Michelleroth1

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1. The Male Dr Nurse

   Michelleroth1 replied to phatreecio's topic in General Nursing

   I felt the same way during mine and my mother was a DR Nurse for thirty some years so I had plenty of forewarning. Still I loved working with cranky mommies and screaming babies but not till the second day in my rotation LOL when I calmed down. My ...

2. I'm Going to Jail for Sure!

   Michelleroth1 replied to BSN_after_40's topic in General Nursing

   I am a new nursing too. I have had two med errors. since feb (when I got my License). Both were stupid mistakes of trying to rush because of being short handed. On the other hand I have had four mistakes transcribing DR's orders I said even back i...

3. How to not fail nursing school

   Michelleroth1 replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Students

   I am one of the fortunate few I have not studied at all and still pass with a "B" avg. I work fulltime as a CNA 3-11 shift, and go to school 7 to sometimes 430pm I have a very liberal work relationship thank god. But that is me I am there everyday ...

4. working while in nursing school

   Michelleroth1 replied to goziem72's topic in General Students

   Im currently a CNA I love my patients ,co-workers and my Nurses I was doing it a year when I decided to start the LPN program this fall. Im listed as a 3/4 time student(1 credit shy of fulltime) I have a wife and 2 children My wife doesnt make en...

5. Venting...Hosp pts coming from skilled nursing facilities

   Michelleroth1 replied to stidget99's topic in General Nursing

   stidget becareful hun about pictures it does violate Hippa laws of privacy you need pt or legal representive permission to take them most LTC's post it No Cameras Allowed on permises. We all know why and it has nothing to with patients rights. Hang ...

6. Venting...Hosp pts coming from skilled nursing facilities

   Michelleroth1 replied to stidget99's topic in General Nursing

   I wish it wouldnt happen but it does Im a CNA in Lancaster Pa working at a Facility we call "GHETTO MANOR" We get patients like that from other homes i am caring for a patient now with a stage 4 on the inner thighs RT and LT 16cm x 11 cm the femor i...

7. Looking for Transgendered nurses in the state

   Michelleroth1 replied to Michelleroth1's topic in Pennsylvania

   Dear Jolie Thank you for for your very open mindedness I dont ever misrepresent myself to my patients or peers I lovingly and jokingly refer to myself "as but a lowley CNA" You to sound very dedicated to your profession and Im sure your are an out...

8. Looking for Transgendered nurses in the state

   Michelleroth1 replied to Michelleroth1's topic in Pennsylvania

   I don not take it badly but being a nurse comes from the heart and your compassion toward healing others. Licensure merely tells a person what level of care you may perform It doesnt make a person a nurse. There are LPN and RN's out in the real w...

9. Looking for Transgendered nurses in the state

   Michelleroth1 posted a topic in Pennsylvania

   My Name is Michelle Im a transgendered nurse in Pa Im the first openly Trans nurse in the Lancaster Area. Are there any others in the state currently working If so Id like to hear from you Ive been working almost a year as a CNA and Im getting ready...

10. Looking For Other Nurses Like Me

    Michelleroth1 posted a topic in Pennsylvania

    Hello Im a CNA in Lancaster Pa. And Im Transgendered. I was born male but im changing my gender to female. I live and work as a female nurse. Im trying to find out if anyone else like me exists. please write me back im not looking for a date just...

11. Depending on CNA's in LTC setting

    Michelleroth1 replied to caring worker's topic in Geriatric

    Im a lowly CNA I take patient care more seriously than most Other CNA's They go home at 1100pm Rounds start at 1000pm for sixteen patients at least. Im never finished before 1100pm Then I got my charting its 1130p till Im done. Maybe I am slow but ...

12. Are CNA's considered "Nurses"?

    Michelleroth1 replied to nursesherry's topic in General Nursing

    As a CNA Im careful to remind patients Im not the (Nurse RN or LPN whomever Im working with) As im working my way through school I have enough to worry about without the BON breathing down my neck LOL. Im just the assistant right now. When I earn ...

13. "I didn't know you were gay"

    Michelleroth1 replied to ChrisA's topic in General Students

    Male Nurse = Gay This sadly kept me from nursing for many years Now Im a lowly CNA and studing for my M.A. But now if someone thinks Im gay so be it Im in good company There are alot of wonderful male nurses gay and straight who cares

14. Patient demands, "I want a different nurse"

    Michelleroth1 replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

    i have had patients ask for a female rather than male nurse. I have grown up alot and i understand it can be embarrassing for a female patient to be cared for by a male nurse this worked for them till I was assigned with a male pool nurse whose work ...

15. transgender nurse (transvestite)

    Michelleroth1 replied to nursecathy's topic in Safety

    Im curious where do you place hermaphodites and intersexed nurses Are they also in with such bad company as myself And just so you know i dont hide myself from my patients With very few exceptions Im totally excepted They see my inner self and reali...