Roy Fokker BSN, RN

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    new career...pilot to nurse

    Roy Fokker replied to bell47's topic in Men in Nursing

    I concur! A very nice, excellent, awesome male in out class has two grandkids and just recently celebrated his 30th wedding anniversary at 60 years of age!If the chips were down, I would NOT MIND...
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    what shoes do you wear...

    Roy Fokker replied to blee1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Ooooh, I've seen these toot and they come highly recommended.Guess where my first paycheck is
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    Instructor is not letting me get female patients during clincal

    Roy Fokker replied to Bala Shark's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Unless the female patients in question had objections - I see no reason why you shouldn't be allowed. Thankfully, I've had ZERO problems taking care of my patients so far - save one (and that was a...
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    paying for school questions

    Roy Fokker replied to bell47's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I work 2 jobs. Consultant at my campus IT center. And at nights ant weekend - I haul trash, scrub toilets, wash dishes... I live in a hole in the ground with three other kids. My princely possessions...
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    Shy guys

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

    Here's an "offbeat" method to try: 1. Start with one friend. 2. A few days later - try it with a couple of friends. Repeat. A few weeks later, ask those friends of yours to bring a friend each. Slowly...
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    Can you study to be an RN with the army without being shipped off to Iraq?

    Roy Fokker replied to scoobysnax's topic in Government, Military

    Ahhhh, so I have even mroe options
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    Differences in male and female learning and educational processing: thread discussion

    Roy Fokker replied to Corvette Guy's topic in Men in Nursing

    Here's what I think: 1. I haven't really gone through that website with a fine-toothed comb. 2. I do however, feel that certain aspects of life - in the quest for becoming "equal" have become "unfair"...
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    Share Your Saying

    Roy Fokker replied to angelique777's topic in Nursing Humor

    "Women and cats will do as they like. Men and dogs should relax and get used to it" - Robert
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    I passed my nursing boards!

    Roy Fokker replied to malenurse1's topic in Men in Nursing

    Congrats
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    Fatherless sons...did this impact your career decision into nursing?

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

    That's pretty cool Dapper. Thanks for sharing
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    Male Nurse Calender

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

    I'm not all too hung up on "the ends justify the means" but if it's money for sick kids - why
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    Fatherless sons...did this impact your career decision into nursing?

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

    There are people on this board who have suggested to me that allthough my Father did provide for my material needs, he was sorely lacking in providing for my emotional needs as I was growing up as a...
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    Concerns as a male nursing student

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

    Quite frankly, I don't really think the shyness is going to be a factor in group work. Group work sucks, period. Unless you are blessed with a semi-decent group, expect to pull all the load. And I...
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    21 Male persuing RN thinking about working as a CNA??

    Roy Fokker replied to MaleRNstudent21's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm probably kinda late but I agree with this.I wish I coulda worked CNA even part-time while I was going through RN school. If for nothing else, it would simply make me more familiar (and thus...
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    Does the term 'Nurse' bother you?

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

    That's a freakin' excellent
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    Do you know guys, we ARE an action figure!

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

    Dude, no matter HOW cold.... NO CAMEL
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    Percent of men in class?

    Roy Fokker replied to RN8Wannabe's topic in Men in Nursing

    Great post :)Oh and I'm 1 of 7 guys in a class of
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    Discrimination Against Men in Nursing

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

    Being "macho" isn't all there is to being
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    Do you know guys, we ARE an action figure!

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

    Is it just me or do his "articulation" joints make it seem like he's got his undies over his pants? :) By the way: Why DO superheroes - spider man, batman, superman etc. - wear their undies OVER their...
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    what shoes do you wear...

    Roy Fokker replied to blee1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hmmm... I bought something from Payless. Have regretted it ever since. But then again, a starving student can't really choose! I hope I find something comfy for my feet! I'll keep this thready in mind...
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    Why I post here.

    Roy Fokker replied to NurseDaddy2006's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I had my own experience over Thanksgiving.I was with my aunt's family - I'm pretty close to them and I simply ADORE my nieces :) Anyways, the little one who is a V-E-R-Y precocious 3 year old wanted...
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    attitudes of male and female patients towards male nursing students

    Roy Fokker replied to Jhanez_k2p's topic in Men in Nursing

    Gonna keep that in
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    Man-hater in my clinical

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

    I am sooooooo keeping that in mind :)PS: Are you a Roy Rogers
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    Male Nursing Ad (An oldie, but goodie)

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

    I've got the "Man Enough" one plastered ALL over my department
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    ethics of holy water and Islam

    Roy Fokker replied to Carlos Casteneda's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    All though most major religions have some version of their own "Holy Water", I thought it was generally accepted that if someone was speaking about 'Holy Water' here in the Western world, they are...