The Guys Club: Guy Students Come on In!

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Hi All!

I'm a crazy father of 2 ex-premed who just recently turned down Northwestern to go into a RN program.

I already have an Associate in Science, but I'll be getting another ADN and then go to a 4 yr school.

When I went to an info session about the RN program ill be trying to get into, out of like 70 ppl only 5 were guys.

So I want to know are there any men out there?

awesome jrsyjoe!

I'm sure you're experiences will come in handy. Can't wait to hear more from everyone in the future. Plz keep us updated.

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Hello All-

guy student here - beginning a part-time BSN program on Tuesday (PRAY FOR ME!!!). i am also a career changer - my first degree was a bachelor's in business administration/finance. will be working behind a desk fulltime and studying every chance i get. should finish up by fall of 2005!!

i'm so glad i found this thread...now i know i'm not alone. :D

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I'm working behind a desk FT and studying when I can as well. Somehow I continue to get A's..

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I just began 2nd year of ADN program. In class of 56, there are 6 of us guys. Last year I also began working in local hospital as a CNA, in the L&D/Postpartum Dept.! 1st male CNA to hit the floor.

Both experiences have open my eyes to new worlds. Especially when considering my 2 previous jobs: officer in male prison and gas station manager.

While I have no plans of being a delivery nurse, the experience has been great. Not having kids, I never changed a diaper until a year ago. In addition I've learned ways to express empathy with out sounding like an idoit; i.e. using the words "I know" when discussing pain!

Well l have to go to class

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LOL@ I know

I fell inot that trap once .. not good ;)

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I'm a nursing student in IA. This semester I will be starting clinical! Woo-Hoo! Nervous and excited at the same time....

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Well, Heres another guy :eek:

Going to a community college here to get my ADN.. only 18. I feel so young in that class because everyones so much older :o .

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Another one joins the gang,

24 y/o paramedic bridging to an ADN degree. Should be done next May and on my way to working ICU. Great to see this forum,

Rob

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I'm looking forward to the orientation meeting coming up, then class starting on Sept 29th. I'm interested to see how many other men will be in the class. My biggest concern at this point is balancing the school/work/family schedule. I remember how crazy it was doing the prereqs full time and working. Trying to cram 30+ hrs worth of life into a 24 hr day. I have to assume that I am not alone in being the only " breadwinner" in a household that is getting ready (or has started) into a nursing program. ( And this is obviously not unique to men) It's going to be hard on me and my family, and I hope that the sacrifices I make will be worth it. It is a tough program and I believe that I have what it takes to make it through. It just makes me nervous to know that I'm going to be stretched so thin time wise, for two years. Anyone else out there know where I'm coming from?

" With great power comes great responsibility"- Stan Lee

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You're not alone

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Originally posted by Patrick71

years. Anyone else out there know where I'm coming from?

Well, I'm not a guy, but here I am posting on this thread again.. :D

I can relate... I'm not quitting work to go back to school FT this term (not in the nursing program yet), but just thinking about it for next year, I'm already terrified of leaving my job and not having that paycheck every week... SCARY! :stone

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Its okay for you to post here manna ;)

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