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Mar 04, 2009 08:23 PM

Fellow Nursing DUDES


Hello all,
I am 23, and have just been accepted to University of Southern Nevada's accelerated BSN program. I will be done in 18 months. Because of work and all of the schooling I have not had time to volunteer in the hospital. I was wondering what areas does the male nurse prefer. I am really interested in the human body and the way it works. I was thinking the OR or the ER. I just wanted to get the oppinion of some fellow male nurses. Thank you.


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from pugdaddy
Old Mar 04, 2009, 08:41 PM

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I think the ED is best. It's fast, very exciting, and at times dramatically bloody. The best part is that there is (usually) no poop.
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from EricJRN
Old Mar 04, 2009, 09:22 PM

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Ultimately I think that the best answer to this question will hit you as you progress through your studies and gain clinical exposure. You'll find that there are probably high percentages of men in certain departments like ER and ICU, but that doesn't mean that those will be best suited for you.

I work in an area with a very small number of males (NICU), but I can't imagine working anywhere else. While it's good to get lots of opinions, I would have missed out on my niche if I listened too carefully to stats about where men were supposed to work.
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from ORhopeful
Old Mar 04, 2009, 10:38 PM

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Sorry don't know what ED means.
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from ORhopeful
Old Mar 04, 2009, 10:38 PM

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Thanks for the info.
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Old Mar 05, 2009, 01:41 AM

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You just have to find your niche, like someone stated above. Don't go into the experience with pre-conceived notions of where you want to work - you may be surprised where you end up. I thought for sure I was going into the ED (emergency department) but instead am working on a Progressive Care Unit and loving it. Sure, there are many guys in the ED and ICU, but that might not be where you're truly happy.

Good luck,
Tom
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from Psqrd
Old Mar 05, 2009, 04:30 AM

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I work on a cardiac floor but have dreams of working in the ED one day. What I suggest is for new grads to make sure that you get your 1 year of experience in Medical surgical floor. This experience will prepare you for whatever specialty that you may want. I also recognize the value of the advice already given to you, to not make those decisions prior to school as you may discover that you may want something else. I actually considered post partum following school, as I thoroughly enjoyed the joy that is felt as a child is brought into the world. Keep an open mind and enjoy nursing school.
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Old Mar 06, 2009, 05:06 PM

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As other users have mentioned I think that's only a question that you can answer for yourself. While its true that many guys like working in an ICU (Intensive Care Unit) and ED (Emergency Department) there are guys in all areas of nursing. It depends on what areas and aspects of nursing really interest you, I forgot exactly what study it was but it compared what parts of nursing that men reported be interested in versus their female counterparts. The study stated that men reported being interested in the "fast paced intensity" of the ED and the "highly technical skills" required in ICUs but as I said you will men in all areas of nursing so don't limit yourself to just being in the ED/ICU. Personally, I am interested in working in the ED but I intend of being a Med/Surg. nurse for a few years before I move to the ED because I feel that I need to have the foundational of Med/Surg. before I can move onto the ED even if its just for the experience.

!Chris
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from sandnnw
Old Mar 23, 2009, 07:16 AM

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ED...took me 15 years to discover this! Great for guys. Kinda reminds me of sports in a weird way. Team, fast(er) paced, quarterback-Charge, refs-docs, nobody is there for more than 4-6hrs, never know what's going to hit you, etc. In/out/in/out, etc. Meds have more meaning, looking for a response. The pace can be very fast. Hmmm...and you get paid!
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from ORhopeful
Old Mar 24, 2009, 04:24 PM

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thank you for the advise fellow nursing dudes. I start volunteering in the ED this week. I hope I like it.
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