Porcupine

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1. Physical exam question

   Porcupine replied to pat29's topic in Public/Community

   I understand completely what you are saying and why, but the situation is a little different with a male. The employer will likely be scared not to hire you because he is worried about being sued. With a male it is a little different. Dispite what...

2. Does this bother you?

   Porcupine replied to Gods child's topic in General Nursing

   On second thought, I think the governor may have invented "Candy Strippers". Algore is from Tennessee too isn't he. He invented the internet.

3. Does this bother you?

   Porcupine replied to Gods child's topic in General Nursing

   I think it demonstrates how poorly the responsibilities of nursing are understood by the general public. This is a politician talking and it does sound good,,,,real good, to the voters. Regardless, it will not work. It could work on certain jobs t...

4. Back-handed compliments

   Porcupine replied to SharonH, RN's topic in General Nursing

   I understand your feelings. The same issue developed at a couple of places I worked. We, ( the males) solved the problem by just quit talking to these women. We simply ignored them. I started to try to time my approach to the door, so as to insur...

5. Physical exam question

   Porcupine replied to pat29's topic in Public/Community

   If they were smart they would.

6. Public Breastfeeding

   Porcupine replied to MarySunshine's topic in General Nursing

   One of the biggest steps forward in our society would be to "de-sexualize" breasts. Nothing could be more natural or beautiful than a mother feeding her child. If anyone has a problem with it, that should be there problem to deal with. At one tim...

7. Physical exam question

   Porcupine replied to pat29's topic in Public/Community

   I realize you may have been embarrassed, but you should be thankful to have her providing the best care she could. My last "physical" was a joke. The whole event took about 15 min., including being weighed and blood sample. I have had more complete...