Roy Fokker BSN, RN

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    Silvadene-HELP

    Roy Fokker replied to Irishgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Totally agree.But then you're going to end up with the case of my 94 yr old female hip fx admit from nsg home. Allergic to (I kid you not): anti-emetics anti-pyretics analgesics ß blockers ACE...
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    how many hours do you work a week?

    Roy Fokker replied to firstyearRN's topic in General Nursing

    Holy guacamole! A post from Ted! In "General Nursing forum" no less! Did I do something right for a change?! WHAT???!!! Get paid 40 for doing the work of 36?! With shift differential??!!!I'm...
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    Are nurses in other nations bilingual? Should US be?

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

    I know I said my earlier post was the last but I felt I had to clarify this one: I'm sorry - but you are sorely mistaken if you assume that you are the only one with family from a different nation,...
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    Are nurses in other nations bilingual? Should US be?

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

    I wasn't the one comparing systems between the two countries. You were. A. Health care isn't a "right". It isn't a "privilege" either.B. I'm not talking third world nations. Try going to Germany or...
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    Are nurses in other nations bilingual? Should US be?

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

    if you want to 'compare' systems - they don't have our health care system either!i don't think any person on this thread so far has stated that "being bi-lingual is bad". it's one thing to try and...
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    What is the worst part about nursing?

    Roy Fokker replied to firstyearRN's topic in General Nursing

    totally agree. but i must say that: is probably my biggest peeve/worst part of the profession.i won't bother with "patient load" - i think we're in for worse as the years pass by....
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    Silvadene-HELP

    Roy Fokker replied to Irishgirl's topic in General Nursing

    As far as possible - always try and look up unfamiliar drugs! I agree with the others - live and let learn! cheers, Roy PS: Allergy indexes are somewhat screwy sometimes. I know I've given Toradol to...
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    Nurse Pride

    Roy Fokker replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses: Adept at wiping your butt and saving it
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    how many hours do you work a week?

    Roy Fokker replied to firstyearRN's topic in General Nursing

    3 12s a week. I work nights. Sometimes I pick up and extra 8 or come in early for an extra 4. (I need me some serious extra shifts. I need the cash!)
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    big bad nursing myths busted

    Roy Fokker replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    moderator note: everyone, please reference the terms of service (tos), a binding contract signed by you in return for membership privileges. specifically, the sections dealing with: also please...
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    Nursin' ain't easy...but somebody's got to do it!!

    Roy Fokker replied to Marvin30's topic in General Nursing

    Wrong school of thought, buddy Nurses don't do "diagnostic medicine" (if that's what you meant).I came out of nursing school a walking zombie. My brain abused and tormented. My body a nervous wreck....
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    Slow Codes

    Roy Fokker replied to karenna's topic in General Nursing

    As I read through this thread, I am constantly reminded of the dictum: "All laws should be moral. But not all morals should be law". Very interesting thread.
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    Intravenous Infusion

    Roy Fokker replied to nurseangel78's topic in General Nursing

    I recommend this article: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3689/is_199810/ai_n8826281 If you're working with IV fluids, you need to know why you're hanging D5 0.45 NS instead of Lactated...
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    Slow Codes

    Roy Fokker replied to karenna's topic in General Nursing

    My parents are from another country. My real beef is that they WON'T discuss it. I mean, I'm not bothered about the "legal" implications in as much as I'm concerned about "what do they want and do...
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    Slow Codes

    Roy Fokker replied to karenna's topic in General Nursing

    Easier said than done! My parents just don't want to have this discussion at
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    need some nurse to nurse medical advice

    Roy Fokker replied to jrbl77's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto that.We are Nurses. We are human ... despite what our jobs and perceptions demand us to be. Please rest and recuperate. Taking care of yourself is as important as taking care of your patients....
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    Did anyone read this article?

    Roy Fokker replied to pannie's topic in General Nursing

    Very interesting
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    Post Cva And Blood Pressure

    Roy Fokker replied to KulRN's topic in General Nursing

    That's assuming constriction/dilation doesn't occur.e.g. Vasodilation, though it causes a drop in pressure, increases blood flow to an area. Ergo, higher pressures doesn't necessarily always equal to...
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    Post Cva And Blood Pressure

    Roy Fokker replied to KulRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thorazine has always worked when we give it on our
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    Is this normal part of aging process?

    Roy Fokker replied to passinthru's topic in General Nursing

    "I see your $400 and I'll raise you another $400"* ...cheers, Roy * - Means: "I agree with you"
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    Secondary IV tubing question

    Roy Fokker replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Now to confuse you all further: If it is a syringe being used to infuse secondary abx/tx, rather than a pump, we use a mini infuser. (Like the Bard series) Of course, the difference in this case would...
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    Secondary IV tubing question

    Roy Fokker replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    You're welcome :) A. What do you do if there is no IV pump? Or no Abbott Plum pump? B. What I explained above should work even if you have no pumps to infuse with. We use IMED pumps at my facility :)...
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    Secondary IV tubing question

    Roy Fokker replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'll try based on the assumption that you are running it through a pump 1. Pause/Stop IV pump (if not running through a pump, just find the roller clamp on main IV line and clamp shut). Make sure...
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    What nursing shortage?

    Roy Fokker replied to labfreak's topic in General Nursing

    I spent about 4 months looking for a job. When I was looking around, I made it a point to let them know that I have no problems re-locating etc. Color me nuts - but I received ONE call from LA,...
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    Secondary IV tubing question

    Roy Fokker replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Same here.And I always back-prime. Saves me the trouble of having to return 10 minutes later because one pesky air bubble has gotten into the air detector