blackdogm3

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1. New grad RN can't find a job, HELP!

   blackdogm3 replied to ment2be's topic in Arizona Nursing

   Some hospitals have programs at certain times of the year to hire new grads. You have to be proactive and know when they are since positions for new grads are competitive. There is a shortage of...

2. Womens interest in male nurses

   blackdogm3 replied to johny1's topic in Men in Nursing

   I'm a male, straight, and I've been told that I'm stock build. Yes, I hear stereotypes that male in nursing field are mostly gay, but it's not true when they hear that I'm a male nurse. The field is...

3. Do nurses talk about their patients when the leave

   blackdogm3 replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

   Everyone has imperfections. No one's perfect. I don't think stretch marks, or any other imperfection will be a concern since nurses are really busy and are there to take care of the patients. It's a...

4. BSN - easier job search for new grads?

   blackdogm3 replied to bubbly's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   It's happening in Philadelphia also. It seems that it doesn't matter if you have a BSN or ADN. There so many openings, but all for experienced nurses. Therefore, BSN new grad are also having a hard...

5. Male Nurses/female Patients

   blackdogm3 replied to ern91's topic in Men in Nursing

   When I did my clinicals, I always introduce myself as a nurse, and let them know what I'll be doing, especially when it comes to hygiene. Most of the female patients I had were fine with perennial...

6. Where to work as a nursing student...?

   blackdogm3 replied to CJ19's topic in Men in Nursing

   Sometimes, hospitals and other settings offer externship. Either you can call or check out the website to see how to apply. I think you have to finish 1 semester of school first. But it's a great...

7. oh, so you're studying to be a "male" nurse...

   blackdogm3 replied to Deglynx's topic in Men in Nursing

   When I told my friends and family that I was going to be a nurse, the first that comes out their mouth was "Gaylord Focker". I ignored it. Other people will say "That's a good field to get into as a...

8. New Grad.....How long?

   blackdogm3 replied to goodspiritsRN's topic in General Nursing

   Don't give up. It's still good that you got a job at a nursing home. It's still experience! I know my professor use to tell us what their first jobs were, and some had home health, nursing homes, and...

9. Good Samaritans

   blackdogm3 replied to sumoe's topic in General Nursing

   I was really upset when I heard the story on the news about the good samaritan getting sued. What is this world coming to? Now we won't be helping each other out because we're afraid that we might...

10. What's your story? Why did you take up nursing?

    blackdogm3 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I was in the military, and when I got out, I thought about nursing because of the diverse growth, and the opportunity to work anywhere. I heard about the nursing corps when I was in the military, and...

11. what are the best mens scrubs you have found?

    blackdogm3 replied to Buckyxj's topic in Men in Nursing

    The scrubs I ordered is Dickies. They're pretty comfortable, and fits well. Not tight or anything like the unisex scrubs. Good price

12. An Associates Degree Isn't A Real Nursing Degree...Vent!!

    blackdogm3 replied to Newbie Nurse SMP's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    First congratulations on passing nursing school! I also have an ADN, but honestly in hospitals, we're still all RNs regardless if you had a BSN or hospital degree. I mean we all took the same NCLEX....

13. Scared Of Poop!!!!!!!!! Help!!!!!!!

    blackdogm3 replied to nursingstudent424's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The first patient I dealt with had C-diff, and the smell was horrific. I almost threw up. The smell felt like it was on me, and I couldn't wait to go home and take a shower. It's part of being a...

14. Scanning meds/computer charting

    blackdogm3 replied to rntg's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I did my clinical rotation at a hospital that just started to scan the meds and patient's bracelet on wheels, and it's a pain in the butt! It took so much time, that one patient who needed his pain...

15. Can't Find a job!!! This wasn't supposed to be this hard!

    blackdogm3 replied to Frustrated in Cle's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This has been happening in Philadelphia also. I'm in nursing school, and I know few of my friends who already graduated and got their RN since this summer, and still can't find jobs! All the hospitals...