Mr. Murse

Mr. Murse

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  1. How do you handle narcissist patients?

    Mr. Murse replied to mikala3's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't think narcissist is really the right word for the patients you're describing, but I know exactly the kind of patient you're referring to. Frankly, I think refusing to care for them is wrong...

  2. New Grad...Is this typical?

    Mr. Murse replied to MeganStar's topic in General Nursing

    The reality is that there's just no possible way to make sure EVERY nursing student in EVERY class and EVERY clinical gets experience with EVERYTHING you're going to come in contact with in the real...

  3. Patient scents

    Mr. Murse replied to mikala3's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I would say if the blankets really smell then you are not the only one to notice and pointing it out wouldn't be a bad thing. Not completely sure why you feel like it would even be an issue to...

  4. I got reported to HR

    Mr. Murse replied to katie92's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You can say the same thing countless different ways and get countless different reactions. If you said, "did your momma name you that?" to a black American that you didn't know very well, I can see...

  5. Sexy male scrubs

    Mr. Murse replied to Betenhauser's topic in Men in Nursing

    that is a weird question, but I think we all know where you're coming from. I mean who doesn't like to feel attractive, whether you're in scrubs or in "street clothes"? and as someone else pointed...

  6. ADN vs BSN Battle

    Mr. Murse replied to Mommy_RN1211's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The only advantage I see to having a BSN is in parts of the country where it's valued more, or if you want certain more advanced degrees. I say this because frankly, there is absolutely ZERO...

  7. Finally ACCEPTED!!!!!!! Now what?!

    Mr. Murse replied to frenchtoastwaffles's topic in General Students

    I would suggest you certainly try to enjoy your summer, but also try to prepare yourself mentally and physically not only for school but for the career itself that will come after. Try to get in shape...

  8. Anyone skip pharm and pass NCLEX?

    Mr. Murse replied to nurse1990's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    From what I've been told about how the NCLEX works, each one is basically customized to your performance and not completely random. The first bunch of questions will be random, but then the program is...

  9. What am I getting myself into?

    Mr. Murse replied to k8e_97's topic in General Nursing

    I think most people that are just flat out unhappy with nursing were not realistic about it when they went into the career and are looking at it through a narrow lens of unrealistic expectations....

  10. You will all probably hate me for this

    Mr. Murse replied to Lulu Belle's topic in General Nursing

    The thing about online forums and conversations with strangers is that the anonymity is empowering to many people. Many people will say things behind a computer screen that they would never say face...

  11. Shift change rant

    Mr. Murse replied to Nurse Molly's topic in General Nursing

    It's funny to me how communication is so.......inhuman.....and foreign.......to some people. They're people, not scary monsters or intimidating gods that can't be approached. Walk up to your relief...

  12. New-ish charge RN - advice please!

    Mr. Murse replied to OneDuckyRN's topic in Nurse Management

    Best advice I've seen so far is to ask the gripers what they would prefer that you have done, and actually listen. If they actually have a valid suggestion that is indeed more fair than what you had,...

  13. hiding piercing holes?

    Mr. Murse replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so glad that slowly the more educated and respected professions are starting to accept things like tattoos and piercings and more "alternative" styles in general. I know some awesome nurses with...

  14. Livescan- nursing school (arrests vs. actual charges.

    Mr. Murse replied to Sam_walsh17's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Are you in the states? If not, then my response doesn't really matter, but from what I've seen, I doubt that record will cause much of a problem for you. I've known people with considerably worse...

  15. Flushing JP Drain

    Mr. Murse replied to mugs's topic in General Nursing

    Because bodily fluids tend to clot. Which is why we strip JP drains, and apparently, some facilities will flush them too. I think we're all talking bout the same drain when we say "JP". "accordion...

  16. Flushing JP Drain

    Mr. Murse replied to mugs's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting. Of the many JP's I've seen, I've yet to have one with a stopcock in the line. Had other drains with stopcocks, truclose and what not, but not JP's. Makes sense

  17. Flushing JP Drain

    Mr. Murse replied to mugs's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, no one's advice on here will override any of your facility's protocols. But.......I have never heard of flushing a JP drain. I've heard of STRIPPING a JP, of course, but I'm pretty sure...

  18. Breaking the Ice with Patients

    Mr. Murse replied to Pumpkinn's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think there is a formula to it. There is not an all encompassing "ice breaker" for social interaction, nor is there one for patient interaction. It's all subjective. Entering the room all...

  19. Nurses: Social Life? What's a Social Life?

    Mr. Murse replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I really can't relate at all. I'm not sure what you're schedule is, but I work nights 7p-7a for 3 days a week, unless I pick up overtime. So usually I have 4 nights off a week, or even 3 if I do...

  20. How to eat on night shift

    Mr. Murse replied to Birdy2's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, drink lots of water. I mean like replace 80% of your fluid intake with water. This is hard for some people, but you can learn to really love just plain old water. I think people...

  21. Nursing school too hard on purpose?

    Mr. Murse replied to fangirl's topic in General Students

    I think you're complaining about some pretty insignificant stuff, but I will agree that certain aspects of nursing school are more difficult than the real world on purpose. I think you should be...

  22. I failed my preemployment drug test :/ what now...?

    Mr. Murse replied to Juankiters08's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If it's already been over a month, I'm guessing you're on the very tail end of the time you'll test positive. It's rare people will test positive much after that. Drink a lot of water and go exercise...

  23. Adequacy of orientation

    Mr. Murse replied to Photofosterrn's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that it sounds a little rough, although not unheard of. When I used to precept I would usually give them one more person each week until they were carrying the full load of 6 to 7 patients,...

  24. Calling a transgender patient an "it"

    Mr. Murse replied to Angeljho's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    People laugh and make jokes because they're uncomfortable and they don't know how to handle it. For many healthcare workers, on the job is the only time in their life they will ever have to interact...

  25. Can I refer to myself as RN or the school nurse

    Mr. Murse replied to kkanady's topic in School

    Seems simple. You are a licensed registered nurse, yes, but not working as a nurse. If you went and flipped burgers then you would still be a licensed registered nurse, but in that position you would...