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Well, not really?
Remember Ben Stiller in the movie "Meet the Parents?" Oh man, the jeers, looks, and lines his character got for being a male nurse.
Turns out in real life, too, it has been somewhat difficult for male nurses. Check out Male Nurse Magazine, an on-line publication exclusively for current or prospective male nurses. Check out some of their honest discussions on:
- how they deal with discrimination
- what male nurses can do that female nurses can't (yup, more stereotypes here)
- how to deal with a nursing professor who gives single moms a break, but not this single dad
- whether male nurses should wear panties and other male nurse uniform protocol (I'm not kidding!)
Nonetheless, there has been some success stories, too. Male nurses now make up 6-7% of the nursing population (up from 3% in the 1980's).
Steel-worker-turned-RN Jim Townsend enjoys the job security, good pay, and making a difference.
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Safety TipHospital facilities built today do not include asbestos, but many older buildings still have asbestos components in them. Steam pipes, boilers and furnace ducts were often insulated with an asbestos blanket or asbestos paper tape because of their fireproof and insulating properties. Resilient floor tiles were made from vinyl asbestos. Asbestos cement was employed in roofing, shingles and siding materials. The hazard of this carcinogen increases when the fibers become airborne, and untrained contractors can inadvertently increase risks by cutting, tearing, sawing, scraping, or sanding asbestos materials. Elevated asbestos levels can occur in hospitals where old materials are damaged or disturbed. It is best to leave undamaged asbestos material alone if it is not likely to be disturbed. Inhaling asbestos fibers is known to cause mesothelioma and other diseases. Be sure to use an experienced asbestos removal contractor when you need to get rid of old materials that might contain asbestos. |
