ItsTheDude

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  1. Introducing Myself

    ItsTheDude replied to 1HOTTSHOT's topic in Male Nursing Students

    1. well there's laws to protect u, but it's not always smooth. the biggest problems are family related (divorce, adultery, kids, etc) when you're gone for so long, not the job. 2. basically the same...

  2. Those experienced in taking blood pressure, I'M DESPERATE!!

    ItsTheDude replied to leavingthisblank's topic in General Nursing

    someone has already said it, you need to get your thumb off the

  3. How do you feel about orienting on day shift when going to night shift?

    ItsTheDude replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    that's typically how it's done, orientation done during day. it's a pain, if you really like working nights, but we're just the worker

  4. Co-worker eats like a cave woman...

    ItsTheDude replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    i don't really see a problem with it, it's strange, but not disgusting or anything. kids eat that way all the time and as another poster has mentioned, people from other countries do it all the

  5. New HH Gig.. Semi unsure...

    ItsTheDude replied to raebabelvn's topic in Home Health

    1. they just want a warm body so they can bill, make money off your work. 2. what they say and what the law requires are 2 differ things. 3. if it's required, then see #2 above. 4. refer to #1 above....

  6. Am I crazy?

    ItsTheDude replied to izeofblu1973's topic in General Nursing

    did you tell them you're a nurse, i find that being a nurse, doctor, lawyer etc and telling them that, basically gets you a differ (better) level of

  7. Nurse in training: Any Male Nurses at the Alfred Hospital Melbourne?

    ItsTheDude replied to mpolo's topic in International Nursing

    i don't know the stats for australia, but in the US, around 10% of nurses are guys (rare). nursing is a female dominated job here, but males seem to get hired quicker, get paid more and get the...

  8. WIll I hate Ob-gyn nursing?

    ItsTheDude replied to Sangrita RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    must guys joke about wanting to do obgyn due to the area dealt with a lot, but when it comes down to it, no thanks, it can ruin it,

  9. Asked to be on the bargaining team for the contract

    ItsTheDude replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    as for bargaining, watch the movie, "a beautiful mind". learn the biz/negotiation lesson from the movie. if you're in a union friendly state, you've got no

  10. One Doctor's debt, a cautionary tale

    ItsTheDude replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    she'll be fine, she's a doctor, she'll retire as a millionaire, unless she doesn't remove her head from her

  11. How hard is it generally to switch from one shift to another, say from eves to days?

    ItsTheDude replied to beeble's topic in General Nursing

    yep, got to be an opening usually b4 they'll even consider it. seems to be too much work for management to ask around if someone else wants to switch and just do an internal shift

  12. To be a RN or a LPN???

    ItsTheDude replied to Chanelle's topic in General Nursing

    it depends on several things. if you want to work in a hosptial = rn (newbie rn's are having a difficult time finding jobs too) some hospitals just don't hire many lpn's lpn more likely to work in...

  13. My First Interview...EVER!!!

    ItsTheDude replied to HappyMeNow's topic in General Nursing

    honestly, it's just a low pay entry level job, they don't expect much from you. i don't think the interview will be too difficult, don't sweat it.

  14. How much do I need to know about sports?

    ItsTheDude replied to AragornSkywalker's topic in Male Nursing Students

    you don't really need to know much about anything, just enough to let them do the talking and act interested. i like sports, but i've also found common ground with most guys and gals i work with about...

  15. The Family from Hell

    ItsTheDude replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    at times it's best to refer them to the state regulatory agency and/or ombudsman. let those people deal with the crazy. it helps to bog down the bureaucracy (they're busy chasing a bogus complaint)...

  16. CNA without Exp, Seeking 2 Become a MA - Advice Needed

    ItsTheDude replied to Nurseoknurse's topic in General Nursing

    um, being a cna is one of the easiest ways to get a job in health care. cna work is hard, has high turnover and pays crap. the key to getting a cna job is applying in person, having decent hygiene,...

  17. Declined nursing program. .. need to vent.

    ItsTheDude replied to proudmomof3's topic in General Nursing

    there's so many different ways to be a nurse (they don't all center around a hospital, patient care or require much physical activity). the education itself is invaluable, it will help you with your...

  18. What inspired you to become a nurse?

    ItsTheDude replied to NurseNinaFla's topic in General Nursing

    reasons (inspiration), in no particular order: it's an easy job work with the public pay is above average work with lots of women job knowledge helps with my health and the health of my family get to...

  19. "Good job!"

    ItsTheDude replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    it works with some residents and not so much with others. let's face it, some residents think they're a

  20. Advice please!!!!

    ItsTheDude replied to mzjones6's topic in General Nursing

    simply put, office politics can be more important than doing a great job. realize it, then either find a way to get along with your coworkers (they'll help you) or a way for them to just be...

  21. Inappropriate Movies

    ItsTheDude replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    it's the resident's home, they can watch and do (even sex) what they want. the only issue is if they're incompetent, then they don't have all the

  22. please share feelings about the future when approaching graduation

    ItsTheDude replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in General Students

    graduation, i was like thank goodness, i'm done, no more working for free (basically what i thought of clinicals). getting a job, as i tell anyone in nursing school that will listen and/or isn't lazy,...

  23. Working on a smoke-free campus

    ItsTheDude replied to ivorybunny's topic in General Nursing

    smoke-free = good business, most ppl prefer to spend their time and money in a smoke free environment. a health care provider that isn't smoke free is a joke, makes no logical sense when dealing with...

  24. CNA - What is the typical routine in a hospital

    ItsTheDude replied to form530bask983's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    in my area, cna's at hospitals start at around $11-12 hr. being a cna in a hospital is much easier than being a cna in ltc, it's just like most things, people that do the hardest work don't get the...

  25. The Shower Room is for ?????

    ItsTheDude replied to Reigen's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    happens all the time and everywhere, it only seems to be a big deal if seen by the public or it's a direct superior & subordinate situation. most people have enough control to take it outside of...