Roy Fokker BSN, RN

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    Would you marry a female MD?

    Roy Fokker replied to cgun101's topic in Men in Nursing

    I want to marry a "person", not a "profession". Meaning? I want to marry a swell gal - be she Doctor, Baker or Candlestickmaker.
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    ERs fail as the nation's safety net

    Roy Fokker replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Wait! ERs are the "safety net" ? News to me! I never knew that was their function/job-profile!
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    interview shoes

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

    Eh, it's like a rule where I come from: Nothing short of a good suit (I own a good three-piece suit with a pocket watch ), tie and spit-polished leather shoes for an interview. Hair better be cut,...
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    Curious female here! :)

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

    This is my first profession. I actually started out with Bio-Technology in college. Did about a semester's worth before giving up on that idea (I'd rather shoot myself than ride a desk 12 hours a...
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    Rapid Response Team

    Roy Fokker replied to suzanne4's topic in International Nursing

    Rapid Response Teams were introduced in my hospital last year (Midwest. Medium size hospital - my unit is the largest @ 34 beds). There are no "specific guidelines" : although there are "suggestions"...
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    What kind of LTC resident will you be?

    Roy Fokker replied to squeakykitty's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Mark me down as "Crotchety and non-compliant". I don't know where I inherited this bull-headed streak in me... but boy sometimes when I dig in my heels, I just don't budge.
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    What do you guys during your off-time?

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

    HOCKEY! I'm a hockey nut. I just LOVE the Buffalo Sabres. My saxophone. Learning to play right now - surprise myself everyday with what I can do (while annoying the neighbors too! ) Read. Read. Read....
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    Rules for dating my daughter

    Roy Fokker replied to adidas99's topic in Nursing Humor

    Forgot two
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    The Awesomeness that is Nurstoons

    Roy Fokker replied to franciscangypsy's topic in Nursing Humor

    http://www.nurstoon.com/comic113.html OMG! Too
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    Blackjack: 21 ways to start driving down healthcare costs

    Roy Fokker posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Click here to read the remaining 10 suggestionsFood for thought...
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    Helpful Hints: Female Patient Urinary Catheter Insertion

    Roy Fokker replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I also had a urologist teach me to "intubate a bladder" by using a finger akin to the "scope" - since the urinary meatus is directly in line with the privy
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    Some days it just stinks to be an aide

    Roy Fokker replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    I realize this is an "ancient post" to respond to. But:Yes Tweety, I did tell her those things - among others. :) Such as the oft missed part about how as nurses, we are ultimately responsible for all...
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    Male nurse crying!!!

    Roy Fokker replied to ClassQ1's topic in Men in Nursing

    Righty-O folks! Let's talk "topic" - not "all nurses poster". Thanks,
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    Anyone sporting a beard?

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

    I'm actually in the process of trying to grow a beard.... Yep. Stemming from my old "Handle bar mustrace" thing. Just in time for winter, me
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    Learn From My Mistake - Dilaudid

    Roy Fokker replied to NursingAgainstdaOdds's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I once had an anesthesiologist order "6 mg Dilaudid IVP now. Repeat in 10 minutes". This was a tiny, old lady with a post-op hip replacement. I repeated his telephone order FOUR times - allowing for...
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    Gay labeling, is it just plain mean? Or sexual harrassment?

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

    I've said it before and I'll say it again (typos and all): Prejudice is stupid.I can't describe it in any other way. Reminds me of the oft heard refrain "That's so gay!" That expression ticks me...
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    Song lyrics that remind you of nursing...

    Roy Fokker replied to grace90's topic in Nursing Humor

    For some reason, "Sister Morphine" by Rolling Stones always makes me think of the drug seekers I
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    Daytonite: Provides expert advice to students and those considering nursing career

    Roy Fokker replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    I'm not a student nurse anymore - and I still learn from reading your posts! You are an asset to this website and to nursing as a profession. :icon_hug: Thank you, for all that you do!
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    understandable english

    Roy Fokker replied to susyn153's topic in General Nursing

    I for one, speak English. Not American cheers, Roy (speaker of 7 languages and trying to learn an
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    Anyone ever try working 60 hours a week?

    Roy Fokker replied to buff nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Good joke.I work about 48-54 hours a week. All the overtime I make literally goes to Uncle Sam. I can only hope I'm eligible for some kind of return at the end of the year :stone
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    Do you envy 1:1 sitters?

    Roy Fokker replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

    I think I tend to side with Blee O'Myacin on this one. I respect all you folks who do this assignment - I for sure, could never do
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    Professional courtesy from police at traffic stops

    Roy Fokker replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't.Not because I Think cops are evil. Nor do I think "well, I've never benefited from an encounter - so why should I behave nice to them?" On the contrary - I think the police have a vital duty...
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    Professional courtesy from police at traffic stops

    Roy Fokker replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Was pulled over last week. Despite telling officer I was headed to work because they called me in (they were getting slammed) - I was in my scrubs and had my ID badge on and was 4 blocks from work....
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    Controversial Michael Moore Flick 'Sicko' Will Compare U.S. Health Care with Cuba's

    Roy Fokker replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The Supreme Court's power for constitutional review, and by extension its interpretation, did not come about until Marbury v. Madison in 1803. The concept for a "living constitution" therefore relies...
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    Controversial Michael Moore Flick 'Sicko' Will Compare U.S. Health Care with Cuba's

    Roy Fokker replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I generally do not like engaging in "label talk", but for the sake of this discussion: A libertarian does not support the curtailment of choice. Freedom to choose is one of the guiding lights of...