Rob72 ASN, RN

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    Drug Legalization

    Rob72 replied to commonsense's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Finally! Someone else who understands logic and rhetoric! I'll confess, I have the same issues with alcohol, and to a lesser extent tobacco, that I do with illicit drugs. I personally would have no...
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    75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

    Rob72 replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes. I was told it would post within 48 hours from when I took the test. That was right on the money- I checked at 49.25
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    Nursing Diagnosis...the sacred cow that needs to go.

    Rob72 replied to Idaho4me's topic in General Nursing

    I would submit that that is exactly what we do. Medical General Practioners may not be Board certified in a specialty, but they can make assessments, diagnoses, and plans, and refer as necessary. I...
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    Can you prick a diabetic too hard?

    Rob72 replied to esunada's topic in General Nursing

    And, from another diabetic, that's the best answer. I remember the nasty stamped sheet-steel blades. Before the advent of lancets, I was always partial to using (and receiving) a Bard-Parker #11,...
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    Profile Assessment?

    Rob72 replied to Boswellia Carterii's topic in General Nursing

    Based solely on the three responses you provide (and being familiar with the tests) I would say that you were assessed as being aloof, superior and not a team-player; or, possibly, unable to address...
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    I need new friends

    Rob72 replied to calmynurse's topic in Men in Nursing

    Well, if you haven't paid your friends this month, why would they stop by your page...? Just kidding! As far as an aha! moment, that's a tough one to peg. I started 20 years ago in patient care, as...
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    Nursing Diagnosis...the sacred cow that needs to go.

    Rob72 replied to Idaho4me's topic in General Nursing

    How very sexist. I'm not sure if that was directed towards Muno or me, but in any event, the point would be that we (regardless of gender) should be seeking the optimized performance models,...
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    Do you do venipunctures as a nurse?

    Rob72 replied to CassB's topic in General Nursing

    Another thought is that this would give you practice developing those theraputic communication techniques. No one likes seeing the folks with the (generally) little red trays. Learning how to be...
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    Nursing Diagnosis...the sacred cow that needs to go.

    Rob72 replied to Idaho4me's topic in General Nursing

    I tend to look at things in reductionist fashion, so... I spend most of my time studying psych in relation to risk management and performance development. Many of my friends and people having similar...
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    UK mental health nurse looking to move to texas

    Rob72 replied to babyb78's topic in International Nursing

    It depends.:) Essentially, you will want to look at a few schools nearby, and have a transcript review done by the admissions office. This will determine the number of credit hours the school will...
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    What kind of nursing bag do you have?

    Rob72 replied to Sterren's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    http://www.countycomm.com/BAILOUTBAGGEN5.htm Great bags for the price. Mine survived school, carrying Kozier, Lemone, notebooks, ears & unifirm, etc.. No rips, tears or split seams or broken...
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    What are easy food to make for a youngster who can't cook

    Rob72 replied to okiedokie123's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Classic: tuna-noodle-casserole. Make a box of macaroni and cheese, add 1 can of drained tuna and 1 can of mushroom soup (no water added). Eat warm if you like, or cool it in the fridge. Spices:...
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    Wanting to be in research, I have an AS degree. Where to start?

    Rob72 replied to New pathway's topic in Research

    Ouch. IMO, now would not be the best time to be pursuing a degree in research, if you don't already have some definite assosciation with an agency or company. Based on what you describe as you...
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    new to research nursing 1 yr exp bedside

    Rob72 replied to patsy55's topic in Research

    It depends very much on the facility or unit where you work. I know some where it is a variation of floor-nursing- you do an assessment, hang the drug, re-assess by XX minutes/hours, and go fill out...
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    Does Oklahoma recognize "graduate nurses" as a hired position?

    Rob72 replied to I<3H2O's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Short answer-yes. You may/will have some restrictions until you pass, and that depends on the
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    if you are a sensitive or highly sensitive person.....

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

    Even the scoring report is sensitive! I think I'm safe from having my sense of self violated, however... My wife is an HSP. On some level, you have to be clear with yourself and your...
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    Should Doctors Have Guns?

    Rob72 replied to Anxious Patient's topic in General Nursing

    Better check those Ministry of Health inclusion/exclusion stat reporting requirements, my friend. GB is no "safer", just different, as Fred Perrin and Dennis Martin can certainly attest, given their...
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    Nursing Diagnosis...the sacred cow that needs to go.

    Rob72 replied to Idaho4me's topic in General Nursing

    Historically, we are well known for what is accomplished by cooperation- and competition. Our greatest individualists have expressed their individuality by dedication to the society. The creedo of...
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    Nursing Diagnosis...the sacred cow that needs to go.

    Rob72 replied to Idaho4me's topic in General Nursing

    Ah, but money is the motivator. If we cannot "sell" the inadequacy of the RNDX on a cost-containment/revenue generating basis, it will never happen. Or, if the use of an RNDX kills a President- that...
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    How to get "certified" records

    Rob72 replied to Gabby820's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Call the court clerk's office, it won't be the first such request. Generally, it must be a "true" (not photocopied) and/or notarized packet- if the BON will accept it from you. You might need to...
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    Who HATES the term MURSE?

    Rob72 replied to LuxCalidaNP's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm a murse. I go rumming every weekend. I'm sorry, what were we saying? I have, on occassion, been known to carry a man-purse. Don't carry guy-liner in it tho'...
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    Sometimes... do you hate your pts?

    Rob72 replied to FRESH_90's topic in General Nursing

    When I was working ED/EMS, my perspective was, more often than not, that I wanted to optimize my pt's state of health, preferrably above what it was before, so that their next existence ending...
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    My friend was fired - Was she wrong?

    Rob72 replied to ravenshroud's topic in General Nursing

    Pretty much the key- it depends on what the State Board of Resp. and the facility policy
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    1st health-care job; fear of disabilities

    Rob72 replied to HerrGolf's topic in General Nursing

    It doesn't, it is only trained in. Many people have sociopathic tendencies. It only changes when a life-altering experience occurs, and they are aware and strong enough to pursue the potential for...
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    1st health-care job; fear of disabilities

    Rob72 replied to HerrGolf's topic in General Nursing

    People have different mechanisms for dealing with the aspects of the field that don't necessarily "suit" them. As a nurse, you will assess, and ideally, that starts with yourself. With that in mind:...