nursemike ASN, RN

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    Looking down on those who take lunch breaks???

    nursemike replied to mismissy69's topic in General Nursing

    A few years ago, a disgruntled former employee reported to the labor board that my facility wasn't allowing time for lunches without interruption, so it became a rule that we had to hand off our...
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    Not able to continue orientation, feel terrible.

    nursemike replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Dang. Best wishes, wherever your road may take
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    Not able to continue orientation, feel terrible.

    nursemike replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Just one more thought: where I work, we don't have a telemetry floor. Pts come from ICU to stepdown subunits, ideally on the floor of their service. We get most of the neuro stepdowns, cardiac pts go...
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    Not able to continue orientation, feel terrible.

    nursemike replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Mama--when it comes to embracing change, I'm right there with your baby. I can talk a pretty good game about taking on new challenges and growing as a person, but the truth is, I hate that crap....
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    Do new nurses make more than experienced nurses?

    nursemike replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility, the rate for new hires goes up whenever the rate for current nurses goes up, but the base rate for current nurses is always a bit higher. A GN will start at less than I make, although...
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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 believe it's common knowledge that ladies don't do these things. Just kidding, of course. One of my old girlfriends cured me of using the term "ladies" years ago. In fact, many of the women I work...
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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 was a carpenter for 25 years before I entered healthcare. Nailing boards together didn't make me macho, and caring for people doesn't make me effeminate. I was, and am, a kind, gentle,...
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    Ok guys, I'm taking the plunge!

    nursemike replied to mummer43's topic in Men in Nursing

    You poor bastard! But, seriously, congratulations--and thanks for the update. It's good to hear how people are progressing. If you'll indulge a few words of wisdom based on all my many months of...
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    A lonely journey?

    nursemike replied to tiij's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm not the only male on my unit, but our numbers have decreased a good bit since I started (down to just three of us, I think, from 10-12) so there are shifts when I'm the only male nurse on the...
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    How long does it take to get over it?

    nursemike replied to montieICURN's topic in General Nursing

    My father tells me that when he was in the service, he and most of the guys he knew went through a period of homesickness for Basic Training--one of the most miserable experiences of his then-young...
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    does "you did well" followed

    nursemike replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

    I gotta admit, it's killing me,
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    Seriously Ill Patient vs A New RN Who Clearly Did Not Know How To Work in That Area

    nursemike replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient in stepdown, not too long ago, who came up from an ICU with an insulin drip. I had orders for a blood draw, and as I was preparing to draw it, he told me he was hypoglycemic. I...
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    Getting my foot in the door.

    nursemike replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I think you need to figure out the type of job you want, and apply for that. As you observe, you have plenty of nursing skills--no reason on earth to suppose you can't learn any others you need. I...
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    does "you did well" followed

    nursemike replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't say "usually." About half the time, it probably means you did
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    Advice anyone...PLEASE?

    nursemike replied to JessicaMarie's topic in General Nursing

    IMHO, the key to nursing school is marshalling your resources. Resources are time, money, sleep, health--anything you have to have to accomplish your goal. You'll be spending a lot of all of these,...
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    How many females are "peeking" in this forum?

    nursemike replied to caliber's topic in Men in Nursing

    Guy here, peeking to see how many gals are peeking. Gee, this almost seems naughty,
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    New Grad, Sad Resume

    nursemike replied to land64shark's topic in General Nursing

    My nurse manager was discussing the importance of good grades with me and another co-worker when we were in school. As she put it, in 25 years as a nurse, no employer asked about her grades. What...
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    Nursing student struggling, needs tips on how to pass classes and succeed....

    nursemike replied to Wheaties's topic in General Students

    Good point. Just for curiosity, I did a search for other posts by Wheaties, found one as a new RN, struggling through Med/Surg. Way to go, Wheaties! Also confirms my own suspicion that half of...
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    *sigh* How Many Times a Week Do You Say No?

    nursemike replied to NursingAgainstdaOdds's topic in General Nursing

    I tell them, "Sure, I'd be glad to come to work, but you'll have to get someone to come pick me up, 'cause I'm way too drunk to drive." So far, they haven't sent
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    Reasonable requests made to the med-surg nurses?

    nursemike replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I'd have no problem with a note that motorcycle (Ms. Mama?) would like family to call, but I'd suggest leaving phone no., address, etc. at the nurses' station, rather than the bedside. I've learned it...
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    Thanks to the guys here

    nursemike replied to JailRN's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm so sorry for your loss, but your post should be mandatory for anyone wondering whether they are "too old" to go to nursing school, or wondering whether it's worth it. None of us knows whether we...
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    Is arrogance normal??

    nursemike replied to StocktonNurse's topic in Male Nursing Students

    In the first year of my ASN program, I was mildly in awe of many of the 2nd year students, who seemed so much sharper and together than my class. When I started my second year, it was a bit scary to...
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    Please allow me some arrogance!

    nursemike replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Yep...just another stuck-up BSN. Congratulations from an envious
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    "I don't want to clean up dirt!"

    nursemike replied to narcissistic's topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking the same thing. If someone said, "I could never stick a needle in someone," we wouldn't be offended, even though venapuncture is a fairly small part of the job. Of course, it's hard to...
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    What would you call "Practicing Medicine"

    nursemike replied to RADONC-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Last night I asked a doc for an order to put an icepack on facial edema. In my state, I need an order for ice or heat. I do think I was within my scope advising the pt how to use the ice--half-hour...