RNstudentBrian

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1. You Know You're an Old(er) Nurse If . . .

   RNstudentBrian replied to hollyvk's topic in General Nursing

   In 1991 when my DW was sitting for her exams, I made a tailgate lunch on both days for her and her buddies. I could see the strain on her and am so glad that I was able to test on the computer in just...

2. Anyone see tonights "ER" Episode?

   RNstudentBrian posted a topic in Men in Nursing

   On tonights "ER" episode they have hired a new nurse into the unit. He is a "MURSE" or so he is referred to by the "Doc's". He very confidently subdued a pt out of control and attacking a female...

3. scrubs

   RNstudentBrian replied to timdmb's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   Check out the Landau scrubs for men line. I got them at my local uniform dealer. They had to order them. Made for Men. Nice shirts with vents. Pockets and belt loops on the pants. Really worth it....

4. Do You Have Male Nurses on your Unit?

   RNstudentBrian replied to Annointed_RNStudent's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I am a new grad and just received an offer from the LDRP and Nursery unit at the teaching hospital I did my clinical in. I had a wonderful clinical rotation there. I have not decided yet. I would be...

5. Male Nurses/female Patients

   RNstudentBrian replied to ern91's topic in Men in Nursing

   OK, I have admit that I have not read every post. However, I have followed many such posts on other forums. AAMN, etc. and have but one question. Do the female nurses require a chaperone for certain...

6. Anyone attending MBCC in Metrowest!!!

   RNstudentBrian replied to Kasm296's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   HI, I am in the day program. Graduating in May of this year. (8 weeks!!) Email if you wish.

7. Pre-Nursing Students with ADD

   RNstudentBrian replied to narcissistic's topic in Male Nursing Students

   Hi, Just thought I would offer my .02 as well. I am currently in my last semester iin my ASN program. I have a rip roaring case of ADHD. That being said, I thought that I could add a little to this...

8. Male Chest Hair and Scrub Tops

   RNstudentBrian replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

   wait, i just thought of this. what about a female with chest hair? should she be required to wear a

9. Nurses and Nursing Students: what was/is your biggest pet peeve in nursing school?

   RNstudentBrian replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

   Oh Yeah, How about when the instructor is teaching cardiology and has the interventions from like 5 years ago that have changed twice! I teach ACLS and when I mentioned after class that some of her...

10. Nurses and Nursing Students: what was/is your biggest pet peeve in nursing school?

    RNstudentBrian replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    This is a great thread! I see now that I am not alone in my observations at school. Here’s a few of my peeves. How about the woman with the masters in biomedical engineering who is changing careers...

11. attitudes of male and female patients towards male nursing students

    RNstudentBrian replied to Jhanez_k2p's topic in Men in Nursing

    Sorry for the late (months) reply. School you know...:) All of the faculty and staff of my school are

12. Male Chest Hair and Scrub Tops

    RNstudentBrian replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Just a couple of observations here. In the poll , the word "required". How can such a thing be required? Requested maybe, suggested yes, required? Can such a "requirement" be considered...

13. Name that part. Words patients use for their own anatomy.

    RNstudentBrian replied to JEHORAPHA's topic in General Nursing

    I had a man refer to his genitalia as "Wedding Tackle" & member= "Who Who Dilly" & lady parts = "Cha Cha" My four year old daughter started calling it her "bum bum" at two. Couldn't figure out...

14. Starting Salary

    RNstudentBrian replied to gerry79's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I had a friend that graduated this past may from my ASN program start at New England Baptist hospital at $24.95/hr + 7% shift diff. for nights/11% weekends. I work at Metrowest Medical Center in...

15. Worst nursing experience

    RNstudentBrian replied to Alpha13's topic in General Nursing

    This was when I worked on the north shore. I am in Framingham