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  1. Young student

    AmericanRN replied to megaman10's topic in Male Nursing Students

    You are around my age and you are right we fall in the middle. We all have one thing in common..........Lack of funds :) 19 years old or 65 and all sucking down Ramen noodles

  2. Young student

    AmericanRN replied to megaman10's topic in Male Nursing Students

    You would be surprised. I am a 33 year old female and my favorite fellow student is a 19 year old guy. I like his enthusiasm, it makes me feel less jaded when we go over certain material. He is like...

  3. when the IM says "I want to see nurse so and so"

    AmericanRN replied to afteralltheseyears's topic in Correctional

    Ummm they need to be very careful these other nurses. I don't think you are way off at all. We just had two in my area allow themselves to become very close and they got manipulated big time. To make...

  4. Should assaults on medical personnel be a Felony Offense?

    AmericanRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    In a sick way you were right the first time. The public (general blanket statement here hahah) does seem to think "caretakers" are open season. By making it a felony offense and enforcing it will...

  5. A "dating female students in your class" post

    AmericanRN replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Oh yeah play it cool. of course you like her you see her most of your waking life. I am not saying what you feel for her isn't real but many people in school get off track because lets face...

  6. Should assaults on medical personnel be a Felony Offense?

    AmericanRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Also remember cops won't arrest anyone at a hospital unless a hospital worker calls them. It is also the workers call if they choose to press charges or not. There is something here called a waiver of...

  7. Should assaults on medical personnel be a Felony Offense?

    AmericanRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Florida actually has laws that are designed for those who are not mentally comptent. The is one called "the Baker Act" they have to go to a mental health facility and be diagnosed it cannot be assumed...

  8. How mant times have you applied?

    AmericanRN replied to MedicalNerd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The first time I applied for nursing school I was an alternate. This was a CC, no seat ever came open. The 2nd time I was rejected (same school but different set of applicants) In October of 2007 I...

  9. EKG on female patients

    AmericanRN replied to bill4745's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Sounds like she has a crush on you. She probably tells all her friends at the bingo hall how she flashed "that cute young man who does my heart check ups":devil: Living in Florida I have realized...

  10. EKG on female patients

    AmericanRN replied to bill4745's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Very nice you sound like the guy who did my 2nd EKG and you sound like the other guy who did my echocardiogram. (who warmed up the gel) They were so kind and respectful and I wasn't shy......just cold...

  11. Should assaults on medical personnel be a Felony Offense?

    AmericanRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Do you think as an Austrailian that this is a cultural thing? What I mean by that is I am American and I perceive Aussies as very tough, witty, and intelligent. I am just wonder if it is cultural...

  12. Cherokee Rockers shoes, anyone?

    AmericanRN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Yup they are pretty good. I bought a pair of Cherokee Rockers (Cherubs was the model) on sale for $29.99 at a local uniform shop a few weeks ago. They feel so

  13. Shoes...what do you wear?

    AmericanRN replied to scallywags's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    P.S. Shoes should be rotated every day or every few days wheter one is working or not. Feet are lazy and start bending into the groove of a well worn shoe. Many avid shoe lovers have a lot less...

  14. Shoes...what do you wear?

    AmericanRN replied to scallywags's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    You sound like me!! I have shoelace issues as well and I trip all the time with the one pair of clogs that I do have (strictly for on my time usage since I am clumsy with shoes) I have a nice pair of...

  15. question about pediatric/adolescent physicals

    AmericanRN replied to twahls65's topic in Pediatric

    When I lived in Staten Isalnd NY I was an adolescent and I remember my doc (female) having me take my bra off when I was about 12 or 13 and doing a breast exam. This was back in the 80's too so it's...

  16. Cheaper, But Is It Worth It??

    AmericanRN replied to Gavsmom's topic in Nursing Career

    Do a lot of research and soul searching. Do you want to be an RN, do they hire LPNS in your area? Do you feel like your job choices will be limited in your area if you dont become an RN? Debt can pile...

  17. Nursing Student with hearing loss

    AmericanRN replied to allex12's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    ahhh here it is florida law on civil rights which does include a person with a hearing loss. there is a specific passage about persons being allowed to use their full productive capacities to the...

  18. Nursing Student with hearing loss

    AmericanRN replied to allex12's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    What part of the country are you in? There are some solid federal laws regarding disabilities however each state handles it differently on their level. This doesn't sound cool at all seeing as you how...

  19. Correctional nursing role..nurse or police?

    AmericanRN replied to Kashia's topic in Correctional

    Bingo you got it. The screaming and yelling is a good way to get seriously injured by inmate as well. I know of a previously very disrespectful booking clerk who ended getting literally jerked up and...

  20. Had something interest happen this past weekend

    AmericanRN replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in Correctional

    Poor fella he's had a rough go of it. I honestly feel bad for him. I agree with him if I was in prison I wouldn't want to lose the commissary job either, thats "cush" by jail standards. I hope he...

  21. Insensitive Nurses

    AmericanRN replied to tatarn2b2007's topic in General Nursing

    Bingo it would take more then security in some places to escort anyone out. Better go ahead and call a bunch of seasoned old school cops equipped with the tasers, leg hobbles, and OC spray with some...

  22. Insensitive Nurses

    AmericanRN replied to tatarn2b2007's topic in General Nursing

    Many valid points have been made that people should try walking in the nurses shoes. However also try walking in the shoes of an overstressed family who does NOT understand what is going on or what...

  23. What do Indians Want?

    AmericanRN replied to zenman's topic in General Nursing

    You're right about not falling for that line. The kid in question is a brat and he'll grow up to be a taller brat who blames everything on everyone but himself. By the time he's grown he'll blame his...

  24. Italian culture?

    AmericanRN replied to arelius's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Very good point and even though the post is old, it is pertinent what you said because it's a bound to come up again somewhere. It has also been my experience that Italians from the US are very...

  25. Can anyone suggest ideas for volunteering?

    AmericanRN replied to CNAinNeb's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do you have a VA hospital near you? I see a lot of volunteers at the one here in Tampa. Alot of the volunteers sit in the surgery waiting rooms with the patients families. They have a desk and a log...