MongoSmash

MongoSmash has 2 years experience.

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1. Need help!

   MongoSmash replied to Tasp72's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Oh ok. Sounds like your schools may do it a little different. Here I can go take my ADN at the community college. It still requires a number of pre-req's, all of which would transfer to a BSN program if I were accepted. May have to take a couple more...

2. ER Experience - I'm A Wee Bit Upset

   MongoSmash replied to emmjayy's topic in Pre-Nursing

   This right here is the answer to your situation. Most likely you will do fine as a nurse. I'm the sort that can turn of emotions when I need to, but if it were my wife or one of the kids as a patient you bet I would be emotionally stressed and not de...

3. Need help!

   MongoSmash replied to Tasp72's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Look into hiring rates for ADN in your area. If you can find a job then that may be a solution so that you can at least get on your feet. After that you may be able to find a bridge program from ADN-BSN or even straight to a Masters. You can use the ...

4. Air Force or Army for Nursing?

   MongoSmash replied to bsnlru19's topic in Government

   I wasn't in the medical field while I was in the Army, but from what I have seen the Air Force has better equipment. Tends to be more of a traditional hospital setup while the Army focuses more on taking care of soldiers in the field. But take that ...

5. Is this right?

   MongoSmash replied to kariace's topic in General Students

   If it is a community college make sure your advisor/ counselor is associated or at least familiar with the nursing program and its prerequisites. Our local CC has several campuses located across the region. Our local campus counselors have no idea wh...

6. Comfortable living?

   MongoSmash replied to Kdao's topic in General Nursing

   Also, when your lease is up shop around for better rent. Lots of time you can find houses and such that are cheaper than apartments. We are in a 3 bedroom/ 2 bath house with 5 acres and my rent is only $500/ month.

7. Comfortable living?

   MongoSmash replied to Kdao's topic in General Nursing

   You've been given some good advice. As a fellow Mississippian, I can't imagine you needing half of what your budgeting for miscellaneous expenses unless you just plan on partying every single night. I'm not an RN yet but most of the ones I know live ...

8. How do I prep for NOC?

   MongoSmash replied to KayKaz23's topic in CNA/MA

   I work 7p-7a also. I do like Mirandaaa and stay up when I don't have to go in that night so that I can spend time with my family. Sometimes I do end up taking a short nap. As for adjusting she also gave good advice. If you don't like coffee, get som...

9. How to deal with rude coworkers

   MongoSmash replied to nicenurse819's topic in Relations

   It's just something you're going to have to learn to deal with unfortunately. I've been a CNA for 2 years now and really it sound like this woman needs an attitude adjustment. I work with a couple like that. They would rather the patient sit in urine...

10. A&P.......I need some opinions

    MongoSmash replied to lovebug86's topic in Pre-Nursing

    This right here. If you really do want to retake the class even with a B, this will give you your best shot at an A next time around.

11. Working as a CNA/PCA do you feel able to make a living?

    MongoSmash replied to WCSU1987's topic in CNA/MA

    LPN's around here don't even make that. What's your cost of living like though?

12. Working as a CNA/PCA do you feel able to make a living?

    MongoSmash replied to WCSU1987's topic in CNA/MA

    It's doable but tough. And it depends on where you live. My wife is a stay at home mom, home schools our 3 kids so we just have my paycheck. We have to make cuts and you definitely can't play the "keeping up with the Jones's" game. It'll be better on...

13. How did your parents react when you told them you wanted to be a nurse?

    MongoSmash replied to futurern_.'s topic in Men

    Wow. Not even sure what to say about that. Wonder what folks would say if they realized that men made up the majority of nurse's before Florence Nightingale? My wife and parent's both have been very supportive, especially after several failed attempt...

14. Can I accomplish becoming an RN at 26?

    MongoSmash replied to honeyforasalteyfish's topic in Men

    Old dude gave some spot on advice. It's never to late. I started a PN program when I was 34 (36 now). Failed second level and hoping to get back in next spring, took some time off to rethink things only to realize that I love working in the medical f...

15. Buying Scrubs

    MongoSmash replied to Colej101's topic in Men

    Check around your area for uniform shops. I'm 6'2" and wear a 2x. There is a place near here called TC's uniforms. Not sure if it is a national chain or not, but they carry more scrubs than you can imagine. Also, check with your program if you are do...