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  1. i decided not to have my son circumcised-need feedback

    JohnBearPA replied to nursemn's topic in General Nursing

    just my humble opinion as a person who has a member, but why cut something away that God gave you and does absolutely no harm when properly taken care of? Teach the lad how to clean it, and to let...

  2. med carts/control freaks

    JohnBearPA replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm an agency nurse, and usually fix my med cart the way I like it and know where everything is before I begin my med-pass. I understand that you regular staff full-timers are possessive over your...

  3. Quick question?

    JohnBearPA replied to thsnursluvsgeriatric's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    BEER!!!! Actually, a nice walk with the dogs, a few beers, some close friends either over to my house or on the phone, and then some mindless sit-com on tv. Damn, I'm boring as heck.

  4. Prayer for my son

    JohnBearPA replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts and prayers are with you all, and lotsa' positive energy and thoughts your

  5. How safe are IUD's?

    JohnBearPA replied to eng_nurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm a guy, and probably not really qualified to comment in too much depth here, but my son came along while his mother was using an IUD. Add to that the fact that I used a condom, and had no viable...

  6. !st LPN job nightmare

    JohnBearPA replied to Ultreya816's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Damn, I want to work for you! LOL All too often LTC's are run like the original poster stated, and this must be a fresh breeze to those of your staff that are used to the "old way". Now, if I can...

  7. Are there any Gay LPN's?

    JohnBearPA replied to carlomesiano's topic in Men in Nursing

    I think the percentage is about what it might be in any other profession. Of the 7 or so guys in my nursing class when I graduated, I was the only gay male, and there was only one gay female. this...

  8. THIS Is Why I Love Geriatrics

    JohnBearPA replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This brought a tear to my eye. I applaud you and your staff for taking such good care of this couple's emotional needs as well as their physical needs. THIS is what nursing should be all about!...

  9. Are there any Gay LPN's?

    JohnBearPA replied to carlomesiano's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm a gay, male LPN in PA soon moving to FL to be closer to my baby sister. I love my job, but do plan on doing the RN thing when the loans for the LPN are paid

  10. MRSA, VRE, C-diff??????

    JohnBearPA replied to LanaBanana's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with following hospital policy regarding isolation and contact precautions, but double glove? I hope no one is doing this in front of said pt's. Let's just think of the pt's feelings here,...

  11. Bedside/Face-to-Face Shift Report

    JohnBearPA replied to Northwest_RN_4's topic in General Nursing

    At several facilities I go to (I'm agency), the outgoing nurse has a "cheat-sheet" with any vital info about each pt jotted down on it. The sheet is photocopied with each pt's name, room number, and...

  12. Have It Their Way Of Lies.

    JohnBearPA replied to buildingmyfaith57's topic in General Nursing

    I worked with an agency RN when I was a GPN at a LTC (lotsa' initials there, lol, didn't look right). She once called the sup 18 times in one shift on me, for such things as leaving the med room...

  13. Help! How do you stay awake on drive home after night shift?

    JohnBearPA replied to neetnik461's topic in General Nursing

    I've fallen asleep at the wheel twice, both on my way TO work, at an MH/MR group home when I was working ridiculous 20 hr. shifts. I found talking to the s/o on the cell kept me awake, as did ALOT of...

  14. Sleeping pill at THIS time????

    JohnBearPA replied to mediatix8's topic in General Nursing

    I work LTC, which isn't mentioned in this post, but when a pt had a sleeper later in the 11-7 shift, and I come in at 7 to give them their meds and get them ready for any appt's, tests, PT, OT, or...

  15. Cheating on nursing exams

    JohnBearPA replied to MiaNJ's topic in General Nursing

    We had several cheaters in our class, to the point that they would whisper answers back and forth during the tests. The class before us worked out an elaborate system of pencil taps on the desks to...

  16. just venting. (long)

    JohnBearPA posted a topic in General Nursing

    I need to vent, but any constructive criticism would be appreciated. I am an agency LPN, working a mainly at a LTC facility, which I really enjoy. Most staff is great, and treat me as one of their...

  17. just venting. (long)

    JohnBearPA replied to JohnBearPA's topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted to thank everyone that shared similiar (and sometimes worse) stories. It's comforting to me to realize that other people have the same problems, and get thru them. I guess I needed...

  18. !st LPN job nightmare

    JohnBearPA replied to Ultreya816's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I certainly understand your feelings, and really, if I were you, I'd look for another facility. Not all LTC's are like this, but unfortunately some are. I think you'd be taking on quite a battle...

  19. just venting. (long)

    JohnBearPA replied to JohnBearPA's topic in General Nursing

    I did notify my sup as soon as i could have, about 20 minutes after the incident, and I didn't argue with the resident, just explained that it wasn't an invasive procedure, and didn't require me to...

  20. just venting. (long)

    JohnBearPA replied to JohnBearPA's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks again for the positive reinforcement. I actually usually get my meds out on time, and really don't have a problem with being a little late, but the state has been to this facility lately, and...

  21. just venting. (long)

    JohnBearPA replied to JohnBearPA's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the kind words and the encouragement. The sup actually told me not to judge the unti by one bad experience. I wouldn't normally, but this was a HUGE bad experience, and I still feel...

  22. Don't put that in your nose!!

    JohnBearPA replied to whiskeygirl's topic in General Nursing

    My personal best was 12 peas on each side, but than again, Mom always said I was gifted. She just took me to the bathroom, away from the Sunday dinner at my Grandmother's house, and made me blow them...

  23. VCR/DVR Alert - Vietnam Nurses with Dana Delany

    JohnBearPA replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    I watched this show twice. Last night, and today after work. I'll be the first to say that it makes all of my minor "bitches" about bad days at work look like a day at Disney! I can't imagine being...

  24. Why are others nurses rude to agency nurses?

    JohnBearPA replied to doodles's topic in Agency Nurses

    I think I worked with that girl when I was staff! LOL I'm agency now, and REFUSE to perpetuate the reputation of "agency nurses being lazy", since I've seen that side of the fence first hand. I hit...

  25. The most horrible things instuctor's say...

    JohnBearPA replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had an instructor who, during clinical, called me a liar and a cheat because she didn't recognise my handwriting on my care plans. It WAS my work( written at three AM while I was on break at my...