nursemike ASN, RN

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    Living off student loans smart idea or not?

    nursemike replied to rkim525's topic in General Nursing

    My advice to anyone contemplating NS is to be as focused as you can and to marshall your resources. I learned to look upon pretty much everything as a resource: money, time, sleep, etc., and to ask...
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    What do nurses really think of CNAs?

    nursemike replied to ccyrrus's topic in General Nursing

    I work with aides (usually not certified, which is why I'm not using "CNA") who are underpaid, and also with some who shouldn't be paid at all. I have a great deal of respect for those who respect...
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    What's special about male nurses?

    nursemike replied to GBS_Fan's topic in General Nursing

    That's an interesting point, with which, unfortunately, I can't entirely concur. Word seems to be out about the advantages of nursing--decent pay, job security, wide range of opportunities--and these...
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    What's special about male nurses?

    nursemike replied to GBS_Fan's topic in General Nursing

    The guys I work with are nothing like that, but a couple in school may have had similar tendencies. Another example of real-world nursing weeding out people who don't belong there, I suppose. There...
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    What's special about male nurses?

    nursemike replied to GBS_Fan's topic in General Nursing

    I don't imagine anyone would look upon the statement that men are usually physically stronger as a sexist stereotype. It's a simple fact of anatomy that men tend to be larger than women, and...
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    What do nurses really think of CNAs?

    nursemike replied to ccyrrus's topic in General Nursing

    Good CNAs are priceless, but there are plenty of bad examples around to make you appreciate the good ones. There is no part of patient care I consider beneath me--I knew what the job was when I took...
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    What's special about male nurses?

    nursemike replied to GBS_Fan's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a unit with a nice mix of men and women of different ages and experience levels, and we're all special, but I don't think I'd say any of us is more special than the others. A number of...
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    Being the minority/awkward moments

    nursemike replied to Jamie Dale's topic in Men in Nursing

    It is nice having a mix--I really enjoy the company of the women I work with, but it's nice to be able to talk about guy stuff, too. I think being included in girl talk is flattering, and a good...
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    So..You're going to be a MALE nurse?

    nursemike replied to mingez's topic in Men in Nursing

    In my previous job, along with patient transport, part of my duty was keeping patient rooms clean. One of my colleagues told a story of the evening he went into a patient room and overheard a family...
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    "Men should be EMT's or Doctors!"

    nursemike replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't mean to suggest that she should be made to pay for her behaviour. I do think it's entirely appropriate to tell her that her behaviour is inappropriate, because it was. Decent people don't...
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    "Men should be EMT's or Doctors!"

    nursemike replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Much as I hate to say it, I don't think we can hang this on the Republicans. In fact, one is still pretty much free to tell someone to "grow some testes" or call someone wimpy, with very little in...
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    "Men should be EMT's or Doctors!"

    nursemike replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    I suspect "witch" may have been a typo. Not in your post. The one by caroladybelle. Meaning no offense to those who proudly emulate female canines,
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    "Men should be EMT's or Doctors!"

    nursemike replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    On the other hand--from personal experience--it beats the heck out of being "fired" (by a patient, not an employer) for incompetence. (Hey, I was new...) And the reverse of the coin, it's pretty darn...
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    Nursing & website is depressing!!!

    nursemike replied to SeanyRN's topic in General Nursing

    My experience has been that anything that's all fun, all the time, costs me money. But I love my stupid job. Sometimes you have to read between the lines. For example, when my CN overheard my remark...
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    Do i not have what it takes?

    nursemike replied to Rocky_LPN's topic in Men in Nursing

    3 mos. is nothing. It takes time and experience to find your groove. Healthcare at any level is hard work, and it isn't for everybody, but if you have the desire, you're well on the way. (If you find...
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    "Men should be EMT's or Doctors!"

    nursemike replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    I love your attitude, and I admire your creativity. My own father can be a ridiculously difficult patient (not bigoted, but frequently non-compliant) and I would certainly want him treated with as...
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    Finally on the floor!!

    nursemike replied to nelsRN's topic in Men in Nursing

    I don't think cockiness (pun not entirely unintended) has much to do with gender, but I concur with the great advice. One thing I picked up from one of my mentors is that it's okay to feel...
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    The Lifting Debate

    nursemike replied to bigjay's topic in Men in Nursing

    Also a great attitude! Before I became a nurse, I was an orderly, sort of, and on numerous occassions I was called to assist with a lift, only to find 8 healthy young women waiting for me to help lift...
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    "Men should be EMT's or Doctors!"

    nursemike replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    On the topic of respect, I would modestly propose that we are all born with a right to be respected, but some of us forfeit that right through our conduct. Even so, I think Triage handled the...
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    "Men should be EMT's or Doctors!"

    nursemike replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    I thought Triage handled it perfectly. The patient's preferrence was respected, but her abusive attitude toward a healthcare worker was not ignored. Mostly, though, the victim was supported by his...
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    Pregnant and can't lift?

    nursemike replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen female co-workers, including nurses and unlicensed, take advantage of a pregnancy to avoid hard work. I've seen a few who were told by doctors to avoid heavy lifting and other physical...
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    "Men should be EMT's or Doctors!"

    nursemike replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure your support was appreciated. I'm beginning to think it's the bane of nursing that dumb people get sick, too, but what are you gonna do? I would imagine any dismay over the sexist...
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    Male Nurses/female Patients

    nursemike replied to ern91's topic in Men in Nursing

    Yeah, I considered that hypothesis, but one of the mixed blessings of middle age is that it doesn't usually start "shunting" every time the wind changes, except during the spring. It is amazing,...
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    Rocky road for older new grad

    nursemike replied to cjj0603's topic in General Nursing

    It's hard for everybody! I graduated at 48, and at various times have wondered whether I could do this. 15 mos. later, many nights go fairly smoothly, but there are plenty of times when it's hard to...
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    A day in the life of a Registered Nurse....

    nursemike replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

    Gee, reading some of these, I feel guilty for feeling rushed! I do find, though, that I'm often frazzled getting things done now that a year ago I didn't even know I should be doing. The pattern...