massive stupidity....
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    The Great Double Standard?

    nursemike replied to Doog's topic in Men in Nursing

    It's interesting to me that so many of the comments posted mention older ladies--my own experience has been that older patients seem to be a lot more matter-of-fact about these matters, and that...
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    Disgusted with my behavior, need help

    nursemike replied to RNcDreams's topic in General Nursing

    It's real hard to judge this situation at a distance, but you sure don't sound like someone "too good to clean..." from your posts. It's certainly possible that a more experienced, better organized...
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    The Great Double Standard?

    nursemike replied to Doog's topic in Men in Nursing

    I've been asked, a few times, to perform personal care for a male pt--usually a younger one. I've had a few female pts ask for a female to do the foley or whatever--but surprisingly few. As far as...
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    Men Do you regret your Nursing Career?

    nursemike replied to philanurse2b's topic in Men in Nursing

    No regrets, here. If it was all fun, all the time, I'd have to stand in line and pay admission, but it can be very satisfying. I think it's almost inevitable to have moments of regret, or at least...
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    Disgusted with my behavior, need help

    nursemike replied to RNcDreams's topic in General Nursing

    Before I became a nurse, I worked in a job that was a pay-grade below nurses' aides, although not actually under an aide's supervision. I did, at times, assist aides with their tasks, and in those...