TaylorMade,R.N.

TaylorMade,R.N. specializes in ICU, Correctional Medicine, Adolescent.

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1. Male Nurses/female Patients

   TaylorMade,R.N. replied to ern91's topic in Men

   Take advantage of being a male nurse when it comes to female patients, because when the next 350 lbs. plus patient hits the unit, you can bet your check that you will be taken advantage of!! So ride that female horse wherever she'll go. "Saddle up an...

2. Rn - Msn (fnp)

   TaylorMade,R.N. replied to JentheRN05's topic in NP

   I am currently enrolled in the online FNP program at the University of South Alabama. The tuition is pretty reasonable, however my employer is footing the bill. I would reccommend the program so you should check it out. They offer FNP, GNP, PNP, WHNP...

3. Accused of Racism!

   TaylorMade,R.N. replied to yaddadoit's topic in Relations

   So I guess since some of the minorities use that to cover up their inadequacies, what is it called when the majority openly lie about their credentials, educational training?????? (JUST A BIG WHITE LIE) :chuckle QUOTE=Mystery5]I've had an experienc...

4. Accused of Racism!

   TaylorMade,R.N. replied to yaddadoit's topic in Relations

   Exactly what and who are considered nurses of color? I am not the sharpest knife in the drawer, but there are a number of colors that exist in the color spectrum. And correct me if I am wrong, but WHITE is also a color. Using this terminology(nurses ...

5. undocumented immigrant wants to be a nurse

   TaylorMade,R.N. replied to huladancer's topic in General Nursing

   Just because you are about to graduate doesn't mean that you will be able to sit for boards. Have you started the paper work to apply for licensure? When the background check comes back it will identify why you can or can not take the boards and I th...

6. Micu Rn Wanting To Get Into Hemodialysis

   TaylorMade,R.N. posted a topic in Urology

   I have been in MICU for 4yrs now, planning to take CCRN in MAY 05 and i'm considering a change from bedside nursing. I have had enough of the Code "Blues", "Browns, "Green" and every other color in the spectrum. I am also completing my MSN FNP, but ...

7. VAMC and the Union

   TaylorMade,R.N. replied to RNPATL's topic in Government

   I personally am not a member of the Union because I know that as a federal employee we can't strike and the Union can only work for you within the constraints of the Master Agreement that they have developed with administration. To me it was like the...

8. Where are you located VA nurses?

   TaylorMade,R.N. replied to night owl's topic in Government

   Representing the Michael E. DeBakey VAMC here in Houston Texas. I think that it is VISN 16. Just transfered from VISN 7 in Montgomery, AL.

9. Where are you located VA nurses?

   TaylorMade,R.N. replied to night owl's topic in Government

   Representing the Michael E. DeBakey VAMC here in Houston Texas. I think that it is VISN 16. Just transfered from VISN 7 in Montgomery, AL.

10. Few questions from a young one.

    TaylorMade,R.N. replied to Busy20yo's topic in CRNA

    I think that you need to rethink your 6 yr plan for become a CRNA. On average undergraduate school is 4-5 yrs, passing boards and getting a minimal of 1-2 yrs extensive ICU experience and then completing the average 24-36 month CRNA program. This eq...

11. Few questions from a young one.

    TaylorMade,R.N. replied to Busy20yo's topic in CRNA

    hello and welcome to the board. i sense a little nervousnes in your questions and would like to clear some things up for you right away. first of all if you have had a convicitons in your past this could very well prevent you from even becoming an rn...

12. African-American male Nurse Practitioners

    TaylorMade,R.N. replied to Geoff's topic in NP

    Yeah! We tend to not notice things when they don't apply to us. Like we still pretend today that RACISM doesn't exist. A lot of the majority population wouldn't have any EARTHYLY IDEA about racism even if racism hit them smack dab in the face. Whethe...

13. African-American male Nurse Practitioners

    TaylorMade,R.N. replied to Geoff's topic in NP

    Yeah! We tend to not notice things when they don't apply to us. Like we still pretend today that RACISM doesn't exist. A lot of the majority population wouldn't have any EARTHYLY IDEA about racism even if racism hit them smack dab in the face. Whethe...

14. African-American male Nurse Practitioners

    TaylorMade,R.N. replied to Geoff's topic in NP

    Hello Geoff It's always encouraging to see another brother entering in the profession. I can totally understand where you are coming because I fit the mold that you are looking for. I am currently finishing my first semester in a distance learning FN...

15. NP's in LTC

    TaylorMade,R.N. posted a topic in Geriatric

    Are there very many NP's on LTC and if so what are there more-FNP's, ANP's, or GNP's??? What is the job market like for NP's in LTC?? Do you feel like you have autonomy working in LTC as an NP? Just curious to see the respones that I may get!