MMCRN

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1. So we have a Code coming in....

   MMCRN replied to kellyp374's topic in General Nursing

   Participating in a code was the catalyst for my career change. I took the EMT-Basic course simply because I thought it was interesting, but had NO plans to do anything with it. Then, on one of my final clinicals in the ER, a code came in. Of course ...

2. alabama worst place for nurses to work.

   MMCRN replied to hopefulnurse84's topic in Alabama

   I work at Marshall Medical Center North in Guntersville. We are an 86 bed county owned hospital in North Alabama and I am very happy. Starting pay was several dollars per hour more than you quoted. We not only believe in evidence based care, but ha...

3. You Just Can't Fix Stupid!

   MMCRN replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   Job security! As long as folks like that are able to reproduce, ER nurses will never have to worry about a lack of job opportunities.

4. Nurse Educator Chronicles: Male Student Nurse on the OB Floor

   MMCRN replied to VickyRN's topic in Educators

   Cul2 - I absolutely see your point, and I don't mean to be obtuse, but I submit that simply bringing up the subject indicates an inclination that there is something remarkable or unusual about the practice. When I work in the ICU I am expected to do...

5. Nurse Educator Chronicles: Male Student Nurse on the OB Floor

   MMCRN replied to VickyRN's topic in Educators

   Just out of curiosity, would you extend the same courtesy if the student was an African-American Female? What if the student was an Obese female? What if she was a Hindu female? I doubt you would bring those differences to the patient's attention bef...

6. Nurse Educator Chronicles: Male Student Nurse on the OB Floor

   MMCRN replied to VickyRN's topic in Educators

   I love my wife and children enough that I am more concerned that they get the BEST care rather than worrying about whether her nurse has a penis. Let's face it, to a normal male a woman in the process of giving birth does NOT engender thoughts of a s...

7. You Just Can't Fix Stupid!

   MMCRN replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   With all due respect I must disagree. Maybe after the first incident you could say that, but repeating history and hoping for a different outcome pretty much qualifies as stupid. (bless his heart)

8. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

   MMCRN replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

   Top three: 3) 16 yof craving pickles for 3 days and wonders if she is pregnant. No other c/o. 2)58 yof trying on bras. The salesperson gave her one that was too small and now she has a mild abrasion where the buckle goes, between her breasts. 1) 19 ...

9. Nurse Educator Chronicles: Male Student Nurse on the OB Floor

   MMCRN replied to VickyRN's topic in Educators

   I'm all for considering the patient's feelings, but how far are you going to take it? After all, the patient is in the hospital for healthcare, not a social setting. What if the patient stated that they were "uncomfortable" having a nurse care for th...

10. Nurse Educator Chronicles: Male Student Nurse on the OB Floor

    MMCRN replied to VickyRN's topic in Educators

    It does have its difficult moments. I'm an ER nurse and try to avoid OB patients like the plague. But of course, even in the ER we regularly have to get up close and personal with patients of all ages and genders. I don't know if it is like this eve...

11. Nurse Educator Chronicles: Male Student Nurse on the OB Floor

    MMCRN replied to VickyRN's topic in Educators

    Years ago, as a paramedic student I remember the agony of my OB rotations. As a male I was clearly not welcomed, or approved of by the nursing staff, and particularly by their supervisor. The charge nurse told me that she had checked with all of the ...