Butch

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1. All You Lefty's Out there....

   Butch replied to Melly1022's topic in General Nursing

   I'm guilty of being a lefty also. Growing up in basically a right handed world, I have learned to do a lot of things with my right hand. If I tried to bowl with my left hand, I would be knocking down the pins 2 lanes over from where I was. Now whe...

2. The Guys Club: Guy Students Come on In!

   Butch replied to agent's topic in Male Students

   Hello, I'm a 48 year old LPN nursing student. I feel that it's going to be well worth it! Butch

3. What Nursing school are you in? Show your pride!

   Butch replied to straba's topic in General Students

   Tom P. Haney Vo-Tech in Panama City, Florida.

4. Been thinking am I too old?

   Butch replied to tnstudentnurse's topic in General Students

   You are not too old! I'm 48 and I'm going to start LPN school January 4th.

5. LPN pre-entrance exams

   Butch replied to lorenna's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Is it the TABE test? If it is the TABE, I don't know about other states, but Florida requires you to have at least an 11.0 on the TABE.

6. Becoming a CNA or caregiver...

   Butch replied to Leighanne's topic in General Nursing

   Hello Leighanne, I went to a local nursing home and got hands on training and then took the test. It seems like they always need the help and are willing to train you. Give it a try. Butch

7. Should I get the Hep B vaccine?

   Butch replied to Lisa Michelle's topic in General Students

   The Tetanus and Tuberculosis shots were required at my school, but it seems to me that the school is only looking out for our safety! I think that it's a good idea.

8. Hello - What state are you from?

   Butch replied to KimRN41514's topic in Rural

   Hello Kim,I don't practice yet. I'm going to start school in January. I'm in Florida. Butch

9. Websites...

   Butch replied to FutureRN~Pookie's topic in General Students

   I can't believe all of the information is this post. It's great! It's like Christmas has come early! :biggringi

10. Websites...

    Butch replied to FutureRN~Pookie's topic in General Nursing

    I can't believe all of the information is this post. It's great! It's like Christmas has come early! :biggringi

11. Traveling LPN

    Butch replied to KB75's topic in Travel

    Hello Roozeyk, That looks like a good site! Thanks for the info! Butch

12. Interviews

    Butch replied to aithug316's topic in CRNA

    I had my interview on November 18th and I thought for sure it went bad. On the 24th, I got a letter in the mail. I was affraid to open it up for fear that I would see SORRY, but instead, I saw CONGRATULATIONS! All I have to say is that even if ever...

13. Help....tried out Littman Classic II

    Butch replied to aegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Hello aegirl, I haven't had the chance to use a Littman yet. I have a Prestige Medical stethoscope and I find it to be very good. It's not an expensive one, I was told to get a cheap one for when I'm going to school. The model number for the kit t...

14. looking 4 CNA school info in NC

    Butch replied to stbearlover1's topic in North Carolina

    Hello stbearlover1, You might also want to check with some of the nursing homes in your area. A lot of the nursing homes will give you free training. Thanks, Butch:rolleyes:

15. I Got In!!!!!

    Butch replied to NeoRNtobe's topic in General Students

    Hello NeoRNtobe, CONGRATULATIONS! We're all proud of you. We wish you the best of luck too! :balloons: :rotfl: Thanks, Butch