Roy Fokker BSN, RN

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    why do you think ppl go to other countries for kidney transplant?

    Roy Fokker replied to k.dilraj's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I don't find any "ethical conflict" with the sale of organs (so long as it is not coerced). My body. My organs. My choice.
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    OK ED nurses, fill me in on the real story.

    Roy Fokker replied to eriksoln's topic in Emergency

    Here's my take: 1. 80% of the time, believe it or not - something ugly rolls in through the door right about near shift change time (4 PM, 11PM and 6AM seem to be the witching hours). That throws...
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    Tattoos on patients

    Roy Fokker replied to Duckyaryj's topic in General Nursing

    IMHO? That's a BS reason.Lower Back Tattoos and Epidurals Seriously: if epidurals are "doable" - what's a venipucture in that context? I've had IM injections and immunizations through my tattooed...
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    Arguments Disfavoring Hourly Rounding

    Roy Fokker replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    That was giong to be my suggestion as well.Another idea: In my ER, the CNA's wear little 'locator' badges that can be tracked through the overhead paging system (e.g." As soon as a CNA walks into Room...
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    Developed for someone you're bound to know!

    Roy Fokker replied to mizfradd's topic in Nursing Humor

    *waves magic wand*POOF! Done :) Thanks Steph! cheers,
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    Stethoscope dilemma - need advice

    Roy Fokker replied to wagvan's topic in General Nursing

    I suspect you're mistaken.A "dual head" stethoscope has 'two heads': 1. A 'Diaphragm' - transmits high frequency sounds 2. A 'Bell' - transmits low frequency sounds A good majority of the stethoscopes...
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    Med Errors: Share Your Stories

    Roy Fokker replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I may have mentioned this story before, but here goes.... My first med error (and as things go in ones career, the one I VIVIDLY recall the most) happened when I was orienting on days, my first job as...
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    Any smokers Out There?

    Roy Fokker replied to rustyshackleford's topic in General Nursing

    I "quit the habit" after a good 8+ years of trying to quit. I'll be honest - it wasn't the "health scare" or the whole "I can't tell people not to smoke if I still smoke" etc. It's a little 'quirky'...
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    How do you hang tape on a stethoscope?

    Roy Fokker replied to newnurse27's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto that. To the point that I purchased a stethoscope clip rather than have the blessed thing dragging around my neck all the time...I do the Hemostat clipped to scrub top too. Added benefit? The...
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    Should Personal Internet Use be Banned During Nursing Shifts?

    Roy Fokker replied to Anxious Patient's topic in General Nursing

    Our access sites are monitored, but thankfully not everything non-work related is off limits. Just last week, I used google maps to print out a turn-by-turn set of driving instructions for the wife of...
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    Question!!! (Men in Emergency Nursing)

    Roy Fokker replied to ronbrooker's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm "wired" internally as a "doer". I can't sit around ... just eats on my nerves. lol I love the ED and it's "fix it stat" policy. Do something and see instant (pretty much) results. It's high...
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    How long do you drive to work?

    Roy Fokker replied to LovePurple's topic in General Nursing

    I drive about 3 minutes in the winter (thanks to all the blessed traffic lights). In the summer, I bike - or walk! :) Yes, I live roughly a mile away from work. And yes, I only fill my gas tank once...
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    Nurses: Educated Professionals or Puppets?

    Roy Fokker replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a puppet but man, some days... I sure feel like a drug pusher! LOL
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    Heparin SC admin

    Roy Fokker replied to HURN's topic in Patient Medications

    Many SQ and IM meds burn. I think part of it has to do with the puncture/procedure itself...
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    Help with IV Potassium administration

    Roy Fokker replied to sediaz's topic in Patient Medications

    If the pt. is not allergic to it and MD has no objections, I would ask pharmacy to mix the K with some Lido in the bag. If my pt. is having a lot of sensitivity to it, I run it as slow as 10 mEq / hr....
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    "Ah, there's no shame in that"

    Roy Fokker replied to C. Thinking's topic in Male Nursing Students

    The more I work, the more I'm convinced that people are just idiots. Chin up mate.
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    Staff female nurses flirting and much more...

    Roy Fokker replied to Age1's topic in Male Nursing Students

    In general, I try and avoid dating at work.
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    Need your support guys.........I Feel like a real pansy!!

    Roy Fokker replied to malestudentnurse's topic in Male Nursing Students

    As my sensei at my Shotokan class would always tell us: "The smartest fighter is the one who avoids getting into a fight in the first place. Courage lies in doing the right thing".
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    Looking to interview a male RN...

    Roy Fokker replied to Miles1978's topic in Men in Nursing

    1.What is your name and educational background/degree? A: You can call me "Roy" :) I am an RN with a BSN. It's the only degree I hold. 2.There is a critical shortage of registered nurses...
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    Floor Nursing.

    Roy Fokker replied to silentRN's topic in Men in Nursing

    :chuckle:chuckleThanks for the laugh.
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    Are you forced to practice IV's and injections on each other in nursing school?

    Roy Fokker replied to kroegerk's topic in General Nursing

    We did both IMs and IVs on each other (just an itty bitty 22 G catheter in the AC )
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    Recruitment and Retention of men in nursing

    Roy Fokker replied to h15335790's topic in Men in Nursing

    I currently work in a very high volume Emergency Department. I find the cases intriguing, no two cases are ever the same. Nothing is "routine". I like the quick turnover of patients. Everything is...
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    Pharm Classes....

    Roy Fokker replied to mskate's topic in General Nursing

    We had pharm in 2 semesters for my BSN. Basic and advanced pharm. One of the hardest courses I ever took. Not teaching pharm to nurses is just asking for trouble.
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    Pulse Oximeter

    Roy Fokker replied to RiverNurse's topic in General Nursing

    In an emergency if you can't find working equipment, assess the following: 1. Sufficient respirations (chest rise, equal chest expansion, adequate volume, adequate speed) 2. Palpable femoral and...
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    Would this have happened to a boy?

    Roy Fokker replied to everthesame's topic in General Nursing

    I have routinely seen surgeons wait on an inflamed appendix rather than cut immediately. I would average it as 3 cases out of 10. Like Medic pointed out - it's a case by case basis. I doubt the gender...