Roy Fokker BSN, RN

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    nursing a calling?

    Roy Fokker replied to hTx87's topic in General Nursing

    Growing up I had two passions - the Army and the human body and healthcare. If my parents had let me, I would've been a combat medic or related in the Army by now. Since the Army wasn't an option, I...
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    Has anyone else lost hair?

    Roy Fokker replied to lizzybeth's topic in General Students

    I had all kinds of skin issues when going through school - poor diet, irregular mealtimes, complete lack of sleep, stress, smoking.... yep, they all
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    Fake JHACO Reps/Terrorism Memo

    Roy Fokker replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    I thought JCAHO reps were terrorists anyways - mention JCAHO site inspection and see the looks of horror on the faces of everyone else :p
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    CRNA so why not CRNS? Certified Register Nurse Surgeon? (devil's advocate)

    Roy Fokker replied to sunnyjohn's topic in General Nursing

    I think I agree with control. OP: Because doing so might cause what is sometimes refered to as "duplication of resources"
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    Nursing Isn't our place?

    Roy Fokker replied to StarOcean318's topic in Male Nursing Students

    You know, this reminds me of a quote I read a few years ago:"Don't mock a person' dreams. Sometimes, it's all they have". Or something along those lines.... This is true. The ER I'm precepting in...
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    How can I be assertive when it comes....

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

    I concur with 58 flyer... ... no one is getting into trouble: But lets get back on topic :)
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    Best nursing shoes? recommendations?

    Roy Fokker replied to newohiorn's topic in General Nursing

    I just bought my z-coils today. $200!!! :eek: Will let y'all know in a week how good they
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    Nursing Isn't our place?

    Roy Fokker replied to StarOcean318's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Of the three professions I've dabbled in, I've always had someone or the other tell me that: 1. The profession sucked 2. I wasn't cut out for it 3. The job just wasn't "my type" or any other excuse....
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    Quitting smoking

    Roy Fokker replied to tookewlandy's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on kicking the habit :) I've always had best success rates when I try quitting cold turkey - I do better than with substitutes. To each his own I suppose - I still haven't kicked it. I think...
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    Male Nursing Forum Reminder

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

    Hello folks, While cruising around the Male forums, I often come across posts (posted by ladies) such as: I guess it's time I qualified something about this recurrent theme.While the focus of the...
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    How can I be assertive when it comes....

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

    I guess it's time I qualified something about this recurrent theme.While the focus of the "Male Nursing Forum" is to help men in nursing find some kind of common ground to explore their adventures...
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    What exactly do you do as an ER nurse?

    Roy Fokker replied to vegnurse21's topic in Emergency

    :yeahthat: Good
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    What exactly do you do as an ER nurse?

    Roy Fokker replied to vegnurse21's topic in Emergency

    Working ER is fun :) I liked it a lot at my lst clinicals and starting this week will be doing 3 12s at a local hospital ER. I'd love to get into Peds ER though. I think the basic function of ER:...
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    Is it possible for Canadian LPN's to work in the US?

    Roy Fokker replied to Tracy096's topic in International Nursing

    Even if you live close to the border and didn't reside in the US - just hopped over the border to work everyday? Even
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    enlightenment me...

    Roy Fokker replied to jigsaw's topic in International Nursing

    Just how much of a difference in time exists between applying from abroad and simply altering your visa status if you do graduate from the US? I know this is a very vague, generalized, broad question...
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    Male + Nurse = Murse

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

    That could be
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    Nurse's Aid acting as a Nurse

    Roy Fokker replied to jalvino1's topic in General Nursing

    From what I can see: The CNA was outta line. But the trouble might well be that the other nurses on the floor let her do this - kinda sends out mixed signals. She needs to stop introducing herself as...
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    enlightenment me...

    Roy Fokker replied to jigsaw's topic in International Nursing

    So the imperative is to get here ASAP, with an NCLEX and a job and submit your immigration papers on or before October
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    Best nursing shoes? recommendations?

    Roy Fokker replied to newohiorn's topic in General Nursing

    You guys are the best Thanks! :) Anymore? Home remedies? Professional remedies? I'm willing to try aything - it's time I too enjoyed stink free
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    families with clipboards/notebooks

    Roy Fokker replied to shock-me-sane's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: :yeahthat: :yeahthat:As the cliche goes "It takes two to tango". If you want to be prickly about rules and proceedures, well so can I I've had some patients keep notes because they wanted...
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    Best nursing shoes? recommendations?

    Roy Fokker replied to newohiorn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm considering these - how good are they?Plus, anyone good a good solution for smelly feet? Besides wipe and powder?
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    how long is your commute?

    Roy Fokker replied to The Bell Jar's topic in General Nursing

    Somewhat. The 390 floows it more closely. I-90 is a huge thing - runs all the way to Washington State
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    how long is your commute?

    Roy Fokker replied to The Bell Jar's topic in General Nursing

    There's just too much traffic in Jersey and the roads are a little too narrow for my liking. Probably one of the few things I really dislike about the Garden State. And for all the snow and ice people...
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    how long is your commute?

    Roy Fokker replied to The Bell Jar's topic in General Nursing

    Roughly 8 miles - but thanks to Buffalo's brilliant traffic light system and the wonderful quality of roads can take me anywhere between 7 minutes to 25 minutes Do you drive the I-90 a lot? I HATE...
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    Atheist or Agnostic?

    Roy Fokker replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Well, On topics like these there is bound to be a certain bit of consternation. Personal beliefs are often very dear and it is somewhat difficult to view them objectively. I know I have to constantly...