nursemike ASN, RN

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    What have you taped lately?

    nursemike replied to kim93079's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work, we carry portable phones. They're a pain, but better than yelling down the corridors (which happens, anyway--this is WV, after all, and we have a God-given right to act like...
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    Lack of Confidence/Self esteem. I cried at Clinicals tonight

    nursemike replied to RN2Bn2006's topic in General Nursing

    Semper Fo
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    Lack of Confidence/Self esteem. I cried at Clinicals tonight

    nursemike replied to RN2Bn2006's topic in General Nursing

    It's called EXPERIENCE! Nursing school is hard. Some people are great in clinicals, but struggle in the classroom. Some are fine in theory and faint in clinicals. Some people seem like it all comes...
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    Offended by Prayer

    nursemike replied to CCU NRS's topic in General Nursing

    Reading back through these posts, it occurs to me that we are really discussing one of the key issues of nursing: caring versus autonomy. Do you do what you feel is best for someone, or do you do...
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    Is something wrong with me?

    nursemike replied to jasonn's topic in Emergency

    Excessive sleeping and feeling empty are certainly symptoms of depression, although 2 days does not a disorder make. I agree it would be helpful to have a chance to talk it out, but I wouldn't reach...
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    Unprofessional to cry a lot?

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

    Do your co-workers know about your medical condition? It's your business, but if you were comfortable sharing, they might be able to offer some support, and at least they would know why you're...
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    Not feeling to good about a co-worker

    nursemike replied to susanna's topic in General Nursing

    If you've already discussed this with your boss to no avail, your local Bar Association will have a list of attorneys you can contact and may even be able to recommend one you can afford. There are...
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    Offended by Prayer

    nursemike replied to CCU NRS's topic in General Nursing

    I may have been a little vague in #230. What I meant was that "freedom from religion" doesn't mean you won't ever have to see a manger scene in your neighbor's yard at Christmas. It means you won't...
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    Underwear question

    nursemike replied to aegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the link. Within months after I donated all my old vinyl (original I Love Rock and Roll, Runaways, and Queens of Noise included) to Goodwill, a local stereo store started carrying...
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    Offended by Prayer

    nursemike replied to CCU NRS's topic in General Nursing

    First, I have nothing against making a buck, but money has never been my god. Second, I am not offended by the religious beliefs or practices of others--only by those who seek to impose their beliefs...
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    Underwear question

    nursemike replied to aegirl's topic in General Nursing

    A word of warning about see-thru whites: you can't turn your undies inside-out and wear them again. Well, you can, but you
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    Offended by Prayer

    nursemike replied to CCU NRS's topic in General Nursing

    Well, poop! Pitt won. I'm trying not to draw any conclusions about the existence of God from this. I don't plan to kill myself, either. If I do die, though, I don't really care whether you stuff me...
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    Offended by Prayer

    nursemike replied to CCU NRS's topic in General Nursing

    I might be an agnostic, but I'm not entirely sure. I don't think I'm an atheist, but if I'm a Christian, I'm not a very good one. I wouldn't be offended if you prayed over me. I participate in a...
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    Underwear question

    nursemike replied to aegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Was there a pillow fight? Because I've been in nursing school for a year and a half, and we've yet to have a pillow fight in our underwear! In the movies, nursing students have pillow fights in...
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    Question about Littman Classic II

    nursemike replied to aegirl's topic in General Nursing

    You have to twist it to open the side you want. I thought my bell was broken until a classmate showed me. It has been dropped a few times, but the diaphragm was working okay. I am going to try the...
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    Underwear question

    nursemike replied to aegirl's topic in General Nursing

    I go with white boxers. I decided against flesh tone because I would rather people knew I was wearing underwear than think I'm not. Boxers don't seem quite as revealing as briefs, and I'm starting to...
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    Men in Nursing

    nursemike replied to NeuroNP's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am reminded of some novice musicians who want to improvise before they master their instruments. Too often, all you end up with is noise. It sounds like you and I are probably in agreement that a...
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    Men in Nursing

    nursemike replied to NeuroNP's topic in Men in Nursing

    Well, there is always the old chestnut about homophobia= denial. Of course, that can get pretty complicated. If I flirt with a gay coworker to prove I'm not homophobic, isn't that a subtle form of...
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    Men in Nursing

    nursemike replied to NeuroNP's topic in Men in Nursing

    Learning to "think like a nurse" is tough, no doubt about it. I've heard it suggested that it's gender-related, but I'm skeptical. One problem I've had is a tendency to rely too much on intuition....
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    Your perception of student nurses when they visit your hospital?

    nursemike replied to avery's topic in General Nursing

    I had an interesting rotation last year, working with a nurse, a rad tech, and an MD. At one point, the rad tech chewed me out pretty good (not entirely undeserved, but it's hard to show a lot of...
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    Men in Nursing

    nursemike replied to NeuroNP's topic in Men in Nursing

    Just did a sociology paper on Men in Nursing. Came to most of the same conclusions posted here. A little prejudice, but not that bad, and getting better. Lots of lifting. A few disparaging remarks,...
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    And Now.....What Do You LIKE to Do At Work?

    nursemike replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a nurse, yet, but I've had lots of occassions to contemplate the sort of nurse I hope to become. I think my one real talent for nursing is listening to people, and it's one of my favorite...
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    Were you your family's caregiver growing up?

    nursemike replied to alphafe's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting. My mother died when I was eleven, and I did take on some caretaking after that. Dad was a total wreck for three years or so, and even after he got back on his feet, I did most of the...
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    MA vs LPN-- which one?????

    nursemike replied to sheliamd's topic in General Nursing

    A good friend of mine has an MA certificate and was working as a nurse's aide (not CNA). She tried to get into LTC but can't, since she doesn't have a CNA. The LPN definitely gives you more options,...
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    I have a weak stomache

    nursemike replied to Future_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Way to go on the grades! I used to have a weak stomach, too, but I'm mostly over it. You do get used to a lot of stuff just by being around it. But even a lot of old pro nurses have something they...