Rob72 ASN, RN

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    ANA: 'Zero Tolerance' for Workplace Violence, Bullying

    Rob72 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    "Violence is not part of the job." I strongly disagree. It is an inherent part of the job. The problem is that nurses are not taught how to recognize, verbalize, or document inappropriate verbal or...
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    New Nurse Fired After 3 months (cant find another job)

    Rob72 replied to silentwolves's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Okay, is that all of the story? Raising your voice only gets you in trouble in a frilly-lace undies facility that has no desire to resolve issues, only pay their MBAs to take a trowel and spread a...
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    BSN Only? Give me a break!!

    Rob72 replied to michaelvgrigsby's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Please don't misunderstand, I'm not spouting "BSN Hate". I am noting the significant financial and political incentives that have been brought about by "dumbing down" that educational system. If...
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    BSN Only? Give me a break!!

    Rob72 replied to michaelvgrigsby's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If you re-read my post, I did not say that; you have inferred meaning. I have worked on a University affiliated campus for just under 20 years. Having worked with 2 and 4 year students, the BSNs...
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    Are handguns allowed at work?

    Rob72 replied to TexasGal1964's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I think this is a fairly accurate summary. Not many people have a functional understanding of handling weapons as tools and not as "the Magic Wand"(including Mil and LE). Security is present to...
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    Survey Estimates Net Gain of 9.3 Million American Adults with Health Insurance

    Rob72 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    "I have insurance." Translation: the tax base has been broadened because if you work, you will pay. So-called "increased access to care" is still a very much unknown quantity, as outstanding...
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    BSN Only? Give me a break!!

    Rob72 replied to michaelvgrigsby's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm always a bit hesitant to post on this topic, but its been awhile, so what the heck... The BSN requirement is an artificial socio-economic barrier created to "thin the herd" because colleges and...
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    Can nurses use medical marijuana?

    Rob72 replied to melisgood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    No, we have responsible professional judgement. I would second mystcnurse's comment, regarding other theraputic meds used by nurses. Medical MJ is not some mystic, happy panacea. It is impairing(no...
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    Resume question

    Rob72 replied to Mainergal2000's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Given the "weight" that your financial/business experience carries in your work history, yes, it should be included. I would remove industry-specific tasks (i.e., if you worked with a wholesale food...
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    My husband is in nursing school

    Rob72 replied to graphicdesigner22's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hmm. I did an on-line program, with 5 lovely, charming ladies. I was also the oldest (36). 3 of us had spouses and kids, the other 3 were engaged, and all of us worked full time, in addition to...
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    Research Nursing

    Rob72 replied to Peanut&Buttercup's topic in Research

    The question is: are you planning to be a Research Nurse, or a Specialty Nurse who works in research? There is a difference. Once you have 2-3 years as a Research Nurse/Coordinator, you should be...
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    Are handguns allowed at work?

    Rob72 replied to TexasGal1964's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Having worked at a trauma center in Wichita, KS, in the early 90s, I've been around for 2 such incidents. Regardless of my environment, I will walk away from trouble at every opportunity. Regardless...
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    Can anyone help me understand patient ratios?

    Rob72 replied to Maremma's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Okay, generally, Esme and I are on the same page, but I would like to (perhaps) expand on what I read. Yes, patient ratios are "recommended" by Jack-O, Nerds In Hiding, and Morbidity and Mortality,...
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    Finger stick blood glucose monitoring frequency and timing

    Rob72 replied to Rigo29's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    What astounds me is the screaming impetus for treating the "diabetic epidemic", but an utter lack of use, and training on, the insulin pump. There is no reason that an inpatient could not have the...
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    Questions about Research Nursing

    Rob72 replied to OKCnurse25's topic in Research

    Ha! Sent you a PM. If you're in OKC, I may have a lead. No, you don't need a BSN, and its a good
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    baby with strange bruising from tourniquet

    Rob72 replied to stunner127's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Could be any of the above. Nursing school doesn't "waste time" on such "mundane" skills as venipuncture.:icon_roll A tourniquet should lightly compress the skin, and never requires the...
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    Finger stick blood glucose monitoring frequency and timing

    Rob72 replied to Rigo29's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Sliding scales are less than useless. If you are using Regular insulin (which I assume to be the case), the 0600 FS will give you a baseline for correction at mealtime, but is meaningless w/o a meal...
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    is this a violation?

    Rob72 replied to hartse's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    A legal document, for administrative filing(i.e., "event" reporting, audit trace, shift discrepancies, etc..), would allow use of otherwise "controlled" information, just as a Police report would....
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    Not satisfied with Kaplan

    Rob72 replied to whichone'spink's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hurst reviews practicals, Kaplan is, "the thinking". Honestly, what helped me most was looking at each question, and prioritizing the answers according
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    Stool around femoral line: How do I get the nurses to listen to a student?

    Rob72 replied to SNB1014's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Lots of variables there, tho' on the surface, you are correct. However, if there is a femoral, no, it won't be changed readily, and one hopes there was a good reason for placing it (i.e., peripherals...
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    Patient abuse

    Rob72 replied to algebra_demystified's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you are able to verbalize what constitutes assault, vs. battery, and how the two progress, and if the patient is lucid, just call the Police. I have no idea what the situation was, obviously, but...
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    Alzhiemers

    Rob72 replied to tsmason's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yeah. In cases of diminished capacity, the healthcare proxy (in out-patient settings) or the CMO (Chief Medical Officer) bear responsibility for the actions of the individuals. Document explicitly...
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    Need some help. Insight, support, just something

    Rob72 replied to jamie.glaze's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Do you have any friends/family in the Oklahoma City area? I know of a job that is opening within the next few days that I believe would suit your needs. A temporary OK endorsement (90 days) is $10....
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    To all "medical coverage is a privilege" folks:

    Rob72 replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Remember- the first debater to refer to the other as "Nazi" loses. With the understanding that both the National Socialist German Workers' Party and the Proletarian Revolutionaries had the penchant...
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    To all "medical coverage is a privilege" folks:

    Rob72 replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I believe we are in agreement, barring slight semantic differences- choosing not to be insured, without advanced personal financial planning, is gaming the system, just a slightly different track....