nursemike ASN, RN

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    Isn't this illegal? Even in Texas?

    nursemike replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent! That nicely solves the public forum
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    Isn't this illegal? Even in Texas?

    nursemike replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a naive, young 48 yr old nursing student who is happy with the hospital I work for and expect to be even moreso when my job gets more interesting an my salary doubles. I am not overly discouraged...
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    Humor and Nursing

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

    Makes excellent sense, to me. Sort of like using first names--you about have to let them take the lead. But even the most serious-minded might benefit from music or some other alternative
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    Nurse Self-Defense Class

    nursemike replied to danu3's topic in General Nursing

    One of the great things about de-escalating is that it doesn't take many people--usually. If the subject (?) is alert and oriented, a show of strength might slow them down, but for a confused patient...
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    Leaving the Law

    nursemike replied to November's topic in General Nursing

    I've known a couple of nurses who were working their way through law school. There is supposedly a big demand for nurses in law practices--they don't mind suing doctors, the story goes. I'm not sure...
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    When the nurse has to leave because of an emergency

    nursemike replied to LPNtoBSNstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree. I only meant a surgeon wouldn't leave in the middle of a surgery without a replacement (I would imagine that's in place before the surgery ever starts, since the emergency could be...
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    PDA help-PLEASE

    nursemike replied to tsu_girl82's topic in General Nursing

    There's a long thread on "Looking to buy a PDA", but to your specific questions, you don't have to have wireless internet, but you pretty much do need a PC with internet access you can link to, at...
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    top ten things to do now that I PASSED THE NCLEX

    nursemike replied to eak16's topic in General Nursing

    yeah, yeah, yeah; whoopty-freakin-do! (who, me? envious? well, anyway
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    Nurses grossed out by spit/mucus

    nursemike replied to rnmi2004's topic in General Nursing

    One of my favorite nurses was suctioning a pt once and for some reason I had to be there--can't really remember why. She noticed me turning green and started talking to me about anything to distract...
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    Where is everyone from?

    nursemike replied to shllby1's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, shllby. I'm from Morgantown, WV and have been through Frederick a few times on the way to DC or the beach. It seems really nice, and far enough away from DC to avoid most of the craziness. Isn't...
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    When the nurse has to leave because of an emergency

    nursemike replied to LPNtoBSNstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Haven't encountered this situation myself, so I'm not inclined to judge, but it seems worth noting that when a nurse says, "to hell with this job," it shouldn't mean, "to hell with these patients."...
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    Another Nurse Bites the Dust...

    nursemike replied to CseMgr1's topic in General Nursing

    About half the nurses I work with are very positive and encouraging when they learn I'm majoring in "the n-word." Of those who tell me I must be crazy, about half are laughing when they say it. Of...
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    Family in room during a resusitation?

    nursemike replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    It seems to me that a big part of the solution would be to improve nurses' education regarding managing family members. I do think many would appreciate seeing that all that could be done was being...
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    When you call in sick...

    nursemike replied to Butternut's topic in General Nursing

    I missed 3 days due to illness during my orientation. That was distressing. It wasn't requested, but I did get a doctor's slip. Fortunately, I'm fairly healthy and didn't have another call off for...
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    Difficult patients and testy staff

    nursemike posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had an awkward situation last night. I was pulled to the ED and assigned to sit with a psych pt. as an alternative to restraints. Patient had been wandering through the dept and was not at that...
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    Difficult patients and testy staff

    nursemike replied to nursemike's topic in General Nursing

    I believe you have it exactly right, Stitchie. At least at that time, the patient couldn't reasonably be expected to care for himself. And there is no telling if or when he might have become a...
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    Difficult patients and testy staff

    nursemike replied to nursemike's topic in General Nursing

    There's a good reason that calling security is kind of a last resort on the floors. We handle it ourselves as much as we can. But we've been pretty happy to see them, at times. I accompanied my...
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    Difficult patients and testy staff

    nursemike replied to nursemike's topic in General Nursing

    Amazing what a good meal and hot shower can do for your brain. I hope I didn't come across as asking for advice then getting defensive when it was offered. Only meant to clarify the situation. But...
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    Difficult patients and testy staff

    nursemike replied to nursemike's topic in General Nursing

    I actually feel a little cheesy in that I was consciously careful to let Security do most of the physical stuff, but I do have a future license to think about. I did "guide" the patient when he was...
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    The Art of Nursing

    nursemike replied to zenman's topic in General Nursing

    Haven't read that Moore, but will, someday when I'm not sleeping with my head on my med-surg book, which is as close as I get to reading, these days.Most of my feelings about art evolved during...
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    The Art of Nursing

    nursemike replied to zenman's topic in General Nursing

    I read Utopia years ago--is that the More you meant (I've seen it spelled both ways)? As I recall, I was more impressed with More's life.I do like some of the early Elvis, but even then, he is...
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    I am Scared of RN school (Currently an LPN)

    nursemike replied to rasberrikiss's topic in General Nursing

    In response to your original question, "How does one gain confidence?" I would say in large part by taking on challenges and succeeding at them. The more things you do that scare you, the more...
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    The Art of Nursing

    nursemike replied to zenman's topic in General Nursing

    Great observations, everyone. Yet another reason this board should be mandatory--well, at least strongly recommended--for students. I do think my instructors make every effort to teach the art of...
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    New school prayer

    nursemike replied to newgrad04's topic in Nursing Humor

    Amen. (+5more
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    Pt abandonment

    nursemike replied to RN92's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree, but would just add that the fact that someone else isn't busy doesn't mean I need help. I've had lots of nights where I had plenty to do, but no problem keeping up. I refuse to ask...