nursemike ASN, RN

Rodeo Nursing (Neuro)

Member

All Content by nursemike

  1. nursemike

    WHY are nurses so catty??

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

    I think pretty much everyone has problems with that. It isn't easy to accept criticism in any form. I will buy that men and women often have different styles of aggressive behavior, largely because...
  2. nursemike

    I hope this doesn't offend anyone...

    nursemike replied to markjrn's topic in General Nursing

    Ah, well, at least I can agree uneguivocally with that! I have mentioned on these boards and elsewhere that the biggest thing I've learned in nursing school is how much I don't know. So, yeah, I'd...
  3. nursemike

    I hope this doesn't offend anyone...

    nursemike replied to markjrn's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, I'll bite: What should he have done? Address the pain how? I wasn't there, but Mark's actions sound pretty reasonable, to me. Assess the foley. Make the patient comfortable. Report concerns...
  4. nursemike

    WHY are nurses so catty??

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

    I have to agree, the way the OP's mom was treated was wrong, but the generalization that nurses, or women, are catty is also wrong. It's pretty much accepted as fact that male brains and female brains...
  5. nursemike

    I hope this doesn't offend anyone...

    nursemike replied to markjrn's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, I kind of see your point, but I have a big BUT: I think you may be reading a little too much into the situation. Venting on these boards about something you saw at work is quite different...
  6. nursemike

    I hope this doesn't offend anyone...

    nursemike replied to markjrn's topic in General Nursing

    While I would be the last to even consider hi-jacking this thread to a list of nicknames for a member, I must say that what a man calls his johnson is his business. (Well, maybe not the last). The sad...
  7. nursemike

    I got nominated into Who's Who's for Prof Women in Nursing!

    nursemike replied to danu3's topic in Men in Nursing

    Don't listen to them, Dan, they're just
  8. nursemike

    baths?

    nursemike replied to roxburin's topic in Men in Nursing

    My first bath was a nice, older gentleman. I did a total bath, head-to-toe, including peri-care. I was nervous, but we got through it, and he was both patient and co-operative. After the bath, I...
  9. nursemike

    I got nominated into Who's Who's for Prof Women in Nursing!

    nursemike replied to danu3's topic in Men in Nursing

    Congratulations on this Prestigious Accomplishment! Quite an achievement, in light of the several small handicaps you mentioned. By the way, I love your sig line (I've been on 3-11 for 6 years,...
  10. nursemike

    Am I out of line or am I just whining??? Feeling a little picked on!

    nursemike replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    I would definitely forward a copy of my resignation to the Chief Nursing Officer. This is a truly insane way to lose good nurses. And yes, they deserve to lose
  11. nursemike

    1)Feeling picked on, 2) How much is too much? A vent of a nurse/mom loosing her mind.

    nursemike replied to estrogen's topic in General Nursing

    A friend and I were just discussing that English is kind of a goofy language (she got a B in her English class). Another of our expressions is "keep your chin up." By that I mean, don't worry too...
  12. nursemike

    Brainstorming, End of life and Morphine use.

    nursemike replied to Antikigirl's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks. DAGN, here. (Dumb-*** Graduate
  13. nursemike

    I got in !

    nursemike replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    True, but sooner or later they get called on it. Using your actual title in no way misrepresents anything. If you misinterpret it, that's your mistake. I believe, also, that KY refers to my...
  14. nursemike

    Brainstorming, End of life and Morphine use.

    nursemike replied to Antikigirl's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Uh, what's a CNS? I'm guessing not a central nervous system. I'll even venture to guess the N is for nurse. So many abbreviations! BTW, my class had a guest lecturer from hospice, and we each...
  15. nursemike

    Advice on which PDA to buy

    nursemike replied to indigo's topic in General Nursing

    Same thing. Personal Digital Assistant. "Palm" is a brand, so PDA is a little more generic. Some do have voice recording capability, which could be real nice for a quick note to self, like in...
  16. nursemike

    whats asn and bsn ??

    nursemike replied to LIZ07's topic in General Nursing

    ASN and ADN are associates degrees, usually 2 years. BSN is a bachelors, usually 4 years. Both qualify you to become a registered nurse, as does a Diploma program, which is usually 3 years (I...
  17. nursemike

    1)Feeling picked on, 2) How much is too much? A vent of a nurse/mom loosing her mind.

    nursemike replied to estrogen's topic in General Nursing

    I definitely agree about the assertiveness training. In your position, it's very important to learn the difference between being assertive and being aggressive, because it's all too easy to let...
  18. nursemike

    I got in !

    nursemike replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! The only thing better than getting in is getting out. Study hard, take care of yourself, and try to have some
  19. nursemike

    Happy Nurses Week! (May 6-12)

    nursemike replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. Although I haven't actually started working as a nurse, yet, I've been in healthcare several years--enough to see the good parts and the bad parts of patient care. We have a bit of a...
  20. nursemike

    How many of you are LPNs vs. RN/BSNs???

    nursemike replied to Notanurse's topic in Men in Nursing

    Excellent
  21. nursemike

    Hooray!

    nursemike posted a topic in General Nursing

    Well, gang, gotta get off here for a bit. Lots to do, today. Have to go shower and shave, probably ought to get a haircut, and make sure my nice white uniform is pressed. Hope I didn't lose my...
  22. nursemike

    About Our Beloved Franmtnurse

    nursemike replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    My prayers are with you, too, Fran. Feel better
  23. nursemike

    Hooray!

    nursemike replied to nursemike's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, everyone. Didn't get hit by truck, so far. Didn't faint. Didn't even cry--but definitely a lump in the throat. Crap--I'll bet it's a tumor. But, seriously, whew! It has been tough, and it has...
  24. nursemike

    How many of you are LPNs vs. RN/BSNs???

    nursemike replied to Notanurse's topic in Men in Nursing

    ASN graduate at 48. Whew! Two years go by like 20, until they're gone, then you wonder where they went. I'd definitely recommend RN as your ultimate goal--better pay, more opportunities. But if...
  25. nursemike

    Care Plans in clinical practice....to "real nurses" are you using them?

    nursemike replied to Heath82371's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, so this is not cheating...honest! The hospital where I did a lot of my clinicals used a problem sheet on the bedside chart, where the staff nurses checked off any special needs the pt might...