Nursing Students Pre-Nursing
Published Feb 8, 2015
2bnurseDuties
4 Posts
Hello. I'm thinking about becoming a nurse but there is one problem, I'm a man. Will other nurses get mad at me if I refuse to life all of their 400lb pts? Sorry I didn't sign on to be your assistant lady, should be enough right?
Also, I'm not really into the code brown thing. Can I put it into my contract that its against my religion to clean poop?
These are just some of my concerns.
Medic6758
232 Posts
Working as a nurse requires you to be part of a team of healthcare professionals. If you feel that you are to good to clean poop off a patient or help your fellow nurses move a large patient, then maybe you should look for another profession or work in a non-clinical setting. I was a paramedic working the streets for 20 years and a few times I had to clean poop off a patient. You do what is good for the patient and treat every patient the way you expect one of your beloved family members to be treated.
elkpark
14,633 Posts
Hello. I'm thinking about becoming a nurse but there is one problem, I'm a man. Will other nurses get mad at me if I refuse to life all of their 400lb pts? Sorry I didn't sign on to be your assistant lady, should be enough right?Also, I'm not really into the code brown thing. Can I put it into my contract that its against my religion to clean poop?These are just some of my concerns.
(Is this supposed to be humor?)
Nurse Leigh
1,149 Posts
^^See OP's reply to another poster. I'm getting a definite "poor attempt at humor" vibe.
What are you trying to say?
I didnt say I was to good to lift a pt. Just that i don't wanna break my back lifting someone elses pt.
Your way off topic. Do I have to report you?
RN403, BSN, RN
1 Article; 1,068 Posts
Definitely a joke.
Okay, back on topic: Yes, your coworkers will "get mad" if you refuse to help care for clients who have special needs. Healthcare is largely about teamwork. I'm sure you're not interested in lifting 400 lb clients alone, either, and would like to have some assistance. And, no, you're not going to be able to get a religious exemption from dealing with client's basic needs, including "poop."
If this thread is not an attempt at humor, and you are serious about these concerns, I encourage you to think long and hard before going into nursing. What has led you be interested in nursing in the first place? How thoroughly have you investigated what nurses do?
Leonardsmom,LPN
367 Posts
Okay, back on topic: Yes, your coworkers will "get mad" if you refuse to help care for clients who have special needs. Healthcare is largely about teamwork. I'm sure you're not interested in lifting 400 lb clients alone, either, and would like to have some assistance. And, no, you're not going to be able to get a religious exemption from dealing with client's basic needs, including "poop."If this thread is not an attempt at humor, and you are serious about these concerns, I encourage you to think long and hard before going into nursing. What has led you be interested in nursing in the first place? How thoroughly have you investigated what nurses do?
^this
zzbxdo
531 Posts
And no one wants to help lift your patient. You want a tax exemption for having a pp as well?
caroladybelle, BSN, RN
5,486 Posts
There are generally several staff called to assist with heavy pts. If you expect help with yours, please expect to help with others.
Poop is part of nursing. You will have to learn to deal with it if you want a decent job.
Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN
1 Article; 20,908 Posts
Sorry I didn't sign on to be your assistant lady, should be enough right?
No one like feces but defecation occurs. It comes with the territory