female medical ward : give me tips..

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Hello.. this is the first time i'll be working(posting) to female medical ward.. could u guys give me some tips.. the DOs and the DONTs.. thx

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Specializes in Neonatal ICU (Cardiothoracic).

The only advice I can offer is to try and have a female RN or CNA in the room with you when catheterizing a female.......

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Be professional, be confident, and above all, NO NOT act like you are scared to death of the patient. Work quickly but thoroughly on "sensitive" portions of the physical exam, and keep your patient covered as much as possible as often as possible (which is good advice regardless of their gender). I just finished five weeks of Gyn surgery and I loved every second of it. My patients were fantastic, not one of them seemed the least bit concerned about have a male nursing student taking care of them, and even the spouses/boyfriends/significant others were fine with it. Just enjoy yourself.

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i see..

thank you for ur advice..

i appreciate it..

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