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1. do any of you like codes??

   Adjuvant replied to ryanfocker's topic in Men

   The only time I hate a code is when we really shouldn't be doing it. All too often we're trying to cheat death on someone who really should be allowed to go in peace. Either family can't let go or just poor preparation means no DNR order. And the ...

2. Rn retention and my ignorance

   Adjuvant replied to youknowhowwedoit77's topic in Men

   Tough question, but from my experience I'm inclined to see it as an issue of expectation. Because males are a minority in the field, and there is some level of stereotyping towards male nurses, those that do persevere and enter the field have examin...

3. Male nurse career advice

   Adjuvant replied to piscesguy's topic in Men

   Thanks for the post Mike, I'm going on my third year on a vascular/thoracic surgical floor, and now that I'm feeling settled with the nursing SKILLS part, I'm just starting to be able to truely appreciate the more rewarding side of nursing. We get a...

4. how do you introduce yourself to patients?

   Adjuvant replied to panamama's topic in General Nursing

   It comes down to respect, how can you have therapeutic conversation if they don't even know who they are dealing with? In my opinion it demonstrates either a lack of empathy or is indicative of burn out. I notice when people burn out they see patie...

5. Which hospital?

   Adjuvant replied to Rocknurse's topic in Connecticut

   Hi RockNurse, I Live in CT and have worked at both Middlesex Hospital and Hartford Hospital. Both are Magnet Hospitals which is important to look for in my opinion. Middlesex is by far the more relaxed work environment, and much more in tune with p...