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  1. Maryland Lottery Commercial

    hbscott replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

    Okay. Can you cite for me a "positive" portrayal of male nurses in any media?

  2. Maryland Lottery Commercial

    hbscott replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

    Well I believe I mentioned in the original post something to the effect of "I grow weary of the persistent negative portrayal of male nurses in the mass media." What is so hard to understand about...

  3. Nurses Who Kill

    hbscott replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

    So why doesn't some media outlet broadcast "Doctors and Paramedics Who Kill" as a special report or segment? Certainly other health care professionals are guilty of similar crimes in our history....

  4. In One Sentence; if you weren't a nurse, you'd be a ________

    hbscott replied to OCCHCanada's topic in General Nursing

    A wealthy philanthropist enjoying great adventures while helping others. I still have time....

  5. Maryland Lottery Commercial

    hbscott replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

    Understood. But reaching consensus is always an interesting exercise. I wonder how this panel "voted" or reached consensus on these ratings and remarks.

  6. Maryland Lottery Commercial

    hbscott replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

    Rating TV, movie depictions of nurses December 3, 2003 The Center for Nursing Advocacy was founded by graduate students at the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing in April 2001 to address the...

  7. Nurses Who Kill

    hbscott replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

    Md. School Nurse's Aide Is Charged With Rape Woman Allegedly Involved With Boy, 13 By Darragh Johnson Washington Post Staff Writer Wednesday, December 10, 2003; Page B07 A 30-year-old Maryland...

  8. Nurses, Would you go into nursing if you had to do it all over again?

    hbscott replied to 4everpeace's topic in General Nursing

    Good Luck! As I have said before the thing to do is to be honest with yourself and try to match your aptitude and ambition with opportunity. Your goals and objectives need to be focused and you need...

  9. Nurses, Would you go into nursing if you had to do it all over again?

    hbscott replied to 4everpeace's topic in General Nursing

    This thread certainly touched many people on many levels (as noted by the number of replies and number of views). As it has been said before, I believe there is currently no national nursing shortage...

  10. How rude are surgeons?

    hbscott replied to Diprivan/Vented's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    As a former Surgical Technician and Surgical Technician Instructor I submit the following research supported hypothesis on the so called "surgical personality": "SURGICAL PERSONALITY - CAPABLE OF...

  11. Nurses, Would you go into nursing if you had to do it all over again?

    hbscott replied to 4everpeace's topic in General Nursing

    I am glad we can identify these problems (without fear of reprisal) that we often find in the workplace. And I would agree that a "positive attitude" goes a long way in helping to cope with difficult...

  12. Nurses, Would you go into nursing if you had to do it all over again?

    hbscott replied to 4everpeace's topic in General Nursing

    I moved into the Medical IT (Radiology PACS) and am working on a PhD in Biometrics. My career path has been: Navy Hospital Corpsman Emergency Medical Technician Surgical Technician (AS) Surgical...

  13. Nurses, Would you go into nursing if you had to do it all over again?

    hbscott replied to 4everpeace's topic in General Nursing

    We don't hate you (at least I don't) "SmilingBluEyes." But some of us are a bit tired of being ignored when for years and years we have heard the same old garbage that things will get better with the...

  14. Prayer request please!!

    hbscott replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    You have the prayers and thoughts of I and my family. Keep faith and hope for the best.

  15. Nurses, Would you go into nursing if you had to do it all over again?

    hbscott replied to 4everpeace's topic in General Nursing

    Current Tally: 18 say YES and would choose nursing again as a career. 15 say NO and would not choose nursing again as a career. Several PROBABLY and MAYBE in running commentaries But of course this...

  16. To Good Not To Share

    hbscott posted a topic in General Nursing

    A friend of mine just called me to say he was selected for CRNA School. He was even called by the Chief Executive Nurse of our hospital to congratulate him on his selection. I was so happy for him...

  17. To Good Not To Share

    hbscott replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

    Ha!

  18. To Good Not To Share

    hbscott replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Much! A lot of hard work certainly has paid off. He was notified yesterday about the school selection and then of course being called in to work. He went in to cover for persons who called in...

  19. Nurses, Would you go into nursing if you had to do it all over again?

    hbscott replied to 4everpeace's topic in General Nursing

    I think the lesson here is to choose wisely in such things when so empowered. We all deal with adversity in our lives but how we cope such adversity is the key to happiness. Would I invest the time,...

  20. Nurses, Would you go into nursing if you had to do it all over again?

    hbscott replied to 4everpeace's topic in General Nursing

    The tally so far is: 4 Yes Responses 4 No Responses 1 Probably (leans toward yes) Not bad odds "hug4mom". So it looks like the answer is that your career should be your choice. It is what...

  21. Nurses, Would you go into nursing if you had to do it all over again?

    hbscott replied to 4everpeace's topic in General Nursing

    No. If I had it to do all over again I would be a little more patient and persistent and hold out for medical school. So now I will settle for a PhD in Biometrics and see where that takes me. -HBS...

  22. Male nurse kills 40 patients...what do you think?

    hbscott replied to jdm33351's topic in General Nursing

    "One disturbed mind is easier to understand than a health care system that allowed Cullen to bounce from one institution to another without detection of homicidal tendencies. "...

  23. Male nurse kills 40 patients...what do you think?

    hbscott replied to jdm33351's topic in General Nursing

    This whole incident is very sad. Very sad indeed. Anything that violates trust in the public's eye has long term consequences not easily remedied. Even if the motives were honorable (which is a...

  24. Evil Estrogen Empire - The Silent Menace

    hbscott replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks "SmilingBlueEyes" as I too share your sentiment. I still believe that once reality is strong enough to counter the negative perception of male nurses then things will improve in the nursing...

  25. Evil Estrogen Empire - The Silent Menace

    hbscott posted a topic in General Nursing

    As I sit back and reflect on my 23 years of health care employment I mediate on those things that have inspired and discouraged me in these endeavors. In my various roles and responsibilities I would...