Swedenboi6

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1. Generic Drugs compared to Brand Name Drugs.

   Swedenboi6 posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Hello Everybody! I am currently attending a condensed Microbiology summer course and have been handed a project for the lab portion of the course. We have free reign over what we can do, well, just as...

2. baths?

   Swedenboi6 replied to roxburin's topic in Men in Nursing

   Believe it or not you are actually going to find a lot of male patients that would rather have a male cleaning them! I know this sounds weird...who would ever want to give up the prospect of having a...

3. pin ?

   Swedenboi6 replied to ken-pin's topic in Men in Nursing

   I was actually given a pin from the State of Maine upon completion of my one year training as a CNA. I wear it all the time (mainly because it's shiny and I like it!) I wear it just about my name tag...

4. kissing a pt/ resident

   Swedenboi6 replied to Marti Ann's topic in Men in Nursing

   In so many way's it doesn't seem an issue, while in other's it does. When I went through CNA training we were taught to be very careful about our actions involving touch and affection. In fact, we...

5. Required to wear girly scrubs

   Swedenboi6 replied to SteveNNP's topic in Men in Nursing

   I, myself, don't know what I would necessarily do in your position. I am a 3rd year nursing student and a part time CNA on the side. In my opinion though, I would probably consider the fact that...

6. Tattoo's on Nurses

   Swedenboi6 replied to gentlemother's topic in General Nursing

   I have one tattoo that is visible at all times, it is located on the inside of my right wrist and it is very noticble. I have never had an instance where the facility I work has made me cover it up,...

7. Where would you like to work after graduation

   Swedenboi6 replied to WildShot's topic in Male Nursing Students

   After I graduate as an RN I'm looking forward to either working in the OR/RR, Acute Care/Rehab, or as a Forensics Nurse. And if the mood suits me I'll attend a graduate program to become an

8. What school do/did you go to?

   Swedenboi6 replied to blee1's topic in Male Nursing Students

   I am attending, and be ready for this long title... Husson College's and Eastern Maine Medical Center's Baccalaureate Nursing School. *Sighs* Phew! Long title! It is a small private college located in...

9. The Best and Worst things about being a male nurse

   Swedenboi6 replied to Doug85's topic in Male Nursing Students

   Let's see...LoL One of the more beneficial or better aspects as to being a CNA (I haven't quite had a chance to use my nursing students skills as I haven't been on clinical yet) is when I walk into...

10. Do Male Nursing Students Get It Easier Than Female?

    Swedenboi6 replied to mrsmariangie's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I attend a small private college in the city of Bangor, Maine. It has been one of the most positive experiences in my life. I am two years down, and two more left; soon after that another year and a...