Rob72 ASN, RN

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    Diversity.. at what price?

    Rob72 replied to Been there,done that's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Clearly not a football groupie! You guys are on a roll...! madfowl, in the most ecumenical, egalitarian sense, I understand and agree. However. There are multiple studies out, clearly documenting that...
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    Can I find a "desk" RN job without experience

    Rob72 replied to SoulSpirit_Rn's topic in Nursing Career

    Wow. I'm a recent (if not "new") grad, and I have a cushy desk job. Some thoughts: 1) Effective managers are able to transition between doing the scut-work and attending the fund raiser, seamlessly....
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    Diversity.. at what price?

    Rob72 replied to Been there,done that's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What more can I
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    Uncontrolled DMI, when is patient "in trouble"

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

    I've been on the pump for about 8 years, and never had experience with Levemir. I did note that I had to be pretty much dead-on, administering @ the same time every day, with Lantus. Early or late...
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    Diversity

    Rob72 replied to BABYJADE06's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Understood, however, in sociological terms, there are generally learning models and belief structures that create and foster the anxiety. It would be challenging, to say the least, to find the...
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    My experience with a gay male nurse

    Rob72 replied to algebra_demystified's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Ha! Not the most PC thing seen in awhile. Alrighty, then. Is your terminology dissociation, allowing personal distance from the individuals in qusetion (I'm detecting a hint of de-personalization),...
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    Newbie with clinical trial coordinator...

    Rob72 replied to OncologyRN23's topic in Research

    Generally, it takes about 2 years to "get your feet set", assuming you do more than vitals and drug administration. Ideally, you should not have more than 3-6 studies (depending on complexity) at any...
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    Uncontrolled DMI, when is patient "in trouble"

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

    Its funny that you mention that. Functionally (carb-insulin ratio) I've never had a problem, but when switching from Novolog from Humalog, I'll have 3-7 days when I feel hung-over. No measurable BS...
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    Diversity

    Rob72 replied to BABYJADE06's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Racism- the belief that a given genetic/cultural population is inherently superior than another. Bigotry- dislike for people of differing genetic/cultural backgrounds, with or without specific cause....
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    Diversity.. at what price?

    Rob72 replied to Been there,done that's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Generally, but not always true. Its the ones that push their paradigm on the society that are the problem. "Diversity", as a concept, has the difficulty of carrying the fundamental message that others...
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    What is your opinion of medical assistants?

    Rob72 replied to MissJulie's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, yes, you are correct- refills or clarification/authorizations only. The initial script must be
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    Sitting down to calm an upset patient is unprofessional?

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

    It depends. "Getting out", offers the appearance of incompetence and lack of concern, unless there is potential for violence. I would suggest that you never sit in the presence of an angry, fully...
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    What is your opinion of medical assistants?

    Rob72 replied to MissJulie's topic in General Nursing

    As long as it is not a scheduled drug, and depending on State law, this is true for any credentialled, delegated member of staff. Society is hierarchial, and, frankly, must be. Despite the finest...
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    insulin tx.

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

    What are the FSBS values? Here's what you're looking at: 1) NPH is the baseline, it should not change much, except for times when the pt is increasing carb intake, or if the pt will be more/less...
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    Pseudo-seizures

    Rob72 replied to Lucyinthesky's topic in General Nursing

    Since you asked: http://www.oumedicine.com/body.cfm?id=3116&oTopID=3107 1) Depends on the type of seizure. Independent of other conditions or problems, it is usally a Complex or GTC seizure. 2)...
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    Pseudo-seizures

    Rob72 replied to Lucyinthesky's topic in General Nursing

    As noted, intact reflexes are the differential. Amonia is good, but not everyone (me, for instance) has fully intact olefactory receptors, and may not respond. The classic is painful response....
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    Something wrong with this picture.

    Rob72 replied to Mimi2RN's topic in General Nursing

    That describes a good 70% of people up to 30,(and sometimes well over) anymore. Lot's of assumptions, in the observation, but a few facts that I can cull from what was provided. 1) She was being seen...
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    Uncontrolled DMI, when is patient "in trouble"

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

    Hypo- @ 0200-0400, with rebound hyper- on waking. Why is he on TPN? We need a full con-com/con-med to evaluate. If TPN is the primary nutritional source, the issue is establishing an adequate pump...
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    Do you think marijuana should be legalized?

    Rob72 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Correctional

    Straw-man argument. The history of org-crime in the US bears it out. The repeal of prohibition simply sent the mob into tax-avoidence models (jacking/stealing tax-stamped cargos), and pursuing other...
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    Do you think marijuana should be legalized?

    Rob72 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Correctional

    Again? Isn't the horse a sloppy froth by now? Anyhoo, the deal is, we've been down the same road with alcohol. We will have the same issues. Alcohol was determined to be important enough to...
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    Do you think this law is fair in regards to healthcare workers in Illinois?

    Rob72 replied to adoglover's topic in General Nursing

    This isn't new guys, those of us that have been around awhile know of, or have known, docs and nurses (or other licensed "professionals") who've hopped from state to state. Typically, the State Boards...
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    Gay male nurse stereotype?

    Rob72 replied to greygooseuria's topic in Male Nursing Students

    But that refers to sex and differentiation, so that will, in the immediate future, be "negative" as well. Pcfeces. (Say that 10 times fast!) giveface is spot on, as is ROLO. I'm hetero, and have had...
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    Diversity.. at what price?

    Rob72 replied to Been there,done that's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The problem is that unless the applicant is unable to find the room for the interview (because they cannot follow directions or read signs) and/or is completely unable to converse (and I do mean...
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    Background Check Requesting Previous Personnel Files?

    Rob72 replied to MChris9603's topic in Correctional

    Determining your, "compatibility with compromise." I'm assuming they've already asked if you're afraid of dirt or have fantasies about your mother and father (MMPPT). If your past employers have...
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    Question for those who hire, regarding reference checks

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

    Any Hospital/Facility attny will tell you: it doesn't matter if it can be won, only that it can cost the facility time, money & personnel to invalidate the claim, hence the prevalence of...