Roy Hanson

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  1. Placed on Performance Improvement Plan - What should I do?

    Roy Hanson replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    labour relations board, no! Its a govt run agency, read between the lines. PIP? get out. You wont win! Good wisdom, ask THEY want they want. They pay you, some sucking up might get what you need, a...

  2. Placed on Performance Improvement Plan - What should I do?

    Roy Hanson replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I agree with Brandy1017. walk away or run! PIP is a farce & never be done, its demeaning. Its the report card kids bring home. If you have a problem, have a private talk your boss..take the hint....

  3. Will be finishing orientation and getting married - Can I request time off for honeymoon?

    Roy Hanson replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Ask your supervisor!! Dont ask the internet councillor since hospitals have different policies. If you are a new staff, or a rookie, dont expect it. Use you head! Would you give you time off for new...

  4. Job Interview - When to reveal sensitive personal information

    Roy Hanson replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    unless your asked, silence! turn OFF your smartphone, dress the part..no not the uniform. Practise listening. The interviewer does not really want to be there, he/she/it has better things to do than...

  5. New BSN grad -Do I have the experience needed for a hospital job?

    Roy Hanson replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    do you have the experience? Depends on what department you want to work in. You have the basics, welcome back to being a rookie! Ask the Head Nurse if you can shadow and experienced nurse. You may...

  6. Drug seekers

    Roy Hanson replied to russianbear's topic in General Nursing

    discuss this with your charge nurse OR the doctor. This gentleman may have a LOW pain tolerant. Pain killers are temporary measures. If he needs drugs, under HIS dr order, who are you to be a decision...

  7. Are You Protected Against Identity Theft? - FREE Offer for Nurses

    Roy Hanson replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    better idea is BE careful, which we wont do, on how much PERSONAL info you put on an open forum & to order something. Remember the internet is the Wild Wild West. Scammers & hackers out there....

  8. Apple Watch - Why I Love It!

    Roy Hanson replied to traumaRUs's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    WOW!! An Iphone! I would not have one..I use my head and small note pad..Its permanent and it does not break down. As for hand sanitizer...why? We use soap/H2O, why? Sanitizer have alcohol in them....

  9. An open letter to the #NursesUnite movement

    Roy Hanson replied to disillusionedrn's topic in General Nursing

    Why are nurses so overwhelmed by some lame TV Talk Show Host who knows nothing except how to shoot her mouth off, about a profession. This is a TALK show, nothing more. I suggest writing to their...

  10. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

    Roy Hanson replied to CocoaLoverFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Negotiation are fun! But keep an eye,,uhh huh, on your taxes. Its nice to have lots of money coming in, hon, but what that tax bracket you are in. I have been on a negotiating time in the past. And if...

  11. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

    Roy Hanson replied to CocoaLoverFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    understood..you are about MONEY! Consider the higher tax bracket as previous email. We used to negotiate Fringe Benefit packages..its tax free. Look at the deductable you MAY need to pay for...

  12. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

    Roy Hanson replied to CocoaLoverFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    remember the average wage percentage these day is 2%. The fringe benefits is where the action is. Wage increase only puts you into a higher tax bracket. Now read my

  13. Am I On Camera? No Paparazzi Please!

    Roy Hanson replied to Bridgid Joseph's topic in General Nursing

    yes, the scorge of the millenium, cell phone usage. Dont leave home without it! Now I know why its called a Smart Phone,

  14. Am I On Camera? No Paparazzi Please!

    Roy Hanson replied to Bridgid Joseph's topic in General Nursing

    Big Brother IS watching. They are afraid of lawsuits, get used to it. 1984 is NOW a

  15. Am I On Camera? No Paparazzi Please!

    Roy Hanson replied to Bridgid Joseph's topic in General Nursing

    Simple: say, NO! And hold your hand up or give them the finger, not the pointy one. Camera's, even the cute ones have no place when giving patient care, unless its an operation. Let them complain to...

  16. Are too many certifications a bad thing?

    Roy Hanson replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    level of awesomeness? I hope patients charts dont reflect this level of current venicular. Wow! If this is the current state and mental attributes of young grads(?)graduating from Nursing, Give me...

  17. Are too many certifications a bad thing?

    Roy Hanson replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    too many certificates, and not keeping them updated is your responsibilty. Liability? aka being sued, be careful what you get certified for. and keep the receipts for tax

  18. Night Shift Woes...When Do You Sleep On Your Days Off????

    Roy Hanson replied to BibleBarb56's topic in General Nursing

    when I do sleep? carefully. morning..evening. Depends on your shift..11-7 or 7-7. Dont expect people to be nice and quiet during normal business hours. Plus the kids. Your body is not geared for...

  19. Are too many certifications a bad thing?

    Roy Hanson replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    you could be looking at being overqualified. Be careful what you wish

  20. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

    Roy Hanson replied to CocoaLoverFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    right! your a NEW green grad, a rookie? You present no background history. You have no experience. And you wonder why negotiating is tough. Earn your

  21. The Dreaded Group Projects

    Roy Hanson replied to naptimeRN's topic in General Students

    If you cant work with a group, you have no business looking after patients. Nursing is a group/team effort. As for research, do your part, and hope the others will do

  22. Hilarious Conversation with a Patient

    Roy Hanson replied to NurseyNursington's topic in First Year After Licensure

    wow! good grammar is non existent these days. We witness so many staff, mostly nurses talking baby talk or level to dementia or confused patients. But there is light somewhere in their

  23. Hilarious Conversation with a Patient

    Roy Hanson replied to NurseyNursington's topic in First Year After Licensure

    we have found, if you talk with a dementia patient, on their level and note they are feeling sad, ask them why. They realize someone give a

  24. My Unit Is Bleeding Staff & Morale...Vent!

    Roy Hanson replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Emergency

    Talk with your supervisor. or his

  25. You just can't make "This Stuff" up.....

    Roy Hanson replied to airwaynurse's topic in General Nursing

    in the years of being a nurse, & military I am amused how our venicular has changed. Being of Service to our country, or being in an awesome profesion, is over rated, I just do