GatorMikeRN BSN

ICU, IMC- Med/Surg. Nuring Ed., NCLEX- RN & PN

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GatorMikeRN has 16 years experience as a BSN and specializes in ICU, IMC- Med/Surg. Nuring Ed., NCLEX- RN & PN.

Is anyone else afraid of becoming a nurse?

GatorMikeRN replied to AshtonR's topic in Pre-Nursing

It is scary going in to and becoming a nurse but since I've been working with students over their nursing school "lifetime," a huge key is gaining confidence. That's what made the difference for me. When you assess that patient well and discover some...
Bold and Brassy or Smart and Strategic?

GatorMikeRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

I'm in agreement with Nurse Beth. Get out and be bold. I have done similar and it comes down to- Who would a manager want to hire? the RN who's showing up and calling or not? If I were in a hiring position, I would tend to think the RN who's knocking...
Male SANE ?

GatorMikeRN replied to EKUGRAD's topic in Forensic

Good question about a male SANE but right, it doesn't seem to make much sense. I would doubt there would be much of a need or acceptance of it. I agree with emergent about it not being a gender equality issue or similar. If there was more male rape o...
60 Year Old Unemployed Male Nurse

GatorMikeRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

Great question related to age and health. I think the other posts were certainly adequate and give great suggestions. Being a male and thinking about patient care in the future, I certainly am concerned about health and having the physical ability to...