VtMaleNurse

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   VtMaleNurse replied to VtMaleNurse's topic in General Nursing

   Some have asked how I determined the patient had been dead for some time. I immediately did an assessment that showed lack of a radial or apical pulse, and no chest movement or breaths. Her face was...

2. A Common Problem

   VtMaleNurse replied to VtMaleNurse's topic in Men in Nursing

   Thanks j-tay. I've tried the "smile through it" method and it has allowed me to avoid major conflict. But the situation still leaves me feeling beat up. I work nights, mostly on my own, so its...

3. A Common Problem

   VtMaleNurse posted a topic in Men in Nursing

   When I was in nursing school I was the only male in my class. I endured alot of ribbing but tried to keep a good attitude. I only got upset when the women talked about practicing str8 cathing on me....

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   VtMaleNurse replied to VtMaleNurse's topic in General Nursing

   Ouch! Guys I've already been scolded all I need. I appreciate the knowledge you all have to share, and I hope you are right that this will all come out okay. A very stressfull way to learn. BTW, RN's...

5. Male Nurses straight cathing female patients

   VtMaleNurse replied to ptjones68's topic in Men in Nursing

   I was also uncomfortable str8 cathing women at first. Not because I'm a prude, I just always had trouble finding the ureathral meateus...that is the hole (why is it different places in different...

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   VtMaleNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

   I recently found myself in a difficult situation in my nursing home job. I'm an LPN with about 8 months under my belt. My job is that of a staff nurse at a nursing home working third shift. I have...