Roy Fokker BSN, RN

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    Who else sometimes just feels like a bad nurse?

    Roy Fokker replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    "Some days you're the bug. Some days you're the windshield." Just remember, this too shall pass...
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    Am I reading too much into this?

    Roy Fokker replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    Reading too much into it.
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    Really need some support from fellow Nurses!

    Roy Fokker replied to NewCanadianNurse12's topic in General Nursing

    The only mark that counts is the one in your heart. If you're conscience is ok with the fact that you did a good job, then nothing else really matters.
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    Reprimanded for cleaning up after myself!!!

    Roy Fokker replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    :lol2: You have a humorous writing style. Thanks for the chuckle...
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    I'm worried about drawing blood and putting in IVs

    Roy Fokker replied to laybell's topic in General Nursing

    I precepted in an ED for 6 weeks right before I graduated. I was schooled in the finer arts of IV starts by a kick ass ED nurse with over 25 years of experience. Best thing that ever happened to me :)...
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    blood transfusions and choosing the right port

    Roy Fokker replied to penny77's topic in General Nursing

    Any medication that requires a rapid IV push (Adenosine comes immediately to
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    Help! Being stalked by a resident!!!

    Roy Fokker replied to Sonjailana's topic in General Nursing

    You got that
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    Nursing, parenting and guilt

    Roy Fokker replied to Jen2002's topic in General Nursing

    Now I'm no parent...But as a 'young adult', I agree with this in general. My parents sweated and slaved for us kids. My Father worked a thankless job - he wasn't appreciated by management (because he...
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    Things you would LOVE to say to your nursing instructors...

    Roy Fokker replied to Montessori Mommy's topic in General Students

    To my adult day care instructor: Ma'm, please give us poor students a clear idea of what you expect from us. Your goals are too lofty and your standards inconsistent. Your attitude changes by the day....
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    Piggyback Problems!

    Roy Fokker replied to Virgo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Y'all need to quit Baxter and get Hospira's Plum A+ systems
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    Magnet/Primary Nursing Vent

    Roy Fokker replied to Nurs0706's topic in General Nursing

    IMHO? I think "Magnet status" is an over-hyped joke. The intentions are "good" but the practical realities are something else altogether. What makes a good nursing unit - besides staffing and the kind...
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    To treat or not, that is the question

    Roy Fokker replied to cubangirl's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Doc,You bring up some interesting points. Can I throw a few questions at ya? 1. If a person comes from an area with fairly prevalent TB (let us assume India for example) but has negative PPD and...
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    New grads having trouble finding jobs

    Roy Fokker replied to lee1's topic in General Nursing

    As a new grad not too long ago, it took me a good 6 months to find a job.About 2 years into that job, I decided to switch (didn't really like what I was doing, plus it was TOXIC work environment).......
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    Question about rocephin

    Roy Fokker replied to PedsAtHeart's topic in General Nursing

    I've always given it with Lido unless pt. allergic. That stuff hurts... Must be part of the medical-pharmacy protocol (just like how Ambien gets substituted with Restoril unless...
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    Morphine in TB Syringe, etc

    Roy Fokker replied to rehabhereIcome's topic in General Nursing

    I have used TB/Insulin syringes when I've had to give meds such as Droperidol or Ativan (docs end up ordering it in doses like 0.5 mg Ativan which if drawn from a 2mg/ml vial ends up being 0.25 ml -...
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    Male nurse on The ultimate fighter

    Roy Fokker replied to tronix304's topic in Men in Nursing

    moderator note: threads merged. please continue discussions. thank you! :) roy, allnurses.com
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    Where Did you Work While in School? Pay & Hours.

    Roy Fokker replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    My various jobs I held through Nursing school: * Janitor * Food service worker (which often included a combination of janitor, busboy, waiter, dishwasher, garbage disposal) * Consultant for the...
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    Female nursing student with questions

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

    1. What was the hardest part about going to school? A: I worked 2 jobs to put myself through school. I suppose the constant lack of reliable sleep and the total absence of a 'social life' rank high...
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    INFJ Nurses :D

    Roy Fokker replied to His_girl's topic in General Nursing

    According to Eric's link, I'm an FNTP. Does that mean I'm not a good
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    Does anyone have a 2nd job?

    Roy Fokker replied to flightnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    A guy I have enormous respect for once told me that "working just 40 hrs a week is for suckers. Take it from me son, if you want to get ahead in this world, 40 a week is not even bare minimum". I KNOW...
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    adenosine for ER nurses

    Roy Fokker replied to sunshineonleith's topic in General Nursing

    Saline running wide open. I connect the Adenosine syringe on the lower port and a plain saline flush at the distal port on the IV tubing. Then I squirt the Adenosine at the lower port (with saline...
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    Nursing and Astrological Sign

    Roy Fokker replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    I'm an Aquarian and as loony as they come Worked med/surg/Ortho. Now in the ER and lovin' it Seriously though, I agree that Astrology is bunkum ... but it's fun to look at
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    What if English is not my first language?

    Roy Fokker replied to futuredream's topic in General Nursing

    English isn't my "native" tongue either (technically it's my 'third tongue' too). If an idiot like me can hack it - and judging from your first post - I'm sure you'll do just fine :) Miranda makes...
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    I have a IV insertion question :-)

    Roy Fokker replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I used the crashing patient just as an example. And in any case, how does it 'negate' placing a 'reverse facing IV catheter' in a patient... just because 'they were in a code' ?? But how? Especially...
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    Do you sign "RN' after your name OUTSIDE of the hospital?

    Roy Fokker replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    CURSES!!! I've been revealed!! Oh what am I gonna do