Ariko

Ariko

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  1. Curious female here! :)

    Ariko replied to ltmja's topic in Men in Nursing

    Nursing was not an option for men when I was an undergraduate.

  2. Does Nursing change your personality and etc.

    Ariko replied to futuremale-rn's topic in Men in Nursing

    1) [color=#548dd4]my main concern is the like-li-hood of bringing the stresses from your job into your personal-relationships and home life. do you male nurses honestly see this as a problem and...

  3. Underarm Sweating

    Ariko replied to ScrubMan0416's topic in Men in Nursing

    Here ya go.

  4. Need recommendation for compression stockings for men

    Ariko replied to jorhyne's topic in Men in Nursing

    http://www.supportplus.com/ They have knee high socks that look like athletic socks. They come in a variety of compression strengths. For work I use firm for work and moderate for everyplace else....

  5. If you could do it all over again, would you?

    Ariko replied to wahoowa01's topic in Men in Nursing

    A thousand time YES! ! ! But many years earlier. When I was in college (66 - 70), they did not admit men to nursing schools, at least in

  6. married to MD

    Ariko replied to onthefence's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hello, I am an RN married to an MD; my wife is faculty at a medical school. I got my RN at 54, after being a house husband for the previous 10 years. I quit my job as a research assistant at a...

  7. What are the pros and cons of being all male nurse

    Ariko replied to Bono Rose's topic in General Nursing

    I was just getting used to "stud muffin." Now it's "fleshy forklift". I need to rest.

  8. Are you a nurse from a dysfunctional family?

    Ariko replied to jenpstudentrn's topic in General Nursing

    The colon cancer that Ms. B has continues to advance.( see post #108 above) It is difficult to express to her how I feel, but last week at a meditation retreat, the following popped into my head. I...

  9. No BS, what's the reality of starting as an older male, with a previous degree?

    Ariko replied to wje9516767's topic in Men in Nursing

    I got my RN at 54. I love nursing, but now, just my age (61) makes floor nursing physically unrealistic. So I do clinic nursing and I love that too. PM me for more details, or we can

  10. Male nursing moments.

    Ariko posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    I am not sure what to call this; maybe someone has a better suggestion. I want a term for moments in nursing for something (beneficial) that male nurses do that female nurses are unlikely or unwilling...

  11. Male nursing moments.

    Ariko replied to Ariko's topic in Men in Nursing

    Could you be more specific? Do you have any examples you might be able to add? I think we all recognize that there is something there. I am trying to characterize it more

  12. What did you NOT expect when you became a nurse.

    Ariko replied to Mr.RN-CDE's topic in Men in Nursing

    And that specific country might

  13. Are you a nurse from a dysfunctional family?

    Ariko replied to jenpstudentrn's topic in General Nursing

    I went to see an old friend a few days ago and we discussed this topic - How many nurses do we know who have histories of abuse from their families-of-origin. Answer: Many. First I will discuss Ms....

  14. Floor Nursing.

    Ariko replied to silentRN's topic in Men in Nursing

    I was forced to give up floor nursing because of the exhaustion. So I tried clinic nursing and I sit around 90% of the time, doing phone stuff like triage (for 6 months to geezerhood), med refills,...

  15. Nurses aging

    Ariko replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    I was forced to give up floor nursing because of the exhaustion. So I tried clinic nursing and I sit around 90% of the time, doing phone stuff like triage (for 6 months to geezerhood), med refills,...

  16. What is the best agency to work for in Seattle?

    Ariko replied to JennieO's topic in Washington Nursing

    Try Annexa in Kirkland. I found them to be professional and

  17. So uhh...stockings?

    Ariko replied to Koyaanisqatsi-RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    http://www.supportplus.com/ I always wear

  18. My long term strategy

    Ariko replied to tbradnc's topic in Men in Nursing

    I got my RN at 54 and I am still working at 61. You will learn a lot with the LPN and lower credentials, but the work is more physical. I had to quit doing med/surg because it was exhausting. I...

  19. Shoes

    Ariko replied to Lilloman's topic in Men in Nursing

    Aetrex. really good shoe. I am 220# and need the arch support. I usually change to Keen sandals by the end of the day. Lets my feet air out. A bit costly, but easily worth it....

  20. Would you marry a female MD?

    Ariko replied to cgun101's topic in Men in Nursing

    I did. It will be 26 years this August. There were and still are problems, but having only been married once, I don't know if the problems are due to her being a MD, or would be there regardless of...

  21. Las Veas Convention in March '08

    Ariko posted a topic in General Nursing

    Anybody going to the Nursing 2008 Symposium in Las Vegas March 18 - 21, '08? Has anyone been to previous conventions? are they worthwhile? Need a roommate? I was looking at the med/surg programs, and...

  22. Haaalp! I need shoes...

    Ariko replied to EwwThat'sNasty's topic in Men in Nursing

    Try Shoebuy.com Aetrex X826 is the best I've found. I just finished trying five shoes from Standing Comfort, (one was not bad) and three from Zappo's but these are the most comfortable. I 225 lbs...

  23. Guys in Support Hose?

    Ariko replied to mcknis's topic in Men in Nursing

    I have always worn support (knee high) socks. I started wearing them when I was a machinist standing in front of a mill. I can’t imagine working without them. Pantyhose might give me a yeast...

  24. Male RNs with MD wives.

    Ariko posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    Well, I have two glasses of wine, so my better judgment has left for the evening. I detect a fairly consistent lack of respect (for lack of a better phrase) of MDs on this site. I can appreciate some...

  25. Peace Corps

    Ariko replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    Usually in developing countries public health issues, like hygiene and vaccinations, are the major issues. I was in Ghana looooooooong ago and worked on a Cholera epidemic during the first part of my...