Roy Fokker BSN, RN

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    How do you become a Moderator for this site??

    Roy Fokker replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

    Admin only.It's xxxxx'ed out before the application is shown to the Mod staff.
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    Z-Coil Shoes

    Roy Fokker replied to RN112's topic in General Nursing

    I'm providing it just for example. The Zcoil website says:
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    Z-Coil Shoes

    Roy Fokker replied to RN112's topic in General Nursing

    The coils don't have to be "exposed". ZCoils makes shoes where the coils can be enclosed and thus look like regular shoes And as for wide feet - find the right size and right fit
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    Feedback for those who struggle with the Science?!!

    Roy Fokker replied to wonderer17's topic in General Nursing

    Good post! :)I personally didn't love every itty-bitty bit about nursing - in both the art and the science aspects of it. Some of the theoretical stuff was (and some still is) way over my head. But I...
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    How do you become a Moderator for this site??

    Roy Fokker replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

    I think I need to make a smiley of 'Eu de Ban' and gift it to you
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    How do you become a Moderator for this site??

    Roy Fokker replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

    Whoops! Didn't see karen't post! I think it's an unfair conclusion that some of our actions get lumped into "politically correct". Believe me, we aren't "politically correct" - I'm not sure it's been...
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    quote

    Roy Fokker replied to line's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses deal with people. People are more than just charts, lab results and medical diagnoses. To put it somewhat simply
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    Z-Coil Shoes

    Roy Fokker replied to RN112's topic in General Nursing

    I wear Z-coils and swear by them :) 16 hours on my feet and they certainly help! I saw a couple of CNAs wearing it on the pediatrics floor and thought I'd give 'em a try. Now I recommend 'em to...
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    How do you become a Moderator for this site??

    Roy Fokker replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

    Stop giving secrets away!Is nothing sacred anymore?!! *laughs hysterically on command* Whoops - wrong thread
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    Hope to be a nurse and want your suggestions

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

    I couldn't agree more!Larry: Nursing (as is healthcare in general) is a very secure field. Prejudice against foreign workers run to the same extent as prejudice against foreign programmers and foreign...
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    Being a man in the field

    Roy Fokker replied to tigress_8207's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Please realise - I'm not picking on you - merely responding to your posts with views of my own :)I do agree with you on societal roles regarding males - but I disagree with you as to your final...
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    Change title of "Nurse"?

    Roy Fokker replied to AKell388's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hey! This Moderator doesn't mind a bit of off topic chit chat if it's mostly harmless - so long as we all get back on topic sooner than latter. I realise that we are humans and conversations between...
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    Male UK student nurse's, starting in september.

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

    Hi magichands, Being nervous - is good. Yes, you read that right! Being nervous, is a good thing! It means your brain is still working and you haven't completely descended into mindless panic Just...
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    DON said mean things about me...which I overheard.

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

    Praise in public... critivize in private. That's the way good managers to things. Sorry yours is being so mean, Rehab
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    Need male nursing slogans.

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

    Then call me a "thug-nurse" Or maybe "Thugurse" ??? I faintly resemble that picture with my current haircut and goatee. Heck, in about 30 years, I'll look like that picture - haircut or
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    Being a man in the field

    Roy Fokker replied to tigress_8207's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Gentlemen, The 2008 Presidential Election has nothing to do with this topic. Let's get back on track
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    ABG interpretation?

    Roy Fokker replied to ChrisStudentNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Here's a graphical
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    Healthier Living Support - Part III

    Roy Fokker replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Ack! It hurts! :chuckle Today, after 2 weeks of "putting it off", and making excuses such as "I need tos tudy for the NCLEX" etc. --- I returned to my workout. Boy! Does it hurt now :uhoh21: I barely...
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    75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

    Roy Fokker replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It also depends on how many questions at-a-time does the computer need to assess accuracy The algorithms will be different if the computer takes 5 questions at a time before feeding you the next...
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    What is the hardest thing about Nursing school?

    Roy Fokker replied to chicksmom's topic in General Nursing

    Incredible amounts of stress. Fantastic amounts of matierial. And the cake - tying it all together at the end. I worked two jobs through nursing school. I think for my Junior and Senior years, I slept...
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    How do you get on with foreign nurses?

    Roy Fokker replied to letina's topic in General Nursing

    Grace, I can't tell you the number of times I had my papers corrected and returned to me and they had spelling corrections on them - like the crossed off "u" for 'colour' etc. Drove me nuts!
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    Am dreading second year.......

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

    :yeahthat:Remember, THIS ------->
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    Help: Interview questions for minority RN nurses

    Roy Fokker replied to paque80's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Good luck! Just remember to be punctual, be regular and take breaks/time off. You'll do great! :)Now as for 'minority' nursing - I think I'm a 'minority of a minority of a minority' :chuckle I'm of a...
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    Did you need the computer tutorial time?

    Roy Fokker replied to heatherp75's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I read the tutorial - I was paranoid that they'd switch soe rules or something at the last minute Took me just about 2 minutes
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    Things to do while awaiting NCLEX results

    Roy Fokker replied to prmenrs's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Tencat, My uncle actually told me that "Once you're done with this exam, you'll be in trouble. Now you have no school, no job and no exam nor studying to occupy you. Just what do you think you're...