HandsOffMySteth

HandsOffMySteth

Quit my job to pursue my passion in nursing.

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  1. For male students, has anyone ever laughed or dissed for pursuing nursing

    HandsOffMySteth replied to Big_Mike's topic in Male Nursing Students

    If anyone laughs at me for being a male nurse I'll beat the tar out of them....and then administer first

  2. Anyone Ever Actually Used Their Malpractice Insurance?

    HandsOffMySteth replied to PMHNP2023's topic in General Nursing

    So would buying it when a lawsuit was just brought against you be considered a "pre existing

  3. I feel like I’m being targeted please help

    HandsOffMySteth replied to Ms.Frank's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If all goes well, you'll get another job before they fire you. Just a bit of advice when applying for new work. Don't ever mention how horrible they were and how unfair, even if it's true. You will...

  4. Duke vs Columbia vs Vanderbilt Nursing?

    HandsOffMySteth replied to Barbiegirl1229's topic in General Students

    I hope you are attempting these schools for your own satisfaction. From what I hear, graduating from a school like that will not increase your likeliness of landing a good job in regard to nursing....

  5. I have a 1:1 meeting with my hospital's Vice President tomorrow

    HandsOffMySteth replied to RNdonut's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    although I don't have any experience with hospital admin, I do with business. I'm sure they are all too familiar with the fact that there is high turnover in staff so I would not bring that up....

  6. Pre-Nursing to be a CNM

    HandsOffMySteth replied to saraheliza91's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just looking at the info on this, it is indeed a long path. I would first just focus on getting your BSN first, that in itself will eat up a bunch of time. It looks like over 80% of the CNMs hold a...

  7. Concealed Carry...as a nurse?

    HandsOffMySteth replied to mcknis's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You need one for hunting bad

  8. Can I be a nurse with herpetic whitlow?

    HandsOffMySteth replied to Magnolia's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I see you advise often not to volunteer any personal info an to "MYOB". I think that is a wise approach since there are wolves who work at the hospital and will use these things against you. Did...

  9. Not connecting or feeling good about nursing program

    HandsOffMySteth replied to Ngav1206's topic in General Students

    In med school, there is a personality type known as a "gunner". Avoid these people at all costs! They will sabotage others so that they can look better because they think they will somehow get ahead...

  10. Concealed Carry...as a nurse?

    HandsOffMySteth replied to mcknis's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I don't think it is appropriate for medical personnel to carry weapons in the work environment. That being said, I also believe that hospitals/clinics must provide adequate protection of...

  11. Discourages

    HandsOffMySteth replied to Sky8950's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    One piece of advice a doctor gave me was "when you are in school, don't worry about how the other students are doing." Essentially, concentrate on your own goals and not let the performance(or lack...

  12. Essay

    HandsOffMySteth replied to JD86's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would think they will want more of a personal statement about what makes you unique. You need to make sure it does not read like a resume. Talk about your personal attributes, and perhaps how you...

  13. PreReqs Question? Too much at once?

    HandsOffMySteth replied to motherofdragon29's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At my school, A&P 241 was required in order to take A&P 242. Both are part of the competitive scoring for my nursing program. In that situation I would be careful about overloading your...

  14. Why is BSN required for CRNA?

    HandsOffMySteth replied to MM1989's topic in General Nursing

    If the doctors call you by your first name the reverse should be OK. I will call the ones I respect Dr. (if we are on a first name basis) when in front of their superiors to make them look good. Was...

  15. Why is BSN required for CRNA?

    HandsOffMySteth replied to MM1989's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest "expensive and time consuming" over "easy and

  16. Just a Rant

    HandsOffMySteth replied to TheVikingLady's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You know as nurses we are told to advocate for the patient but we also need to advocate for ourselves. In my opinion you should talk in private with your nurse manager about this. Be careful how you...

  17. The Stigma of Men in Nursing

    HandsOffMySteth replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    A great deal of this comes down to the schools. The process of choosing candidates, and how the interviews are conducted. There is a huge lack of clinical sites, and most nurses do not want to...

  18. The Stigma of Men in Nursing

    HandsOffMySteth replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I was also an MP. (Was 95B back in 84-87) Nice to see another and in a nursing forum as well. Who'd a thunk

  19. The Stigma of Men in Nursing

    HandsOffMySteth replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Do you imply this is a crisis? People should do what they want as a career. Perhaps the schools can give men preferential status when applying. But that would not be fair either. Not trying to...

  20. Support Planned Parenthood Today!

    HandsOffMySteth replied to elkpark's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I did not expect anything to change because of my opinion. I apologize if I left that impression. Just stating what I think about this issue. I hope you were not offended by my opinion of this...

  21. dealing with stress response

    HandsOffMySteth replied to guest1074638's topic in General Nursing

    "...they wish to have a conversation about how I am doing "emotionally". I report "doing fine and able to perform my job" and they do not like this." These people are obviously crazy, but not everyone...

  22. Doctors offended by TV show about nurses

    HandsOffMySteth replied to FullGlass's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's about time for a show like this. Putting nurses in the spotlight might help to change some peoples opinions. Anyone who gets all bent out of shape about it has a problem to be sure....

  23. Support Planned Parenthood Today!

    HandsOffMySteth replied to elkpark's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I agree the issue should be discussed in a respectful and courteous fashion. As this thread shows, that isn't likely to happen unfortunately. Everyone is entitled to an opinion, and expressing your...

  24. Support Planned Parenthood Today!

    HandsOffMySteth replied to elkpark's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    “I just have a moral opposition to one of those choices. Please don't lump all of us into the stereotype of the radical, right-wing lunatic, hate spewing, quasi-religious thugs as we are so often...

  25. Support Planned Parenthood Today!

    HandsOffMySteth replied to elkpark's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I would go to a political forum on some other website. You still have your username here and this could start some rifts and trolling. Look at all the insults going both ways here. We should be...