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Thats right, keep us men out. Don't you think we have family and commitments the same as you? One day you'll wake up and find the nursing profession overtaken by men. And yes, we are responsible fathers as well

Most people play the race card at some time or the other and patients are no exceptions. Blacks, whites, hispanics, and others are all guilty of it. I really don't care anymore but take exception only when race causes harm to the nurse, for example, ...

Fribblet, she is doubting, nonetheless. As far as statistics go we have none because none is collected. Visit fbi.gov and see if we are represent in the crime statistics section. No, we are not. My point was that she can holler all she wants she will...

We're collecting it now from this thread since it is not commonly reported because we are not worth it. Why are you doubting others experiences? Can't you take us at our word?

Thank you for that advice but does minimum force necessary, whatever that means, apply only to nurses? We're not talking about hitting a man when he's down. As far as the law goes one is allowed to use the maximum force necessary to protect life and ...

Whats wrong with you ms. grandmawrinkle!

You go, ms streamline2010. I agree with you.

Well good for you ms go-lucky. You are not to speak for others either. Violence in nursing is more commonplace than you think or have experience so please do not discount the experiences of others.

Cultural issues with searching and scanning? So what! Only in America we are not allowed to protect ourselves. Whats your answer then?

I live and work in Texas and not all Texans carry guns, unfortunately. Nurses are especially vunerable to attacks and you are right, no one cares. After a vicious verbal attack which was followed up by another family member, I was tempted to turn in ...

Say it as it is Sister!:yeah:Some nurses are just too opinionated with regards to patients' rights and put themselves and patients at risk. You're right on.

missjennmb, your arguement is way out of context. This is a perfect example of crooked logic. Where do you come up with such things? I agree with Lola77 and was willing to consider your side until I read further.

Since you are so weak a person to know and act otherwise, you are too old to become a nurse. I was 42yrs old when I became a nurse and never thought twice about it. Please look elsewhere for psychotherapy. You probably would not be strong enough to p...

Patients' rights must not be trampled upon. Nurses' duties to their patients must not be trampled upon. The patient has a right to eat or drink whatever he/she wants. The nurse has a right to follow doctors' orders. A nurse must not physically preven...

Welcome to the world of longterm care. At first glance we tend to blame the union but where I work there is no union and the same thing occurs. I blame higher up management who befriend the cna's and allow them to get away with almost anything. The b...

My point exactly so why can't we be allowed to wear prints? And by the way I love the bears. You see, no matter what we do no one will be satisfied so why not make the lives of the people, who has such great responsibility of caring for people, happy...

Tag or no tag patients and families are always confused unless the nurse makes a personal connection and patients are oriented to how to seek help which is not too difficult. Families and friends, on the other hand should be required to check with th...

Really!

Right! And Right again!

As I recall it takes two years of studies and about 64 credits (half a bachelor degree) to become an LPN.

"Can you really expect your patients (adults and older people) to take you seriously when you are wearing a "Bart Simpson" or Micky Mouse print top or trousers?? I think not". "As a profession, scrubs have totally diluted our identity and distinguish...

you're absolutely right. thank you. thank you.:):hug:

You ended strong but what is it with you and this "white commands respect" thing. I do not like street clothes either because it lends itself to "dressing abuse" and it frightens patients who may associate street clothes with invaders, especially on ...

My previous posts advocate for you to wear what you want as long as it fits with the atmosphere and I am also advocating for scrubs with prints. I'm on your side too.:hug:

Down with the patients and their families or is it just you, mostly. It is not enough that we provide them with great care but they also want to tell us what to wear. We may serve them but they do not control us. I'm surprised that we are not given c...