nursemike ASN, RN

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    It's official, I'm stupid!

    nursemike replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! You really are dumb! Nice to patients and co-workers? That's crazy
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    3rd Week of Orientation - now planning of quitting the job...

    nursemike replied to firefox828's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, crap! Had my first orientee, last night. His intended preceptor called off. I think I was probably too easy--he only has two weeks left. On the other hand, we all need an easy shift, now and...
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    Agism in nursing???? (furious rant potential)

    nursemike replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    While it's certainly possible the OP was not a victim of age discrimination, this particular argument definitely is, and it isn't just unfair, it's illegal. Nor is it all that practical (regardless...
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    3rd Week of Orientation - now planning of quitting the job...

    nursemike replied to firefox828's topic in General Nursing

    There have been plenty of times since then that things have gotten hectic, or scary, or both. Still have moments when I'd like to just go hide somewhere. But they do build character, and many of...
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    Agism in nursing???? (furious rant potential)

    nursemike replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    You make some good points. Good nurses are good nurses, period. Some of the twenty-something new grads I work with are very good nurses, and their knees aren't swollen at the end of a 12hr shift....
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    3rd Week of Orientation - now planning of quitting the job...

    nursemike replied to firefox828's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with all of the above, but would also add that's it's going to be a horrible experience, no matter what they do. Orientation is the pits! The only thing worse is coming out of orientation....
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    Agism in nursing???? (furious rant potential)

    nursemike replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Obviously can't speak for every unit in every facility, but I work in a hospital with half a dozen nursing schools in the area, including that of the institution itself, so I don't think we're as...
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    why all the rudeness?

    nursemike replied to christymwinn's topic in General Nursing

    thanks, deb. christy, i'm afraid i have to disagree with you. i don't notice a great deal of rudeness or hostility on these boards, and i really enjoy the lively debates. i will concede there's too...
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    Male Nurses/female Patients

    nursemike replied to ern91's topic in Men in Nursing

    There's a thread on Discrimination Against Men in Nursing that discusses these issues at some length, and might be more appropriate to this side of the debate. Judging by some of those posts,...
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    Will they hire me?

    nursemike replied to fathernurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    And you say you only worked there a short time? Excuse me, but I need to take an aspirin, go for a bike ride, and start a low-fat diet. Feeling a real sense of urgency about that,
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    Need a quick answer

    nursemike replied to catlady's topic in General Nursing

    Not a lot to add, but I do love those kitty avatars. Back on-topic, I'd give some serious thought about the second job that kept you waiting so long. Is it going to be typical of them to leave you...
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    Will they hire me?

    nursemike replied to fathernurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    A nurse's license opens many doors. This is only partly because a lot of places are desperate for nurses. Another part is that passing nursing school says a lot about you. It's no easy feat, and...
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    Male Nurses/female Patients

    nursemike replied to ern91's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm a male nurse, and I frequently have to perform fairly intimate care on female patients. Much less frequently than I might once have imagined, a female patient may request a female nurse or aide to...
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    But you're a MAN!

    nursemike replied to nursesaideBen's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hi, Ben! I agree that you shouldn't take this as a personal rejection. Having a patient who objects to having a male help them isn't nearly as depressing as one who rejects you in particular--but...
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    Late Start for Nursing?

    nursemike replied to nodaknurse's topic in Men in Nursing

    36 is much too old to start nursing school. You should definitely wait until you get younger. Or you could just press on and go for it. I was 46 when I started. It was horrible, but fun, too. I...
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    Graduate Nurses vs. Experienced Nurses (Promise to be funny!)

    nursemike replied to Sammi15's topic in General Nursing

    As one who has gotten in trouble over his sense of humor, from time to time--even on these boards--I can surely relate to those who say "lighten up!" Off-hand, it's hard to think of any sort of humor,...
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    Group One

    nursemike replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Didn't mean in any way to disparage the people of Texas, themselves, of which I'm sure there are many fine souls, including several who post on these boards. But it does sound as though the laws of...
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    Group One

    nursemike replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm thinking very seriously of sending an e-mail to Texas Governor Rick Perry to inform him of my intention never to work as a nurse in Texas. It's a bit hollow, I know, since I wasn't likely to,...
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    Agism in nursing???? (furious rant potential)

    nursemike replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I firmly disagree with the notion that one ought to approach a potential employer "cap in hand" and be willing to take whatever one can get. I certainly don't think having a lot to offer should be...
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    How Can You Bear to be a Nurse?

    nursemike replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Almost makes me feel like calling in and saying I will work that extra shift. Almost. Thanks for the post, though. It does make me feel almost not crazy for going back for my regularly scheduled...
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    Your honest opinions please....

    nursemike replied to wasted-enough-time's topic in General Nursing

    Dear wasted (do you mind if I call you wasted?), I know where you're coming from. Started my ASN program at 46. The good news is, as everyone will tell you, time just flies by when you're in nursing...
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    Your honest opinions please....

    nursemike replied to wasted-enough-time's topic in General Nursing

    Hey,
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    Your honest opinions please....

    nursemike replied to wasted-enough-time's topic in General Nursing

    $19K seems like an awful lot for LPN school. I do think, if one has the time, LPN can be a great way to enter nursing. But I'm not sure it makes sense, financially, if the tuition is that high....
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    Does the term 'Nurse' bother you?

    nursemike replied to Ekklesia's topic in Men in Nursing

    I work with several Licensed Practical Nurses. At my hospital, they have a good deal of autonomy. About all they don't do is IV pushes, hang blood or the first dose of IV antibiotics, and initial...
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    Agism in nursing???? (furious rant potential)

    nursemike replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. Hospice Administrator. I'm not sure which of those words is scarier to me, but I have little doubt that you will make a real difference, to staff and patients alike. After all, you've had an...