DapperRN

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1. Fatherless sons...did this impact your career decision into nursing?

   DapperRN replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Men

   At the risk of sounding like, well...an idiot what does this mean? "I dont see how one could answer 1,2,3,4 without some serious therapy! And I dont see how it has anything to do with anything."

2. Fatherless sons...did this impact your career decision into nursing?

   DapperRN replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Men

   I am one of those lucky ones who has one the most amazing fathers in the world. My dad is 71 and I'm 25. I wasn't exactly an "opps" but I'm pretty sure the thought of me started with a drink or two. Anyhow I grew up on a farm and my dad didn't car...

3. Male Nurse Calender

   DapperRN replied to DapperRN's topic in Men

   Okay this is just too funny! Life Guards in Speedo's to the the sweaty Billy's in Speedo's! Cracks me up!!! Utah shocked by shirts off! Try Canada, Good lord I'm still shoveling my car outta snow on a daily basis! Maybe we could skip the whole "...

4. Male Nurse Calender

   DapperRN replied to DapperRN's topic in Men

   Well, it's interesting the turn that this thread took. Anyhow, thanks for the input everyone. At this point the guy that started this whole deal seems to be a little nervous about carrying on with it at the moment. Apparently some of these "VERY V...

5. Received this email today and I am steamed!!!

   DapperRN replied to MomBSN's topic in General Nursing

   I thought it was hilarious and have been showing everyone at work! Thanks for the joke! We all needed a good chuckle!

6. This cannot be ethical!

   DapperRN replied to sweetcheekers's topic in General Nursing

   (quote)"I see you are a nursing student. I suggest you quit now and find another field of work. One that does not involve even a modicum of empathy or caring would be perfect for you." I think that comment may be a little too far. Working in critical...

7. Scared & Confused!

   DapperRN replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

   You know it sounds like you have done your research. Bottom line is and I'm sure you'll hear other people say this but, continue to research the profession, do the job shadowing, immerse yourself as much as you can in the profession, and try and tal...

8. Male Nurse Calender

   DapperRN posted a topic in Men

   Here's a quick question for you guys. The fire department in my city puts out an annual calender to raise money for the dept etc. This calender shows a bunch of guys shirts off and all that. Anyway, a couple of weeks ago myself along with a few ot...

9. Circumcision Debate

   DapperRN replied to steve brock's topic in General Nursing

   Alright, for crying out loud what is the big deal. The majority of people lets say about 99% of the people who I've met that are totally against this procedure are either women or uncirc'd men. For the love of god let it go already in a nutshell bo...

10. First day in ICU!

    DapperRN replied to Noney's topic in General Nursing

    Best of luck to you in the ICU! I ended up in ICU as a fluke, but don't regret it one bit. I would be inclined to agree that as an ICU nurse I seem to get more respect from certain physicians than the med/surg nurses do. I think part of the reason...

11. Your perception of student nurses when they visit your hospital?

    DapperRN replied to avery's topic in General Nursing

    Hey! You'll run into a few different breeds of nurses, besides nursing is infamous for "eating their young" but just remember when you are finished to never treat students like that. I think students are fantastic for any unit, they add to the skill...

12. Feeling humiliated/Vent.. How would you respond?

    DapperRN replied to purseOnalityRN's topic in General Nursing

    Holy Cow! Well you are way nicer than I am, that kind of attitude irregardless of position lasts about five seconds with me. I would have said point blank "Well, I'm sorry I wasted MY time" and I would have been as equally condescending. I know tha...

13. Male and lazy?

    DapperRN posted a topic in Men

    I'm just curious. When I first started as an RN I worked in an ER of a smaller community hospital. I found a couple of the veteran nurses (female) didn't want much to do with me initially. I was one of two men working there at the time. After a c...

14. Military Nursing, what do you think or know?

    DapperRN replied to BBingSN79's topic in Men

    Thunderwolf, That's funny, I actually have a set of bagpipes (although it sounds like I'm beating a cat when I play them!) Thanks for the welcome!

15. Need Serious Advice!

    DapperRN replied to mcknis's topic in Men

    Its a tough spot trying to figure out what it is you want to do. First and foremost if you really desire to do something specific then go for it. As far as nursing goes, this profession has the opportunities to do anything. I myself am not a "butt wi...