Rock LPN, RN

Rock has 50 years experience as a LPN, RN and specializes in Psych, Derm,Eye,Ortho,Prison,Surg,Med,.

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1. Mid manhattan/brooklyn adult lpn

   Rock replied to charislpn08's topic in New York Nursing

   i went to lpn midtown when it was called central school for lpns. it was twelve (12) months in length and intensive, but we became crackerjack nurses. many of us went on to further our careers, rn,...

2. career change question

   Rock replied to jblazer1's topic in Men in Nursing

   It shouldn't be a problem for you. Here in NYC, police and fire started nurses training after retiring, and were usually well received. Your medical corpsman experience is a plus for you. Good Luck...

3. LPN Searching For Work

   Rock replied to dlab24's topic in New York Nursing

   Try VNA, Veterans Hospitals, Public Schools, in addition to nursing

4. New name for nurses who are men

   Rock replied to midlife101's topic in Men in Nursing

   Sounds good

5. Ever had a patient refuse you based on your gender?

   Rock replied to JG_0311's topic in Men in Nursing

   When it comes to giving a pill or changing a dressing, any gender may preside. But, when it comes to very personal care involving breasts and genitalia, it would be prudent to have a female nurse,...

6. In nursing school clinical did you experience discrimination / bias from instructor?

   Rock replied to biltz's topic in Men in Nursing

   If your instructor was female, and you were a good looking guy, and the instructor had a bad case of member envy, there is no way in hell that you would receive a good grade or even pass the

7. Question about LPN endorsement from NJ to NY

   Rock replied to miss salubrius's topic in New York Nursing

   In addition, they have a telephone number for any inquiries:

8. Question about LPN endorsement from NJ to NY

   Rock replied to miss salubrius's topic in New York Nursing

   As I review my NJ license from 1985, I find the following address: State of New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs Richard Hughes Justice Complex 25 Market St 3rd fl Trenton Nj 08625...

9. Question about LPN endorsement from NJ to NY

   Rock replied to miss salubrius's topic in New York Nursing

   NY and NJ have always had reciprocity. Just fill out your part of the form and send it to the agency that issues NJ licenses. They will send an official report to NY and you will be licensed in NY....

10. NYC Correction Officer looking to become a R.N.

    Rock replied to C.O.toR.N.'s topic in New York Nursing

    Well, there is another option that you may wish to consider. You could take training for LPN for one year, gain considerable experience, then join Helene Fuld School of Nursing for an additional year...

11. Polling our male nurses: What area of nursing are you currently in right now?

    Rock replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Men in Nursing

    RETIRED

12. Male RN wanting to get some advice.

    Rock replied to DudeinNursing's topic in Men in Nursing

    Move to a unit that is less stressful. Purchase a book, or on Internet, that describes on how to destress. In addition, you may want to further your education and perform supervisory

13. "I didn't want to go into nursing because I didn't want to be labled gay"

    Rock replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Men in Nursing

    We have more than our share of gay men and women in the nursing profession, but what has that got to do with how we perform in our duties? Who needs to know when you are caring for a patient what...

14. Is being a Male nurse weird?

    Rock replied to Daniel Floyd's topic in Men in Nursing

    Would a name change be more helpful? Something like Registered

15. Male Nurses/female Patients

    Rock replied to ern91's topic in Men in Nursing

    I have had female patients on my service. The hospital, however, was mainly male because they were American seamen. When the occasion arose, and the patient required personal care, I called upon a...