jewishhatmaker replied to MalePedsRN's topic in Men
I am hoping to go into peds when I graduate nursing school (still have 2 years+ haven't applied yet). I am the 2nd oldest out of a family with 10 kids so I have 6 younger sisters and 2 yuonger brothers. It was amazing to grow up with so many sibling...
jewishhatmaker replied to Galaknore's topic in Men
A great nurse up on the med surg floor has hair just like that. A redhead. He is a fantastic nurse and I've never noticed his hair other than...oh he has long hair. :)
I don't think i was hired specifically because I was a "guy" but back when i was a patient transporter/ PCT II in POCU/PACU they definitely used my muscles ALL the time. Lifting 400 pound patients, etc.
jewishhatmaker replied to GeauxNursing's topic in General Nursing
My wife bought me a Tungsten Carbide wedding band so I can wear it at work:) It is nearly indestructible and never needs polished! If I were you I'd wear the ring around your neck if you want to show it off:) congratz!
Don't let the patients get you down! And don't let them slander your name or keep you from helping others by staying in the nursing field. Inform your supervisor that "yes, we do need to talk" and do some research to bring with you when you go talk ...
jewishhatmaker replied to Conrad283's topic in Men
I got called Doctor a lot when I was a transporter/PCT II in POCU/PACU. Sometimes they were heavily sedated and waking up/confused so you just ignore it. I do of course deny it when they are awake:) I would suppose I get it so much because I am one ...
jewishhatmaker replied to glamgalRN's topic in Men
I can honestly say that the reason I am pursuing the nursing career path is because I want to help people. I was all lined up to start my sophomore year with 6 business classes already paid for at a college in Missouri when I just missed my fiancee t...
jewishhatmaker replied to quakerkid's topic in Male Students
As a male nursing student I realize that there are different stereotypes that we will have to deal with. I am 20 years old, and recently married the love of my life, my best friend and now my wife:) She is amazing. If someone asks me if I have a girl...
jewishhatmaker replied to zebra0611's topic in General Nursing
I pass out with needles as well. I am not yet accepted into nursing school and I did not pass out on my last TB test so I'm hoping that this past year working in the hospital has desensitized me:D
My mum bought me some cheapo crocs after I found that i couldn't walk without extreme pain after my first 3 days of work at the hospital as a patient transporter...i had been wearing brand new reebok basketball shoes. Crocs rock I have been wearing t...
This is how it is at my hospital in Wichita, KS. Most of the nurses wear a combination of the light blue/white colors. White pants with blue top or any combination. Or all blue is popular. Don't see all white much.
jewishhatmaker replied to nurse4life40RN's topic in Kansas
I wish both of you the best and hope that it all works out for you! Just like you guys when I get done with nursing school I'm hoping I don't get stuck in a hospital living the "American Dream" just working all the time. I would rather work in a diff...
jewishhatmaker replied to nurse4life40RN's topic in Kansas
I work in Surgery at St. Joseph, but not as an RN. I am the Surgical Supply Distribution Coordinator. I work closely with all of the Surgery Staff and they are good people that know what they are doing. It sounds to me like you expected nursing to be...
jewishhatmaker replied to nurse4life40RN's topic in Kansas
Via Christi St. Joseph is a good place to work. Especially surgery. Don't lose your joy! Just curious, can you list the places you worked and why you left? Thanks!
jewishhatmaker replied to BreatheFree's topic in Kansas
I currently attend WSU and I'm trying to finish up my pre-req's (i changed majors and schools) and it looks like I won't be done with my pre-req's until the end of next spring '09. Im hoping to apply for the fall of '09 but I really need to meet (aga...
jewishhatmaker replied to CTGuy's topic in New Nurse
In Wichita, Kansas, Via Christi (I was told by the director of surgery) is raising its minimum pay for RN's from $18 to $22. I believe they also max out at $31.50 or so. This is not counting shift differential.