ptjones68

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1. Male Nurses straight cathing female patients

   ptjones68 posted a topic in Men

   Most recently, the hospital I'm working at decided that nurse aides will not be doing straight catheterizations. I am uncomfortable doing female straight caths on my unit because many of the patients are alert yet disoriented. And to be brutally hone...

2. what are the best mens scrubs you have found?

   ptjones68 replied to Buckyxj's topic in Men

   Do you mind providing the websites for these brands? I want to make sure I get it right. Thanks, PTjones68

3. What do the male nurses do to prevent sexual assault accusations?

   ptjones68 replied to SkySoldier's topic in Men

   I just started working as an RN (yeay). Always trust your instinct. If it doesn't feel right, seem, right, look right, then it isn't right. There was one instance when I needed to place a straight catheter in a femal patient. Upon assessing the pati...

4. Hair style

   ptjones68 replied to Galaknore's topic in Men

   This is the proper reply... It doesn't matter what people's opinions are...it matters what the policies state Everyone else...need to keep it professional and not discriminate!

5. Hair style

   ptjones68 replied to Galaknore's topic in Men

   I think there are a lot of nurses that are quite shallow! Starting to remind me of the Republican VP candidate...YIKES!

6. Hair style

   ptjones68 replied to Galaknore's topic in Men

   That is a buch of old-school BS. My interpretation of your response is that of snobiness and exactly why many people opt not to go into nursing. While I agree that we have an obligation to be professional, I don't think painting everyone gray is the ...

7. Hair style

   ptjones68 replied to Galaknore's topic in Men

   If you are wondering what your co-workers will think, simply ask them? Also, you may want to ask your nursing manager if there are policies regarding hair styles...I know that some hospitals require hair to be off shoulders, etc... Sometimes you have...

8. Old man thinking of nursing

   ptjones68 replied to coop47's topic in Men

   I am 39 and went into the Direct Entry program. I had similar desires to help people and make a difference. DO IT. This is the time because you still have 25+ years of work ahead of you and there are so many different avenues to take once you have th...

9. Direct Entry Masters Programs

   ptjones68 replied to ElizabethNJ18's topic in New Nurse

   Hey there, I'm going to Regis College in Massachusetts and they offer the best of both worlds. A direct entry program that offers a BSN (Fall 2007 to May 2009), and then the option to go an additional year to get a MSN as a Nurse Practitioner. I love...

10. BSN, RN graduate internships available?

    ptjones68 posted a topic in Massachusetts

    Is there a central resource (website) where hospitals advertise internships for newly graduated BSN (RN's). Or does one have to do the leg work themselves and call individual hospitals to enquire. I'm concerned about graduating in May 2009 and not be...

11. Military Nursing Experience a PLUS?

    ptjones68 replied to ptjones68's topic in Government

    Yeah, the Army nurse corps was tempting because of the $139,000 loan repayment. However, since I was already in the Army enlisted for 3 years right after highschool, I decided that I prefered a quality of life in the Air Force or Navy, vs. the Army o...

12. Military Nursing Experience a PLUS?

    ptjones68 replied to ptjones68's topic in Government

    Good information. A few questions for you though. Did you have a problem finding a job right away when you came out after 5 years. What made you decide to go back into the military? What makes you want to stay in? Thanks much Paul

13. Military Nursing Experience a PLUS?

    ptjones68 posted a topic in Government

    I am thinking of going into the Air Force directly after I graduate with my BSN in nursing. The commitment is 3 years. Does anyone know if this will be a "PLUS" when I get out and apply to hospitals? Thanks for your replies. Paul J.

14. For those who wanted information about joining the Army Nurse Corp, this is for you.

    ptjones68 replied to live4today's topic in Government

    Gen, Thanks for the feedback re: NP with no experience. I want to make sure I'm not wasting money and time in this program. I will talk with a recruiter and then decide if it makes sense to go in upon my BSN in nursing or wait. Thanks again. Paul

15. For those who wanted information about joining the Army Nurse Corp, this is for you.

    ptjones68 replied to live4today's topic in Government

    I am currently in a Direct Entry program and will get my BSN in May 2009 and Family Nurse Practioner in May 2010. I have the option of stopping at the BSN point.... I am thinking of joining the Army Nurse Corps. Does it make sense to go in directly a...