Jay Levan

Jay Levan

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  1. Atlanta questions

    Jay Levan replied to nursingFJ's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Atlanta is a great place to work, they have many hospital chains, some of which are Emory University Hospitals, Piedmont, Wellstar, and the least inviting (In my opinion) is Columbia Hospitals. I work...

  2. Nursing Research/The RN's Role

    Jay Levan replied to jamy's topic in General Nursing

    I am an R.N. with 32 years experience. I am a Diploma R.N. (3 year program) I have applied several times in my career, for a reserch position, to no avail. I do not remember the details, but was told...

  3. How do You deal with Man-Hating Female Nurses?

    Jay Levan replied to PrisonrNurs's topic in Men in Nursing

    Just two of the thoughts that come to mind. That is why I asked the question, "Where in the heck are you when these acts of discrimination occur? If by telling the truth is considered by you as...

  4. How do You deal with Man-Hating Female Nurses?

    Jay Levan replied to PrisonrNurs's topic in Men in Nursing

    Once again, I'm sorry, but I don't believe I understand. Did I, anywhere in my reply to you, state that my distaff members should not have an opinion??? I do not believe I did. However as you may well...

  5. How do You deal with Man-Hating Female Nurses?

    Jay Levan replied to PrisonrNurs's topic in Men in Nursing

    :chuckle Thanx, I

  6. How do You deal with Man-Hating Female Nurses?

    Jay Levan replied to PrisonrNurs's topic in Men in Nursing

    Sorry MattsMom, but as I see the original thread was as stated above, and as usual, from my experience, the female finds a way to deflect or redirect the issue that was the original debate. I give you...

  7. How do You deal with Man-Hating Female Nurses?

    Jay Levan replied to PrisonrNurs's topic in Men in Nursing

    As above, 1) Solve it straight out, considered Aggressive by females. What you are writing about is confrontational according to female nurses (I have been told this by Nurse Managers!) 2) Ignore it,...

  8. How do You deal with Man-Hating Female Nurses?

    Jay Levan replied to PrisonrNurs's topic in Men in Nursing

    :chuckle Thanx Angie O'Plasty, been there done that, and as I am sure you noticed, I am very near retirement, have roots and chains on me which may be a good thing.

  9. How do You deal with Man-Hating Female Nurses?

    Jay Levan replied to PrisonrNurs's topic in Men in Nursing

    Sad but true, I have been dealing with this problem for thirty two years, fortunately for me, I was trained very well and learned very early to pick my battles and stand my ground when necessary. But...

  10. Nursing Divisionists

    Jay Levan posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    :chuckle O.K. here goes, can we as Male Members of an elite society, while being greatly outnumbered, help in any way to stamp out this separatism, amongst our profession's leaders? Will we be able,...

  11. Nursing Divisionists

    Jay Levan replied to Jay Levan's topic in Men in Nursing

    Here we have the opportunity to discuss things openly. However also here we are at risk of our comments being seen by those that would keep us divided for their own reasons. I find myself more and...

  12. Expectations of agency nurses

    Jay Levan replied to mattsmom81's topic in Agency Nurses

    I have worked Agency Nursing for the majority of my career, primarily because I hate cat fights, and I'm not good at it. I thought that I had found the solution, to that problem, only to have this...

  13. Expectations of agency nurses

    Jay Levan replied to mattsmom81's topic in Agency Nurses

    :uhoh21:

  14. Have I made a mistake?

    Jay Levan replied to tryingtomakeit's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I predict that we will see many more of these same stories over the next five to ten years. Although it is happenening to a lesser degree now, I have personally seen several nurses with the same story...

  15. I would not encourage anyone to be a nurse!

    Jay Levan replied to Larry's topic in General Nursing

    I understand completely your rancor. I am a thirty+ year experienced R.N. in the U.S. and I have to literally fight for every pennie I make. Part of the Nursing salary inequities, are indeed caused by...

  16. Why Do We Tolerate This?

    Jay Levan replied to kmchugh's topic in Men in Nursing

    As stated, this problem has been going on and on and on, for the entire length of my career, that is for thirty two years come June. It will never stop because males are males, and females are...

  17. Why do RN's with ASN and BSN make the same?

    Jay Levan replied to cancergirl's topic in General Nursing

    I believe I took the same Board exams (I am a Diploma R.N.) as the degreed candidates for licensure. I also believe My board exams would NOT be passed by the majority of the nurses graduating today. I...

  18. Men's sexualality in Nursing

    Jay Levan replied to greensleeves's topic in Men in Nursing

    The Only Quote that comes to mind is "Female Sexist Pig" Women wear provocative clothing and then get upset if a male leers at them, makes me go Hmmmmm?

  19. Do I LOOK Like A Nurse To You?

    Jay Levan replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    If you were to see me, I am going to be sixty in 3 weeks, have been at this profession for over 31 years and have had every coceivable epithet and inuendo hurled in my direction. I am married to a...

  20. Personal malpractice insurance....yes or no?

    Jay Levan replied to bam_bam's topic in General Nursing

    I am very surprised that anyone would think that their hospital would cover them in the event of a lawsuit, after all the horror stories that I have read(Not Heard) Case in point; lawsuits are...

  21. New Grads verses seasoned R.N.s

    Jay Levan replied to the ole filly's topic in General Nursing

    :angryfire This unfortunate circumstance has been evident since 1973 when I joined the profession, and will continue as long as nursing exists, unless We nurses begin to realize as some have that,...

  22. Reducing misuse of Emergency Departments!

    Jay Levan replied to hmccartn's topic in Emergency

    Sorry to disagree, but I'm Afraid you are Overlooking some very glaring circumstances. First let me say that I do agree with your statistical information, and that I have felt the abuse you are...

  23. ACLS for experienced providers

    Jay Levan replied to RN-RD's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Does your facility have an Nursing Education Department? If not Check with AHA.com :)

  24. Where is the Unity in Nursing

    Jay Levan replied to duckboy20's topic in General Nursing

    That question has been asked for as long as I"ve been in nursing(31)

  25. Nursing Shortage: worldwide epidemic

    Jay Levan replied to Nicole Marie's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Gee, I remember the very beginnings where we we arguing whether or not there was a "Nursing Shortage." What an adventure watching the truth unfold and become undeniable. Hospital Boards that were in...