Roy Hanson

Roy Hanson

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  1. Nurses Are Leaving the Bedside In Droves

    no surprise! With management changing for the sake of the $$$$. wE SEE on this side of the border. Many supers & general management have no idea HOW to manage.
  2. Methadone clinic job offer

    try it! for 3 to 6 months..your eyes will be opened as to drug addicts and how manipulative they can be. Be careful with what you see and discuss around your kids. A meth clinic are people 'trying' to get off higher powered drugs, which sounds like a...
  3. THAT GUT FEELING???!!!!!??

    follow your gut instinct! if it feels wrong..it is!
  4. Taking manual bp on forearm

    no! manual BP...above the elbow, but which arm? Your a nurse? you should know your anatomy of the arm..
  5. Being bullied at work

    find another job!
  6. How would Medicare for all affect nursing?

    watch your pay cheque!
  7. Being bullied at work

    time to find another job! if no one cares, especially within ear shot of patients, and boss lady dont care..time to move on. Unfortunately this is NOT an uncommon occurance.
  8. aka: think like a kid..or simply ask the kid what he wants. Make sure you have a change of underwear, FARTS can be messy! And enjoy.
  9. Pregnancy and nursing school

    its doable but timing is of the essence. remember, keep yourself clean of booze & drugs, and smoking during the 9 months. Give the kid a chance because everything you take in, the kid gets.
  10. Why do you visit allnurses.com?

    get used to it..it aint gonna change. The $$$ is in command. A lot of hospitals in the usa are run like donut stores chains. We see that in Michigan. Loyality to the hospital has changed. Tis the management that is asking staff to do more that it out...
  11. Why do you visit allnurses.com?

    to read the silliness of hospitals and nursing staff. The management has evolved as poor quality supervisors who have no people skills. We saw evidence of this recently in a major teaching hospital in our area. I could nto believe what I heard.
  12. Assessing the student on drugs

    define DRUGS..Pot, you can smell! If they are on presciption drugs, you need details..side effects etc. Pot you can smell, like cigarette smoke on clothing OR breath! Has your school a policy on kids smoking..pot or cig's. If pot, tell them to go hom...
  13. I don't do well under pressure. Pls help

    unless you have a private waiting room, get used to it! They are there for a reason! Help them, thats why you took the job.
  14. Nurse Innovators Hub - Our Latest Addition

    good to read so many comments! bad & good.
  15. I am new to nursing but I don't want to do this anymore

    why did you get into nursing in teh first place?
  16. used to be called GUIDANce councillor! IF you want to be a nurse..DO IT! For someone you dont know, this guidance councillor is awfully mouthy. If you think you can because a nurse, what is stopping you, because some loud mouth ego ridden advisor.
  17. Weed

    Weed IS pot..and will alter your thinking! As opposed to cigarette, which its only the smell of a cigarette on your breath and clothing. Come nurses, wake up & do your research. THC & CBD are teh main ingredient, PLUS its been GMO's. It aint ...
  18. Sexual harrassment or just an old creep?

    or he is lonely! and your easy to talk with!
  19. Am I doing the right thing?

    mental meltdown?? Plain English would be better..I know PC, PC! We called it Temper Trantrum. PRACTICE your art. Start at the basics and work your way up. Put away the phone, and practice talking to people.
  20. kids, bullying has been around for eons. Get used to it..it aint going away. No matter what degree you have. The bullying has been around because its been allowed & no one has challenged them! Have fun with the bully, they will never know what hi...
  21. Enablement Overload

    welcome to bubble wrap kids with helicopter parents! Kids are not allowed to be hurt phycially or emotionally these days. It hurts their self esteem..poor babies! But as a school nurse..handle it! That why you took the job! Stupidity amongs parents &...
  22. Music in your office?

    so?? you should have no music nor your phone on! Your being paid to WORK. Not everyone enjoys YOUR music!
  23. Poorest lack of judgment EVER!!!

    KISS!! remember that acronym? if someone calls you about an emergency..because you ARE the school nurse, but you have your boundaries. Simple KISS...Tell them...Call 911 & hang up! Parents today have attention span of a nit. They rather talk on t...
  24. Essential Oils

    you use so called essential oil ONLY for YOUR use! Never use it on animals (pets) or other patients. Period. Its a huge $$$$ industry. Take a look at the website of doTerra! Its like Amway in MLM.
  25. Courtesy has left the building! YOu start infusion(IV) near the end of shift. You advise the Boss Nurse at that time. She SHOULD advise the next shift to check on it. Common Sense, but in this day & age, is missing.