hbscott

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1. Men in Nursing...What has been your greatest challenges?

   hbscott replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

   I got tired of the "failed physician - homosexual" stereotype and the implications of that societal label. I have left nursing (but I still come to this board to check on a few friends now and then) and I must admit life is very good for me now. Nu...

2. To Thine Own Self Be True

   hbscott replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for your kind and encouraging remarks. They are most appreciated. -HBS

3. To Thine Own Self Be True

   hbscott posted a topic in General Nursing

   It's been a while since I "checked in" so I thought I would let everybody know I am still alive. As many of you know I left nursing for other opportunities and am now doing work in advanced 3D Medical Imaging (research, development and application)....

4. "Medical bills will become the number one cause of bankruptcy in America..."

   hbscott posted a topic in General Nursing

   Nursing shortage critical part of rising health costs Cherie Skinner A recent article by the Physicians for a National Health Program said, "Medical bills will become the number one cause of bankruptcy in America if administrative costs are not curbe...

5. Confession is Good for the Soul

   hbscott replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

   Can't speak for other people but I have never tolerated sexual harassment and discrimination in any environment. I expected better from nursing and that was my mistake. I have learned to keep my expectations realistic. People behave badly in all p...

6. Confession is Good for the Soul

   hbscott replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

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7. Confession is Good for the Soul

   hbscott replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

   Wise Words from Wise Nurses. Thank you all very much! -HBS :)

8. Confession is Good for the Soul

   hbscott replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

   When I get my digital camera back from my daughter I will do just that! :)

9. Confession is Good for the Soul

   hbscott replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

   You can tell from the size and quality of my flower garden just how much frustration I am dealing with. Nursing has been real good to my flower bed and my local nursery. And it is time to move on and make some history in advanced 3D diagnostic imag...

10. Confession is Good for the Soul

    hbscott replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for the constructive responses. I also believe that my emotional reaction to my nursing experience reflects the level of intimacy brought to the profession. In other words if we are injured (emotionally or physically) by a stranger or...

11. Confession is Good for the Soul

    hbscott replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly! But as well all know "effective coping" is essential to dealing with those disappointments and other such issues. Obviously having a realistic expectation of what nursing was (and is) helps a great deal. -HBS

12. Confession is Good for the Soul

    hbscott replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

    Good point. I am such an "intellectual" that sometimes my brain gets stuck in problem solving mode. As you say, forgive and move on is the right thing to do unless one is committed to solving a particular problem. As you can see this was a problem ...

13. Confession is Good for the Soul

    hbscott replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

    I am stuck as I try to reconcile my experience with my expectations from the nursing profession. As I said before I expected better from nursing and the "reality shock" was pretty severe as you can tell. I am doing the internal work but as another ...

14. Confession is Good for the Soul

    hbscott replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe in time but not anytime soon as far as I can see. I have other roles and responsibilities to take care of now. God only knows what the future will bring. -HBS

15. Confession is Good for the Soul

    hbscott replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps I held nursing (the profession) to a higher standard. I guess I just didn't expect nursing to be guilty of the "people behaving badly" syndrome that I just naturally expect to find in other occupations and in the human race in general. I gu...