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  1. Health One vs Centura

    mrnightinggale replied to Nurse216's topic in Colorado Nursing

    So, let me get this right. You just print up a bunch of resumes, put on nice clothes and start walking around units looking for nurse managers? Is this even do-able? Did you all have friends...

  2. "Women in Nursing"

    mrnightinggale posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    Just curious. Why isn't there a "Women in Nursing" category on this forum? There are a lot more of them than there are of us... Just

  3. Denver School of Nursing's job placement rate, is it accurate?

    mrnightinggale replied to RonaldLS's topic in Colorado Nursing

    This comment isn't statistically-based at all. But, I just graduated from DSN in March. Most of us have passed NCLEX on the first attempt at 75 questions. You can absolutely do well at DSN if you...

  4. Mens nursing shoes?

    mrnightinggale replied to BumbleBuddy's topic in Men in Nursing

    What kind of nursing do you do? If you aren't at risk for bodily fluids, then probably whatever running shoe breathes well and is comfortable. I work in an ICU and frequently need to Cavi-wipe my...

  5. Testing schedules

    mrnightinggale posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Recently graduated with my BSN. Just waiting on my transcripts so I can get the ATT letter. My question: How frequently do test centers have the NCLEX? Just want to be able to plan my test (or at...

  6. Can I accomplish becoming an RN at 26?

    mrnightinggale replied to honeyforasalteyfish's topic in Men in Nursing

    I just earned my BSN at 48. Good

  7. Denver School Of Nursing vs Front Range Community College

    mrnightinggale replied to Tre'Vone's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Just graduated with a BSN from DSN. I'd have to say every school is a bit what you make of it. Most of the professors are really pretty good and want to see you succeed. Not sure what the "terrible...

  8. Temporal Thermometer Cleaning

    mrnightinggale posted a topic in Critical Care

    Recently started a job in an ICU. We use temporal thermometers. What is everyone's' theory/practice on cleaning the thermometer between patients. Obviously for contact precautions, we cavi-wipe...

  9. Temporal Thermometer Cleaning

    mrnightinggale replied to mrnightinggale's topic in Critical Care

    Thanks all. I do like the temporal thermometer for sleeping/trached patients. Just want to make sure I'm doing the right

  10. Student Nurse with a poop problem

    mrnightinggale replied to Grrrse's topic in Men in Nursing

    I don't mind talking about it at all. It is the witnessing it in person, with all of the E. coli present that grosses me

  11. Nursing and the Ebola Virus

    mrnightinggale replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Follow-up question. Dr. Ken Brantly, working for Samaritan's Purse in West Africa is now infected with Ebola. If he survives, will he be able to treat Ebola patients without wearing any protective...

  12. Student Nurse with a poop problem

    mrnightinggale replied to Grrrse's topic in Men in Nursing

    OP, I too share your...sensitivities. I can handle pretty much anything else that grosses people out, just not nasty fecal episodes. I would gladly do 2 trach suctions for one nasty poop. Maybe you...

  13. Annoying female coworker conversations

    mrnightinggale replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    Like this can be

  14. Stethoscope covers OK for men?

    mrnightinggale replied to leftysoftball's topic in Men in Nursing

    You may only wear a stethoscope cover if you are simultaneously wearing a scrub

  15. Feminism, Nursing, and Gender

    mrnightinggale replied to fakenurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Eloquently stated. Why should I care which gender you identify with? How does that affect: a) The patients, b) your coworkers, c) me? I don't march my sexuality around the workplace and am annoyed if...

  16. Feminism, Nursing, and Gender

    mrnightinggale replied to fakenurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

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  17. Feminism, Nursing, and Gender

    mrnightinggale replied to fakenurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Meh. I'm secure in my manhood. Haven't seen anything yet that is bothersome or that I give any time or energy to. I am here to do a technical job, in the most empathetic and therapeutic way I can....

  18. RN's what was your occupation while in nursing school?

    mrnightinggale replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    I was (am) a retired Air Force aviator. Just doing nursing school for fun/personal fulfillment (OK, and some travel

  19. Didnt attemp CPR to a rigor mortis patient

    mrnightinggale replied to Nar09's topic in General Nursing

    It is unethical to do CPR on a person that has a DO NOT RESUSCITATE order. If I were a person that had a DNR and someone did CPR and brought me back after I coded, I would be ******! What if that...

  20. In over my head?

    mrnightinggale replied to LoveAura's topic in Psychiatric

    Is your boss/management willing to get in there and restrain/do what they expect you to do with this patient? IMHO, bosses should not ask workers to do something they are unwilling to do themselves....

  21. How do you emotionally deal with this?

    mrnightinggale posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Howdy. I'm a BSN student and am currently doing my psych clinical rotation. I like it much more than I thought I would, but am interested in hearing from experienced nurses how they deal with the...

  22. The Tank

    mrnightinggale posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I'm currently a student and wrote this today, after my 2nd day in a Adult Acute Psych unit. Pretty much all patients are on 72 hour hold and suffer from Axis 1 diagnoses. After several group sessions,...

  23. How do you emotionally deal with this?

    mrnightinggale replied to mrnightinggale's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks Motor Mouth for giving me hope. I just speak with the MH counselor in the pediatric unit and ask her what their prognosis is. Are there any great stories of hope and perseverance? It turns...

  24. RN or Straight to BSN?

    mrnightinggale replied to USAFscrub's topic in General Students

    I am a retired AF guy in nursing school right now (BSN program). Using my GI bill. Where/why type of nursing do you see yourself doing? With many hospitals trying to earn Magnet status, they are...

  25. I am the only retcher?

    mrnightinggale posted a topic in General Students

    Just wrapping up first clinical rotation (Med-Surg I). I find myself retching more often than not in the presence of stinky nasty poop. Seems like it is getting better and I haven't actually ralphed...