Rhody34

Rhody34 has 5+ years experience and specializes in Acute Care.

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1. Wearing a beard as a male nurse?

   Rhody34 replied to Jarl Redbeard's topic in Men

   Nothing new to add... Your beard is awesome- don't shave I have a beard, similar length. I'm pretty certain every one of my male counterparts have varying beard lengths including one excellent nurse with a gigantic (amazing) beard. I wear a PAPR with...

2. Verbally abusive patient, worried I could have handled the situation better

   Rhody34 replied to NurseMom2016's topic in General Nursing

   Interesting discussion. Sorry this happened to you!

3. Worst/Best thing a nursing instructor ever said to you?

   Rhody34 replied to CryandNurseOn's topic in General Nursing

   My absolute favorite thing an instructor ever said to me/my clinical group was "Is the patient better off having met you?" I still think of this every day when I'm working. It has just always stuck with me.

4. BSN

   Rhody34 replied to RNMAN718's topic in ADN/BSN

   Don't bite... Don't bite... Don't bite... Alright... I'll bite... Just my opinion/2 cents... I have an Associates in nursing. I also have a Bachelors in nursing. I also have Bachelors degrees in psychology and sociology. I know about research, I k...

5. Per diem VS part time! New grad here! Ekk!

   Rhody34 replied to Joanie49's topic in General Nursing

   I work per diem and love it. I can't imagine going back to regularly scheduled shifts and every other weekend. I never have trouble picking up shifts. I call a week or two in advance (or sometimes the day before) to pick up shifts I want to work. ...

6. Nursing is the Biggest Mistake of My Life

   Rhody34 replied to almost_nurse's topic in General Nursing

   I didn't read the 12 pages of responses so I apologize if I'm repetitive. Have you researched nurse residency programs? When I graduated from nursing school 4 years ago the market felt pretty competitive as well. I googled residency programs, foun...

7. I want to be a nurse!!

   Rhody34 replied to LucidDreamer's topic in Pre-Nursing

   "Nursing school" is college. It is just a declared major. You can go to a 2 year college and achieve an associates degree in nursing, or go to a 4 year college and get a bachelors degree in nursing. Both take the same licensing exam, but my recomm...

8. I want to be a nurse!!

   Rhody34 replied to LucidDreamer's topic in Pre-Nursing

   You sound ambitious. At 16 that is great! I wish I had discovered nursing earlier. I became a nurse at 29 and I've loved it. Every one has already answered your questions pretty well so I don't have a lot to add. Just wanted to say your reasons ...

9. Completed my BSN

   Rhody34 replied to Rhody34's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks Guys!!

10. Depressed, Need help, Motivation. Is nursing do able

    Rhody34 replied to Sandra2468's topic in General Nursing

    Hey there! Congratulations on your accomplishments so far! Nursing school is tough... even more tough when you have a family- but it is doable! About me real quick... I did my pre-reqs ages 25-27, ASN program 28-30, became a nurse at 30, completed...

11. New Nurse - Struggling

    Rhody34 replied to RN_srs's topic in General Nursing

    Can you try a different shift? Sounds like you're at least approaching 6 months... Usually by then hospitals allow for internal transfers. I'm not a night person and cannot function on nights... My emotions would be whacky too, I think. I work med...

12. Completed my BSN

    Rhody34 replied to Rhody34's topic in General Nursing

    For sure will be taking a break!! Thanks Guys!

13. Completed my BSN

    Rhody34 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Well... I did it! I completed my BSN coursework. It will not affect my job title, nursing at the bedside... My pay will not change, my hours will stay the same... life will continue as normal. I complained here and there about how I felt like this...

14. Disrespectful ad against nurses on Craigslist

    Rhody34 replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in General Nursing

    I think the ad is nice. Appears they are looking for hard working individuals and they see that in nursing students.

15. Jealous Friends...

    Rhody34 replied to Upward_Bound's topic in School Programs

    After reading your responses in this thread, as well as the other threads you have started... I have come to the conclusion you are not for real. It can't be possible. Thank you for the entertainment though... it's been a fun afternoon.