http://allnurses.com Nursing related issues specific to Men in Nursing. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:58:04 GMT vBulletin 60 http://img.an-file.info/misc/rss.jpg http://allnurses.com http://allnurses.com/men-nursing-forum/guys-what-made-439752-new.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:09:39 GMT I am aiming to go to nursing school......and wanted insight as to why you guys went into/going into... I am aiming to go to nursing school......and wanted insight as to why you guys went into/going into nursing ......
sidenote:.my family thinks it would be "wiser" for me to go into medicine, being that im "young" and all, and think i should strive for more of a "challenge" and more "respect", hence go into medicine......??:spin: ]]> Men in Nursing Forum Canadian eh? http://allnurses.com/men-nursing-forum/guys-what-made-439752.html http://allnurses.com/men-nursing-forum/i-targeted-catty-438743-new.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:45:52 GMT Most any place I have worked, I have been the lone male nurse. Most of the time there has been no... Most any place I have worked, I have been the lone male nurse. Most of the time there has been no problems until my last job when my nurse manager and one other nurse manager took a dislike to me for a reason unknown to me. They picked through my charting, my medex and tried to dig up anything they could on me. The finally convinced the new DON to fire me for little crap like not answering call lights and forgetting to fill out a form. Neither were true but I couldn't convince them.

I'd like to say I was jerk and deserved it, but I was probably the most popular charge in the building and was well liked by both residents and staff.

I have never been treated like that before and was wondering if anybody else had any stories of being singled out for being male by female staff. After I was fired, people would tell me it was because I worked with a bunch of women. Is there any truth to this?:cry: ]]> Men in Nursing Forum trimm http://allnurses.com/men-nursing-forum/i-targeted-catty-438743.html http://allnurses.com/men-nursing-forum/first-deaf-male-435413-new.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:45:10 GMT Interesting news. ... Interesting news.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/manchest...00/8303252.stm

Any in America yet? ]]> Men in Nursing Forum Ariko http://allnurses.com/men-nursing-forum/first-deaf-male-435413.html http://allnurses.com/men-nursing-forum/nuther-dumb-question-434228-new.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:38:19 GMT I'm over fifty, and am just beginning the arduous journey to RN-dom.... It's such a well worn path, with few creative branches, for the first few years.... given that, here are my questions:

1. How "in shape" do you need to be to perform all the stepping and fetching that will be demanded of you
2. How much "eye candy" do you have to be, so that the older post-menapausal man haters don't poison the well for you.... I know I'm in trouble here....but, it's reality...
3. I guess we can reduce 1 and 2 to "is there endemic ageism?"
4. How much of a requirement is a flexible, stainless steel spine, because I hear all males are automatically movers of beastly patients, even if your back is trembling at the thought of lifting a 400 lb, semi-conscious combative ex-pro wrestler....?
5. Do you have to have a unnaturally happy expression on your kisser all the time....?
6. Are there some who come from the office world, who just can't make the change to poop scooping, I know you desensitize to bad things, but I run when my dog farts....
7. Will I need a nurse before I get to a point where I will have some career latitude?
8. Why am I asking all these stupid questions......I can't find any work with my BSBA in Finance thats why!!!!:spin:

Thanks in advance (don't ya hate that phrase?) ]]> Men in Nursing Forum wje9516767 http://allnurses.com/men-nursing-forum/nuther-dumb-question-434228.html http://allnurses.com/men-nursing-forum/male-travel-nurse-434050-new.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:27:12 GMT I'm on my last year of nursing and i would like consider becoming a travel nurse when i get my Licence. Is this a good idea to gain more experience in different facilities? and become more competent with my skills? ]]> Men in Nursing Forum patrick.gines http://allnurses.com/men-nursing-forum/male-travel-nurse-434050.html http://allnurses.com/men-nursing-forum/no-bs-whats-433719-new.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:20:37 GMT I've got a great deal with free tuition, books etc., and I'm trying to figure out how different the realities of nursing are going to be from the one in my head... I know about the egos, and the infighting, and the powerlessness of the profession...

But how frustrating and grueling will it be as a "older" guy trying to break into this catty jungle...?

I could sound more upbeat, but I've been married to a nurse, and have a lot of friends in it....

Just the cold facts, please!!!!! ]]> Men in Nursing Forum wje9516767 http://allnurses.com/men-nursing-forum/no-bs-whats-433719.html http://allnurses.com/men-nursing-forum/post-cardiac-arrest-433520-new.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:13:29 GMT Hey Group, Have you guys had any experience working with post cardiac arrest hypothermia as an... Hey Group,

Have you guys had any experience working with post cardiac arrest hypothermia as an intervention, either in the ER or ICU. I have been reading about it because we plan on implementing it at my hospital. Any input.

Joe ]]> Men in Nursing Forum Jcasares http://allnurses.com/men-nursing-forum/post-cardiac-arrest-433520.html