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male vs. female......i don't see any reason why a male nurse should start a foley on a female pt. unless it is an emergency. i have no problem with a female coworker asking me to cath. their male pt.'s. i will always see if a female coworker will perform this procedure on my female pt's. i am about to graduate in may with my adn. i just want to get the general census about this. 03.29.04 thank you all for your comments. this was a class assignment and i wanted to start a little controversy so i would get some response. for the most part i really like the professional replies. i look forward to becoming an rn and agree with all of you that commented its up to the patient, and it's all about the patient. one of my main reasons for becoming a nurse is the holistic care we provide. god bless you all.

I can't wait to graduate. I have been working full time and going to school and I am getting short timers disease. I work ten hour night shifts and then go to class in the morning. I have been lucky and have gotten sick mostly when I have been on break. I just felt like whining hehe. Tell me your story to let me know I'm not alone J.

Where should I apply for my first job to get the most experience? I would like to work in the ICU or the ER, but feel I need to get some experience. Just wanted some other comments and maybe some fun real life experiences.