Roy Fokker BSN, RN

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    Nursing and Piercings

    Roy Fokker replied to futureTMA's topic in General Nursing

    Had my left ear pierced in a bizzare (and painful) episode. I sometimes wear a ring for it and sometimes don't. Both my ears were pierced at birth though - ritualistic practice
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    New male thinking about nursing

    Roy Fokker replied to 2bnurseguy_2005's topic in Men in Nursing

    But Mike, Why would college girls sunbathing be a 'disturbing thought' ?
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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

    Ne'er had trouble (yet!). My Senior (Who was pretty darned awesome) once told me that in a way, I had it better when I would become a nurse - Doctors tend to pay more respect and attention, you don't...
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    Is this new grad a nut or what? Opinions please !

    Roy Fokker replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Don't really care 'bout the accent --- but what's with turning off pagers to chart? Does she only have two patients on her list?! Uhhh, I'm just a know-nothing student but I'm supposed to be able to...
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    3 weeks into nsg program, he wants to quit...

    Roy Fokker replied to AtlantaRN's topic in General Students

    Uhhhh, does son have issues with Nursing being a "female" profession?Not saying that it's a good thing or a bad thing ... just
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    please help: are nursing schools really THAT competitive?

    Roy Fokker replied to mzlizbit's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wish I HAD a 3.6 when I was going into my Junior year! Be POSITIVE! It counts in the crunch :) Good
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    Word of encouragment from a male new grad

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

    Thanks Steve. I'll try and keep that in mind - Roy (Who really should stop goofing off and finishing prep for clinicals
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    LA Gov declares state of Public Health Emergency

    Roy Fokker replied to grinnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Ladies and Gentlemen, Let me stress on a few points: 1. It doesn't matter how qualified you are. Even if all you can do is pass meds and do vital signs, it means that YOU do it and it frees someone...
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    Do you ever get called, 'Doctor'?

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

    Lovely
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    Do you ever get called, 'Doctor'?

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

    Actually, THAT irritates and pisses me off MORE than getting called "Doc".Bring called a "Doc" I don't really consider a problem -- but the subsequent nonsense comments following the clarrification...
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    US Supreme Court outlaws 'medical marijuana'

    Roy Fokker replied to begalli's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Probably - but to that someone sloughing off because MJ isn't made available... does that matter?Will it matter in a few more
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    Does the term 'Nurse' bother you?

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

    Mike, I'm putting this up for recommendation at our next nursing clothing sale at school How 'bout that?
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    Looking like a Nurse

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

    Hmmm, I've always somewhat noticed that the big guys tend to also be gentle bears.I was wondering if it's because of this 'over-compensating' that they develop? Is it true for many of the big men? :)...
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    Do you ever get called, 'Doctor'?

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

    Another thing - Too many "Fockers" in this thread...
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    Do you ever get called, 'Doctor'?

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

    Do I get called Doctor? All the time... :stone My reply depends on the situation - usually along the lines of "Not the Doc, gotta work for a living". Or "Eeek. I know too much to be a Doc" :chuckle...
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    what do you do all day?

    Roy Fokker replied to Nathalie's topic in General Nursing

    What do I do all day? Mostly try not to go on a killing rampage ...
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    Ok, need to ask this question about "gifts"

    Roy Fokker posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey guys I'm a nursing student. Will graduate in May 2006. I just had my OR clinical rotation two weeks ago. The nurse I had in charge of me was just THE best. I'm not kidding - so kind, helpful,...
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    Day sleepers..........

    Roy Fokker replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in General Nursing

    LMAO!
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    Ok, need to ask this question about "gifts"

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

    Ok,So waaaaaaay too many people have tole me to write up an "eval" to her NM/Super. I'm certainly going to look into that too
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    Ok, need to ask this question about "gifts"

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

    Hey! Neat idea! I feel do :imbar :imbar :imbar that I didn't include them in.Come to think of it, there were pretty accomodating too :) Okie - so any idea on how to expand this "thank you" session of...
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    Ok, need to ask this question about "gifts"

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

    Thanks for your input.She isn't really my "instructor/teacher". She isn't exactly my preceptor either. Urk! How do I explain what she is?!! :uhoh21: She's just the nurse who was 'guiding' me for...
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    Ok, need to ask this question about "gifts"

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

    Yay! More wonderful advice Thank you! I'll write a nice personal note. I'll instruct my professor just so that my institution is in the loop. Then I'll drop off the card at the hospital. Does that...
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    Ok, need to ask this question about "gifts"

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

    WOW! Thanks for the replies ladies and gentlemen! What WOULD I do without y'all :) Well, my "gift" was just going to be the card. I really can't afford more All I'm wondering about now is should I...
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    Ok, need to ask this question about "gifts"

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

    Wow! I hadn't thought about that! :eek:Soooo... should I wait? Or should I just drop it off? :uhoh21: :uhoh21: Thank you all very much for your replies. OH! Oh! Oh! Question #2 :: How the devil would...
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    Laptop vs. Desktop for a student?

    Roy Fokker replied to Sarah09's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I still stick to Desktops. I don't NEED a laptop. I'm not on the move that much. My campus is VERY wired. Servicing and replacing desktops are easier. Upgrades are cheaper. They are more rugged. They...