TNBalloonist

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1. Male by grace of God, Nurse by Education

   TNBalloonist replied to TNBalloonist's topic in Male Students

   Mike, Thank you so much. I will look into that book. We got into a very interesting conversation yesterday in class regarding Nurses vs. Male Nurses. And how much of the literature discusses the difference between the two. Unfortunate.

2. Newborn Assessment Form

   TNBalloonist replied to Jenny67's topic in Student Assist

   Thankyou. I was just looking for the same thing. Thanks for sharing.

3. Male by grace of God, Nurse by Education

   TNBalloonist replied to TNBalloonist's topic in Male Students

   Elkpark, Thank you. I should not generalize with "all". Truely, not ALL nurses use the term male nurse. That is fascinating your father was a nurse in the 40's. Did he share stories about what it was like to be in a predominantly female business? ...

4. Male by grace of God, Nurse by Education

   TNBalloonist posted a topic in Male Students

   We all talk about being a "Male Nurse", as if that is different from being a non-used term "Female Nurse". I find it interesting that in the real world, I am not viewed as a male who is a nursing student, but a nursing student, period. In the walls o...

5. Sexual Discrimination

   TNBalloonist replied to TNBalloonist's topic in Male Students

   No, I disagree. Men have had to curve what we say. We can not even compliment a woman on a nice haircut or loss of weight without fear of sexual harrassment suits, but women can be sexist toward men. We just need greater understanding on all sides. A...

6. Sexual Discrimination

   TNBalloonist posted a topic in Male Students

   I am wondering if any one else is noticing this...male bashing by leaders in nursing. We had a mandatory Conference day last week. Our keynote speaker is a very influential leader in nursing. She made two comments which bother me, and seem to perpetu...

7. 3 males out of a class of 30, anyone else feel overpowered?

   TNBalloonist replied to baedwards4's topic in Male Students

   I am in Chattanooga. I may complain about the disparity, but overall, it is a wonderful program. Just hanging on til Monday afternoon. Tomorrow is Pharm final, then Med/Surg Monday. Seems like the semester just started and now it is over. Good luck o...

8. 3 males out of a class of 30, anyone else feel overpowered?

   TNBalloonist replied to baedwards4's topic in Male Students

   Well, I guess I do not feel bad. We have 10 guys and 27 ladies. We are the only class with so many men. I have however found it harder to be 41 and male in a class of 20ish year old women. Some call me Dad as I am the age of their fathers. Ewwww. I t...