Frosty

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1. Male nurses and SANE

   Frosty replied to Frosty's topic in Forensic

   Just a quick update ...i graduated in 2008 and have worked in the long term care setting since then. I am no longer looking into forensic nursing or SANE training. Still meeting obstacles and...

2. Male nurses and SANE

   Frosty replied to Frosty's topic in Forensic

   I was in the Air Force from June 1990 - Feb 1992. And, yes it felt like a prison. I went all the way to the base commander and got absolutely no justice. After discharge, I discovered that there...

3. Male nurses and SANE

   Frosty replied to Frosty's topic in Forensic

   No, it would not astound me. Earlier in life it would have, but not now. While I am pursuing my interest in forensic nursing, I am researching the various facets of male rape. Very little surprises...

4. Male nurses and SANE

   Frosty replied to Frosty's topic in Forensic

   palesarah, I am still checking out various avenues to forensics in the area. I mentioned my goal to work with male victims to my advisor. She informed me the only SANE work being done in the area is...

5. Male nurses and SANE

   Frosty replied to Frosty's topic in Forensic

   Just a quick update for those interested. Since I started considering working with male rape victims, I have started working on some issues myself. I was gang raped 15 years ago while in the...

6. Male nurses and SANE

   Frosty replied to Frosty's topic in Forensic

   Thanks Casi ! I didn't know I did either, to be honest with you. I had always thought more along the lines of counseling or something. The forensic aspect of ithad never occured to me. Thanks to...

7. Male nurses and SANE

   Frosty replied to Frosty's topic in Forensic

   Thanks for the positive response to my last post. I worried that I was being too strong, but I felt the need to do so anyway. Jlamb -are you meeting with any success with the Governor's Task Force?...

8. Male nurses and SANE

   Frosty replied to Frosty's topic in Forensic

   I was a victim of gang rape occurring over a period of 18 months while serving in the military. A female nurse was assigned to me. Her response was "Bend over and take it like a man or be a real man...

9. Male nurses and SANE

   Frosty replied to Frosty's topic in Forensic

   Thanks a lot guys! This is exactly the type of feedback I hoped for. As a victim of rape myself, I can understand the validity of the argument against having a male SANE working with the female...

10. Male nurses and SANE

    Frosty posted a topic in Forensic

    I am just starting as a student nurse. However, I feel "pulled" towards forensic nursing. I wonder if anyone would care to give an honest opinion of this as a future career for a male nurse....

11. I need advice about cocaine addiction

    Frosty replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Psychiatric

    You have all my prayers too Dutchgirl!!! I am still having to dish tough love to my sister. Please feel free to e-mail or instant message me if you feel the need. Never think you have to face this...

12. I need advice about cocaine addiction

    Frosty replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Psychiatric

    Dutchgirl: I agree wholeheartedly with Thunderwolf. However (small chance, but...) if he does get help at some point, we addicts have to come to terms with those that we hurt. Keep track of...

13. Advice for new student (Psych vs. DD)

    Frosty replied to Frosty's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Thanks for the input everyone. If I go with DD, I want to work in the institutional setting with the profound cases. They need so much, yet ask for so

14. advice about goals for new student

    Frosty replied to Frosty's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks for the help guys!!! Perhaps a dual Bachelor's in

15. I need advice about cocaine addiction

    Frosty replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Psychiatric

    Dutchgirl: I too am proud of you. I myself was addicted (crack and heroin). To put it in a nutshell, I had a TRUE FRIEND and I told him to tie me up to the bed and leave me. He did (and checked on...