The Guys Club: Guy Students Come on In!

Ned the Red · Feb 26, 2004

Hey, first test in any class after 30 years away from school. Got the results back from our first A&P test - 94! Someone made a 99, then my 94, then down to about a 42.

Sooooo I'm pretty pumped about it. I couldn't believe it - I was sure I blew that test. Maybe there's a chance I'll ace this class and get into nursing school yet.

Ned

:rotfl:

macmagick · Feb 26, 2004

Hey, first test in any class after 30 years away from school. Got the results back from our first A&P test - 94! Someone made a 99, then my 94, then down to about a 42.
Sooooo I'm pretty pumped about it. I couldn't believe it - I was sure I blew that test. Maybe there's a chance I'll ace this class and get into nursing school yet.
Ned
:rotfl:

Excellent NED! If you got a 94 that also means you knew your "stuff" and it is basic "stuff" like A&P when once learned, will be used throughout your nursing career. Ultimately, some of the stuff learned early on like A&P also determine how good you will be later on in your craft...the craft in this case being Nursing. Keep up the good work!

RichardJBoro · Feb 27, 2004

Well, here goes again. EMT first vs. ADN or BSN?. what do you guys think?

neelyt · Feb 27, 2004

Hey,
That is great you are pursuing nursing. Are you going to remain in the military after you get your nursing degree? I am planning a trip to San Antonio this March. I was going to check out a military hospital because I had thought of going into the Air Force and was wanting to talk to some Air Force nurses and get their opinion on life in the Air Force as a nurse. :) Take care!!

I plan on staying in. I have 13 years at present and enjoy my life although it is not for some but I would suggest it for anyone who had a desire to join the military. Air Force especially. Although I am not a nurse yet I do know one and he said it is much better in the military as a nurse altough you can expect to leave the country from time to time.

JohnW · Feb 28, 2004

Hello,

Just though I'd introduce myself. I'm 25 years old and I'm a Junior nursing student at UMass-Boston (BSN). I have a BS in biology and spent a few years working in a Cancer Reaseach lab before deciding I wanted to be a nurse. So far, it's been going well. The work load has been pretty intense, but, I think I'm doing OK.

Out of my class of 60 people, there are 3 men (including me), is this about what you guys have? Everyone has been very nice to me, but, at the same it took a while to getting used to walking into a class of 25people and being the only the guy.

Ruylupez · Feb 28, 2004

We have the third largest classes of male students in my schools history, 6 men out of 43 total. We started with 8 men but one transfered out to another program and one got dropped for failing a drug screening a local hospital insists we pass before doing clinicals.

malenurse1 · Feb 28, 2004

Hello,
Just though I'd introduce myself. I'm 25 years old and I'm a Junior nursing student at UMass-Boston (BSN). I have a BS in biology and spent a few years working in a Cancer Reaseach lab before deciding I wanted to be a nurse. So far, it's been going well. The work load has been pretty intense, but, I think I'm doing OK.
Out of my class of 60 people, there are 3 men (including me), is this about what you guys have? Everyone has been very nice to me, but, at the same it took a while to getting used to walking into a class of 25people and being the only the guy.

Welcome! In my class of 75 people 2 of us are guys. Now if I was a single guy this would be a great ratio! lol! I t is great to see so many guys getting into nursing. Some of the finest, most caring RN's I know happen to be male. The only time that my gender has been an issue was during 1st semester clinicals I was assigned to care for a little old lady with ureteral strictures that had just had a percutanious nephrosotmy tube placed. When I walked in the room and introduced myself, (my instructor was with me), the lady looked me inthe eyes and said, "What..did they run out of girls?" I laughed it off and by the end of the night not only had I won her over but she actually told my instructor what a good job I did. That makes it all worthwhile.

Have a great weekend everyone! :balloons:

macmagick · Feb 28, 2004

We have the third largest classes of male students in my schools history, 6 men out of 43 total. We started with 8 men but one transfered out to another program and one got dropped for failing a drug screening a local hospital insists we pass before doing clinicals.

WOW! That is a high number of men. Back in 1977, I began a 3 year diploma RN program and the number of students starting class was 102 and there were 8 or 10 of us who were guys (been so long ago I have forgotten). Anyway, 3 years later, the class size had decreased to 51 graduates and only 2 of us guys left. All but two of the 51 graduates passed the state board examination (both of us guys passed). Formal nursing training is tough. Those who make it to the status of LPN or RN really deserve it and I think it is great to see more men enter the field.

agent · Mar 2, 2004

I have my entrance exam tonight.

Wish me luck.

H ynnoD · Mar 2, 2004

I have my entrance exam tonight.
Wish me luck.

Good Luck!!!!! :)

malenurse1 · Mar 2, 2004

I have my entrance exam tonight.
Wish me luck.

:coollook: Good Luck Agent!!! :balloons:

macmagick · Mar 2, 2004

I have my entrance exam tonight.
Wish me luck.

GOOD LUCK AGENT!!!