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  1. Guys, how should I handle this?

    Logan replied to jov's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hi, A little humour never hurt anyone. However, if used excessively - or if it is disruptive to class - then it is certainly a problem. Thanks,

  2. Being a man in the field

    Logan replied to tigress_8207's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hi, We sure have a lot more males in the program than when I was in school :) I tend to agree with jb2u on this one - during day 1, I made friends. From then on, it wasn't "myself and this other guy...

  3. Discrimination?

    Logan replied to H60Medic's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hi, I am yet to fathom the rationale behind this argument: Discrimination based on race (for example: "We only hire Hispanics") is clearly considered negetive (and "bad"). Discrimination based on...

  4. Getting to know the men behind the names...

    Logan replied to irwin's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hi Roderick,Check out the State forums: Pennsylvania Colorado Thanks,

  5. Getting to know the men behind the names...

    Logan replied to irwin's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hi, I'm Logan. Matthew Logan. I'm an Aussie transplant to the States. My parents became citizens when I was about 5 years old. I've held many jobs as an adult - soldier, salesman, dishwasher,...

  6. Womens interest in male nurses

    Logan replied to johny1's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hi, All you 'new' nurses out there (and future nurses! ) - remember that while public perception is hard to change, it's upto us to strive for that change! Your professional behaviour as a nurse will...

  7. Dating for Men in Nursing/Nursing School

    Logan replied to Raymond CA's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hi, I wouldn't recimmend dating during NSG school. Unless you already have a SO, don't bother! School is hard enough without the added trouble of maintaining a relationship. All relationships require...

  8. LPN Male???

    Logan replied to Taxminia0311's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hi, I'm not an LPN, but I did ER when I was finishing school and I knew two male students who were working on their LPNs. Best of luck! :) Thanks,

  9. Required to wear all white and carry a flower during pinning cermony

    Logan replied to Bala Shark's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hi,A gentleman always knows the appropriate gift for a lady. :) Thanks,

  10. Gossip Folks

    Logan replied to narcissistic's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hi, I agree with karenG - define "gossip". To me "gossip" is the unethical sharing of private, priviledged or otherwise confidential/discreet information with intent to harm. That a rough definition...

  11. Date MD's??

    Logan replied to mindyk04's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I dated a Doc for a while. Things ended because she wanted to advance in her career and I had other things to do. Guess a steady, long-term relationship wasn't a priority for her. A pity, because...

  12. MALE Nurse, Female Police Officer, Female Dr.

    Logan replied to likemike's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hi,What do you expect from a language where "Radiergummi" translates to the English "Eraser" ? Thanks, Matthew (Who is Part German

  13. how many break(s) in your 12 hrs. shift?

    Logan replied to Sammi15's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I had about 20 minutes for lunch/dinner [depending on the shift]. And about two 15 minute breaks before and after lunch/dinner. And I'd also manage to sneak a quick 5 'smoke break' here and there....

  14. Having hard time with Pre-Reqs

    Logan replied to WannaBeMaleRN's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hi, I didn't have as much trouble with Physiology as I did with Anatomy (don't ask why!) I used the old trick I used when I did Chemistry (by far, my weakest subject of all the physical sciences. I do...

  15. pre-employment drug testing?

    Logan replied to nursewriter2's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I was tested at my old job. No, I didn't like it one bit. But the way things are headed, it looks like even flipping burgers at Micky Ds will require some sort of test... Thanks,

  16. Paying for school

    Logan replied to WannaBeMaleRN's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hi,You might want to check with your school/consellor as well. There are some "credit" opportunities [where credit hours are subsidised based on the work you do for the school], as well as...

  17. should I even try hard?

    Logan replied to jls485's topic in Male Nursing Students

    HiBuild a good foundation and get your fundamentals right. You gotta learn to walk before you can run :) Will it give you hardship? Hard to say - I'm one of those "people" whose grades never reflect...

  18. 20 Ways to Maintain a Healthy Level of Insanity

    Logan replied to luvmy2angels's topic in Nursing Humor

    hi yep, btdt yep. done that too! i sometmies alternate that with "will that be thousand island or creamy ranch?" or "for here or to go?" i do this anyway! it's a miracle that there is cash in my...

  19. Roll Call

    Logan replied to Tweety's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hello, I've had my eye on this forum for a long time. Infact, I signed up for membership today! Count me in on the guy team! Nurses rock! :) thanks,