aka_steven

aka_steven specializes in Internal Med. / Family Practice.

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1. The Looks of A Future Nurse!

   aka_steven replied to Newbie11's topic in Men

   As far as the hair... I keep it buzzed anyway... As for the Peds, I work in Family practice where we have Peds And FP Docs here. The parents don't treat me any different than the female nurses. In fact I think some of the kids remember me easier, as ...

2. So uhh...stockings?

   aka_steven replied to Koyaanisqatsi-RN's topic in Men

   I believe they told us that in school also. I've been a nurse since '97, only worn socks the whole time, ankle length at that. I work 12 hr shifts 48-60 hrs a week. But I'm only 38 and have no leg or foot problems (so far). If it's only a recomenda...

3. Chesapeake Area Hospitals

   aka_steven replied to goingCOASTAL's topic in Virginia

   Sentara Hospital is probably the biggest health care employer in the region. The entire area "Hampton Roads" ... Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Sulfolk. Are all within an easy commute. I live in Chesapeake. It takes me ab...

4. I NEED something to wear.

   aka_steven replied to chanpaal15's topic in Men

   Check out, http://www.cheap-scrubs.com/html/med.html Look at the "6 pocket" sets.

5. You know you're a male RN when......

   aka_steven replied to SteveNNP's topic in Men

   "-You feel like you're either married to, or being a daddy to everyone else in your unit...." Sorry if I'm coming in late one this one but, Thats the truth!!!:cheers:

6. Shoes

   aka_steven replied to Lilloman's topic in Men

   Crocs (cheapo imitations). I posted a note about them in the General forum under shoes.

7. crocs aint working for me!

   aka_steven replied to labrador4122's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I work 12 hour shifts, wearing NB sneakers, by the end of the day you can smell my stinky feet at 10 paces. Corcs were suggested to me, but before a poped $30 for a pair of "styrofoam" shoes, I bought an $8 pair at Target to try. I LOVE THEM !!!! I g...

8. Question about nursing and 12 hours shifts.

   aka_steven replied to timn420's topic in Men

   It was just a joke.... But being the only guy where I work, and being more "computer savy" than most people I work with... they all come to me with their computer problems. And it has been suggested on numerous occasions, "Why don't you work in IT?"...

9. Question about nursing and 12 hours shifts.

   aka_steven replied to timn420's topic in Men

   I work 5, 12's a week and have wondered if going into IT would be worth considering ! LOL

10. Reporting abuse

    aka_steven replied to aka_steven's topic in General Nursing

    It's clear enough, I'm not gonna leave it to chance.

11. Reporting abuse

    aka_steven replied to aka_steven's topic in General Nursing

    i looked it up, (duh, i probably should've just done that first) it's virginia code 63.2-1509 for anyone else whos interested. but apparently its a federal thing & all 50 states follow the same code, the # just varies per state. state statutes se...

12. Reporting abuse

    aka_steven replied to aka_steven's topic in General Nursing

    The brother is 13, The sister is 10

13. Reporting abuse

    aka_steven replied to aka_steven's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, I've already called my wife & told her about your unanimous response. She's calling today. (I'm at work) Like I said, we've tried to reason with them. Even if it isn't a "nurse/ client" relationship... I'll still tell them it is manditory. T...

14. Reporting abuse

    aka_steven replied to aka_steven's topic in General Nursing

    We are going to report it. I was just kinda hoping ya'll told me I am required by law so I had a "reason" to throw in their face when they blew up at us... " I had to by law".

15. Reporting abuse

    aka_steven posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all... I know as a health care profesional that I'm requirered by law to report suspected abuse. But my question is, what if the situation is regarding a friends family? Am I still required by law if its not in a "clinical" setting & its a per...