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    "I didn't want to go into nursing because I didn't want to be labled gay"

    Overland1 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Men in Nursing

    I have personally only heard one guy refer to male nurses as being gay, and his opinion was worthless - I considered the
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    The University of Texas at Arlington

    Overland1 replied to zoeyzoe's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Also considering UT-A for an advanced degree... went to their web site and have received a couple of e-mails which I just got around to reading (other urgent projects here). Thanks to all for any...
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    Can I get some advice?

    Overland1 replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    Almost missed this one, but here goes: Yes, working as a Tech in the ER will provide some valuable experience and insight from the other side of the ambulance, so to speak. I did the EMT/AEMT-CC thing...
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    background check

    Overland1 replied to birdie22's topic in General Nursing

    Usually a background check means you have made it past the shredder, but is not a sure indication of being hired. The difficult part is that such checks take time... sometimes a couple of
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    Why do some Medstudents love to belittle nurses?

    Overland1 replied to LPNweezy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Some will do this for one simple reason: because they can. Some hospitals do little, if anything to discourage such misbehavior, while others will not tolerate it. Those who belittle or denigrate...
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    Nurses and Lawsuits: How often does it happen?

    Overland1 replied to coogabooga's topic in General Nursing

    As the economy becomes tighter (i.e., worsens), lawsuits (like traffic tickets) are more likely more often... it's the way of the world. Documentation will often make all the difference if you are...
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    Concerns about 'modeling' pictures

    Overland1 replied to Rakkika's topic in Nursing Career

    Are you sure you want "soft core" pics of a "raging feminist"? Seriously, there are a lot more search engines out there beyond Google, and, beyond that, a lot of ways those pictures could come to the...
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    Hospital interview, when do I call?

    Overland1 replied to Jen411's topic in General Nursing

    Some background checks take even longer, and some are never completed. I was recently called (a hospital Hunan Resources rep left a message) and asked for a reference, but the only number available...
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    MD orders via computer

    Overland1 replied to gracedRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hey... just about anything and everything can be considered "unsafe", but the basic rules and concepts should still apply. If you see an order that appears to be wrong, inappropriate, or potentially...
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    Do you bag your bodies naked?

    Overland1 replied to mama_d's topic in General Nursing

    Whenever we are placing a body into a bag, we all concur that "clothing on" is the best way; that, as Martha would say, is a good thing. As for the body, a clean gown is placed on the patient....
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    Should smokers be admitted into the nursing program?

    Overland1 replied to Elly Aker's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What disqualifies a smoker from learning to be an excellent nurse? What if that smoker quits during or after Nursing school and before applying for a job? How about changing the topic of your speech...
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    Which type of watch do you reccomend?

    Overland1 replied to perseveRaNce23's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Exactly. I just retired a cheap Timex (from the eeeeeeeeevil Wally World ) after using and abusing i for ten years. It had been MRI'd as well and only stopped while in the MRI area. The decision to...
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    You've Gotta Know the Lingo

    Overland1 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    ART = Assumed Room Temperature DRT = Dead Right There HDJ = He's DEAD, Jim! ETOH (or "Highly ETOH") = Drunk I get a laugh from the last one... heard an EMS dispatcher the other day refer to a patient...
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    It's Time for Universal Licensing In all 50 States

    Overland1 replied to newgradRN001's topic in General Nursing

    Take away the fees and paperwork? Certainly you jest. Fees and paperwork are much of what keeps the wheels of government
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    How do the male nurses feel about perineal care?

    Overland1 replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

    Gee, that takes all the fun out of it. Seriously, parts is parts, and if they need to be cleaned, we will "git 'r done" PRN. Seriously, do not let being a "male nurse" become a factor that holds you...
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    Applying For an ER Position- Resume Question

    Overland1 replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    Skip the dates from the BLS-CPR, ACLS, OCN, etc. but definitely include the OCN; any ER that refuses an applicant because they did Oncology is not one that deserves a qualified nurse. Two great...
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    Finally understand the Facebook no-no's

    Overland1 replied to raebabelvn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Call me old fashioned, but i still wonder why anybody would post their lives in such great detail on a web site that can be read by most anybody and used against that poster. Some who have Facebook or...
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    To those that have a long commute

    Overland1 replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

    My commute is usually 35-40 minutes, sometimes less. It used to be an hour or so, but opposite the heavy traffic. I went to that job from a place that was a 15-20-minute commute. The more important...
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    What can get you fired??

    Overland1 replied to kelsie*bear's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Pretty much anything can get a person fired, depending upon the decision of the management at the time and the situation at hand. There are a lot of folks who live and work in "at will" states and are...
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    Would you ever be a scab?

    Overland1 replied to klone's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Union-contrived talking points and derogatory names aside, I have no problem breaking a picket line to get to work... after all, is our profession not about helping and providing care for the patients...
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    Pet Peeve

    Overland1 replied to MadNursePa's topic in General Nursing

    I usually address a person as Mr., Mrs., Miss, or Ms. ___, but if I am not sure, I ask the person how they prefer to be addressed. Before I worked in Nursing, I worked in business, and still follow...
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    Nclex Aug. 20 have questions

    Overland1 replied to BeOne77's topic in General Nursing

    Other things to consider... do not "over-engineer" the question nor the listed answers; the longer you beat it to death, the more likely you are to ultimately pick the wrong answer. Do not change your...
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    Nurse with a condescending attitude - rant

    Overland1 replied to happy2learn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The problem with people who are condescending, beyond the attitude in general, is that every one of them I have ever seen and/or dealt with has been lacking in at least one of the skills they need to...
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    Calling briefs "diapers"....*vent*

    Overland1 replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

    We are (too) quickly approaching a point in our profession at which changing the name of just about everything is approaching the ridiculous. Examples include: PCA - can be a pain control device or a...
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    Would you ever own a motorcycle? YES or NO?

    Overland1 replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    Yup :)... been riding for about thirty years and never been "down". I have seen patients (in the ER and the Morgue) who have crashed, but that in itself has not deterred me from riding. My current...