Rob72 ASN, RN

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    Why are you a nurse?

    Rob72 replied to champsmom's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    1. Because I'm modestly proficient in assessment & care delivery. I began as an EMT/Phleb, and worked my way up. Also, because when I tell someone that what they are doing is maladaptive,...
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    Signed State DNR form no good????

    Rob72 replied to llltapp's topic in Emergency

    They refer to absence of caselaw- there has never been a violation of civil-liberties/violation of person suit brought on behalf of a coded individual (that I am aware of). A wrongful death suit by...
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    Is a blood glucose of 455 ever "normal"?

    Rob72 replied to gatoraims RN's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I hope that's saying that they were giving you fluids while giving you insulin, or that they got IV access just before giving insulin! It almost reads like they were diuresing you to tx the DKA. The...
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    Anyone worked on a reservation before?

    Rob72 replied to Bridget O'Malley's topic in General Nursing

    I would echo what netglow said. I grew up in the 4 Corners. Differences are quite distinct on the reservation, between the haves & have-nots. If you check out the Tony Hillerman Jim Chee/Joe...
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    No one will hire a nurse with only a Associates???

    Rob72 replied to CNA1991's topic in General Nursing

    In essence, then, I can only assume that your position is that increased educational performance demands(standards) do not increase the educational depth, professional competence and concurrent...
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    Hyperkalemia and glucose / insulin...

    Rob72 replied to ohmg's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1413606/
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    No one will hire a nurse with only a Associates???

    Rob72 replied to CNA1991's topic in General Nursing

    That is a false premise. One needs to define the "standards" before making that statement. With all due respect to those who have attained BS/BSN, I submit that a majority(based on the number of BS...
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    Why Nursing staff harm thier charges??

    Rob72 replied to gentlegiver's topic in General Nursing

    What the heck?! edit took out the cool whip-smilie I
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    Why Nursing staff harm thier charges??

    Rob72 replied to gentlegiver's topic in General Nursing

    Not true- there is always a reason, and we are not, by any means, the only specicidal creatures out there. Generally, abuse/neglect crimes are based in competing-needs motivations, with varying levels...
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    No one will hire a nurse with only a Associates???

    Rob72 replied to CNA1991's topic in General Nursing

    Working for a State University(with a BSN program), and having recently completed my ADN, I can say the counsellor knows exactly what he/she is talking about- tuition for the school. Period. That's...
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    Could I work as a nurse researcher as an Associates Degree level RN + SOCRA Cert.?

    Rob72 replied to CommonUnity's topic in Research

    It depends on your region, as with anything. I would check local University job postings, then search "clinical research" in your on-line local yellow pages. PT is most generally grant-dependant, so...
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    Nursing students...I can't believe...

    Rob72 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm... That smart bastid(above) runs his own "boutique private investment firm", and managed to manitain an 80% return when things fell apart('08)- as per his bio, and yes, it appears to be true....
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    Clinical Research nurse job

    Rob72 replied to mel101478's topic in Research

    I doubt it!:) Like any other specialty field, the general expectation is that it will be about a year before you have a reasonable idea of which side is "up", and about 2 before you function fully...
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    Nursing students...I can't believe...

    Rob72 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Generally, I would agree with you. That level of performance does weed out the narcissists, by and large. I see a much larger problem with the self-indulgent attitude coming out of the undergrad...
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    Nursing students...I can't believe...

    Rob72 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmmm... if I was really that smart I'd have a doctorate, tho'. I lack(ed) the intestinal fortitude to say the right things, turn in useless papers, and jump the hoops. "I'm get-tin' bettah tho'..."...
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    Nursing students...I can't believe...

    Rob72 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    In part, my statement was a round-about reference to another discussion mindlor & I had on psychology vs. sociology, tho' perhaps I was a bit obscure. Bureaucracy, by nature, seeks out and rewards...
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    Nursing students...I can't believe...

    Rob72 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    The inherent and unstated truth in that assessment is that human beings are inherently ****birds, of selfish, self-indulgent and uncaring natures. Or, to restate, it completely validates PB's point-...
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    Need ideas for nursing research topic

    Rob72 replied to aqvist's topic in Research

    So wrong... Best suggestion: if you have a med school nearby, call the department of pulmonology, and see if you could interview one of their peds people. If you know/meet an RT during your clinicals,...
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    Could I work as a nurse researcher as an Associates Degree level RN + SOCRA Cert.?

    Rob72 replied to CommonUnity's topic in Research

    RN is RN, unless the site or investigator needs you to be active in the data analysis, lit review, or some other substantive area of the study. Not that you can't do that as an ADN, but a site would...
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    Clinical Research nurse job

    Rob72 replied to mel101478's topic in Research

    Obviously, NJ is going to be quite a bit different than OK, but with the following info in mind... In OK, a 2,200 sq ft split level brick home, 3br, 1.5 bth, 2 car garage, on just under 1 acre, in the...
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    Nursing students...I can't believe...

    Rob72 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Some interesting responses. I have a few observations. One thing, and one thing only, brings competence in practice (i.e., instilling the heuristic pathways)- that is "practice". Prestigious grad...
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    Arrested while Occupying Wall Street - Will I Be Hireable?

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

    Ah, the psychology of economics.:) "I really feel for what I'm doing so it is worth the cost..." This is an arousal bias issue- it really feels good, even though the practical effects are more...
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    Arrested while Occupying Wall Street - Will I Be Hireable?

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

    Ah, the psychology of economics.:) If you don't know what you're doing, or have an end-point, and if you don't fully understand what you're protesting against, simply on the basis of social...
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    Fantastic CNA. but...

    Rob72 replied to nursetiffany.'s topic in General Nursing

    I do most sincerely apologize. Let me rephrase- she is in possession of professional credentialling which may be revoked by the credentialling agency- the BON. While licensure does carry greater...
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    Is a blood glucose of 455 ever "normal"?

    Rob72 replied to gatoraims RN's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Of course, there aren't too many other calculations that can kill or vege-tize a patient within an hour, and don't require a consent. Hyperglycemic management requires some pretty intensive...