dfw_bsn

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1. EMT Starting RN program anyone else go down this road?

   dfw_bsn replied to Deuceswild1's topic in Men

   I went straight from EMT to CNA to nursing school. I start this fall. I think its the right decision.

2. nursing second degree progam: TEAS vs non TEAS question

   dfw_bsn replied to langston.4's topic in Men

   I would consider spending about a week reviewing for the TEAS. I was out of college also for a few years, but I bought their review book made by ATI and did quite well on it. It is a difficult test though, but it's conquerable.

3. Texas Tech 2nd Degree BSN - Lubbock

   dfw_bsn replied to Mesrêves's topic in Texas

   I spent the last week trying to find an apartment in Lubbock. Has anyone found any good apartments.

4. My first code-feedback appreciated!

   dfw_bsn replied to sunnybabe's topic in Safety

   Good job! I worked a few codes before as a CNA also. Your first one will be the hardest, but it will get easier.

5. Warfarin (Coumadin) Toxicity: Be Careful

   dfw_bsn replied to TheCommuter's topic in Medications

   Thanks for the interesting article

6. Difference between the TEAS and SAT/ACT?

   dfw_bsn replied to mrsmommy's topic in TEAS

   I took the SAT about 10 years ago also. I had to take the TEAS for nursing school. The book they offer is great to study, it's made by the same company that makes the test. It's a hard test, but with study and confidence it do-able.

7. "You won't like being a CNA!"

   dfw_bsn replied to Moriah02's topic in CNA/MA

   I had that reaction too when I wanted to go to CNA school. After working as a CNA for a couple of months, I don't find it as bad as people make it out to be. I like it.

8. Blogging---what crosses the line?

   dfw_bsn replied to itsnowornever's topic in HIPAA

   I thought as long as it doesn't have identifiable patient information, then it's ok?

9. What are your thoughts on patients who request no male nurses taking care of them?

   dfw_bsn replied to Mike A. Fungin RN's topic in Men

   I get this request as a CNA all the time. Thinking in terms of the patient mindset, I respect the decision.

10. Very brief survey for my pre-nursing class--Please help!

    dfw_bsn replied to wonderboyd's topic in Men

    Done.

11. Would you be scared of 6 foot 3 male nurse.

    dfw_bsn replied to mumbojumbo's topic in Men

    I know someone who is a big tall guy that's a male nurse. His patients love him. It's all in the attitude and not the physical appearance that determines if a patient feels a certain way.

12. Did or do you work as a CNA in a hospital

    dfw_bsn replied to toddmeyer11's topic in Men

    I'm a current CNA right now working in the hospital. I empty foleys, drains, provide hygiene care, and several more things that are not even in my job description. I think the hospital is better because you get more medical experience and also you do...