Roy Fokker BSN, RN

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    Wife with BSN with NO drive, what to do??

    Roy Fokker replied to Tony1790's topic in General Nursing

    When I read his post, it struck me that he's more bothered by the fact that his wife wants to have a certain standard of living (Cable) but doesn't seem to want to work for it. *shrug*I agree with...
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    Please dont hate me for saying this...

    Roy Fokker replied to RN2BENAUSTIN's topic in General Nursing

    The money maker part of your entire post, right there."Walk a mile in another man's shoes before you deem yourself qualified to criticize him". My only advice to you: Make a note of all these 'bad...
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    Documenting an IV insertion?

    Roy Fokker replied to spuropathy's topic in General Nursing

    I love ibex! ? We just click click about 5-8 boxes and here's what it read on the chart: the words in black are already present, the words in red vary based on what choice boxes we click. Example:...
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    Pt with fluid filled lung is urgent isn't it?

    Roy Fokker replied to BinkieRN's topic in General Nursing

    There is a fine line between "don't fix what ain't broke" Vs "waiting till someone becomes symptomatic" before taking action. For all we know, Doc may have initiated some kind of intervention already...
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    Who is in charge of my pt

    Roy Fokker replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    memberes.Dictionary.
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    Which Strips Are MOST Dangerous?

    Roy Fokker replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    It's not just a prolonged QTc that's bad - but the one where the interval increases is worse (more susceptible to R-on-T). Had a case just last noc - very interesting presentation [coupled with the...
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    New IV pumps

    Roy Fokker replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Are you talking about the "Plum" med-pumps?
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    "oh, by the way..."

    Roy Fokker replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    It took me almost 6-7 months to land my current job. By the 3rd month I was really frustrated and almost gave up hope. I feel your frustration! Hang in
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    Every other weekend- what century are we in?

    Roy Fokker replied to lizva101's topic in General Nursing

    We do every third weekend (6 week rotating schedule).
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    What would make you say "I could never do that"

    Roy Fokker replied to PICNICRN's topic in General Nursing

    Psych. Old folks/LTC From one nurse to another - a big "THANK YOU" to all your nurses who work these specialties Heck, gimme blood spurting from every where, mangled limbs, shock and split second...
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    What was your 1st job as a new grad? And where are you now?

    Roy Fokker replied to Mo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I started out on a super busy med-surg-ortho-gyne-tele floor. It was the biggest unit in the hospital (and also the most toxic work environment). Right now, I'm having a blast in the ED. I'm a...
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    CVC's and # of Lumens

    Roy Fokker replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    I may be speaking out of league/term here as an ED nurse but: The general argument/consensus I've come to see is: * The number of lumens inserted is directly proportional to the...
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    Combat Medic to Civilian Nurse

    Roy Fokker replied to Watanabe_Joey's topic in General Nursing

    *groan* I wish you hadn't reminded me of that...
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    How to cope with a drug error - destroyed confidence

    Roy Fokker replied to cloverfield's topic in Emergency

    When I was a brand new noobie nurse, I worked an ortho floor. One of my pts. was having nausea. MD had ordered Inapsine... which I gave. It stopped the nausea.... .... but it also made the pt. VERY,...
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    Admitting Patients from the ED

    Roy Fokker replied to TexNurse's topic in Emergency

    Our process: Once ED doc decides pt. needs to be admitted, he has secretary call/page the attending service (Hospitalist or XYZ Physician group). At the same time, he also informs secretary of what...
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    New Grad ER Vent

    Roy Fokker replied to EMTSNA's topic in Emergency

    On our "acute" side (non-Fast Track), we typically have 2 RNs + 1 Tech per 5 rooms. Of course, if you add the "hall beds", it rounds up to 8 spots per 2 RNs. Meaning, roughly a 4:1 ratio. Of course,...
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    Eeeeevil nurse stories

    Roy Fokker replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle:chuckle:chuckle:chuckleThanks! I needed that!
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    Good nursing Supervisors

    Roy Fokker replied to emsboss's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know about a supervisor but my ED manager is definitely a huge step up from my old manager. On average: * the unit is staffed decently * he's very approachable (no question/request/comment is...
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    18-gauge vs. 20-gauge

    Roy Fokker replied to solneeshka's topic in General Nursing

    *cringe* Good post
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    ER Nursing, Is it considered critical care?

    Roy Fokker replied to NicNac's topic in Emergency

    he same goes for certain flight/transport programs - some of 'em don't consider ED to be "critical care
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    PTSD in ED Nursing/ Critical Care Nursing

    Roy Fokker replied to likemike's topic in Emergency

    Wow Mike! I don't even know where to begin! Thank you for sharing such an intimate, personal glimpse of your rials and tribulations. Not too long ago, we had a rather bad trauma [we aren't a...
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    ER or Medsurg first?

    Roy Fokker replied to Marette S.'s topic in Emergency

    I used to belong to the school of thought that said: "work a non-critical area of nursing before jumping into critical areas of nursing".When I started working med-surg, it further served to reinforce...
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    Highest BP you have ever seen on a pt

    Roy Fokker replied to nckayaker's topic in Emergency

    245/120 - manual Of course, his HR was 24. Bought himself a shiny new pace maker....
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    IV size

    Roy Fokker replied to danger's topic in Emergency

    Interesting. Learn something new every day! Thanks fellas :)
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    Dying Pts who are still full codes.

    Roy Fokker replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    Like any other Code - by the book, mind the numbers and on the bounce.