JacksonRN

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1. Nursing electives

   JacksonRN posted a topic in Texas (UTA)

   For those of you that have already taken a nursing elective such as Co-op, med term, legacy of family, which one do you all recommend taking and why. I am going to take one in the upcoming Nov class.

2. New Grad Rehab Nurse

   JacksonRN replied to NrsKate's topic in Rehabilitation

   also voice your opinion if you dont feel ready. Like they have said, dont risk the pt's or your license. Dont forget to ask questions, or for help if you need it.

3. Preventing falls in acute rehab center

   JacksonRN replied to ebyrn's topic in Rehabilitation

   we have the gait belts, we use the slide tech to get them to the ground if we have them and they fall. we use alarms to help us know when they are trying to get up and hopfully get to them first.

4. Percent of Men in Graduating Class?

   JacksonRN replied to BusinessGrad's topic in Men

   52 grads with 9 being male in my class. I dont think it will ever get 50/50 but we can hope. Im the only male on my nursing unit on any shift.

5. Male RNs ages 18-25

   JacksonRN replied to RNbrent's topic in Men

   ive been in nursing since I was 24. As far as.. 1. yes, but ive gotten over that. ive been in the biz for almost 10 yrs. I dont think it will change. 2. I like my co-workers for the most part, as in every profession. The biggest problem I have is th...

6. Polling our male nurses: What area of nursing are you currently in right now?

   JacksonRN replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Men

   Inpt Rehab, but i also work in med/surg, ortho, peds, oncology, so I get around.