nursemike ASN, RN

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    Considering career move to nursing

    nursemike replied to Fireguy's topic in Men in Nursing

    If you can tolerate standing for long stretches, something like OR circulating nurse might work for you. I work with a nurse who is well under 5 feet tall. She isn't a lot of help with lifts, but...
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    Ok guys, I'm taking the plunge!

    nursemike replied to mummer43's topic in Men in Nursing

    It's not the years, it's the miles. (I'm graduating at 48yrs.) But there isn't much point in putting it off until you get younger. After 40, I think the physical demands of nursing school do get to...
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    Comment about LPNs made by clinical instructor

    nursemike replied to FutureIsBlue's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree, it is stressful, and while they shouldn't, tempers can get short. We need to both be able to stand up for ourselves and to cut each other some slack. Just so we're clear, I think I'm...
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    Comment about LPNs made by clinical instructor

    nursemike replied to FutureIsBlue's topic in General Nursing

    You complain about not being respected, then disrespect a whole class of your co-workers in the same breath. If you truly feel that an RN license is over-rated, you ought to stand by your principles...
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    Doc Wannabe?

    nursemike replied to nursemike's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hmm. It didn't even occur to me that I was being sexist putting this thread on a male forum. I'm sure a lot of women get asked why a nurse instead of a doctor. But it does seem kind of inevitable,...
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    Ok guys, I'm taking the plunge!

    nursemike replied to mummer43's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hi, Craig. Welcome. This matter has been extensively discussed, and no one seems to know why. I may start telling people I prefer to be called a fat
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    Comment about LPNs made by clinical instructor

    nursemike replied to FutureIsBlue's topic in General Nursing

    I have the privilege to work with some aides who have decades of experience and in many ways are as sharp as an LPN or an RN. When I start as a nurse, I will listen to them and benefit as much as I...
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    Happy Nurses Week! (May 6-12)

    nursemike replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    awesome! and kudos to you for recognizing someone's contribution, and sharing it with
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    Comment about LPNs made by clinical instructor

    nursemike replied to FutureIsBlue's topic in General Nursing

    I think I probably agree with what you mean, but the way you phrased it sounds like you would be happier is new nurses got paid less. I'll be making fairly decent money as a GN next month, but...
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    Ok guys, I'm taking the plunge!

    nursemike replied to mummer43's topic in Men in Nursing

    You poor bastard! But seriously, good luck. Try to have some
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    Comment about LPNs made by clinical instructor

    nursemike replied to FutureIsBlue's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. I've had a few gripes and grumbles about my program, but we have been consistently taught to respect the working nurses we do clinicals with. A number of my classmates are already LPN's, and...
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    Husband wants to try nursing at 44

    nursemike replied to mstigerlily's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm 48, and just had my last class yesterday. It hasn't been easy. You should have a pretty good idea the amount of time you have to put in. But, on the whole, I'd say it has been worth it. And,...
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    Why Are Nurses Given Such A Bad Rap Today?

    nursemike replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    I think we may be on to something. I don't mean to dismiss political activism or union organizing or public relations, but before any of that can mean anything, we need to unite with the nurses on...
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    Required to wear girly scrubs

    nursemike replied to SteveNNP's topic in Men in Nursing

    Just for the record, my cat, Peaches, assures me that there is nothing inherently feminine about lavender. I tend to respect his judgement on this, as he is surely the manliest of all housepets....
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    Required to wear girly scrubs

    nursemike replied to SteveNNP's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm actually doing transport, at the moment, and our colors are black pants and gray tops! It is a little grim, and, now that I think of it, perhaps even less flattering to my female cohorts, but...
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    Why Are Nurses Given Such A Bad Rap Today?

    nursemike replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    What you said! I think the word I would use, though, is charity. I think we all need to look for the best in each other and to be slow to judge. Arguing in private is a good first step, but we also...
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    Required to wear girly scrubs

    nursemike replied to SteveNNP's topic in Men in Nursing

    I pretty much agree with everything you said. Particularly, I liked the idea of a second, co-ordinating, but not so girly color, to avoid all of the "why does he get to be special" that could arise....
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    Required to wear girly scrubs

    nursemike replied to SteveNNP's topic in Men in Nursing

    Conversation overheard at work, the other day: Q. What do they call the male equivalent of a tomboy? A. A sissy. Right or wrong, in our society a woman dressed in manly attire is usually seen as...
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    Male nurses who cook

    nursemike replied to Crumbwannabe's topic in Men in Nursing

    Awesome! And thanks for the news. All I've been reading, lately, are nursing textbooks, and they didn't mention it. I wonder whether that means the Cuban population is expanding. I can imagine...
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    Nurses Will Eat Anything

    nursemike replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Doctors--and others--who steal food, and patients who bring MRSA and C-diff infected treats. Hmm... Just
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    Required to wear girly scrubs

    nursemike replied to SteveNNP's topic in Men in Nursing

    One option might be to decline the job, then write to the CEO, HR, and the unit supervisor, explaining why you declined the job. Losing qualified candidates over arbitrary policies might, eventually,...
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    pins....what do you think?

    nursemike replied to rach_nc_03's topic in General Nursing

    You got that right. Especially about the cats. What troubles me most is that I know myself pretty well, and I know that in a year--two if I'm lucky--I'll be thinking to myself what a magical...
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    Required to wear girly scrubs

    nursemike replied to SteveNNP's topic in Men in Nursing

    I seriously doubt if would seem silly if you were the one who found your required uniform embarrassing. I, for one, am not suggesting making a federal case of it, but I don't think it's a bit...
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    Required to wear girly scrubs

    nursemike replied to SteveNNP's topic in Men in Nursing

    Faced with this choice, I think I would wear white. But I do feel for you. "Feminine" color schemes could well be seen as a subtle form of discrimination. Lavender or pink certainly don't sound...
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    pins....what do you think?

    nursemike replied to rach_nc_03's topic in General Nursing

    So, this pinning--is it like a Navy SEALS deal, where they jam it into your flesh? Because, I'm pretty sure some of my instructors would get into that. I have to do a careplan for my last week of...