Gregoryt9

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1. Bullying in nursing

   Gregoryt9 replied to erwindt's topic in Critical

   As a male nurse(28y/o) in an ICU setting and a new grad (6 months young), You have to brush off any speculations/jokes that you may be gay. Just like a woman who would work to be a construction worker would get the same heat, it is true that there is...

2. NEED SOME ADVICE!!

   Gregoryt9 replied to scrubboy1974's topic in Male Students

   And they have the appropriate response too. No hospital knows you from any other Joe, and you're asking them to take a bet that you are going to pass BLS after letting it lapse? Hospitals shouldnt have to take wagers on whether you complete traini...

3. NEED SOME ADVICE!!

   Gregoryt9 replied to scrubboy1974's topic in Male Students

   Well from what you've posted, there seems to be a fundamental difference in personalities; and that's O.K. For some reason the preceptor doesn't feel comfortable communicating/working with you. If there is ever an issue between two people, it is bes...

4. UNLV, budget issues, nursing schools

   Gregoryt9 replied to vegas2009's topic in Nevada

   Inn all likelihood, nursing program costs throughout the state will rise.

5. Best Branch for Military Nursing?

   Gregoryt9 replied to Jennifer22's topic in Government

   Hi there. Congratulations on graduating soon. I can't speak to how life as a nurse would be, but I can certainly tell you about life in the military. I served as a Helicopter mechanic in a special operations squadron for 4 years of the 6 I served ...

6. I witnessed something and can't do anything about it

   Gregoryt9 replied to The Princess Bride's topic in Student Assist

   You must stick through this process, no matter what. She should not be serving the public, especially not infants. It would be pretty terrible if she accidentally drown a baby, snaps a bone, shakes one to brain damage. Take a moment to recollect yo...

7. I did horrible on my medical terminology test

   Gregoryt9 replied to JenWork's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Yeah, you did fiiiine! If the professor curves the grade, then you'll be at the top of the class.

8. Please help, I am getting bad grades in AP1 and am very discouraged?

   Gregoryt9 replied to TrinaCNA's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Perhaps you should speak with your academic advisor to see if the nursing field is best for you. They could really help you more. But If I can impose my advice- Never give up to difficulty. You either win or you learn something. Adapt your study te...

9. being discriminated against in clinicals

   Gregoryt9 replied to s13a29's topic in Male Students

   I'm ex-military, also. A mechanic for a special forces helicopter squadron most of the time I served. IMHO, You will never not get noticed because of your appearance. I can relate in some measures. Although I'm not as tall as you, I have a very st...

10. New Nurse Position

    Gregoryt9 replied to littledarlings's topic in New Nurse

    Thanks for posting these questions! They'll be great to prepare for interviews.