Roy Fokker BSN, RN

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    First night off orientation...

    Roy Fokker replied to lakerette01's topic in General Nursing

    Being nervous is good. Being scared is also good. Being so nervous and scared that you literally lose confidence in youself, is bad. You've passed nursing school and NCLEX. This doesn't mean that the...
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    Please meet llg, our allnurses Nursing Career expert!

    Roy Fokker replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    There are a few posts llg's made in Gen. Nursing that have stood out to me. I remember those posts very well because when I first read them, my instinctual response was "What the deuce?! Are you...
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    Drove home in tears...

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

    My first month off orientation, there were only a handful of nights when I made it out on time... Don't be so hard on yourself! It WILL get better!
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    Telephone Orders- Perplexed in MA!

    Roy Fokker replied to kathybMA's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto that! If a co-worker wanted, I'd WRITE them down and leave it for them to sign.No way am I signing for stuff I didn't
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    Would You/Do You Offer Assistance?

    Roy Fokker replied to KellNY's topic in General Nursing

    Ack! Never! I won't try and do their jobs! I mean if EMS is on the scene - it's their show! Personally, being a good neighbour entails you check on them and offer assistance if they seem to be in...
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    Curious...any of you guys considering Peds/PICU/NICU?

    Roy Fokker replied to SteveNNP's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I wanna work peds so bad but not enough good hospitals with good peds unit in the
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    Would You/Do You Offer Assistance?

    Roy Fokker replied to KellNY's topic in General Nursing

    I think the 'volunteer' bit adds a different dimension to the picture. I prefer all volunteer crisis intervention groups. As such, I consider myself a "volunteer" as well - and if nothing else, I'd at...
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    Brand New Nurse

    Roy Fokker replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    As a "new nurse", I COULD NOT agree
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    Brand New Nurse

    Roy Fokker replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    All I got was 6 ... barely 6 "weeks" at that.... - and the night shift nurses that precepted me were mostly from the FLOAT POOL! NO - this DOES NOT MEAN that the float nurses were "bad" or...
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    gyne nurses...i need your help

    Roy Fokker replied to sunneeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm truly sorry you are facing this issue. Intimacy issues are tricky and touchy. Unfortunately, we really can't offer any medical advice. You're better off discussing the issue with your PCPs. Good...
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    Posters that are not nurses

    Roy Fokker replied to Cattitude's topic in General Nursing

    Personally - I don't see a problem with joining forums that are not my "profession". Over the years, I have been a member (some of them, I'm still a current active member off) of : 1. A military...
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    H-i-p-a-a

    Roy Fokker replied to KellNY's topic in General Nursing

    Nice
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    Arthritis and Bone Spurs at age 25 ????

    Roy Fokker replied to jnette's topic in General Nursing

    Jnette: Just yesterday took care of a very sweet co-operative patient. Total Left Knee Replacement - at 26 years of age! I remember doing a ":eek:" and looked at the age again just to make sure. I...
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    To all NS students and Nurses

    Roy Fokker replied to lmh47's topic in General Nursing

    "Where there is a will, there there is a way".I went through two part-time physical-labor-intensive jobs while attending full time school for my BSN. But I was not nearly in awe as some of my...
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    Less jobs available in future?

    Roy Fokker replied to LovesGreyhounds's topic in General Nursing

    To put it more "crass" terms: "There will always be sick people to take care off".
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    Newbie in CHARGE and needs help!!

    Roy Fokker replied to dak26's topic in General Nursing

    Charge??????!!!!!!! Fresh out of school and 8 DAY orientation???!!! I would flee from the spot! No doubts asked! I wouldn't dream of being "charge" untill I had some years experience under my
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    Wrong place, but car wreck please help

    Roy Fokker replied to Vap23's topic in General Nursing

    Vap23: You have a PM (Private Message) heading your way. If you don't know how to access PMs, respond so in this
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    If you are drunk, don't drive!

    Roy Fokker replied to chuck1234's topic in General Nursing

    Thank
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    acidious vs alkalosis (forgive the spelling)

    Roy Fokker replied to lindahanna's topic in General Nursing

    From an older
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    Wrong place, but car wreck please help

    Roy Fokker replied to Vap23's topic in General Nursing

    Please understand, I'm by no means being glib nor dismissive.There is the long version. And there is the short version. The short version is: It's never the right time. It's never the right person....
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    graveyard shift?

    Roy Fokker replied to greenr06's topic in General Nursing

    I maintain my fixed routine - even on days off. I try and sleep 9-5 ... when my family is outta the house anyway. This gives us "together time" in the evening and then they go to bed when I go to...
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    Unbelievable floor nurses.

    Roy Fokker replied to kjblack's topic in MICU, SICU

    Good post TraumaRus :) I always appreciate my ICU nurses - if someone on my floor is crapping out, I am re-assured in the knowledge that I have a splendid backup team from ICU. I wouldn't dare...
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    Nurses as day laborers (rant)

    Roy Fokker replied to RunningWithScissors's topic in General Nursing

    Wait.... ... so suddenly it's we men who are to blame that progress in nursing is still languishing? We're all in it together - for better and for
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    graveyard shift?

    Roy Fokker replied to greenr06's topic in General Nursing

    Great
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    Posters that are not nurses

    Roy Fokker replied to Cattitude's topic in General Nursing

    Ladies and Gentlemen, Please let us NOT "personify" the thread. We are entitled to our opinions - so long as they stay within the ToS.