Do you think male nurses are frustrated wanna be doctors?
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Some are, some aren't.  I know plenty of females who couldn't do well on MCATs and went into nursing.  I also know enough guys who started in nursing and had no intentions of becoming doctors.  Male nurse is no different then a female nurse, as long as their get their job done.\n\nRival
481409
Every hotel I've been in has had both male and female front desk clerks. I have no idea why you think it would be strange -- or why you think a man working as a nurse is strange. I think you're projecting your own values onto others.
423375
of course not. It's very common in the UK. Do you think there's an issue with a woman being a doctor? Check the date; it's the 21st century!
738412
Men do. They are the ones that have to make all the moves. Well some women except them too. Things may have changed for the younger people. In all men have it harder.
106806
Um, yeah, that last guy is just a jerk.  There's no shame in wanting to be a surgical tech or a nurse.  Spending loads of money and several years to become a doctor isn't a trade-off everyone is willing to make.  Anyway, you could always put off nursing school and see how you like the field first.  My dad used to be an OR tech and loved it.  The hours are great and the pay could be worse.
786591
Personally I think it is because those kinds of men who make that career choice as opposed to other ones (directly relating to a college degree), have an inner insecurity towards a woman that might know about auto parts and related material.  My mother has the same problem when taking her car to the dealer for repairs.  Even when I attend with her they give us the runaround. Only when her male friend accompanies her does the car get fixed without the extra costs.  \n\nUncultured and chauvinistic men (but not all) tend to find work in the areas of automotive repair - a mostly male dominated industry. I work in the animation field, one that is mostly dominated (and for years only dominated) by men.  To this day, I still get looks when I have a solution to a project or a creative idea.  So, from my point of view, you are entering their domain, and they are threatened by you.  Perhaps they feel an "upper hand" when they can charge you extra for things, or try to make you feel stupid when answering your questions.  \n\nIf more women would take the time to get to know their own automotive repair issues, solutions and alternatives we could beat these guys to the punch when we go to the automotive store or repair shop.  I hate to use the cliche phrase "education is power" but in this case it really is.
347989
I would have to say that it makes a man seem lazy and that he doesn't care about himself as much as he should.  As someone that plans to go into medicine I would hope that my man considers his health before being interested in someone that clearly has a passion for it.
830513
Male nurses are called " Nurse Assistants" and "Staff Nurses" and otherwise identical names for grades up to when they reach " Sisterhood " - here they assume the title of "Charge Nurse" to avoid being called " Sister " (or "Brother", I guess). Unfortunately, above this, as some do get, there is no male replacement for the "Modern Matron" and thats what they must put up with-.
665000
Most of them take better care of themselves than men do!They eat better, don´t stress to much as we do, usually take their medicines when required.
189052
The shallow and conceited women in this world believe that these are the men that can bring respect to them without having to earn this on their own.  I have the utmost respect for doctors and lawyers too but when it comes to thinking they are the perfect marriage material, tis a myth but then again, it depends who you are and how you think.\n\nThere is a best catch for everyone, they just don't all come with Phd's and a Masters...
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Some people really dont have much idea!  There are people here with knowledge and I have seen a couple of "doctors" (if they really are is questionable! lol).  I know a fair bit from many years of nursing and will often give an opinion and tell the person to get medical advice.  As do many others! \nI agree that many of the people need to get off their PCs and visit the doctor!!!
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I am a physician also and I partially agree with you. \nI think that if you generalize the attitudes of the people you interat with, then it depends on your location and department. Some wealthy  people act privileged- so this is a culture you need to get used to if you want to continue practicing in this area. Set boundaries early on.\n\nRegarding other hospital-workers mistreating you...doctors do take alot of abuse. It's the nature of the job- workig with people at times of stress and illness. Maybe the nurses giving you a hard time are unhappy with their jobs and their lives, so they mistreat others- and the new person is always at risk of being the target of their frustations and discontent. It is also an ego issue since the nurses you are dealing with have alot more RN experience (and age) over you. (Some of them, on the other had, are wonderful resources and wonderful to work with.) At the end, you are the doctor and are ultimately responsible for the care of the patients and your word (order) stands.\n\nJust remember that regardless of whether you are over-worked, underpaid and underappreciated, you have an obligation to your patients- to strive for their best interest and help & cure them. Don't let 'work conditions' get in the way of being a good doctor and fulfilling the Hippocratic Oath.
821994
i think Grey's Anatomy does happen in real life.. Maybe it's because nurses and doctors spend a lot of time at work that they tend to be intimate with one another..
987597
Nurses are wonderful giving people...the deserve more money DEFINITELY.  they should of course be trusted..I trust nurses more than doctors most of the time...I expect nurses to be caring and professional...I've had very few bad experiences from nurses..most of the time they are outsanding.
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Nurses that I have talked to here in USA find it the most wanted job skill at the present time, and well paid.  They are all suggesting that if they had to do it over they would specialize...radiology,  trauma, office management, etc. as dealing with a bunch of females, and a few men, all day, who argue over time off and holidays, is a pain. Pain management is another good field! good luck.
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My understanding is that it is ok for a male Dr to examine a female patient without a nurse present but that most dont out of fear of a lawsuit. My male Dr. usually asks if Id like a nurse present, Ive been going to him for years so I dont feel its necessary but I think its nice, and smart, of him to ask.
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he may want to do a ekg or do a stress test on you. I f you feel uncomfortable with a male doctor ask for a nurse to be present. Anyway the doctors are there to take care of what ails you not to google at your body parts.He may also want to scheduale you for a procedure to check for blockage in the heart.