Roy Fokker BSN, RN

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    Florence against men

    Roy Fokker replied to MountainMan's topic in General Nursing

    As I keep urging all my sisters, cousins, nieces and their friends - male or female. Get a steady job. Own or rent a home. Learn to live life on your own - before you try and "settle down" in a...
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    Gag Me, The Hospital's Food's Rank ! ! !

    Roy Fokker replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    We got great food at my hospital too
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    Semi-private

    Roy Fokker replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

    2/3rds of the floor is semi-private. Our Private rooms get assigned by need (isolation/combative/confused patient etc.) than want (patients desiring private
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    Hospital vs Hotel

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

    Kinda what I was thinking
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    Only been a nurse for 4 months

    Roy Fokker replied to ncriverrat's topic in General Nursing

    Let me put it this way: At the hospital I work at: For all intents and purposes - a "new grad" is considered a "new grad" for at least two years of full time floor work! And I'm talking regular...
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    Families, are they getting more demanding?

    Roy Fokker replied to MrsWampthang's topic in General Nursing

    Loong response: Ditto that! That is actually my MOST frequent complaint! That and "how come I had to wait so long after I hit the nurse call light" ? :uhoh21: (uhh, maybe it's because I have 7 other...
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    How do they handle low census where you work?

    Roy Fokker replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

    Low census: 1. Some folks get placed "on call" (like I am tonight) 2. Some folks are told to stay home ("flex"). On call and flex are ususally set by rotation - your turn comes up, you're flxed/on...
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    Stupid things your school does/did

    Roy Fokker replied to MountainMan's topic in General Nursing

    We could bring anyone in for our practice exam. The person I was supposed to bring fell sick and I couldn't find anyone else (exam time). I ended up doing it on my class mate and friend. :imbar It was...
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    What makes you nervous about or irritated with a new grad or orientee?

    Roy Fokker replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm, you may have a point. I know nothing of this and didn't learn it in school or at work. I think part of my gripe stems from the kind of connectors we use - we don't have the kind where you screw...
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    What about this, inappropriate or teambuilding?

    Roy Fokker replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm, I wonder if I can entice her to do a foot massage for me while she's at it... maybe a shave and a trim too! Jokes aside - it's completely
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    Would you ever be a doctor?

    Roy Fokker replied to arizonanurse's topic in General Nursing

    "I work for a living, thank
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    If they are so worried about my health....

    Roy Fokker replied to jo272wv's topic in General Nursing

    Why didn't I think of this? I don't think my hospital has a gym - but this subsidised gym membership thing could be
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    Why are Newbies Such Whiners?

    Roy Fokker replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, like the absolute dumb*** mistake I did three nights ago. :uhoh21:I helped ambulate a patient with an imobilizer on her left leg - assuming she was weight bearing as tolerated! I mean, she...
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    What makes you nervous about or irritated with a new grad or orientee?

    Roy Fokker replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    My experience isn't limited to just interns - it extends even to 'seasoned veterans'. Somehow folks assume that "it's nighttime and everything should be ok".I don't like leaving the next shift...
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    Thank you's - memorable ones you've received?

    Roy Fokker replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i've had a hard week. if staffing wasn't bad, it was patient acquity. way too many sick folks being cared for by under staffed floor nurses [haven't we heard that before?] for a new grad nurse fresh...
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    What makes you nervous about or irritated with a new grad or orientee?

    Roy Fokker replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Curious you should mention this.Last night (I work nights) we had a new admit come in. We were already full (7 pts. a piece) but my two other co-workers were already dealing with fresh admits/post-ops...
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    I Feel Like Hammered Poo-Poo

    Roy Fokker replied to tencat's topic in General Nursing

    I don't sleep right after I get home from work - because I want my schedule set that way.... in case I need to stay back on some days and help out because of short staffing. That way, on the days I...
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    IV Push (bolus)???

    Roy Fokker replied to TruDivaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Your drug book usually references medication administration routes (including bolus). Sometimes it also references times over which you should administer the drug. In general - I administer my boluses...
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    young nurses

    Roy Fokker replied to HHNDON's topic in General Nursing

    Why do nurses eat their young? Because they are tasty, delicious, cool and crunchy! cheers, n00bie
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    Vent: I absolutely HATE stupidity! Not ignorance.....STUPIDITY!!

    Roy Fokker replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is probably not the best thread to mention it - but I loved this comment!I agree with Miranda - sadly, the flawed part of human nature knows no boundries. And it is doubly painful when innocents...
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    how do i max my income as new grad

    Roy Fokker replied to focker-male nurse's topic in General Nursing

    the people with the worst financial stories and histories are young adults. it's a myth that once someone graduates college and gets a job, they miraculously fix their financial hole. far too many...
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    Why are Newbies Such Whiners?

    Roy Fokker replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: :yeahthat: Something that my wonderful, supportive co-workers are quick to point out and remind me.Constantly giving me reassurance when I don't tape report or finish charting because of...
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    Dear nurse, I really don't want to bother you

    Roy Fokker replied to JeanettePNP's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I'd leave the choice to the family concerned. Some folks don't like/want to see the measures being done to their loved ones in the aim of preserving/stabilizing life. But on the whole, I...
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    Dear nurse, I really don't want to bother you

    Roy Fokker replied to JeanettePNP's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are right when you talk about a "consistent" role for family members. The ER I was at - it was NOT ok for family to be very participative in patient care. The hospital I work at NOW - very...
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    Generational Gap in nursing?

    Roy Fokker replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    *groan* Not another "the youth of today are self-centered/mannerless/selfish/incompetent/lazy/reckless/(insert another remark here)" ! Remarks to this accord have been made since the time of PLATO!...