Joshman10090

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1. What's the weirdest baby name?

   Joshman10090 replied to teresab_2000's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I heard of a nurse who had to talk an entire family out of naming their child "Meconium." "It's suuuuch a pretty word", my instructor claimed they had protested...

2. HIV Positive Nurses

   Joshman10090 replied to JeepDudeRN's topic in Student Assist

   I wouldn't be scared of a nurse with HIV. I'd be scared of a nurse with TB! I mean really? Universal precautions.... everyone has HIV. Do you really think everyone who has it knows? Bah. I read somewhere that every time a nurse takes an HIV+ patient ...

3. male nurse haircut rules

   Joshman10090 replied to albert6jed's topic in Male Students

   Totally sexist program here. I look hot shaggy and scruffy, so they turn a blind eye. If you're a guy and don't wear it well you get a talking to. I don't think it's fair... but then again that kid did really look bad....

4. Have any males experienced what I am feeling now being in nursing school?

   Joshman10090 replied to lum917's topic in Male Students

   I have seen both sides! I have had clinical teachers really over-evaluate me to see if I am a "good" male nurse or a "bad" one. It's almost like if you prove yourself than you can climb more quickly, odd. On the other hand I have had clinical instruc...