Roy Hanson

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

    Roy Hanson replied to airwaynurse's topic in General Nursing

    once a nurse, always a nurse. After military experience, Fly boys, I retired becoming an RN. Military teaches discipline and not letting your prejudices get in the way..just help them. We also know...

  2. Did anyone judge you for being a male nurse?

    Roy Hanson replied to ddane94's topic in Men in Nursing

    its the patients choice, get used to

  3. Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

    Roy Hanson replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    NOW Really, what were you expecting. The admin are hard ass boys and girls. They are in this to make MONEY! Seasoned nurses need to watch their butts. The only reason, is they cost too much, salary...

  4. Workplace Cowardice

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

    if you cant solve it within the ranks...go to the boss. Most problems, pardon me,,,issues, are children having a hissy fit. Some adults never grow up. They have never been told

  5. Did anyone judge you for being a male nurse?

    Roy Hanson replied to ddane94's topic in Men in Nursing

    its how YOU handle yourself. Watch how a doctor handles himself. If a patient objects to you, so be it! Let someone

  6. How soon can I start looking for a camp job?

    Roy Hanson replied to GoosbyLPN's topic in Camp

    what do you

  7. School Nurse thinks I'm fat mom...

    Roy Hanson replied to Spidey's mom's topic in School

    BMI is evasive. It does not take in account, body size. I am classed as overweight, my stats: 6'4", 220lb large frame, I am big on top, normal pant size. Dont believe everything you read! Thats why...

  8. Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

    Roy Hanson replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    looking at the American scenerio vs Canada..we are not much better up here. Unions in our hospitals, but the govt is STILL cutting back. CUrrently we have a battle going on with the nurses in LTC/home...

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

    Roy Hanson replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Emergency

    IT wont get better! Some thing is wrong with management. INcompetent. CAll your member of parliament, or congressman. CAll the media..they love blood. For an HR to admit outright, ask her if she...

  10. Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

    Roy Hanson replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    or embarrassment...information picket outside..make sure the cars & deliver trucks are slowed down. Get media attention. Media loves blood, give it to them. Make lots of noise, this distracts the...

  11. Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

    Roy Hanson replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    embarrassment on social media, but be careful. YOU can be fired. Our nurses did a demonstration blocking traffic, but did it nicely. Cops came in, and sectioned part of the lanes off, so people could...

  12. Did anyone judge you for being a male nurse?

    Roy Hanson replied to ddane94's topic in Men in Nursing

    I confront them..NICELY, no sir or madam, I am NOT gay! So lets get to work. Where does it hurt. Do note the demeanour of Doctors. OF if they LOOK at you strange, no sir, I am not gay or homosexual. I...

  13. Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

    Roy Hanson replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    experience we had, was a Michigan Hospital was run by a group of franchise of doctors (mostly Middle Eastern/Pakistan). Guess where this one is going. The doctor came in at 11pm to see me, I was...

  14. Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

    Roy Hanson replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Its the name of the game today. Cost cutting. Not a damn thing you can do. You can try, but dont hold your breath.We have the same happening in ONtario. Our govt cut back..but they give the CEO a nice...

  15. Did anyone judge you for being a male nurse?

    Roy Hanson replied to ddane94's topic in Men in Nursing

    We no different than a Female Doctor. Except they have the power of the pen. I had fun in nursing mostly. You have your ego's. You have your born again A-holes. Get used to it..difficult patients and...

  16. Did anyone judge you for being a male nurse?

    Roy Hanson replied to ddane94's topic in Men in Nursing

    things have changed in this day and age! Depends on where you nurse and what attitude you have. I worked Med Surg and Psych. It was my size and attitude that got things going. I did stuff that female...

  17. Becoming a Working Nurse Mom

    Roy Hanson replied to NatalieBridges's topic in General Nursing

    WOW!! you have a lot of guilt! You have to prioritize. But being a dad, I discussed a lot of my problem with fellow dads and mom on the ward. Its blows off steam. Your NOT perfect, get used to it....

  18. How soon can I start looking for a camp job?

    Roy Hanson replied to GoosbyLPN's topic in Camp

    KISS! Start looking, NOW!! Oh, for you fragile bunch, KISS=Keep It Simple Stupid (Old school). Sometimes websites trolling is not the answer. In many cases, physical approach works. Go to the agency...

  19. Detox nursing is sucking the life out of me

    Roy Hanson replied to number41's topic in Addictions

    your burned out! this is NOT The job for you. Of course detox is demanding. Why did these people get hooked in the first place. Many patient are career drug addicts. They have other take care of them,...

  20. Help i'm anxious , sob...(nclex in 2 days)

    Roy Hanson replied to wickedhart29's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    yea, anxiety..your not the only one! Anxiety is the fear of the unknown. Do your best, and if you screw up...you will have another chance. As long as you pass. I love the term social anxiety, its been...

  21. Did anyone judge you for being a male nurse?

    Roy Hanson replied to ddane94's topic in Men in Nursing

    wow! Sometimes its good to keep your mouth shut about what your ambitions are! I was a nurse for 25 years..had a ball. Worked with some great doctors..BUT still had to be careful around some of my...

  22. Did anyone judge you for being a male nurse?

    Roy Hanson replied to ddane94's topic in Men in Nursing

    its the patient that can make things difficult for a male nurses, but if you come across professional, be like a doctor. your there to do a job..do it! Only if a patient is adamant, leave. you cannot...

  23. Detox nursing is sucking the life out of me

    Roy Hanson replied to number41's topic in Addictions

    EVEN if gloves are worn! then what is purpose of hand sanitizer. IN the old days, we wore gloves IF there were open wounds. As for sanitizer...soap and water going in, leaving out. Staff are leaving?...

  24. Detox nursing is sucking the life out of me

    Roy Hanson replied to number41's topic in Addictions

    hand sanitizer...alcohol and soap, also over rated. wipes the germs from your hand that you need to protect yourself, use gloves. your getting too involved. Some detox people are habitual, dont...

  25. Alzheimer's Disease

    Roy Hanson replied to lprutean's topic in Nurses Rock

    we termed ALZ as the world longest funeral. ALZ patients return to child/baby hood, mentally and eventually, physical. Yes, you need to keep yourself in good shape, because they can strike out at you,...