Holy Guiacamole BSN

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    An interesting read if you're having trouble finding a Job

    Holy Guiacamole posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I ran across this article and wanted to share it with the forum. I hope I have posted it in the right place. Feel free to comment :-) I wonder how many nurses could have been hired with just 1/4th of...
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    Felling life on life's terms

    Holy Guiacamole posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    My name is ********* and I am an addict. How does one find a job after screwing up so many times, finding recovery and starting over in this profession? I have always tryed to be the best nurse I...
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    Felling life on life's terms

    Holy Guiacamole replied to Holy Guiacamole's topic in Nurses Recovery

    No offense was taken. I have been a nurse 14 years in a variety of settings. Unfortunately most of these jobs I quit without notice.(they don't give notice when they fire you ;tit for tat?lol) I am...
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    New HIPAA Regulations Requiring Notification

    Holy Guiacamole replied to Pierrette's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Hey, this is great news. Maybe I should just go back to school and get my law degree.I could retire in 5 years from all the money I would make on frivilous lawsuits. Hey, wait...I could maintain my RN...
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    Discrimination Against Men in Nursing

    Holy Guiacamole replied to Demonsthenes's topic in Men in Nursing

    I have personally been discrininated against on the job; numerous times. I have been fired for no other reason but that I brought a copy of "Male Nurse" magazine to work and left it out conspicuously...
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    What do you think of this suggestion?

    Holy Guiacamole replied to rn/writer's topic in Men in Nursing

    ...I visit this forum everyday and honestly wouldn't have noticed the change if it hadn't been pointed out in this thread...
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    In nursing school clinical did you experience discrimination / bias from instructor?

    Holy Guiacamole replied to biltz's topic in Men in Nursing

    ...I went through this exact same thing during my peds clinicals for my BSN. I won't go into details except that she was a moron who thought she could push her weight around on one too many guys in...
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    Male Nurse Demand?

    Holy Guiacamole replied to techraider77's topic in Men in Nursing

    On a lighter note, anywhere there is a 400 lb patient in need of lifting, there will be a demand for said "male" nurse(s)
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    Discrimination Against Men in Nursing

    Holy Guiacamole replied to Demonsthenes's topic in Men in Nursing

    True, and the burden of proof for the plaintiff is very heavy and almost unprooveable if you are a white male. circular reasoning I suppose? LOL!Thanks for your
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    Being a Team Player

    Holy Guiacamole replied to trixie's topic in General Nursing

    ...Twinklebelle, ku ma sta Ka? LOL! I will work with you anywhere; your attitude is contagious and attitude is everything! I wish you much success.
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    Discrimination Against Men in Nursing

    Holy Guiacamole replied to Demonsthenes's topic in Men in Nursing

    ...While I agree with you that a patient has the right to refuse care, they do not have the right to refuse care based on ANY protected class covered under the Civil Rights Act and/or subsequent...
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    Discrimination Against Men in Nursing

    Holy Guiacamole replied to Demonsthenes's topic in Men in Nursing

    First, let me say i am sorry that you had a "bad experience" with a male Dr/Nurse; whatever the case may be...I will assume you were sexually assaulted since you use it in your post. One out of three...
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    Life After Termination?

    Holy Guiacamole replied to cnolan's topic in General Nursing

    ...you were fired but you have excellent references from you previous employer?
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    Is my drug addiction really that much worse than her alcoholism?

    Holy Guiacamole replied to Magsulfate's topic in Nurses Recovery

    ...PS: Keep coming
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    Is my drug addiction really that much worse than her alcoholism?

    Holy Guiacamole replied to Magsulfate's topic in Nurses Recovery

    sounds like everybody needs to call their sponsors!
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    Being a bi-polar nurse~what's it like?

    Holy Guiacamole replied to MsEnfermera's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    ...I do not know what it is like to be bi-polar but I know what it is like to work with bi-polar nurses...especially when they go off their meds, or decide they are "cured" Sorry, no disrespect...
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    what are the guys' reasons to become a nurse?

    Holy Guiacamole replied to joanaRN's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I went into nursing after having a horrible experience at a local hospital. At age 18 I was diagnosed with cancer and wound up on a medical ICU unit with a nurse who allowed me to lay in writhing...
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    You know you're a male RN when......

    Holy Guiacamole replied to SteveNNP's topic in Men in Nursing

    ...Oh now preach it my brother! ats some good stuff ri tair!(translation: that's some good stuff right
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    Any advice for a new male nurse ?

    Holy Guiacamole replied to ssjonathan's topic in Men in Nursing

    Think about where you want to be 5 years from now and act on it. stay in school, advance your degree and realize you will have to take one for the team occasionally...but don't become the martyr or...
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    Recruitment and Retention of men in nursing

    Holy Guiacamole replied to h15335790's topic in Men in Nursing

    1) You could start by hiring a bunch and see how many leave on their own accord. I know a bunch of unemployed male nurses if you're hiring. 2) Apply the same standards of accountability to your female...
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    Guys- what made you want to become a nurse?

    Holy Guiacamole replied to glamgalRN's topic in Men in Nursing

    You're SORRY if WE take it the wrong way? LOL! ... Sounds like you need to embrace some of that diversity you pretend to be so proud of. GlamgalRN? Aren't you still in school? It's really pretty...
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    Roll Call

    Holy Guiacamole replied to Tweety's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hats off for your career choice. Big chuckle for the scrubs/gloves comment...That's irony ain't it? I was personally chairing a committee to start a committee to identify an actual chain of command...