TaylorMade,R.N.

Take advantage of being a male nurse when it comes to female patients, because when the next 350 lbs. plus patient hits the unit, you can bet your check that you will be taken advantage of!! So ride that female horse wherever she'll go. "Saddle up and lets go dancin!"

I am currently enrolled in the online FNP program at the University of South Alabama. The tuition is pretty reasonable, however my employer is footing the bill. I would reccommend the program so you should check it out. They offer FNP, GNP, PNP, WHNP, ACNP, MSN-CNS Public Health, MSN-CNS Education. http://www.southalabama.edu Hope this helps! UOTE=JentheRN05]Is this an distance course? That's specifically what I'm looking for. I have started an application process through St. Francis college. But I have a hard time getting in touch with them. I've sent several emails with no response. I welcome all suggestions.

So I guess since some of the minorities use that to cover up their inadequacies, what is it called when the majority openly lie about their credentials, educational training?????? (JUST A BIG WHITE LIE) :chuckle QUOTE=Mystery5]I've had an experience, in fact in nursing school, where I had a conflict with another student who happened to be African American. Her race was no factor in my mind, but she lied and told administration that I had called her a 'N' word, a word that I've never used in my life!. I think she was frustrated because she was struggling academically, and she did indeed end up flunking out of 4th semester. So, some minorities will unfortunately try and play the 'race card' to cover up their personal inadequecies. Just try and realize that this is one person who probably has some problems. I ended up being resentful towards Black people generally for awhile, but finally got over it and realized that it was only one person's problem.

Exactly what and who are considered nurses of color? I am not the sharpest knife in the drawer, but there are a number of colors that exist in the color spectrum. And correct me if I am wrong, but WHITE is also a color. Using this terminology(nurses of color) tells me a lot about the individual. I was born and raised in Alabama (Home of the Good Olde Boys), So there ain't nothing that you can say or do that hadn't already been said or done to me. But anyway have you considered that you delivery could be the root of your problem? QUOTE=yaddadoit]The facility I work in has a wonderful mix of ethnicity's and cultural backgrounds. I never make racial jokes including jokes such as "blond" jokes, so there has been nothing to over hear. I work with other CNA's (and nurses) of color, including African American and the atmosphere seems relaxed and comfortable to me. What I am perceiving is that I have a CNA who doesn't want to do her assigned tasks (which include providing incontinent care) for her residents and is willing to resort to name calling and something that will damage my career as a way of getting by with not doing her work. I have a patient who is intermittantly clear and lucid/ alternating with poor impulse control and confusion. He claims that he requested assistance putting some clothing on this morning (paralyzed on one side) and that this CNA told him he could "just do it himself"..... co incidentally he is caucasian........ I feel that I have a responsibility to protect my patients from this CNA, but also to keep myself (and my reputation intact!) safe. I feel that my reputation has been threatened and that there was a certain amount of intended intimidation by the CNA towards me. Thanks for listening all.... I will continue to be open for suggestions dealing with this tough situation.

Just because you are about to graduate doesn't mean that you will be able to sit for boards. Have you started the paper work to apply for licensure? When the background check comes back it will identify why you can or can not take the boards and I think maybe point you in the direction needed to take corrective action. I would really take sometime now to see what my chances are of taking the boards instead of waiting for possible dissappointment. The reason I strongly suggest this is because one of my classmates in the RN program waited until the last minute to check and until this day see is working as a lab tech and was never allowed to sit for borads because of a past criminal background. Hope this helps.

I have been in MICU for 4yrs now, planning to take CCRN in MAY 05 and i'm considering a change from bedside nursing. I have had enough of the Code "Blues", "Browns, "Green" and every other color in the spectrum. I am also completing my MSN FNP, but may not work as an NP because of all the medical/legal beauracy, added responsibility with little if any substantial pay increase. I see dialysis as a way to still use my critical care skills, avoid a lot of the physical patient care duties and contiue to be in a demanding career field with good earning potential. If any experienced Dialysis RN would please answer the following questions for me. 1. Is it possible for me to get hired without any dialysis experience? 2. What type of hours/days off will I be looking at? 3. How is the pay compared to general practice RN? 4. What is the typical patient to nurse ratio in the outpatient clinic? 5. Do you get paid time off and is it hard to schedule time off? 6. Is it possible to complete an evening MSN program and work full-time in outpatient dialysis? 7. What is the typical call that one might be obligated to take? 8. Considering between FMC, Gambro or Davita for employment who would you choose and why? Please answer at you convenience and add any "FYI" that maybe help in my future decision. Thanks In Advance, Your Fellow Nursing Colleague :chuckle

I personally am not a member of the Union because I know that as a federal employee we can't strike and the Union can only work for you within the constraints of the Master Agreement that they have developed with administration. To me it was like they were just blowing smoke up my a$$ so that I could pay those every pay period dues, which are different at every facility and never get anything accomphlished. I have only seen them meet, greet and eat, and that is not to say that they want help you in your time of need. I just feel that as a intelligent, prudent nurse that I want need there representation especially when they may easily be pursuaded by adminstration (Master Agreement) to turn and look the other way. Anyway by paying the dues you could afford pre-paid legal assisatnce or channel that money into your personal account for legal matters and hire an attorney of your choice who might not be so easily intimidated or pursuaded by the big Master Agreement. Hope this helps you out. Please contact your Union Rep and get the low down from the horse's mouth. Please excuse gramatical errors. I am only human!

Representing the Michael E. DeBakey VAMC here in Houston Texas. I think that it is VISN 16. Just transfered from VISN 7 in Montgomery, AL.

Representing the Michael E. DeBakey VAMC here in Houston Texas. I think that it is VISN 16. Just transfered from VISN 7 in Montgomery, AL.

I think that you need to rethink your 6 yr plan for become a CRNA. On average undergraduate school is 4-5 yrs, passing boards and getting a minimal of 1-2 yrs extensive ICU experience and then completing the average 24-36 month CRNA program. This equates to about 7.5-9 yrs before becoming a CRNA. Just make sure you know what you are in for and I hope that it's not just for the MONEY???? Best of luck!

hello and welcome to the board. i sense a little nervousnes in your questions and would like to clear some things up for you right away. first of all if you have had a convicitons in your past this could very well prevent you from even becoming an rn. please check with your state board of nursing and with your local police department to see what is on your personal backgroud record. depending on the type of conviction (if you have one-*felony*) it may be in your best interests to pursue another career choice, because a felony conviction will not even allow you to sit for the rn boards. you could very well do well in school and graduate, but never be allowed to take boards to practice as an rn. now on the other hand assuming that you have no felony convictions and just had a little experimental drug use in the past, also assuming that you are not currently using or in drug rehab you will only have to take and pass the normal drug screen and stay clean from here on out through the rest of your professional nursing career. hope this provides you with the answers that you were looking for. best of luck.

Yeah! We tend to not notice things when they don't apply to us. Like we still pretend today that RACISM doesn't exist. A lot of the majority population wouldn't have any EARTHYLY IDEA about racism even if racism hit them smack dab in the face. Whether Geoff posted this message 5,10,15, or even 20 yrs ago it still has significance in todays world of nursing and medicine. As a minority we experience many unnecessary, unexplainable things that our equal counterparts never even have to deal with, like be confused with all of the healthcare team auxillary members (CNA,house keeping,PT,RT,patient escort, lab tech, pharm tech, etc...) while having a badge that Ray Charles could see identifying us as an RN!!!!! When you pretend to yourself that it doesn't happen, it is because you have probably been guilty of it yourself. Have you noticed how receptive people are to a young (majority) male in scrubs/lab coat versus a minority male in scrubs/lab coat?????? The minority could actually be the MD and majority the scrub tech, but guess who gets the MD RESPECT?

Yeah! We tend to not notice things when they don't apply to us. Like we still pretend today that RACISM doesn't exist. A lot of the majority population wouldn't have any EARTHYLY IDEA about racism even if racism hit them smack dab in the face. Whether Geoff posted this message 5,10,15, or even 20 yrs ago it still has significance in todays world of nursing and medicine. As a minority we experience many unnecessary, unexplainable things that our equal counterparts never even have to deal with, like be confused with all of the healthcare team auxillary members (CNA,house keeping,PT,RT,patient escort, lab tech, pharm tech, etc...) while having a badge that Ray Charles could see identifying us as an RN!!!!! When you pretend to yourself that it doesn't happen, it is because you have probably been guilty of it yourself. Have you noticed how receptive people are to a young (majority) male in scrubs/lab coat versus a minority male in scrubs/lab coat?????? The minority could actually be the MD and majority the scrub tech, but guess who gets the MD RESPECT?

Hello Geoff It's always encouraging to see another brother entering in the profession. I can totally understand where you are coming because I fit the mold that you are looking for. I am currently finishing my first semester in a distance learning FNP program and haven't had the chance yet to look around the classroom, but I'm pretty sure that I will be one of a few if not the only African-american male NP student in the entire program. If it is like past experiences (LVN,ADN,BSN programs) I expect to be drilled with the (very personal) 20 questions of who, what, where, why and when did you decide to become a nurse? Be confused with the stereo-type picture of what young African American males do as far as the Hip-hop era concerns? I could go on and on and on and on..... about how under represented and misunderstood African-American male nurses are in this day and time. I say that to say this we have an opportunity of a life time in the positions that we are in now to show AMERICA that not all African-American men are gang-bangers, thugs, baby's daddies, and GOD knows whatever else titles that have been bestowed upon us, but we are also Highly educated, respected, hard working men who feel and believe that we have just as muct to offer our profession as the next man or woman. I don't like to get started about issues affecting African american men because it really hits heavy in my heart, but I am and forever will be an advocate for African American male representation in the nursing profession at all levels until the day that breath leaves my body. A lot of our young brothers just need a little encouragement and guidance from some of us who have weathered the storm, stayed dry in spite of the continuous showers of rain and are now basking in the glorious rays of sun shine. All I can say is be encouraged my brother no matter what's going on, he will make it alright, but you got to stay STRONG!!!! Please feel free to PM at your convenience and maybe send me your phone number and I'll call where we can talk at lenght about issues that we deal with on a daily basis. I have free nation wide long distance.

Are there very many NP's on LTC and if so what are there more-FNP's, ANP's, or GNP's??? What is the job market like for NP's in LTC?? Do you feel like you have autonomy working in LTC as an NP? Just curious to see the respones that I may get!