Noimanurse

For the 18 months I've been a nurse I look at myself as a nurse. For the 2 years I was in nursing school, I looked at myself as a student nurse. Unfortunately, the public sees me as a male nurse, doctor in training, or something along those lines. ...

Ok, here goes, the facility I work for started a holiday bonus program about a year ago where anyone working specific holidays automatically gets time and 1/2. Yes, its a nice bonus program. As nurses at this facility we generally work 3-12 hour s...

I've done some limited research, but have not come up with much information to answer my question, please help if possible. I am interested in obtaining an athletic training certification and/or training? I'm an RN, have pretty good experience and ...

Where are the CNS programs? Any certain ones better than others? Any specific thing to look for in a CNS program? Due to my location, online will most likely be a necessity. Ideas and suggestions on schools would be greatly appreciated.

I agree with those that say to get a part-time job in a different facility or volunteer in a different facility where you will get experience with sticks. It just takes time. I wouldn't spend my time in a class, its gonna be very similar to what yo...

There is the idea of "reasonable" that comes in to play. Many ER's have curtains separating certain rooms, especially with trauma rooms. Its just the way it is. As for semi-private rooms, again, there is a curtain, sometimes that is just the way i...

I've noticed a huge nursing shortage...it seems that most of the nurses I work with are 5'2"-5'8" so I'm more than a foot taller than most of my co-workers. This nursing "short"age is crazy!

I always start out my shift by grabbing a stack of alcohol swabs for my chest pocket.

So if RN experience is not important to being an NP why mess with nursing school? Why not get a bio or chem. degree and go into PA school?

Being a nurse is hard, whether you stand to pee or sit.

Life's short and so is school, study hard, make sure you graduate and pass your boards, don't worry about all those others that say all they are going to do is Peds or OB, just dream of all those job openings that leaves for you if everyone else is w...

Error on the side of caution. If you are licensed in Ohio, stay in Ohio.

How about a European shoulder bag.

It would be interesting to see which one of your manager's friends gets the day shift opening.

I would say you need to speak with your nurse manager about various policies.

I really think it is about what is perceived "normal". Many times I have told my patients on med/surg., "no, I'm the nurse, the lady that just walked out of your room is your doctor." I may be wrong here, but I believe that its not just the patient...

Apparently that doc likes to get alot of phone calls early in the day.

You are probably not going to get many replies since it is pretty rare for men to work L&D. I don't see anything wrong with it, but there are going to be some stereotypes you are going to have to overcome. I can certainly see many current femal...

Good shoes and custom orthotics from a good Chiropractor.

Work first! There are several BSN programs to fit your schedule, plus many employers have some kind of reimbursement plan for further education. Even if its part-time employment, its still a J-O-B and you are getting experience that will help you i...

If you haven't already, get some serious experience in both and see which one works best for you.

I have a TNCC coming up for myself. Just wondering who has completed this, any suggestions? What did you learn? How helpful has it been in your position? Any information, thanks!

I have had a phone interview with them in the past, as well. From my experience, they use the phone interview as a fact finding mission. I don't believe they would be looking to hire you as a facility administrator and I highly doubt they would hir...

No offense, but sounds like you have more to work on with your relationship than with your job. Quitting your job will probably just magnify your relationship troubles, then you will be out a job and out of a relationship. Stay in your job, you b...

A school nurse would probably be a good mix of nursing and teaching. Also, don't listen to the naysayers. When I started nursing school some questioned a man and a nurse all being in one body.