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stevesf

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  1. Stereotyped...and not sure what I should do

    stevesf replied to gorjos's topic in Men in Nursing

    The multi-tasking "skill" is over-rated. Yes, you do get pulled in several directions at once on a floor, but this is also how errors happen. And it is always the nurse's fault, BTW. The main problem...

  2. Did you get a self defense course included

    stevesf replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Correctional

    Yes, we did in CT. The first part is to treat the IM's like human beings. Part 2 for the per diem nurses was two days of training similar to Krav Maga and Jujitsu, as part of the "mini" Academy. It...

  3. What would you change about your scrubs?

    stevesf replied to daisygirl_001's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm a guy, and I dislike the V-neck on every top. Also, almost all of the tops are way too short to tuck in. The only one I've found is the new Grey's Anatomy line that is at least 4 inches linger,...

  4. For those that wanted Drug lists.

    stevesf replied to Thedreamer's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the good work.

  5. Your Favorite one liner used with patients

    stevesf replied to scaredofshots's topic in Nursing Humor

    If the pt seems like they're receptive, I'll walk in with their heparin injection, and tell them that the regular syringe was missing [hold hands a foot apart], this little syringe was all I could...

  6. Healthcare myths in the US

    stevesf posted a topic in General Nursing

    Interesting blog by a physician. This essay reiterates what most of us know, who have had exposure to healthcare in other countries. I've worked for multi-national corporations myself, and can...

  7. Has anyone done shadowing as part of the hiring process?

    stevesf replied to pixiepie's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi, I shadowed with a great instructor in her SICU, and felt that after other clinical experiences at the same hospital (on the floors), that the unit was the only place I would have considered...

  8. "male" scrub top patterns

    stevesf replied to jb2u's topic in Men in Nursing

    Never mind the fabric, here's a top made out of beer itself!

  9. Where do you buy your scrubs?

    stevesf replied to Tony35NYC's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hey, that "sea foam/peach" . . . is that like

  10. You know you're a male RN when......

    stevesf replied to SteveNNP's topic in Men in Nursing

    My approach has been to announce in the break room that I have really bad aim, and that I'm putting the toilet seat up before and leaving it up after so that it will remain clean. (My aim isn't any...

  11. You know you're a male RN when......

    stevesf replied to SteveNNP's topic in Men in Nursing

    This thread is a scream . . . I'l be starting my first nursing job in June, and after reading the PMS comments, I'll interested to see if my GF can get in sync with the women at work! Maybe I'll...

  12. New Haven, New Britain, or Bridgeport???

    stevesf replied to daniw603's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    New Britain would place you nearer to the center of the state, and would make commuting to clinical sites (Hospital of St. Raphael??) fairly easy. Do not believe the advice about living in Danbury...

  13. Gateway Community College

    stevesf replied to MDSlady's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    The short answer to this is that the school wants you to succeed, and feel that distractions like work can compromise that goal, unless you are very motivated and have complete support from home....

  14. Uniforms...

    stevesf replied to irwin's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Ours are navy blue polo shirt, white pants w/ drawstring and cargo pockets, short white lab coat. The mens' pants are pretty opaque, so the female students are buying them now. The lab coat is a...

  15. Is Nursing a Profession?

    stevesf replied to ewagirlrn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I had a disagreement with a nurse about this. She's married to a physician, and has some sort of inferiority complex about what she does. She feels that being a doctor is a profession, like a...

  16. Male Nurses/female Patients

    stevesf replied to ern91's topic in Men in Nursing

    A lot of good responses here. I'm still a student, but if the situation warrants, I'll ask the client if they are uncomfortable about me performing the cath. etc. If they do, I'll still perform it...

  17. Breaking the Code of Silence Share info re poor performance of health care employee's

    stevesf replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yes, but wait until a nurse has a complaint about dangerous staffing ratios, or other unsafe management decisions. Try and pass THAT information along . . .

  18. Connecticut Failed NCLEX-RN

    stevesf replied to nicenurse09's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi, This site explains what your responsibilities can include as a GN in CT: http://www.dph.state.ct.us/Licensure/apps/grad_nurse_info.pdf When did you take your test and where? I graduate in May 07...

  19. Jobs worked to get through school

    stevesf replied to nursethelma's topic in General Nursing

    I was a tree climber during pre-reqs (still a State licensed arborist, but getting way too old to do this), and I'm currently a truck driver. When another truck breaks down and needs to be repaired,...

  20. Already Have a BA, do I need to get a BSN?

    stevesf replied to Newbie Nurse SMP's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing against any of the choices others have made, but for me, the choice was simple. I looked into diploma, ADN, BSN and direct-entry MSN programs. I already have a BS. My primary care provider...

  21. Managing Perceptions (male nurse/student in OB)

    stevesf replied to Works2xs's topic in General Nursing

    I had that second situation happen to me several weeks ago. The nurse (a crusty old manager) told me "she had to check with the pt and see if she minded if I took care of her. She's a nurse here and...

  22. Different kind of retaliation

    stevesf replied to ZZTopRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You had my ear (and sympathy) until I read the last line: "It is just so awful that we think we live in a free world but corporate america has us well under-control." How in the world do we go from a...

  23. SAD: Just Wondering........

    stevesf replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Here's a few links from a paper I did for a biology class last year. I've also had a friend with this, and he participated in the timed light study at Yale (it worked for him!). Steve...

  24. Choice Between Adn Vs Bsn

    stevesf replied to Heart4RN's topic in Nursing Career

    I have been accepted into a newly accredited ADN program, which will cost me less than $ 6,000 and 21 months to complete (my pre-reqs are complete-only clinicals and nursing courses to take). Also,...