WSteven1

How does my Librarianship work into Nursing...good question! Working with the ASN, BSN, and MSN Nursing programs throughout the six different campuses at our university provides insight into what Nursing Students and Faculty face, whether it is classroom-related or field-related. Almost all of our Nursing Faculty are working part-time at an area hospital or clinic as well as teaching full-time at the university. Listening to their discussions does NOT make me a 'de facto RN' but DOES allow me to better comprehend the goings-on within the Nursing profession from their points of view. While some within these forums might be asking the same question as you, n.a.norcal, the experiences and dilemmas faced by your Nursing students and professional are no different than those faced by mine. Also, based on my previous experience, the issues faced in your profession are no different than those faced by myself and others in my previous profession. Hopefully, the suggestions and observations I make in these forums come from my current/previous experience as well as those of the Nursing Students and Faculty I am responsible for throughout my six different campuses...WSteven1

Hang in there! I went from almost homeless to an MLS-degreed librarian in 2 1/2 years...was trained in Records Mgmt and Archival work but found Records MGMT was what I HATED! Spent 2 1/2 years in Public Librarianship and on my 4th year in Academic...truly LOVE IT!!!! You'll find your niche...just keep plugging at what you are doing!

Nursing Theorists provide the background for helping develop one's OWN theory of Nursing...this I have noticed from working with various Nursing students over the past 3-4 years at our university.

However, I do have to ask...Why would a hospital allow sexual intercourse between a patient and family member or patient and patient? Help me better understand...thanks!

I WHOLEHEARTEDLY AGREE!!!!! YES, YES, 1000x YES! That is my response to the question would men die without sex? On a more serious note, read the book His Needs, Her Needs: How to Affair-proof Your Marriage for a more authoritative answer...Sorry, not trying to hijack this thread.

The problem is twofold, the transgendered nursing student may/may not have tried to discuss this with the study group/s in question (it was not mentioned in the post either way) AND the instructor told the class, without mentioning whether or not they had permission from the student to do so. Our Nursing programs are totally into privacy to the extent that a writeup could have occurred if that had happened within our program...sounds like the instructor could have been walking "on thin ice".

Do Nurses make the worst patients...in the words of Nursing students...YES!!!!! I've heard numerous times that when 1st year ASNs are doing clinicals and ask patients (who are/have been Nurses) the answer is NO. My question is that if you are wanting to teach fellow Nurses (albeit, Nursing students) who better to teach them than a nurse? Frankly, I am VERY SURPRISED that the students were turned down...do not know specifics, just that in every case the Nurse/patient said no...why?

Apr 14, '05 by erroridiot There are two sides to every coin. I guess that I can't see anything to joke about when human emotions and lives are involved.......but I did notice - IMHO - that you are displaying some ambivalence about this subject..... Erroridiot...I understand and appreciate where you are coming from. However, are you not taking this a bit TOO seriously? After all, isn't the purpose of this thread (and others) to bring about non-judgmental discussions by all parties involved regarding this issue? Not downplaying the seriousness and/or implications of anyone's actions should they cross the line, but, I have found this thread to be VERY thought-provoking. Although not a Nurse (and I do NOT play one on tv...:chuckle), I can understand and appreciate BOTH sides of this issue. As an embedded information professional working with Nursing programs, I too am bound by policies and procedures when dealing with both, especially females. Does that mean that I am EXTRA-CAREFUL when so doing? You betcha!!! I have rearranged two of my offices (I work six different campuses in two states) to where my desk and chair are in a corner with open access to the rest of the room, OR, the students sits at a 90-degree angle to me with the desk/conference table between us. Our facility has a policy dealing with fraternization between professors and students if the student is taking a course the professor is teaching. That having been said, I was working with a soon-to-be graduating RN student to help her improve a paper she had written so she could pass a given course (at the faculty member's request), and graduate that semester. We worked together very closely and I became overly fond of her, although NOTHING happened until AFTER graduation, when I asked her to lunch one afternoon (with my wife's full knowledge beforehand). She, another former female student and I have become fast friends and have met numerous times for lunch (again, with my wife's full knowledge beforehand). My wife has never expressed concern over this situation because she knows I tell her EVERYTHING (even about the 'secret crush' on a female Nursing Faculty member) beforehand. We have even discussed both situations mentioned above (as well as with my therapist). In conversations with both individuals (my wife and my therapist) the response has been that to be aware of it (and verbalize it) is one thing but to act on it is totally something else...just my $.02 worth.

Yanochka...other suggestion to consider: * Go to your school's library and talk with the librarian(s) about what print and electronic sources (tutorials, Databases, APA, etc.) are available. * Find out if the school has a specific individual dedicated to the Nursing Program (ours does...it's me!). * Surf the web and search for www.libguides.com as there are several Nursing LibGuides set up there (email me offline and I will send you the direct link to the one I've developed). * Discuss the Nursing assignments with your Nursing Librarian (or a Subject-Specialist Librarian) and see how they can help you. * Get into a Study Group, or start one, and arrange for the Nursing Librarian (or a Subject-Specialist Librarian) to speak to your group about what study and research assistance is available for Nursing students. As the Nursing Librarian for our Program (ASN, BSN, & MSN), I work with Faculty and Students who are located across five campuses via email, text, phone, and face-to-face. My office phone is rolled into my cell for better access, even on weekends, and office hours are roughly 24/7. Mine is NOT the typical Nursing Librarian (or Librarian) attitude but it is more beneficial for Faculty and Students if they have that resource, although some avail themselves of it. Anyone else's thoughts? WSteven1

Sending positive/loving energy your way...you are right, it should NOT have happened this way...that lady should have been able to pass with pride and dignity!

Louis345...GO WITH YOUR GUT (AND YOUR HEART)! I spent 25+ years in Sales & Marketing and ABSOLUTELY HATED IT! Lost several jobs, had THREE Nervous Breakdowns in 8 years, then bottomed out! Went to Library School at 48 years of age, graduated at 50, spent 5 years rebuilding a career, and am NOW starting my SECOND year as a Nursing & Allied Health Librarian at a small private university here in Tennessee....AND...did I mention I started a SECOND Master's Program TONIGHT?!?!?! Mental Health Counseling so I can serve as an Adjunct Counselor to the students at this university...in my 'off hours'. Your wife is fearful because she is concerned about the financial stability. Hopefully she will understand that this is where your gut and heart are leading you...GO FOR IT!

I would NOT allow my age to be a hindrance to starting another career...I did a mid-life career change at 48 years old by getting a Masters Degree in Library Science (as well as another marriage). You just have to decide to do it and JUST DO IT (sorry Nike!). The ONLY major problem you might have is moving to another area for work or not. I applied for 85 different jobs and got ONE interview and did NOT get that job (divine intervention/predestination...shall we say:D)! I did consulting work in Records/Archivy for a year, 2.5 years in the Public Library, and now am coming up on my 1-year anniversary in the Academic world. I could have had a slew of other jobs but could not move (older parents and I'm an OC - only child). Be aware of your situation but go for it...nonetheless!

As a Medical Librarian, I am in the minority here (needless to say!) and in my profession (mostly women and gay men...) I'm the anomaly (Married male, fairly conservative, NRA member, Grandfather, etc.). My outgoing personality is such that there are aspects of what I've shared on this listserv that I would NOT share with my coworkers. NOW, that having been said, I have had students at our university (and some professional colleagues) who have 'figured' out some of my more private aspects, including those not listed above. My suggestion, in line with others, is to figure out what you are comfortable revealing and go with it. If they ask about children, you might say "my niece(s) and nephew(s) are all the children I can handle right now"...If they ask about your marital status, you might say "to my career...for the moment" or something like that. As the others have already said, if you do not answer ANY questions, your coworkers will assume you are an 'Ice Queen' and you will wind up neither getting asked any questions NOR getting invited to any informal employee get-togethers...something to consider!

If you do not know what an IUD is, do you know what it is used for? Just curious.

I can also understand the 'stiffy' part. While my stepdaughter's breastfeeding might not bother me, the sight of my wife's naked breast would cause a 'rise in the Levis'...sorry ladies but that does have an effect on some men, myself included...just so you know!