MrWarmHearted

Does working corrections make it difficult to get back into the hospital later? I'm considering working corrections as an agency nurse (as it pays well/better than hospital staff) in order to pay off debt faster. What do you think?

Does working corrections make it difficult to get back into the hospital later? I'm considering working corrections as an agency nurse (as it pays well/better than hospital staff) in order to pay off debt faster. What do you think?

Do the OR nurses administer blood/products? Or is that only the scrub nurses? thanks

oh funny! My heart is warm but my body is sensitive to cold (unless I'm moving a lot)

Would you recommend OR nursing? How's the future outlook? Do scrub and circulating RNs get paid differently? The reason I'm asking is because I'm considering a switch (I'm a rather new nurse who may have an opportunity to become a circulating RN). Thanks

thanks - good suggestions!

Would you recommend OR nursing? How's the future outlook? Do scrub and circulating RNs get paid differently? The reason I'm asking is because I'm considering a switch (I'm a rather new nurse who may have an opportunity to become a circulating RN). Thanks

ER, ICU, OR? How about Med Surg - would it be easy for a nurse with 1 year of med surg experience to find a traveling position? Thanks.

No, my school only took the top scores on the TEAS test.

This is coming from a male - a male RN is probably not a good fit for L&D for many reasons - primarily it makes many women (and their significant others) uncomfortable. perhaps try NICU or peds.

Additionally, sometimes people confuse Jehovah's Witnesses with other denominations (like "Christian Scientists") who just believe in prayers to heal everything. FYI - if a jehovah's witness comes to the hospital, they are seeking treatment. of course, JW do not believe in the use of blood for treatment (as it is against Bible principles regarding blood (Acts 15:28-29) but will accept alternative forms of treatment.

Yes, sounds like a translation issue (clearly not a Jehovah Witness issue). Doesn't your ER have access to translators?

you can find that info from informational interviews (which you have to do yourself)

Agreed with Table for 9 - plus I personally don't think males should be in L&D. It makes most of the female patients (particularly their male counterparts) uncomfortable.

best wishes with your career endeavors - you may need to do more research - informational interviews specifically. BTW, law - especially in front of a judge/jury can be extremely subjective despite the best evidence. . .

Since you're in nursing school and under the "rules" of your school and particularly your clinical instructor, then you have to abide by them. and show them that you can do it. It's taking a personal interest in others like you would to a friend - or a person you would like to know better. Yes, it is a bit weird at first - for a new person/nursing student (or "stranger" as you say) to get "friendly" but you have to do it. it will help you for the future. Plus, it will keep you in the program (and you may want to be friendly/engaging - especially when you notice the instructor listening in;)

First things first - you have to get into nursing school first before you can even begin to make any concessions with nursing curriculum

Since you're a student, you have to abide both by the facility's policy and your school's. With that note, perhaps you can ask your instructor if simply following the (female) RN would suffice as opposed to getting another female student to go in with you along with the RN. When it comes to female patients, yes, ideally (especially in L&D or young female pts), you should bring someone else into the room - especially if it is an invasive procedure. . . you'll learn more when you get to the legal sections btw, it works the other way too - some (male) pts prefer male RNs.

Then show them that you don't fall in with the "stereotype". Prove them wrong. Also, perhaps they are talking about the men in their lives (apart from nursing)

People will always have opinions however, it seems like you'll find the answer out yourself soon enough. In our hospital, it's the person, skills, and experience that count over gender.

Which online RN-BSN program would you recommend while working full time? preferably without clinicals. I'm NOT going to pursue MN/PhD. I may consider the local college as well since I prefer human interaction but certain online programs may be more cost-effective and faster as well.

it's NOT about being "man enough" - it's about empathy - and most mothers (and probably their husbands too) prefer having females with their OB needs. plus, there's enough perverts in the world - we wouldn't want to be associated with anything close

agreed with above - you should ALWAYS report things that do not "seem" right - vitals, patient's appearances or acting strange (or the family acting strangely) . . . don't fret about it - you probably learned these things in nursing school. Don't be a lazy tech though - there's always something to do/help/learn.

Agreed with the above with one addition - I would simply try to work it out between you and the charge nurse FIRST (as you are the new employee - although that's NOT an excuse, plus it builds your character if you can work things out.) And then, if after several attempts it doesn't pan out, then go to your supervisors/employee dispute resources.

We have the opposite problem at our work - our nurses (both younger/older nurses and male/female) clean up and adjust their patients but for some reason litter the nurses station/computers with their drinks/empty coffee cups! i agree with the comments from Gila. A very direct conversation with him is certainly called for (before approaching management). and plus most guys aren't very adept at catching "subtle" communication - and you may have to repeatedly "reinforce" things before they catch on (like conditioned response).