Brian 77

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1. anyone else changing careers to go into nursing?

   Brian 77 replied to amyrae76's topic in Career Support

   Trust me! You are not alone. I'm in exactly the same boat. I'm a Finance major, actually finished my BS degree back in December 2009. I've known for a very long time that I wanted to be part of the medical field, but never did anything about it. ...

2. Having confidence issues

   Brian 77 replied to BlindFaithLPN's topic in General Nursing

   I am not exactly in your shoes, but understand what you're going through. I am a nursing student having confidence issues. I'm taking A & P online and although I'm doing well grade wise, I'm not retaining any info. I'll need to retain this inf...

3. CNA while in nursing school?

   Brian 77 posted a topic in Student Assist

   Hey everyone, I've finally decided to pursue my passion, nursing. I'm a 32 year old male who has his BS in Business Admin. I've realized I'm so over working in a corporate setting. I no longer want to be chained to a desk staring at a computer all...

4. Hey guys....How do you all support yourselves?

   Brian 77 replied to Brian 77's topic in Male Students

   I don't know you, but sounds like you really have a passion for this...can't go wrong with that. You're doing the right thing. I have to admit, you've got it made with school....getting that $$$ each month.

5. Hey guys....How do you all support yourselves?

   Brian 77 replied to Brian 77's topic in Male Students

   Yikes, sorry to hear that. Are you getting federal loans? Like Federal Stafford? Don't forget you have to pay these back!! That's the bad part.... If your credit is decent, you can find unsecured student loans through banks, etc. Mine is throu...

6. Hey guys....How do you all support yourselves?

   Brian 77 replied to Brian 77's topic in Male Students

   Very nice!! Lucky fella...

7. Taking Anat & Phys I and scared "crapless"

   Brian 77 posted a topic in Student Assist

   Hey fellow students, Im finishing up my prereqs hoping to get into clinicals and Im pretty nervous about the current class Im taking, Anat & Phys. It is so much information and my professor seems to be moving at a rapid pace. Im afraid because ...

8. what are the guys' reasons to become a nurse?

   Brian 77 replied to joanaRN's topic in Male Students

   Woohoo....just got through my Bio and Anatomy lab...very glad that's over. This class is tough, but I think I might make it!!

9. what are the guys' reasons to become a nurse?

   Brian 77 replied to joanaRN's topic in Male Students

   Being around women? That's cool... Dont get me wrong, I love women...but they can be very emotional and tough to work with!!!

10. what are the guys' reasons to become a nurse?

    Brian 77 replied to joanaRN's topic in Male Students

    I think my reasons are the same as many others on here. I've always wanted to go into medicine, but don't have the patience for med school. Nursing has great pay, Im able to help others, many opportunities, flexibility. I've been stuck in corporat...

11. Hey guys....How do you all support yourselves?

    Brian 77 posted a topic in Male Students

    Hey guys, I've decided to leave the corporate world to pursue nursing. This has been a long time passion for me. My question is, since nursing school is full-time day, how do you all support yourselves?? Any suggestions? I don't even know where o...