Roy Fokker BSN, RN

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    Passed NCLEX...Praise The With Me Everyone

    Roy Fokker replied to RNKay31's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congradulations Kay! I recently passed the NCLEX myself. It still hasn't sunk in - but I think I have an inkling of your joy :) And you have every reason to be happy about your result!
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    Terms we will not admit to using

    Roy Fokker replied to gwenith's topic in Nursing Humor

    This is a fairly common list ::: Most of the definitions on the following lexicon of medical slang appeared a few years ago in the National Lampoon. Some of the definitions are funny. Most are sick....
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    501 ways to know you've been on allnurses.com too long!

    Roy Fokker replied to Roy Fokker's topic in Nursing Humor

    81. You contemplate firing your therapist and trashing your diary. Who needs them when you have
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    501 ways to know you've been on allnurses.com too long!

    Roy Fokker replied to Roy Fokker's topic in Nursing Humor

    80. You actually pick music recommendations from the "Song Requests"
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    Things to do while awaiting NCLEX results

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

    Wow! Suddenly I have all time and nothing to do! :chuckle I think I'll go play some mindless computer game :) Watch guilt free
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    Scared to be a CNA again

    Roy Fokker replied to PeachPie's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    moderator note: thread moved to cna forum. please continue discussion. :) thanks, roy allnurses.com
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    I'm New Here--I need encouragement :(

    Roy Fokker replied to serendipity05's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi serendipity, You're not a "failure" because you fail a test. You're a failure if you GIVE UP! You know you're smart. You know you're talented. Yes, you failed to pass the test first time around....
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    Meth is destroying communities

    Roy Fokker replied to WVUturtle514's topic in General Nursing

    A few thoughts: * Addiction is more than just "craving for a hit". * No one becomes a raging alcoholic after their first drink. The same is true for any drug - legal or illegal. * There are plenty of...
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    Meth is destroying communities

    Roy Fokker replied to WVUturtle514's topic in General Nursing

    I know what drugs have done to my family. I still say drugs shouldn't be criminalized.The "gateway theory" isn't that simple - it relies on other factors such as involvement with criminal elements etc...
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    Racism in the workplace

    Roy Fokker replied to staygold's topic in General Nursing

    Good point.But I don't think it detracts from the American PoV. Simply put - being called "black" today is nearly not as offensive as it was 40 years ago.
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    Racism in the workplace

    Roy Fokker replied to staygold's topic in General Nursing

    I'm quoting a post by a friend of mine - a person I admire. He's a lawyer and ameteur historian from New Jersey. A few years ago, we were discussing race on a military history forum. That's actually...
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    Help! How do you stay awake on drive home after night shift?

    Roy Fokker replied to neetnik461's topic in General Nursing

    I would do one of two things: 1. Find a spot to take a little nap (30-40 minutes) at the end of my shift before driving home. 2. Stopping somewhere along the way (Denny's or some such if possible) and...
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    Racism in the workplace

    Roy Fokker replied to staygold's topic in General Nursing

    Till this day, I ahve never chosen to fill out the demographic on race. I generally fill in the age, sometimes the gender. But never the race. Besides, I'm not entierly sure WHAT I am A few personal...
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    Do you belong to a nursing association?

    Roy Fokker replied to Aneroo's topic in General Nursing

    *Ouch*
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    Racism in the workplace

    Roy Fokker replied to staygold's topic in General Nursing

    I think I agree too - this discussion is diverging to the point of confusion -
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    petty ? about med student

    Roy Fokker replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    Nice
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    Nursing Unions

    Roy Fokker replied to kyliebear's topic in General Nursing

    moderator note: hello kyliebear, this subject has been discussed in great detail in numerous threads on this bulletin board. please use the "search" feature to locate these threads. thanks, roy...
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    Racism in the workplace

    Roy Fokker replied to staygold's topic in General Nursing

    That intersting post, was entierly wasted because you didn't understand my argument.I never said "pretend racism doesn't exist". Please read my post again. My argument is "Just being colourblind is...
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    Racism in the workplace

    Roy Fokker replied to staygold's topic in General Nursing

    What's this got to do with racism in the
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    Racism in the workplace

    Roy Fokker replied to staygold's topic in General Nursing

    Personally - pretending race doesn't exist is not the same as creating equality. Race and racism are more than (just) stereotypes and individual prejudice. Racism is certainly a "learned" phenomenon -...
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    Spacenurse: Critcial Care Preceptor & Nursing Activist

    Roy Fokker replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    About the only other nurse I know who enjoys "being nerdy" as much as I do - like loving Sci-Fi :) She really is as kind and as special as she comes across. You are a wonderful person Spacenurse...
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    Uniforms...

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

    I really disliked the labcoat. Very uncomfortable. We had white scrubs with a patch on our (L) shoulder
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    Do you know that a male nurse is the founder of allnurses.com?

    Roy Fokker replied to Bala Shark's topic in Men in Nursing

    Yes, 'tis a man indeed :) And quite a swell gent
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    Use of Prisoners in Drug Trials

    Roy Fokker replied to indigo girl's topic in General Nursing

    ... Never
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    Male Nurses/female Patients

    Roy Fokker replied to ern91's topic in Men in Nursing

    I wonder how often 'privacy' or 'modesty' is considered when the patient is male and the nurse female. In other words - would/should the same arguments be made if the shoe was on the other foot?...