JohnBearPA

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  1. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

    JohnBearPA replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    good luck to all that are waiting for results, and remember, you can always take it again if you need

  2. Employment

    JohnBearPA replied to nursie-nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Guess this all depends on your area. In the county I live in in northeastern PA, we have the "oldest" population in the state, so LTC jobs are always available. I had my first job before I graduated...

  3. What do you think????

    JohnBearPA replied to KellieNurse06's topic in General Nursing

    one word,,,,, HOSPICE. My Mom died a very painful death due to untreatable vulvar ca at the facility I worked at not too long after I graduated from nrsg school. If it wasn't for the pain meds making...

  4. POA and living wills

    JohnBearPA replied to smoo's topic in General Nursing

    Same here, I got Mom's done at the hosp w/ the social worker, even had it notarized there. Dept. of trans. has a power of atty for any vehicles that they'll send you if you ask, but I don't know about...

  5. Guys in Support Hose?

    JohnBearPA replied to mcknis's topic in Men in Nursing

    :yeahthat: I wear very absorbant white cotton socks, and the best white sneakers I can afford. tell you what tho, the post about the San Fran biker bears makes me want to re-think my upcoming move...

  6. The look!!!

    JohnBearPA replied to CTRNTOBE's topic in Male Nursing Students

    ROFLOL at this one. I'm an "out" proud gay man, and built most of my own house, do my own carpentry, fix and restore my own cars, drove a self-restored '75 Dodge truck and '63 Impala to school and...

  7. Is professor homophobic or just tough?

    JohnBearPA replied to RISC601's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm also an "out" gay male, and encountered both sides of the coin on this one. I had an instructor that made my life hell for one semester, holding me to a higher standard than the females or...

  8. Are You Man Enough to Be a Nurse?

    JohnBearPA replied to Raymond CA's topic in Men in Nursing

    Great poster, and hell yeah, I'm more than man enough to be a nurse, I'm also man enough to be damn proud of

  9. Tired question but I gotta ask about OB clinicals

    JohnBearPA replied to ChadleyNC's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I had a fairly good OB rotation. I went into the rotation VERY uncomfortable, not having a clue as to what to expect, and of course expecting the worst, but I really enjoyed it at the end. My first...

  10. what hourly wage do I say I want? (western NY)

    JohnBearPA replied to findingmywayRN's topic in Agency Nurses

    I make $25.00 an hour as an LPN, so I would guess that they really are getting a deal, and that's why they were so happy. Ask THEM what the rates are and then let them know if they're acceptable....

  11. Why are others nurses rude to agency nurses?

    JohnBearPA replied to doodles's topic in Agency Nurses

    I work agency, and am basically a replacement for a nurse that may call out sick, or be on leave. The staff in the facilities that I've visited know all of the other nurses, and know I'm agency by my...

  12. Are new grads hired for agency work?

    JohnBearPA replied to NeedingInfo's topic in Agency Nurses

    The two agencies I work for will take on new grads, but both agencies are run BY nurses, FOR nurses, and both owners graduated from my nursing school, and realize the education and clinical experience...

  13. How do you deal with lazy nurses??

    JohnBearPA replied to LouisianaNurse2006's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I know what you mean about the CNA's not understanding our job. My partner is a CNA, and he had NO idea that I had all the paperwork, assessments, discharges, admissions, med-passes, etc, etc, that...

  14. What was your favorite graduation gift?

    JohnBearPA replied to PedsRN&momto5girls's topic in First Year After Licensure

    How about a very nice frame for her diploma? Or a beautiful nursing related knick-knack or piece of jewelry? i rec'd all of these from various family members, and value the thought behind each one....

  15. Kids talking like nurses

    JohnBearPA replied to LydiaNN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have children, but my sister (18 years younger than me) often helped me study while I was in nursing school. She's away and on her own now, but I remember years ago she sprained her wrist and...

  16. Anyone have dogs and work 12hr shifts?

    JohnBearPA replied to xokelly2's topic in General Nursing

    I too have three pups, a Beagle with epilepsy, a jack russell, and a greyhound/pittbull (yeah, he's not too pretty, lol) mix. When I do 12h shifts, they're usually fine being kept in the kitchen...

  17. How do you deal with lazy nurses??

    JohnBearPA replied to LouisianaNurse2006's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've been there myself, and there's nothing you can do but DO YOUR JOB as best you can, and go home knowing you did! I'm an agency nurse now, and go into a facility with NO orientation, NO prior...

  18. GLBT Nurses

    JohnBearPA replied to TuckerBug's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a gay man, non-closeted, and work for an agency as an LPN. I'm out, but not blatantly out, if you know what I mean. I have several gay pride, bear pride, and leather pride stickers on my truck,...

  19. DRS ARGGGGHHH! Can't live with them, can't shoot them!

    JohnBearPA replied to MrsWampthang's topic in General Nursing

    I too watched my Mom die from non-treatable Vulvar CA, and I agree I was fortunate with the Dr who kept me "in the loop". It was a horrible death, and I'm thankful that the Dr was honest with me, and...

  20. Roll Call

    JohnBearPA replied to Tweety's topic in Men in Nursing

    Nice to have our own section. LPN from Scranton PA here. anyone else in

  21. Patients always needing something no matter what.

    JohnBearPA replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    As a new nurse, you shouldn't be so quick to judge. Maybe when you are more experienced, you will have some empathy for fellow nurses. Empathy, kindness, and compassion isn't just suitable for...

  22. Patients always needing something no matter what.

    JohnBearPA replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    The reason I stand behind my opinion here is the fact that I've seen and worked with nurses that in my opinion do NOT belong in the profession. It really burns me up when they make a big deal about...

  23. Patients always needing something no matter what.

    JohnBearPA replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    We do not get paid to make people feel better, we get paid to follow the physicians orders and to be compassionate and professional while doing so. YES WE DO,,,,, what do you think adjusting someone's...

  24. Does My Forehead Say "I AM A Door Mat--Walk All Over ME!"?

    JohnBearPA replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    I feel your resentment and pain. I'm also a new nurse, tho I've been a CNA since before they required certification, and am not new to the LTC or hospital routine. I found that giving it right back...

  25. Patients always needing something no matter what.

    JohnBearPA replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmmmm, seems to me that we get paid to make people feel better, and make them healthy. I agree that we're not maids, but making a pt comfortable IS in our job description. If you don't like bedside...