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  1. At my boiling point...you are NOT a Nurse...of ANY kind!!!!

    deftonez188 replied to nursehunnie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The word charlatan comes to mind. Report fraudulent title use and see how long it

  2. Reccomend a gender neutral title to replace "Nurse"!

    deftonez188 replied to keithjones's topic in General Nursing

    Calling us 'Murses' or 'Male Nurse' leads me to apply the idea elsewhere: 'Female Doctor' 'Female Engineer (Femineer?).' I feel it's likely to perpetuate stereotypes, like these: The Ladderclimber...

  3. Male and lazy?

    deftonez188 replied to DapperRN's topic in Men in Nursing

    It must be something on our Y chromosome, a genetic defect. I only wonder what defect allows generalization of an entire gender based on a few individuals. Lazy comes in all genders, colors,...

  4. Reserve or Guard Nurse but NOT a nurse full-time

    deftonez188 replied to ImThatGuy's topic in Government, Military

    Having been in the Guard a number of years, the only thing I'd be concerned with your not actively working in the field is a lack of skills and forgotten knowledge. If your unit deploys you (happens...

  5. Second career advice

    deftonez188 replied to Joeyfishes's topic in Men in Nursing

    Well Joe, You'll find on most of the state's forums that most new grads are having a difficult, protracted job search currently. When I graduated in 2009, I was lucky to get a job due to a nurse...

  6. Books on Stress in Nursing

    deftonez188 replied to Tobygo2's topic in General Nursing

    Every shift I'd go home, write on a little note pad "Things to learn" based upon your shift experience, and follow through on your days off. No one can remember everything, and being a new grad,...

  7. Who Has Quit and if You Did What Do You Do Now?

    deftonez188 replied to Winx51's topic in Men in Nursing

    Time for a switch - be it in the field or not. Ideally, you'd find a way to extend your skills elsewhere to support yourself. I'm a big advocate for staying in school - case in point, I'll be getting...

  8. Navy Nursing: Anyone have experience with the NCP?

    deftonez188 replied to GuelnRn's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'd say competitive qualities are those that reflect maturity, professionalism, and a decent noodle on top of some capable shoulders. Many people join the military young (myself included), and grow...

  9. Male and lazy?

    deftonez188 replied to DapperRN's topic in Men in Nursing

    Sometimes being more laid back (or at least more stoic) can be misinterpreted in this way. I've never heard of this 'stereotype' before. Doesn't sound like one, just sounds like some individuals...

  10. Second career advice

    deftonez188 replied to Joeyfishes's topic in Men in Nursing

    There are many careers in medicine - I'd look at all of them before settling. You've been around the block in life (compliment intended), so I'm certain you know your interests and capabilities better...

  11. New to Navy, ODS, Portsmouth-need any help?

    deftonez188 replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    I don't think it does either - my LES still reads 5 years ( 4 years guard time = 1 year lol,

  12. So.....the infection control nurse busted me.....

    deftonez188 replied to mindlor's topic in General Students

    All of the hospitals I've worked at had alcohol solution dispensers inside/outside rooms. These are typically less harsh on your skin, and are great unless your hands are visibly soiled (need washing...

  13. New to Navy, ODS, Portsmouth-need any help?

    deftonez188 replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    That's interesting about the Marine Hymn - thanks for the heads up. I noticed you mentioned that you felt the majority of the time you felt 'hygienic,' are you given adequate time each day to shower...

  14. Nurses eat their young - now I understand why.

    deftonez188 replied to RN_Marie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Have you ever met my friend Brad Hominem? He always argues with me using irrelevant

  15. Which Branch of service to join?

    deftonez188 replied to friendlylark's topic in Government, Military

    Couldn't find Canada? That made my night :) My experience is a bit more recent (2001 - present) so I'd imagined times have changed

  16. Which Branch of service to join?

    deftonez188 replied to friendlylark's topic in Government, Military

    I too was in the Air Force. Your description makes it sound like it's boot camp 24-7, it isn't. You'd be surprised how oddly human military people can be, despite the image portrayed typically. I...

  17. Not getting accepted into nursing school? Try...

    deftonez188 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    This is funny, yet sadly true. When I was in school, people would mention the 5+ local schools they applied too. I figured if I didn't get in I'd go work in the

  18. Overheard at the nurse's station

    deftonez188 replied to Teacher Sue's topic in General Nursing

    For realsies. OP, I enjoyed your narration of events as well. When I read: Nurse: NO CNA :YES, it instantly brought flashbacks of our brother and sister fights with subsequent motherly intervention...

  19. Overheard at the nurse's station

    deftonez188 replied to Teacher Sue's topic in General Nursing

    I also do literally have popcorn that I'm eating while reading this

  20. Overheard at the nurse's station

    deftonez188 replied to Teacher Sue's topic in General Nursing

    I doubt that was your initial intention, as I've seen and engaged with you on a previous post in which your personality came on a bit strong. I recall it was related to an idealistic snipe at an...

  21. I love being a Satanist nurse.

    deftonez188 replied to canoehead's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I am highly offended at this post. We Followers of Zorg - the alien god of cheese goods, demand representation. We will not rest until there is

  22. Hospital Won't Hire Obese Workers

    deftonez188 replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    You can't control your height, but you can control your weight. It looks poorly upon the profession (health) when an individual does not practice what they preach -a BMI over 35 is healthy for no one....

  23. Deceptive Offender for Chest Pains

    deftonez188 replied to libran1984's topic in Correctional

    This was an excellent read, and your narration provides significant insight. Thank you for

  24. Standard practice for arterial line pulls

    deftonez188 replied to butofcourse's topic in Cardiac

    I'll second the 'no thanks' to a fem-stop. Too frequent hematoma development =

  25. Anyone else the QUIET nurse?

    deftonez188 replied to Newgrad_STAT's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Introvert as well - nothing wrong with that. Something I read once that stuck with me after having multiple friends try to 'rescue me' from this 'problem,' "Open mouth, closed mind." Nothing wrong...