erikrn

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1. Discrimination Against Men in Nursing

   erikrn replied to Demonsthenes's topic in Men

   I didn't mead to imply that my female co-workers SHOULD go on maternity leave before they give birth. I work with plenty of women who work right up to delivery and do great. I was just saying that if you come to work and claim that you are physically...

2. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

   erikrn replied to RNPATL's topic in Government

   BSN with prior BA in Anthropology. 4+ years experience in traumatic brain/spinal cord injury, as well as critical care in the civilian world. Working on MPH, considering military (active or reserve) for education benefits. Would like any info availab...

3. Discrimination Against Men in Nursing

   erikrn replied to Demonsthenes's topic in Men

   I just joined allnurses, and stumbled across this thread. I read the first couple of pages, but must admit I have not read all 15 pages, so if my comments are redundant, I apologize. I feel like the discrimination I run into comes in a variety of for...

4. Question about becoming an Army Public Health Nurse

   erikrn replied to tmarie75's topic in Government

   It looks like I've stumbled across the right thread for my questions about public health nursing in the military. I have a BSN, 4+ years hospital experience in traumatic brain/spinal cord injury, as well as some critical care. Am currently working o...

5. Finally - Great Pants for Male Nursing

   erikrn replied to OldMareLPN's topic in Men

   I gotta put in a plug for my Carhartt carpenter pants. I work in a hospital where casual, "street clothes" are encouraged (as if scrubs aren't casual, I can't count how many times i've heard a nurse say "I love wearing my pajamas to work"). The Carha...

6. Public/Environmental Health Questions

   erikrn posted a topic in Government

   I'm a BSN-prepared RN with over 4 years experience (Brain and Spinal Cord Injury, as well as some Critical Care) and an additional unrelated BA. Currently working on my Master's in Public Health and am looking for a way to help pay for this degree. I...