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Hi - Wondering if any gay nurses have an insight into some concerns i've been having... How much do you self-disclose about yourself? What do you say when patients assume you are straight, and ask you about your girlfriend/wife? How about when ...

A very fair assessment. I agree with you that it may not have been a fair question in the first place, but that perhaps we can reflect upon it as a greater whole. Thank you.

I'm not sure if you are quoting me - I never said "someone" told me. I don't know what schools they went to, but I have indeed had colleagues who practiced GYN exams on each other. In fact, if you go back and read through the posting on this thre...

that wasn't very nice. in fact, its rude. why was it necessary to respond like that? gyn exams do happen on classmates, albeit very infrequently. they do not happen on men. my question stands - what is going on here?

Interesting thread. Here's a question I've been pondering, and perhaps some of you can help me make up my mind: Although rare, I've definitely met NP and RN's who had to do Pelvic exams on their female classmates. I've NEVER met anyone who ever did...

I'm told all the time by the residents I work with that they wish they had known about NP's before they applied to Medical School. I think they are implying that they would have made a different choice if given the chance. Certainly both careers a...

As an NP who went through a direct-entry program, and now works at Yale-New Haven Hospital, I feel well suited to answer your question... Stay in Boston. The connections you make will be vastly more important than having an 'ivy league' resume. If ...

While I appreciate the point made by the quoted poster, I have to take issue with a phrase which is all too common: the phrase "sexual preference" is extremely troubling to me. My sexual orientation is as a much a "preference" as my height, or my...

Oh good, I'm glad the patient's homophobia wasn't challenged, and that he went along with his life thinking it is OK to discriminate. (note my sarcasm) He was OK with having a male nurse, as long as he was straight. Classy.

Hello, Anyone work at S.F. General Hospital? Do you enjoy it? How are the benefits? I am thinking of moving from the east coast to S.F., any suggestions, tips, insight? Where are the best places to live? Thanks!

Candiceena, I don't live in Washington - but I think there are some generalizations which apply everywhere. Here in Boston, there are several things which influence new-graduate pay: 1. Unions (starting pay is higher) 2. Academic teaching hospital...

MGH is first razing the older "clinics" building, which is currently underway. Once completed, the so-called "building for the third century" or B3C will house surgical suites, a Neuro ICU, as well as an expanded emergency room on the first floor. ...

Sounds like you might be a little upset that MGH didn't hire you. After all, why apply there if you think they are elitist, have poor facilities, and overcrowding? Additionally, requiring a BSN is not a random, elitist requirement. Studies have fou...

Anyone else annoyed when people call you a "male nurse"? Maybe it goes something like this: Person: What do you do? You: I'm a nurse. Person: Oh, you're a male nurse? Wow, thats interesting. It annoys me because, no - I'm not a male nurse. I'm ...

kinda reminds me of all the times people assumed i was straight. ironic.

A friends mother, who knows I am in an NP program sent me a well-meaning congrats note when I finished my 1/2 way point. It said some nice things, and then I got to the last sentence: "These days, being a Nurse Practitioner is almost as good as bein...

Hi, I've been admitted to MGH and Simmons direct-entry programs, and now I have to make a decision....Help! Any advice? Thanks - Nico P.S. Any quick advice would be much appreciated, since simmons wants a decision and money from me SOON.

I took both my chemistry classes, and my stats there - and the content was good, but i didnt 'enjoy' myself. I didnt get excited about going to class. But that may have also had something to do with the fact that I am several years older than ever...

Hi everyone, I am trying to decide which school to attend in Boston for a direct-entry MSN - MGH or Simmons. Any insights? Personal Experiences? Thanks - nico P.S. Any quick advice would be much appreciated...since simmons wants money from me SOON...

Hi, I guess I have not made a final decision yet, but I let my due date, for the money, pass by - so I geuss that means I am going to MGH. I have taken some of my pre-recs at simmons, and liked the classes, but there was something that made me uncom...