Roy Hanson

Roy Hanson

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  1. Taking BSN classes while working: Feasible?

    Roy Hanson replied to H2O4me's topic in General Students

    it AINT easy, honey! you have TWO jobs..degree NURSING school IS full time. You are training to be a supervisor/leader. Burn out these days is big time. Choose

  2. Getting pregnant during last semester or during new job?

    Roy Hanson replied to Steph82997's topic in General Students

    get married first or is the boyfriend afraid of committment, then finish your schooling and work for awhile. Give your kid a regular family. Keep your legs closed for a year or two, not open for...

  3. Are nurses and doctors equal?

    Roy Hanson replied to SisterofMary's topic in General Nursing

    In the eyes of the patient, both of u are equal. He is more equal than you. you are a NURSE..helping the doctor. Learn how to help & assist

  4. Feeling discouraged about nursing school

    Roy Hanson replied to Imnathalieim's topic in General Students

    you are learning a new skill! If you dont know ASK! Dont rely on your smartphone..that isthe easy way out. Asking involves talking to a

  5. How do you deal with personal attacks at work?

    Roy Hanson replied to NewRN'16's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    big words. If you dont like it, leave! They have a sub culture, that you are unable to cope with. Welcome to office politics! As long as they get the job done, leave your ego at the nurses station. Is...

  6. Not hearing from former nurse co-workers

    Roy Hanson replied to BlinkyPinky's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    so what? Welcome to the real world honey. Get another job, get on with

  7. I hate wound care terminology

    Roy Hanson replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I enjoy the terms used...Low Level group home! How ego on your part! Not everyone has the luxury of a catered retirement apartments, with $4K/month rent. The LPN was veteran and used language, EVERY...

  8. Balancing Nursing and having kids

    Roy Hanson replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    suck it up! You want kids, because they take your mind off work! And they are fun. I have 3. Enjoy them! Shift work plays havoc, but deal with it. Thats how you grow as a nurse and mom! Get the guy...

  9. I hate wound care terminology

    Roy Hanson replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    dont you just love the NEW medical terminology..makes the nastiest wound sound gross! I prefer keeping the patient calm. THEY know it hurts and why we are treating them. Grow some thick skin, thats...

  10. Retirement at what age, and how much $$ will you will need to retire "comfortably"?

    Roy Hanson replied to Horseshoe's topic in General Nursing

    consult a financial advisor and put some of your OWN cash away into a sock. The way companies and stock markets are these days, do your OWN thing. Mutual funds have 3 levels. Safe, Medium, **** enjoy...

  11. What's the nicest compliment you've gotten as a nurse?

    Roy Hanson replied to NurseNinja1990's topic in General Nursing

    thank

  12. I hate wound care terminology

    Roy Hanson replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I prefer laymans terms because it makes the patient more comfortable. Talking tech, is nice for the nurses ego, but makes the patient nervous. Understand the patient is the recipient of everything YOU...

  13. Workplace Sayings

    Roy Hanson replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    when everything else fail..follow the instructions! Ask the boss why the hospital dictates that this is the way WE want it done..Possible

  14. Charge nurse after 1.5 years on unit

    Roy Hanson replied to Nurse-please's topic in General Nursing

    charge nurse means being the boss, the leader of a group. After a 1.5 years? I can see 5 years, but you must have impressed boss man to be made boss lady! Becareful how you use your authority. Plus an...

  15. Uhhhh, That's Kinda Personal

    Roy Hanson replied to evastone's topic in General Nursing

    the conversation should NEVER get personal, unless the patient is trying to pick u up. Keep it polite. You are there to do a job, do it! Choose your words carefully if YOU decide to 'get

  16. Extremely overworked

    Roy Hanson replied to itsamanda91's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    what is nursing fatigue. If it means working too many hours, does your hospital have a health & safety committee, for what its worth? Bring this to your supers attention, for what its worth. Most...

  17. How do you incorporate faith into your daily nursing tasks?

    Roy Hanson replied to orangepink's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    you dont! Nursing IS Nursing. no place for faith in getting a patient better and getting back on their feet. Like your ego, hang it at the door way, when you practise ur nursing skills. I noted the...

  18. Uhhhh, That's Kinda Personal

    Roy Hanson replied to evastone's topic in General Nursing

    what is to you if the patient cannot give or take blood. It should be on patients chart! in glorious RED!! It similar to a DNR, kyou do not ask patient, why they want to die! Your immaturity ego is...

  19. How My Orientation is Going

    Roy Hanson replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    orientation if calm, means your not learning. Ask questions! It not good to feel too safe. If something in reality suddenly appears, your

  20. Uhhhh, That's Kinda Personal

    Roy Hanson replied to evastone's topic in General Nursing

    I just ignore them. Its none of hte patients business who I am bedding. or other personal stuff. They are

  21. Happy Holidays!

    Roy Hanson replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    what happened to MERRY CHRISTMAS!! Have we all gone PC or generic? I wish my patients Merry Christmas, and get a return

  22. Please someone help.

    Roy Hanson replied to dahill01814's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    wow! someone giving something to someone else is now a crime? Just do it! If the admin ***** about it, plead stupidity.Keep it on the quiet. so shhhhh! its not a drug

  23. Extremely overworked

    Roy Hanson replied to itsamanda91's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    recently in my job as nurse & union steward..I reminded the supervisor the employee in question would be working two 12h shift. He went DUH!!??? He did not read the schedule. Many hospitals in the...

  24. Extremely overworked

    Roy Hanson replied to itsamanda91's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    bingo! get used to it, or leave! OR check with your local

  25. Undercover nurse

    Roy Hanson replied to BlueBoxSearcher's topic in Forensic

    and shrinks & the media wonders why some nursing have shell shock! aka: PtSD. Dealing with death every day requires, a thick skin. Some can handle