labordude BSN, RN

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    BSN is a joke

    labordude replied to nurseguy22's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure I suggested that people should be forced to go back, in fact, I actively avoided that topic of discussion. I was also very clear to focus on the aggregate impact to nursing and did point...
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    BSN is a joke

    labordude replied to nurseguy22's topic in General Nursing

    I think the way your question is phrased makes it more difficult to answer as it sounds like it has some experiential bias in it. I have worked for institutions that had some of that mentality and...
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    BSN is a joke

    labordude replied to nurseguy22's topic in General Nursing

    I think there are also two disparate pieces to this: 1) requirement/recommendation that currently licensed non-BSN prepared RNs get their BSN and 2) BSN as a requirement for NCLEX examination. I am...
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    Anyone use Gnosis for training?

    labordude replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We use it here. I actually like
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    Applying for out of state license immediately upon graduation?

    labordude replied to Blinkie2003's topic in General Nursing

    My first license was not in my home state because I had a job in another one. Make sure to look at the requirements for getting verified by your ORIGINAL state of licensure and ensure they are part of...
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    how much is it frowned upon to wear scrubs on your interview?

    labordude replied to direw0lf's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm going to respectfully disagree and say that while mileage with some nurses has varied, this is not something that should be done. An interview is partly about displaying professionalism and the...
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    Where can I get male only patients?

    labordude replied to Firas5's topic in General Nursing

    You do not have to understand this, you simply have to acknowledge that it occurs and not everyone has the same beliefs (religious or otherwise). Acknowledgement doesn't mean acceptance or agree with...
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    Can I be discriminated against for political beliefs?

    labordude replied to helloego's topic in General Nursing

    I've kept people offguard about my politics at work and in life, here's one of my posts: Here's what I've learned in the past two months: As a 35-year old (yay I'm the future) millennial (hrmph...
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    OB nurses are mean?

    labordude replied to Cass19911's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Let's just call this what it is...bullying. Nursing is a haven for bullying and hazing and other disruptive behaviors. They are destructive, unnecessary, and cause huge adverse impacts to morale,...
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    Can I be discriminated against for political beliefs?

    labordude replied to helloego's topic in General Nursing

    This is not accurate. The EEO at a federal level does not define political affiliation as a protected category. That being said, many states, counties, and cities do have protective regulations in...
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    Male nursing student and female patient

    labordude replied to StudentNurseM1's topic in Men in Nursing

    I don't have chaperones when I take care of my patients (who are all female) unless the procedure I am doing requires two people. In an area like OB, having to have a chaperone because I am a guy...
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    Why are nurses disrespected so much?

    labordude replied to fitfabfunnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen polls that nurses are the most TRUSTED profession, but not ones where they are the most respected. The closest I could find to respected was a Harris Poll about a career having prestige....
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    Nursery/NICU linen changes

    labordude replied to first123's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Oh and learn to do them one handed because you'll be holding the baby in the other. I'm not sure that's in the policy, but it should be required learning.
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    why can't nurses get safe staffing laws passed

    labordude replied to lee1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It's clear you still have the full-on management mindset that hours and/or "busyness" has a direct link to productivity and quality. While I understand that some specialty areas have different...
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    Why are nurses disrespected so much?

    labordude replied to fitfabfunnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    There are definitely many articles out there. These are just a few of the top results from Ebsco looking for peer-reviewed journals 2012-2017 for topic "nurse bullying." There is an abundance of...
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    Why are nurses disrespected so much?

    labordude replied to fitfabfunnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    I generally walk around like I own the place. It's amazing how a little body language goes a long way in the responses you get. Head up, eye contact, walk as if your hips are driving you, and just OWN...
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    Fired for Not "Being a Good Fit?"

    labordude replied to FutureCota's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This situation does sound sucky, but it says more about the company than you. Good organizations will provide feedback even if they are letting someone go. The bad part is that there are not that many...
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    NICU Before Moving to L&D

    labordude replied to Amtrojan's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Perhaps my phrasing could have been more clear. Just because individual situations are bad doesn't take away from the fun of the job
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    NICU Before Moving to L&D

    labordude replied to Amtrojan's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I spent 9 years as a NICU nurse before moving to L&D. In some ways, it was very helpful as I had less to learn about the baby side of things and I already had tons of experience with breastfeeding...
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    Epic Analyst RN, Salary Negotiation

    labordude replied to elbumphis02's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Use glassdoor.com to get an idea of the area around you will similar job titles. LinkedIN can also help. First rule of salary negotiation...make them give you a number. I can't stress this enough, do...
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    NYT Article: Men don't want to be nurses, and their wives agree

    labordude replied to Neuronurse1114's topic in Men in Nursing

    I disagree a little with the delivery, but not the overall premise. I see that a major contributor to this mindset is the lack of understanding about what nurses actually do in their day-to-day roles....
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    Any men in OB?

    labordude replied to CalebRN's topic in Men in Nursing

    Yup, right here. In fact, both hospitals I work at have one other guy (there are 3 of us male OB RNs in this city). I do L&D, NICU, and I'm a lactation counselor. I have always loved L&D and...
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    I'm a Man, Can I be Successful as An OB Nurse

    labordude replied to AlmostANurse321's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well you just met one here. I'm fully male, fully straight, engaged to a beautiful woman, and father to a teenage girl. I work L&D, NICU, and I'm a lactation counselor. Other than religious...
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    Texas BON fingerprinting process.. HELP!

    labordude replied to aicyj's topic in Nurse Registration

    Order Fingerprint cards off amazon - anything FD-258 will work ... Amazon.com: Fingerprint Cards, Applicant FD-258, 5 pack: Office Products You can get 5 cards for about $7. Once you have the card,...
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    How did your parents react when you told them you wanted to be a nurse?

    labordude replied to futurern_.'s topic in Men in Nursing

    My mother is a nurse. My stepmother is a nurse. Two aunts and four cousins are nurses. Not one single person said anything negative...except my high school guidance counselor who laughed at me. And...