TheManGN

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1. 18-gauge vs. 20-gauge

   TheManGN replied to solneeshka's topic in General Nursing

   I've been starting IV caths for 16 years, the only difference between an18g and a 20 is how it's written on paper. I only started 18's if the Dr. ordered it. Our CT dept. got a 20g take it or leave it, but then again the techs couldnt start an IV on ...

2. OB clinicals for males

   TheManGN replied to NursingIs4CoolPeople's topic in General Students

   It depends are were you are at and on the instructor. My clinicals was at a county hospital here in Houston, and my instructor was hard nose. I was the only male in my clinicals, but the hospital and staff were great. I experienced everything, from v...

3. Clinical

   TheManGN replied to Cupcake Kitty's topic in Student Assist

   I had a instructor like that in my last semester, I would try to know all I can about my client. Then I would pour on the questions to the instructor, she was pretty sharp, but I learn more in that semester than all others. There are actually some go...

4. To work or not to work while in nursing school?

   TheManGN replied to momma&nurse2B's topic in General Nursing

   Working and going to nursing school can get tough at times. We all can remember the late nights of writting care plans. But when juggling work and school, my advice is to have a good study schedule. Sometime I know its hard, but figure out your study...

5. Anyone work as a CNA while going to NSG school?

   TheManGN replied to gardenpartyy's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I worked as a cna throughout nursing school. Now I have graduated, pass the Hesi, and now waiting to take the NCLEX this month. It was hard to juggle a full time job, a family, and the bills. But it worked out. My advise is keep your head in the book...