blackhundred

blackhundred has 6 years experience and specializes in Orthopaedics.

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1. I'm a sexless nurse

   blackhundred replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

   Oh my. Perhaps you are wearing those shoes. Consider it flushed.

2. I'm a sexless nurse

   blackhundred replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

   I sincerely don't see the female cath delegation a pawning off of work. I don't get angry when asked to lift assist large patients. I'm sorry you worked with a "lazy" male CNA. I am not lazy. I am a bang-up hardworking male RN, and I get shutdown on ...

3. I'm a sexless nurse

   blackhundred replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

   When the population eventually accepts male nurses, which I feel will be soon, this won't be as much of an issue. I promise you men don't get into this line of work to offend their coworkers. God as my witness at least 30% of females won't even let m...

4. I'm a sexless nurse

   blackhundred replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

   I'm sorry but I think he is. I haven't once considered my gender an impediment to providing the best care I can. I'm absolutely flawed- there are better nurses than myself in every hospital. But I am telling you straight from the heart that being a m...

5. I'm a sexless nurse

   blackhundred replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

   Wow. This guy is NOT saying he doesn't want to do his job. He is saying he RESPECTS a females preference, where it exists, to be treated intimately by another female. I'm so disappointed in these responses. As a male nurse, I can tell you walking int...

6. Failed third time don't know what else to do

   blackhundred replied to Sincere24's topic in NCLEX

   You need to pull it together and realize that you have a chance right now to do something great. There's nothing else.

7. Any Former Veterans?

   blackhundred replied to stratus93's topic in Male Students

   USAF 00-06 1N171

8. What exactly would an ortho/urology nurse do?

   blackhundred replied to biggybigmcnurseypoo's topic in Orthopaedic

   Ortho units deal with (in addition to med-surg pt's at most hospitals) pre and post-op pt's with either elective or traumatic bone injury. We have all of the same comorbidities any other unit has. It's med-surg + all of the broken bones- on purpose ...

9. Second career ELM to N.P at 53?

   blackhundred replied to lorilulu's topic in Post Graduate

   If we have gotten to the point where your experience and enthusiasm is undervalued then the younger nurses already employed need to consider the future they are creating for themselves. All my thoughts to you.

10. Nursing...Decisions, Decisions

    blackhundred replied to chinadoll88's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hey there, good question. My recommendation is to go straight to RN if that's what you want as an end goal, especially with CNA experience. Decide on the degree path based on what is most expeditious for you, given your own unique circumstances. I...

11. Interview Question Answer

    blackhundred replied to Schweet's topic in New Nurse

    Number one, your preceptor should never yell at you, period. Number two, doing so in a patient's room is even more unacceptable. As a new hire, you're going to be somewhat timid, and that's understood. Everyone is. But the bottom line is that tha...

12. Blood pressure cuff sizes

    blackhundred replied to simboka's topic in General Nursing

    Gotta bust out the manual. When in doubt...

13. Benefits of being a male nurse vs Female nurse

    blackhundred replied to girtenbt's topic in Men

    My perspective: If a patient has had a bad experience before, it was probably with a female nurse. I feel this tenders me a quick advantage when I first enter a room. Catch them off-guard and work your magic, guy. Merits earn their own reward.

14. It Frustrates Me

    blackhundred replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in Men

    It's a judgment call, man. I don't exactly dig certain procedures with females, anyway. I hate the "male nurse" vice "female doctor" paradigm. But it is what it is. If they're not okay, then you ARE professional when you back off. A lack of supp...

15. Roll Call

    blackhundred replied to Tweety's topic in Men

    Here I am.