blackdogm3

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1. New grad RN can't find a job, HELP!

   blackdogm3 replied to ment2be's topic in Arizona

   Some hospitals have programs at certain times of the year to hire new grads. You have to be proactive and know when they are since positions for new grads are competitive. There is a shortage of nurses, but it seems for experienced nurses.

2. Womens interest in male nurses

   blackdogm3 replied to johny1's topic in Men

   I'm a male, straight, and I've been told that I'm stock build. Yes, I hear stereotypes that male in nursing field are mostly gay, but it's not true when they hear that I'm a male nurse. The field is rapidly changing, and I see all types of men, and t...

3. Do nurses talk about their patients when the leave

   blackdogm3 replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

   Everyone has imperfections. No one's perfect. I don't think stretch marks, or any other imperfection will be a concern since nurses are really busy and are there to take care of the patients. It's a professional job. However, if you won't let them ta...

4. BSN - easier job search for new grads?

   blackdogm3 replied to bubbly's topic in ADN/BSN

   It's happening in Philadelphia also. It seems that it doesn't matter if you have a BSN or ADN. There so many openings, but all for experienced nurses. Therefore, BSN new grad are also having a hard time find jobs as well as ADN.

5. Male Nurses/female Patients

   blackdogm3 replied to ern91's topic in Men

   When I did my clinicals, I always introduce myself as a nurse, and let them know what I'll be doing, especially when it comes to hygiene. Most of the female patients I had were fine with perennial hygiene or wiping their bottom. I only had 1 female p...

6. Where to work as a nursing student...?

   blackdogm3 replied to CJ19's topic in Men

   Sometimes, hospitals and other settings offer externship. Either you can call or check out the website to see how to apply. I think you have to finish 1 semester of school first. But it's a great experience, and looks great on your resume.

7. oh, so you're studying to be a "male" nurse...

   blackdogm3 replied to Deglynx's topic in Men

   When I told my friends and family that I was going to be a nurse, the first that comes out their mouth was "Gaylord Focker". I ignored it. Other people will say "That's a good field to get into as a male". I didn't know what that meant. However, you'...

8. New Grad.....How long?

   blackdogm3 replied to goodspiritsRN's topic in General Nursing

   Don't give up. It's still good that you got a job at a nursing home. It's still experience! I know my professor use to tell us what their first jobs were, and some had home health, nursing homes, and even prison! It's still an experience, and they're...

9. Good Samaritans

   blackdogm3 replied to sumoe's topic in General Nursing

   I was really upset when I heard the story on the news about the good samaritan getting sued. What is this world coming to? Now we won't be helping each other out because we're afraid that we might lose our house or property from being sued. I don't g...

10. What's your story? Why did you take up nursing?

    blackdogm3 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I was in the military, and when I got out, I thought about nursing because of the diverse growth, and the opportunity to work anywhere. I heard about the nursing corps when I was in the military, and was really interested in the work and benefits. Th...

11. how much do you make an hour/year?

    blackdogm3 replied to Fatima41200's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it depends on what kind of setting and location. I know in Philadelphia, hospitals you can get $27 to start. For nursing homes, about $24. If you do home health, about $35 per visit. And then if you want to do prison, it's $31. This is the avera...

12. what are the best mens scrubs you have found?

    blackdogm3 replied to Buckyxj's topic in Men

    The scrubs I ordered is Dickies. They're pretty comfortable, and fits well. Not tight or anything like the unisex scrubs. Good price also.

13. An Associates Degree Isn't A Real Nursing Degree...Vent!!

    blackdogm3 replied to Newbie Nurse SMP's topic in ADN/BSN

    First congratulations on passing nursing school! I also have an ADN, but honestly in hospitals, we're still all RNs regardless if you had a BSN or hospital degree. I mean we all took the same NCLEX. Don't let this get to you. There is really no diffe...

14. Scared Of Poop!!!!!!!!! Help!!!!!!!

    blackdogm3 replied to nursingstudent424's topic in New Nurse

    The first patient I dealt with had C-diff, and the smell was horrific. I almost threw up. The smell felt like it was on me, and I couldn't wait to go home and take a shower. It's part of being a nurse. This is what we have to do for patient's hygene....

15. Scanning meds/computer charting

    blackdogm3 replied to rntg's topic in Safety

    I did my clinical rotation at a hospital that just started to scan the meds and patient's bracelet on wheels, and it's a pain in the butt! It took so much time, that one patient who needed his pain med so badly, kept screaming in agony because he cou...