Roy Fokker BSN, RN

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    How to say Thank You?

    Roy Fokker replied to Lylesmom's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I would also like to suggest a personal note. :) The "why" is just as important as the "what". Let them know why you appreciate them ...
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    NG tube placement

    Roy Fokker replied to DolphinRN84's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility, we don't usually insert them because patients come up to the floor with the tube inserted in OP/PACU but often have to re-insert them after patients pull them out. I started practicing...
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    silly little question

    Roy Fokker replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    I forgot to stress this enough in my previous post but I agree whole heartedly.Sometimes a fever can be a good thing... despite how "sucky and miserable" it may make a patient
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    Are nurses in other nations bilingual? Should US be?

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

    I speak/understand 7 languages. Nothing special - where I come from, most people speak at least 3 (and I'm talking languages... not dialects). Do I think being bilingual is nice? Certainly. One of my...
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    silly little question

    Roy Fokker replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility we use centigrade (and also Kgs. Don't ask )Most post-op standing orders state 350/650 mg Tylenol for temp > 38.0 Some of the gen surgery docs will be POed if you disturb them for...
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    blood

    Roy Fokker replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    Prefer #20 or bigger. But I've given blood through 22s.... Sometimes, you can't pick and choose. If all you can shove into a patient is a 22, well, 22 it is then! cheers, PS: Don't forget - you...
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    How long will someone survive after removal of life support?

    Roy Fokker replied to GeminiQueen's topic in General Nursing

    I had a 92 year old on a morphine gtt. Comfort care only - pt. family refused to move pt. to hospice or nursing home (Absolutely ridiculous! Tied up a private room on a surgical floor with a patient...
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    big bad nursing myths busted

    Roy Fokker replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    This moderator agrees with this request. Ladies and gents, We are drifting from the topic of the thread. Let us return to discussing the topic and leave each other out of the discussions. Thank...
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    Patient hallucinations

    Roy Fokker replied to RNperdiem's topic in General Nursing

    Don't get me started on pt. hallucinations .... :uhoh21: cheers, Roy (Who once had a 92 year old woman AO x 3 before 11pm, turn into a confused combative pt who wanted to make babies with him
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    Hours you worked while you were in school.

    Roy Fokker replied to vaileheart's topic in General Nursing

    Two part time jobs - wasn't allowed to work more than 20 hrs/week.
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    disclosing PRN Vicodin

    Roy Fokker replied to iHeartNICU's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:
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    Med Surg right after graduation?

    Roy Fokker replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    I "technically" work on an Ortho/Surgical floor. I say "technically" because I see all kinds of patient there. Hence, I've changed my profile to reflect my current basic load of patients: Medical...
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    Say something or not?

    Roy Fokker replied to pannie's topic in General Nursing

    Shaer your concern with your Doc. You say you've been going to him for years and it has been great so far, yes? Do mention that to him.
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    big bad nursing myths busted

    Roy Fokker replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    Hi fins, I was commenting on the attitude of separating nurses by gender. I could care less what the gender of the nurse was/is - so long as s/he is competent. I'm not a "male nurse". I'm a "nurse"....
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    iv push benadryl

    Roy Fokker replied to HyperRNRachel's topic in General Nursing

    Usually 3-5 cc NS and pushed into far port on
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    Song lyrics that remind you of nursing...

    Roy Fokker replied to grace90's topic in Nursing Humor

    That's Fade To Black, classic power ballad from their "Ride the Lightning"
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    big bad nursing myths busted

    Roy Fokker replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    * Males get into nursing because they couldn't hack med school * Males in nursing are gay * We need more "male" nurses (Why can't we just have more "nurses", period? ) * Nurses eat their young * All...
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    What country do you dream of working abroad?

    Roy Fokker replied to happystar's topic in General Nursing

    Me? Caribbean, India, Germany, Oz If I had more advanced qualifications, I'd go to the Congo. Angola. Just ask your friendly neighbourhood moderator
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    Is this normal?

    Roy Fokker replied to model50's topic in General Nursing

    Verrrrrry normal. I dare say that if your brain don't feel like it's been run over by a train by the time you're through nsg school... that is when you should start getting worried Did you know...
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    Vent: Admits and discharges

    Roy Fokker replied to oldiebutgoodie's topic in General Nursing

    I share your pain.Some of our docs (even some of our old surgeons) are pretty good about it (a colleague who routinely pestered this surgeon about the med-rec sheet now has him hounding her out to...
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    What are the huge "DO NOT EVER DO" things that new nurses need to know about? calling

    Roy Fokker replied to katiebugg's topic in General Nursing

    Don't ever shirk work!
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    Low Census....again!

    Roy Fokker replied to SouthernBelleinsocal's topic in General Nursing

    Yep. Pretty much the same over
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    What Is Your Favorite Thread?

    Roy Fokker replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    All new members/recruits to our platoon were called "nub" or "nubbie".NUB = Non Useful Body
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    Checking pulses with a lower leg cast???

    Roy Fokker replied to NurseScholar's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Checking for pedal pulses is important. When I work the ortho end of my floor, I have some patients come up with bulky ACE dressings post TKAs. Often times, I'll snip away the bottom inch or so off...
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    ICU and New Grads!

    Roy Fokker replied to Jenny12's topic in General Nursing

    Way to diss all Med-Surg nurses out there.Please mention this comment to your "waitress" (I mean Nurse!) the next time you're a patient on a "med surg floor". Can I get you some fries with that?