Rob72 ASN, RN

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    excited

    Rob72 replied to DISinOKC's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Which school? If you do clins at OU, feel free to shoot me an
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    Failing nursing school

    Rob72 replied to rob luu's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Your school policy can make or break you. We had to have a passing test average, which, if maintained, was averaged in with practicum and assignments. I barely passed the tests, but did all of the...
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    how to be invisible in nursing

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

    Unfortunately, unavoidable, unless you have a well established rep as peer to all, "friend" to none. If you really are bold;), I would suggest talking with the RN, and politely coveying that, "Points...
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    language barrier- weird situation

    Rob72 replied to JSlovex2's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm. I grew up in SW Colorado & was raised "bi-lingual" through the 6th grade- I was the only "gringo" in my elementary, sooo... 1) It is exceedingly shaky legal ground to have family...
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    Men in Nursing Research

    Rob72 replied to StudentnurseG's topic in Men in Nursing

    In general, you have a stratified sub-population. Because it is a female-dominated field, and it requires more interpersonal skills than many traditionally "male" professions, male nurses will...
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    "Professional Dancer"

    Rob72 replied to kalevra's topic in Men in Nursing

    I didn't think you were, but examine the "poisoned well" for a moment, and "how things play out". 1) It embarrasses you, but not her. If that is the case, why go to the strip club? 2) It embarrasses...
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    please help me.

    Rob72 replied to iloveallnurses's topic in International Nursing

    That is a darn good question. I'm going to say, "most probably"- that is the purpose of a student-visa, afterall- but I would talk to the admissions offices of CCs where you think you may be...
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    "Professional Dancer"

    Rob72 replied to kalevra's topic in Men in Nursing

    Oh, heck, I'll go with it: She'll get black-balled by the blue-balls unless she plays ball in which case she'll be balls-up for getting balled. Bottom line, why be
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    "Professional Dancer"

    Rob72 replied to kalevra's topic in Men in Nursing

    Yeah. Sure. I've worked with a couple. It pretty much goes with the Rule of Stupids: 1. Don't hang with Stupid People 2. Don't do Stupid Things 3. Don't go to Stupid Places (where 1 & 2 converge...
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    I absolutely HATE it!

    Rob72 replied to Manepride's topic in General Students

    Having worked with nursing most of my professional life, and, as a man: 1) Introduce wife & kids into your conversations early. It prevents all sorts of misunderstanding. It also clarifys things...
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    Drug Legalization

    Rob72 replied to commonsense's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You have a logical fallacy. Your arguments(hypothetical statements) are hyperbole, and cannot be equated. In summary: The case for legalization is centered on the concept of "individual right to...
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    Prescribing narcotics to drug seekers

    Rob72 replied to Djuna's topic in Emergency

    Wow. Where do you work? In KS/OK, we do not dispense if there is a pharmacy open (by law). Since CVS & Walgreens are 24*, now... Probably the best solution I've ever seen was when a doc had us...
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    What money can get you.

    Rob72 replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. Not trying to offend anyone, but I thought it was approprite, given where I first heard it: new ED doc is paged in, and takes the closest parking spot- which happened to be the Hospital...
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    Nursing Diagnosis...the sacred cow that needs to go.

    Rob72 replied to Idaho4me's topic in General Nursing

    "R/o PAD"... but perhaps I'm an under-reformed
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    Nursing Diagnosis...the sacred cow that needs to go.

    Rob72 replied to Idaho4me's topic in General Nursing

    Kinda where we find ourselves... I think I just about had a herniation! Maybe more than
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    Opinions ? RN who reads at grade 5 level ?

    Rob72 replied to gilberra's topic in General Nursing

    Which goes along with what I was going to say: you'd darn well better be genius-level and a phenominal orator. So, she's an auditory/tactile learner, and very bright. Most folks reading at the 5th...
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    My husband was violated today and I need advice!! (hipaa violated that is)

    Rob72 replied to FLAtoNYC's topic in General Nursing

    I'll make it easy: http://www.fda.gov/ICECI/CriminalInvestigations/default.htm The site is a PITA to navigate, but I would start with CID. Basically, call and state what you've said here- you are...
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    What money can get you.

    Rob72 replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/complaints/index.html For reporting Ms. Mehoff. http://nlnac.org/home.htm For reporting the school Ms. Mehoff attends.(I believe there is at least one other...
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    TSA asks a 95 y/o women to remove brief

    Rob72 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    This and profiling. Since the USSR quit paying, the IRA has quit
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    Opinions ? RN who reads at grade 5 level ?

    Rob72 replied to gilberra's topic in General Nursing

    I've had the pleasure of meeting this author: http://www.amazon.com/Disabling-America-Consequences-Governments-Handicapped/dp/0785262253 Like him, I have little patience for the ADA, which, frankly,...
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    Profile Assessment?

    Rob72 replied to Boswellia Carterii's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, Lord! My oldest daughter overheard my wife and I talking one night, and asked, "So a "party line" was like when everyone got on the phone and talked at once...?":confused: We told her she was...
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    Second Career?

    Rob72 replied to Leaving the Law's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Go for it! NICU, or any of the "Intensives" may take awhile to get into, but it really depends on the area of the country. Some units have no problem hiring new grads, some will say they want a year...
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    Epilepsy Nurse Specialist

    Rob72 replied to Barinbass's topic in Neurological

    I'm assuming this is what you all are thinking of...? http://www.esna-online.org.uk/index.asp Seems to be a UK thing. In the US, the only assosciation/specialty I'm aware of is the Certified...
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    Catheter size for blood and K level

    Rob72 replied to MEDICJOHN's topic in General Nursing

    Esme is pretty much spot-on (I'm an old Phleb/EMT). Rate of draw or infusion is generally more a factor than gauge. If you're lysing to the degree where you are significantly elevating K+, its most...
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    Advice for "seasoned" individual going for RN

    Rob72 replied to Buckaroo93's topic in General Nursing

    I would go to the jobs page of as many local hospitals and specialty clinics as you can, in your area, and look ath the nurse manager requirements listed. Most will list "BSN", and I would try...