Krzysztof

Krzysztof

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  1. Do you pre-inflate the balloon on a foley cath?

    Krzysztof replied to VegGal's topic in General Nursing

    Per manufacturer instruction and our facility policy: No Per personal preference of some RNs: Yes, at

  2. Psych RN Reading List

    Krzysztof posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Any suggested reading for new/future psych RNs? I'd love to hear about any books or periodicals that may have informed your practice or otherwise contributed to your effectiveness, understanding,...

  3. Being called an idiot

    Krzysztof replied to historylovinglpn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm ordering a uro consult tomorrow solely for the opportunity to use this

  4. Being called an idiot

    Krzysztof replied to historylovinglpn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    On the rare occasion I receive an "untoward" remark or tone, I immediately turn around as if searching for something behind me. After a few seconds, I turn back around and say, "Oh, sorry, I was just...

  5. Do women find male nurses attractive?

    Krzysztof replied to Sykadia's topic in Men in Nursing

    I believe a lot of you ladies have taught this young man a valuable lesson. But it's not the one you

  6. Do women find male nurses attractive?

    Krzysztof replied to Sykadia's topic in Men in Nursing

    Ditto. It's a curse, but one I'm strong enough to

  7. Male Peds NP vs working for Federal Law Enforcement

    Krzysztof replied to sjh226's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm no expert and I have no pointers, but I'm fairly confident you can put the gender-based anxiety to rest. I've yet to see or experience any negativity surrounding male gender as it relates to...

  8. Do women find male nurses attractive?

    Krzysztof replied to Sykadia's topic in Men in Nursing

    I wasn't gay until I began meeting female nurses. Still more research to be done, but I'm working on a theory

  9. Is it normal that my school doesn't teach us IVs?

    Krzysztof replied to Annie_1101's topic in General Students

    My ADN program did not. IV pump, yes. IV insertion, no.Foleys,

  10. Organ Donation Organization Unethical

    Krzysztof replied to dangerous1's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's simply a clash of sensitivities. There is perhaps no more emotional a human process than this, and people feel strongly about how it should be handled. I can dig

  11. Organ Donation Organization Unethical

    Krzysztof replied to dangerous1's topic in General Nursing

    Listen, I'm with you. I'm just being

  12. Why the double standard.

    Krzysztof replied to RN2364's topic in Men in Nursing

    The unbelievably horrifying inequity of this clearly bothers you a lot, so I'll tell you why it happens.Because "she told me I could do it" will in no way protect a male nurse from the potentially...

  13. Organ Donation Organization Unethical

    Krzysztof replied to dangerous1's topic in General Nursing

    If a family is asked a third time and they agree, was it wrong to ask again? I guess there's at least a couple of ways to look at that. Were they unethically badgered into submission while in a...

  14. Organ Donation Organization Unethical

    Krzysztof replied to dangerous1's topic in General Nursing

    Amateurish debate strategy. No points

  15. Organ Donation Organization Unethical

    Krzysztof replied to dangerous1's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I believe this statement reveals the true essence of your argument and driving force of your rather defensive and rude replies. You find the entire concept to be distasteful, and you're verbally...

  16. Linguistic Pet Peeves

    Krzysztof replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Well

  17. Linguistic Pet Peeves

    Krzysztof replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    That's nothing compared to some of the other things they're called.I "use to be" in that

  18. Linguistic Pet Peeves

    Krzysztof replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    "Literally." Stop. Please just stop. We get it. Stop emphasizing points with poor word choices. I do enjoy when my UK friends use it, though. "LIT-tri-lee." So

  19. Linguistic Pet Peeves

    Krzysztof replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Ironic ≠simply unfortunate or coincidental Ironic ≠ray-ee-yain on your wedding day Ironic ≠black fly in your Chardonnay Ironic ≠ten thousand spoons when all you need is a...

  20. New nurse: I get no respect

    Krzysztof replied to Nurse326's topic in Emergency

    First, you're in a hypersensitive state. This is not a put-down. It's understandable, especially after feeling you've been wronged by more than one coworker. Just take a step back and try to temper...

  21. Assistance needed! Feeling overly paranoid

    Krzysztof replied to worrywart01's topic in Psychiatric

    pe·dan·tic /pəˈdan(t)ik/ adjective: of or like a pedantped·ant /ˈpednt/ noun: a person who is excessively concerned with minor details and rules or with displaying academic learning...

  22. Treat the Patient, not the Monitor.....Really?

    Krzysztof replied to jk2185's topic in General Nursing

    Nah.These experienced guys and gals give us newer guys and gals a ton of valuable tidbits to consider. Just gotta develop a taste for the salt it's sometimes served

  23. "Are you a Christian?"

    Krzysztof replied to anon456's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Many people have a limited scope - willingly or otherwise - and must categorize things, people, and places for ease of understanding. Disrupt or question this system of categorization, and let the...

  24. Recommendations for student interested in pursuing pscyhiatric nursing

    Krzysztof replied to cp027's topic in Psychiatric

    Weird! Let's try again...Psych RN Reading

  25. Doctor stole my stethoscope

    Krzysztof replied to ayejay09's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I wrapped a "Make America Great Again!" bumper sticker around mine, and nobody touches it. It's a very, very high quality sticker. The best quality. A lot of people are saying