Redfoot

Redfoot has 6 years experience and specializes in Med-Surg, ICU, ER, Tactical Medic.

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1. New to the Site. Questions I've had for awhile.

   Redfoot replied to hammerdown's topic in Men

   This will come off a bit harsh, but I feel you need an additional insight towards your decision. Bear in mind I know nothing about your background or age which might alter my advice. I would focus on becoming a competent nurse, first and foremost....

2. Took nclex rn in california on 7/18..

   Redfoot replied to daisy90005's topic in NCLEX

   Mya2bRN, Thanks for doing alot of legwork and keeping us informed. I took the test today and got the "good" popup after a 75 question test shut off, and I look forward to seeing my name on that site. I would love to know immediately, but I remembe...

3. New nursing students-the ADN and BSN discussion pre-req

   Redfoot posted a topic in ADN/BSN

   No disrespect to the many, many threads on the subject but... I wish to present a possibly different perspective here. I feel like I have been a tape recorder for the following information way too many times recently. My background is guy studyin...

4. Wife doesn't like the idea of going into Nursing

   Redfoot replied to CTGuy's topic in Men

   I do not want to sound too harsh but... Does she work at all, and if she does how much does she contribute to the bottom line? Sacrifices need to be made if she wants to live in CT, from what I can remember is either very expensive to live in, or ve...

5. Womens interest in male nurses

   Redfoot replied to johny1's topic in Men

   One of the best ways I have found to perk a woman's interest in a male nurse is to lay off the break room doughnuts and curl alot of weight. Every now and then I would show up dressed to the nines and smelling nice to pick up a schedule just to remi...

6. will military and surg/tech experience help with the job hunt

   Redfoot replied to RNman09's topic in Men

   Yes, and Yes. I am an LVN, and I have been able to pretty much take my pick of positions, mainly based upon my experience in the military. With more vets from OIF/OEF separating and getting into the workplace, I think a lot of the employers are gett...

7. Military Nursing, what do you think or know?

   Redfoot replied to BBingSN79's topic in Men

   Go for it! Just remember that the enlisted folk are a lot more well trained than the BS you will be fed at OCS. And be prepared for the expanded scope of practice. -Redfot

8. Naval/Military Nursing

   Redfoot replied to SAmilnurse's topic in Men

   Howdy. From the USAF side of things, I am not sure how you would position an extra billet on the vessel. Our IDC's have a scope of practice which can at many times eclipse an RN (suturing, prescription of drugs, etc). To me it would not make sense ...

9. More combat medics are men than women during war time..

   Redfoot replied to Dunno?'s topic in Men

   As far as the USAF goes, I would hazard to say that there is a 50/50 ratio. The only units that females do not get assigned to are some secret squirrel Independent Duty Medical Technician slots. I do notice however that there is a disproportionate ...

10. Microbiology online

    Redfoot replied to fsv1024's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Check out Rio Salado Community College http://www.riosalado.edu/schedule/Pages/schedule.aspx?search=microbiology&semester=4096 The course includes a lab. I started it, but had to withdraw do to relocation. Good luck. -Chris

11. Any former Marines/Military?

    Redfoot replied to HumorHeals22's topic in Male Students

    AF vet here. The studying and dedication is not the enemy. Staying within your scope of practice can be-no more suturing and otherwise! Also, the 'dedicated service' thing can sometimes neutralize the 'hated of males' thing that can be present with ...

12. Night Shift

    Redfoot replied to newmale2nursing's topic in Male Students

    Food is critical. Places will not deliver, and scrounging is not an option (either no food left, or it was left out all day). Get into a routine. I noticed that when things are slow, that is when something gets missed (weird right?). Calisthenics...

13. Have any males experienced what I am feeling now being in nursing school?

    Redfoot replied to lum917's topic in Male Students

    I hear you bud. I will not question your dedication or work ethic, and there have been many comments about instructors pushing you to exceed, etc., so I will jump to my point. Some instructors plain suck. That is it. Without naming the program, the...

14. Microbiology Blues

    Redfoot replied to CareteamRN70's topic in Male Students

    "Microbiology made ridiculously simple" is a great book to get if you do not already have it. My Microbiologist friend tuned me into it after I told her I was attending the class last September. Micro is bane only topped by Organic Chem. Micro cl...

15. Points to Get In Chico State Nursing Program

    Redfoot replied to puertoricanmami's topic in California

    I do not know, but I will be putting in my app soon. I think Chico is a good option over the various JC's in the area with a 2+ year wait list. Good Luck. -Redfoot LNV, EMT-B, USAF