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  1. Management legally offering union, what does that mean?

    Guest849204 replied to Coumarin's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Typically when an organization is associated with a union, all workers must be invited to join. Usually all they do is mention that there is a union and you are welcome to sign up but if you are not a...

  2. Best men's watch for male nurses

    Guest849204 replied to binggrad's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Timex sells an analog watch on amazon for about $25 that has both normal 1-12 and then in smaller print 13-24. You want the analog hand for timing respirations/pulse and the military time is useful...

  3. Any nurses with mental illness?

    Guest849204 replied to CaliSarah's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Its estimated that up to 90% of adults will meet the diagnostic criteria for one or more mental illnesses at some point in their life. Nurses are not exempt from this statistic. That said, mental...

  4. New grad interview tips?

    Guest849204 replied to melanieana14's topic in General Nursing

    Here's some common questions: What is your greatest strength/weakness? How would you handle a dispute between yourself and a coworker? (say you would first confront the person directly and try to...

  5. How would you react? Body odor discussion.

    Guest849204 replied to Nurse-rachet1's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, I wouldn't have had that conversation with a patient, it was a little inappropriate, but I also think that a suspension is WAY over the

  6. Did anyone judge you for being a male nurse?

    Guest849204 replied to ddane94's topic in Men in Nursing

    I got the occasional "murse" comment but never really felt like I was being negatively "judged". Nursing is one of those professional that you just can't make fun

  7. Sexy male scrubs

    Guest849204 replied to Betenhauser's topic in Men in Nursing

    Idk about "sexy" scrubs but Figs are VERY comfortable and seem to have more style choices: FIGS - Premium Scrubs, Lab Coats & Medical

  8. MEN, dont come into nursing

    Guest849204 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in Men in Nursing

    Your issues are personal/facility related. Many male nurses (including myself) love their job and many facilities are very nurse friendly. As for the wage, the hourly wage is increasing, not...

  9. Being complained about behind your back

    Guest849204 replied to joemomma35's topic in Men in Nursing

    Some of the best advice I can give to male nurses and that I think will be particularly relevant here is this: Stay out of the gossip! It's no secret that female nurses on the floor tend to gossip...

  10. The Bearded Nurse

    Guest849204 replied to jamathis's topic in Men in Nursing

    My hospital required me to shave for the N95 fit test but I'm allowed to have a beard provided its kept neat and clean. For the interview, as long as you look professional it wont matter. If its...

  11. Male Peds NP vs working for Federal Law Enforcement

    Guest849204 replied to sjh226's topic in Men in Nursing

    I too have though about law enforcement until I discovered a dissatisfying truth: most policework is boring and tedious. If television police shows interest you, that's because that is what they are...

  12. new graduate RN -- terminated after 2 months

    Guest849204 replied to cyoucapri's topic in Men in Nursing

    First of all, why were you terminated? Without knowing this there's nothing we can advise you on. You can't really be fired for something as subjective as "lacking empathy" unless there is some hard...

  13. Please help (positive advice only please)

    Guest849204 replied to phuturenurse1988's topic in Men in Nursing

    What do you mean by "non-accredited program"? My board requires that one graduate from an accredited program and I assumed they all did. Also, are you interviewing for new graduate positions or at...

  14. Male nursing student and female patient

    Guest849204 replied to StudentNurseM1's topic in Men in Nursing

    First, check your hospital policy. Some hospitals require male nurses to have a female hospital employee in the room with them when performing certain procedures on a female patient. If there is no...

  15. Male Nurses, the reality of false allegations and the potential dooming effects

    Guest849204 replied to downsouthlaff's topic in Men in Nursing

    Its a scary thought, at more than one hospital I've had experience with had specific policies in place like male nurses were not allowed to perform certain procedures on female patients without a...

  16. Why the double standard.

    Guest849204 replied to RN2364's topic in Men in Nursing

    Personally, as a male nurse, I'm most afraid of being accused of sexual assault. Several hospitals I did my clinicals in actually required a female provider to be in the room if a male nurse had to...

  17. EMT Starting RN program anyone else go down this road?

    Guest849204 replied to Deuceswild1's topic in Men in Nursing

    I did. It was a HUGE advantage during nursing school. So many test questions can be answered with the priority framework (i.e. Airway, Breathing, Circulation). They of course teach everyone that in...

  18. Do women find male nurses attractive?

    Guest849204 replied to Sykadia's topic in Men in Nursing

    In my experience, its hit or miss. With female nurses, it doesn't seem to be as much an issue for obvious reasons. That said, some women are attracted to the classic "manly man" and being a male nurse...

  19. Student Nurse with a poop problem

    Guest849204 replied to Grrrse's topic in Men in Nursing

    You're not alone! Being repulsed at the smell of fecal matter and other revolting odors is a hardwired evolutionary defense against noxious chemicals and poisons. That said, you do "get used to it" in...

  20. A nurse with a past

    Guest849204 replied to Persephone68's topic in Nurses Recovery

    That's quite the situation. Legally, without a felony conviction or the board permanently barring you from practice, it is possible for you to be reinstated. Your best bet would be to talk to the...

  21. positive drug test

    Guest849204 replied to Aveda's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Most states and hospitals have programs for nurses with substance abuse disorder that involve mandatory rehab and then practice restrictions (i.e. not allowed to give narcotics) for a period of time...

  22. IV Push med– do you always have to pull back for blood return?

    Guest849204 replied to missjune's topic in Patient Medications

    Best practice is to pull back on the flush to check for blood return. Don't use the medication syringe because if you don't get good return, then you may need to waste that med. That said, check your...

  23. Will I get kicked out of nursing school?

    Guest849204 replied to Happymango's topic in General Students

    There are a few factors to consider. 1) It was your responsibility to do a med check (5 rights) at the bedside. 2) As a student, you were working under another RN's license and it was also his/her...

  24. Flu Shot or Mask?

    Guest849204 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Not true, we have a wealth of information on what the "accumulation of vaccines is doing to us over the long haul" and the consensus is that it is doing nothing but protect us from disease. I...

  25. Flu Shot or Mask?

    Guest849204 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I say get the shot because its a lot easier, free/inexpensive, and there is a wealth of scientific data that demonstrates the flu shot is safe with no serious risks. Also, I think it makes the...