Rock

Rock LPN, RN

Psych, Derm,Eye,Ortho,Prison,Surg,Med,

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About Rock

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


RN, MS, School Nurse, Teacher

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  1. Mid manhattan/brooklyn adult lpn

    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, teach, etc.
  2. career change question

    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

    Try VNA, Veterans Hospitals, Public Schools, in addition to nursing homes.
  4. New name for nurses who are men

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

    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, attendant or doctor perform the function. Don't set ...
  6. If your instructor was female, and you were a good looking guy, and the instructor had a bad case of penis envy, there is no way in hell that you would receive a good grade or even pass the course.
  7. Question about LPN endorsement from NJ to NY

    In addition, they have a telephone number for any inquiries: 973-504-6430
  8. Question about LPN endorsement from NJ to NY

    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 Good Luck !! Rock
  9. Question about LPN endorsement from NJ to NY

    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. It's a very simple procedure. I was licensed in ...
  10. NYC Correction Officer looking to become a R.N.

    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 for RN. When training is completed at HF School,...
  11. Male RN wanting to get some advice.

    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 work.
  12. 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 your sexual orientation is? It's realy no one's busi...
  13. Is being a Male nurse weird?

    Would a name change be more helpful? Something like Registered Medic?
  14. Male Nurses/female Patients

    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 female nurse or attendant. It's even in your favor ...