Roy Fokker BSN, RN

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    Day sleepers..........

    Roy Fokker replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I used two old bedsheets and tucked them over my blinds. :) :roll I hear
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    Male Nursing Student, Want to Work OB

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

    Ka-CHING! I can't tell you HOW many times I've felt the same...Well said mate
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    Wedding rings that sit "high" up vs. gloves

    Roy Fokker replied to fyrelight74's topic in General Nursing

    I stopped wearing my ring (and no, I'm not married :) It was a gift to me from my parents when I reached "of proper age" - it was a 24K gold ring with 9 precious stones. Stones were set according to...
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    Looking like a Nurse

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

    Ka-Ching!loserboy : Your description fits one of my professors to the T. A funnier, more capable and experienced nurse, I have yet to meet
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    Don't laugh, but... what if I throw up??

    Roy Fokker replied to Alice b.'s topic in General Nursing

    Trust me - it's worse than pop/soda shooting out of your nose.And yes, I know because I been through both
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    A Clueless New Guy

    Roy Fokker replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in Men in Nursing

    Good point Tweety :)I've known CNAs who help out at Roswell Park Cancer institute for
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    Don't laugh, but... what if I throw up??

    Roy Fokker replied to Alice b.'s topic in General Nursing

    Most patients don't - because I think they also realise that we are human too. :)I also think it's a bad idea to skip breakfast/lunch. Somehow my tolerence runs low when my stomach is running low on...
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    horizontal abuse,in-figting among our peers

    Roy Fokker replied to James Garrity's topic in Men in Nursing

    What I never really understood was the expression "You catty b**ch!" How can you be a cat and a b**ch?
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    Are small jokes accepted?

    Roy Fokker replied to brazuca's topic in General Nursing

    Frankie: I'm with ya all the way. Most of my classmates agree that if I'm around, I tend to take the edge off the situation. What can I say - I'm a natural clown :chuckle I don't even have to try -...
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    Help please! Will this stethescope work?

    Roy Fokker replied to Alice b.'s topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Dear nerd :) If it works, it's fine. Most of my friends use fancy wrist-watches. I use my grandfather's windup pocket watch. I still use a straight-blade razor to shave (still use a stone and a strop...
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    Ever had a family overdramatic with dying patient?

    Roy Fokker replied to rn-jane's topic in General Nursing

    That was a very touching story.Thank you for
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    Ever had a family overdramatic with dying patient?

    Roy Fokker replied to rn-jane's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. Yes, I agree that in some places in the world - expression of grief is a very "open" affair. It doesn't always have to do with 'how loudly you grieve shows how much you respect or loved the...
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    Stop bashing men, please

    Roy Fokker replied to lady_jezebel's topic in General Nursing

    The sad part is, most humour requires that someone or something is usually made fun of. Which is why I mostly avoid that problem by making fun of myself "Yeah I know you're out there folks. I can...
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    Stop bashing men, please

    Roy Fokker replied to lady_jezebel's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry Tweety, Your membership at the Male Nursing forum is still
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    Need help with journal entry

    Roy Fokker posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello :) I need help with a "journal" entry. I have clinicals over the summer and my site is an Adult Day Care facility. The professor says that every week after the visit, I need to hand in a...
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    Need help with journal entry

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

    Brilliant! What would I DO without you guys?!! :) THANK YOU! Your virtual cookies are being
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    Weeding out of nursing students

    Roy Fokker replied to Tweety's topic in General Students

    Gotta agree with Deb Tweety. I don't think it's entierly a myth. I've had trouble (in a subtle fashion) with one instructor --- and everybody else seems to love her. I know one friend of mine was in...
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    Losing Nurses!

    Roy Fokker replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Great point Deb.According to my Father, this is actually a trend being reported in much of the economy - healthcare or
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    Nurse doing cocaine HELP

    Roy Fokker replied to llgrn1987's topic in General Nursing

    British actually. But I suppose it's all 'Yankee' for you folks down south the Mason-Dixon :chuckle I would say "Taking the p*ss" but I'm not sure it'd be considered 'ok' 'round these
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    Thinking of not accepting my nursing acceptance.

    Roy Fokker replied to nurse051's topic in General Nursing

    Gosh Tweety! I find that a little hard to believe - seeing what I am being subjected to over the summer But they ain't licked me
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    Nurse doing cocaine HELP

    Roy Fokker replied to llgrn1987's topic in General Nursing

    Tom,Judging from this post and a few others you've made following it, I must admit I'm at a loss. Are you being serious or are you just taking the
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    Nurse doing cocaine HELP

    Roy Fokker replied to llgrn1987's topic in General Nursing

    Let me try and clear up my post. I certainly defend the right of any person to ingest, smoke or mainline anything they wish. If they think it's "cool" to fry their neurons and kill their liver -...
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    Nurse doing cocaine HELP

    Roy Fokker replied to llgrn1987's topic in General Nursing

    As I posted before -- I have absolutely no problems with people using drugs.I DO have a problem if those people who use drugs have their ability impaired and they are at work. If you see me out on...
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    CNA needs help with BP's

    Roy Fokker replied to NicInNC's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, strart grabbing arms left right and center
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    Nurse doing cocaine HELP

    Roy Fokker replied to llgrn1987's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry Tom.I don't see how it is a "moral" problem. My brother was an addict - other than the habit (which he has now thankfully kicked) and his temper... he is about as moral and upstanding gentleman...