jb2u

jb2u ASN, RN

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  1. Male Nurses/female Patients

    jb2u replied to ern91's topic in Men in Nursing

    Actually, It has only been female dominated for A century, since the early 1900's. Here is some more info that everyone may be interested in! -The first nursing school in the world was exclusively...

  2. Male Nurses/female Patients

    jb2u replied to ern91's topic in Men in Nursing

    Don't get me wrong...I AGREE with you! I think we both want what is best for our pts, and we both don't want our pts to be uncomfortable. I have went on several occasions and got a female to care for...

  3. Being a man in the field

    jb2u replied to tigress_8207's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I feel just fine about it. Besides, my class is not full of women; it is full of Nursing Students . :nurse: :nurse: :nurse: :nurse: (I'm the cute one in the middle

  4. New CNA - any advice?

    jb2u replied to smwall3's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    :yeahthat: EXCELLENT

  5. First day!

    jb2u replied to LanaBanana's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats on your first SUCCESSFUL day!!! Always ask for help when you need it and try to limit bending over! Proper shoes are always a great idea. Good luck next

  6. Scabies Question

    jb2u replied to ImAStudent06's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Did you read my posted article? Do you have an update for us? I am just curious how things worked out for you. I hope for the

  7. Average Salary

    jb2u replied to Beneficence's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    B., I am not a CRNA. So, I can't answer that question, but I do understand your concern. I believe that most people want to know "how much they will make" and "how much to expect." Life is NOT free...

  8. Question

    jb2u replied to 2nurse06's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well, I went to medical assisting school, where I learned phlebotomy. I am now a Nursing Student. Yes, from what I hear getting into a hospital seems to be more difficult than getting into LTC. I read...

  9. What does your facility do for "big wigs"?

    jb2u replied to zumalong's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked for a hospital in Tampa, they moved a pt out of her room and painted the room, so that the mother of a cardiologist could be in that room. I believe everyone should be given the same...

  10. Never understood nursing

    jb2u replied to PACPhD's topic in General Nursing

    self

  11. Advice Please!!!!

    jb2u replied to soontobe_RN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    First congratulations on the job. Second, relax! It will be ok. Always put school first! Never take your eyes off the goal. CNA work is demanding, but rewarding. Use your "down time" IF ANY while...

  12. Never understood nursing

    jb2u replied to PACPhD's topic in General Nursing

    oh, I didn't mean to imply that all Nurses were "angels of mercy." I was just offering to the op what Nursing and Nurses were about. Of course you have your bad apples, but as a whole I think Nurses...

  13. Never understood nursing

    jb2u replied to PACPhD's topic in General Nursing

    Well I have worked MANY jobs...Army, diesel mechanic, car sales, shipping receiving clerk, retail manager, warehouse manager, medical assistant, sorter, transporter, unit clerk, cardiac monitor tech,...

  14. LNA Resume setup recommendations?

    jb2u replied to Angela1336's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats on the LNA. Here is a great link written by a Nurse here at allnurses.com that received resumes while trying to fill an open position. Please read this thread. here is a "how to write a...

  15. Becoming a CNA with a BA degree?

    jb2u replied to katoosha's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am 31, in nursing school, and work as a cna. No problem here. Nurses are college educated and because alot of pre-nursing students become cna's first, I do not think that your BA degree will be an...

  16. Who feels new grads should definately start on med/surg unit?

    jb2u replied to jenalv's topic in Nursing Career

    Do you think somewhere on the internet a medical student is leaving a post asking..."should I go into general medicine first or straight to

  17. 'Real' nurse's kit for toddler play?

    jb2u replied to ladybugsea's topic in General Nursing

    Not only a choking hazard, but when I accidentally hit the bell on the side rail of a pt's bed it HURTS (loud bang, little ear drum)! My son has a nice doctor's kit, but I tell him he can be a nurse...

  18. Nursing is like _______. One word, fill in the blank. Then explain.

    jb2u replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    a TV SHOW. It can make you laugh like a comedy, make you cry like a "tear jerker", and make you sick of man's inhumanity like a horror. It IS reality tv. It makes you think like a documentory. It can...

  19. Nursing is like _______. One word, fill in the blank. Then explain.

    jb2u replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    ...and you HOPE that pt doesn't arrive 15 mins before shift change ...and you HOPE that you don't choke on your sandwich that you swallowed whole because you didn't get a break and you have 3...

  20. Nurse Aide or Pharmacy Tech?

    jb2u replied to manofbess's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't know about MORE beneficial, but each has its own benefits. Just like it would be beneficial to be a unit clerk, cardiac monitor tech, or phlebotomist. There is something to be said about...

  21. Need help with A & P

    jb2u replied to TEXAS4LIFE's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I used and still do...a&p for dummies. It really did help me as a supplemental study

  22. How to transfer CNA certificate to new state?

    jb2u replied to cfmp11's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello, assuming that you are planning to move to Texas (as per your example), I am providing a link here for you to click on. This will tell you exactly what you need to do in order to "transfer" your...

  23. Getting to know the men behind the names...

    jb2u replied to irwin's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I know how important it is for us guys to have the acceptance of our fathers, but when it comes to your career, you are best served by doing what makes YOU happy. One day, your father may see your...

  24. New here with a few questions

    jb2u replied to lma82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would have guest the advisor knew more about the requirements. At my school, admissions requires you to talk with an advisor that helps you select which classes you should take, at what time. I hope...

  25. New here with a few questions

    jb2u replied to lma82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am just curious, but are those 3 people that you talked to staff or students. If they are students then I understand the 3 different answers. It is always better to go to the