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Oh my. Perhaps you are wearing those shoes. Consider it flushed.

I sincerely don't see the female cath delegation a pawning off of work. I don't get angry when asked to lift assist large patients. I'm sorry you worked with a "lazy" male CNA. I am not lazy. I am a bang-up hardworking male RN, and I get shutdown on ...

When the population eventually accepts male nurses, which I feel will be soon, this won't be as much of an issue. I promise you men don't get into this line of work to offend their coworkers. God as my witness at least 30% of females won't even let m...

I'm sorry but I think he is. I haven't once considered my gender an impediment to providing the best care I can. I'm absolutely flawed- there are better nurses than myself in every hospital. But I am telling you straight from the heart that being a m...

Wow. This guy is NOT saying he doesn't want to do his job. He is saying he RESPECTS a females preference, where it exists, to be treated intimately by another female. I'm so disappointed in these responses. As a male nurse, I can tell you walking int...

You need to pull it together and realize that you have a chance right now to do something great. There's nothing else.

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Ortho units deal with (in addition to med-surg pt's at most hospitals) pre and post-op pt's with either elective or traumatic bone injury. We have all of the same comorbidities any other unit has. It's med-surg + all of the broken bones- on purpose ...

If we have gotten to the point where your experience and enthusiasm is undervalued then the younger nurses already employed need to consider the future they are creating for themselves. All my thoughts to you.

Hey there, good question. My recommendation is to go straight to RN if that's what you want as an end goal, especially with CNA experience. Decide on the degree path based on what is most expeditious for you, given your own unique circumstances. I...

Number one, your preceptor should never yell at you, period. Number two, doing so in a patient's room is even more unacceptable. As a new hire, you're going to be somewhat timid, and that's understood. Everyone is. But the bottom line is that tha...

Gotta bust out the manual. When in doubt...

My perspective: If a patient has had a bad experience before, it was probably with a female nurse. I feel this tenders me a quick advantage when I first enter a room. Catch them off-guard and work your magic, guy. Merits earn their own reward.

It's a judgment call, man. I don't exactly dig certain procedures with females, anyway. I hate the "male nurse" vice "female doctor" paradigm. But it is what it is. If they're not okay, then you ARE professional when you back off. A lack of supp...

Here I am.

School does not allow for any real differentiation, so you graduate and look for work. Many nurses end up in a relatively generalized field like med/surg fora few years (should they go the hospital route). I've known nurses to go just about anywher...

First off, you sound awesome. Do your resume justice and put the facts in place. When you speak with potential employers, tell them the truth. I think in this profession, if any, employers understand time off for kids. Good luck!

Everyone thinks they failed, no matter the total questions taken. Seriously. I advise against the "trick", because it's not official. I do hear it's accurate, but just cool out and enjoy the break. Nothing you can do until you find out. If you d...

This is not something a nurse decides. We just implement the order on this one. Strange question they gave you...

I never want to increase the anxiety of family, but in all honesty, we've been getting a TON of ETOH and alcoholic pancreatitis lately. I've personally lost two in the past 6 weeks, and I wish that weren't so. The perception is that "harder drug" w...

I'm a newer nurse, less than a year in. My best friend growing up, and the guy that married my sister (same guy), was a JW (best man I've ever known). I had a Pt last week that was a Jehovah's Witness. I lost her the other night. She had a hmg of...

No one's taking "our" jobs. If "we" offer them, then they're up for grabs, no?

I suppose I just meant to vent, so I don't desire to offend. She was a good lady. I miss her.

lI can deal, leslie, and thanks for the input. But I'm troubled dealing with the impact to her family. They don't buy the same God. And why would they. Is there a solution?

Nursing doesn't start until you do. Give it your best, just posting this frustration shows concern. Hang tough.