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1. I'm meeting the unit manager (as an extern)

   ChicagoNative replied to direw0lf's topic in General Nursing

   Oh, gosh, I thought this was a little more recent and didn't look at the date. I hope it went well, and congratulations!

2. I'm meeting the unit manager (as an extern)

   ChicagoNative replied to direw0lf's topic in General Nursing

   Business casual for sure. I just got done with interviews and might have some insight to offer. You already have the position, now is the time to build your rapport with the staff. They are going to be your team and mentors for the foreseeable future...

3. is Nursing School HARDER than Medical School?

   ChicagoNative replied to sunny d's topic in General Students

   That was exhausting and lacking in self-awareness. I could go on, but eh.

4. NYT Article: Men don't want to be nurses, and their wives agree

   ChicagoNative replied to Neuronurse1114's topic in Men

   I have some thoughts on the subject. Because it's a women dominated field, the fact it is a science degree, and not the polisci kind, is completely overlooked. If it's true that society implicitly believes women aren't as capable in the sciences as ...

5. Chamberlain College of Nursing Chicago campus

   ChicagoNative replied to Pao95's topic in Illinois

   I just graduated from this campus. While I had my issues, it's worth noting that I've heard students from EVERY area program complain about one thing or another (disorganized, high tuition, etc.). Self-determination matters more than anything. I got ...

6. I feel like nursing school didn't prepare me for work

   ChicagoNative replied to Gem1984's topic in LPN/LVN

   LPN, as you're probably aware, stands for licensed practical nurse. The keyword is nurse. They are nurses, too. Nursing schools vary in their licensure offerings. If you wanted to split hairs, I suppose you could say LPN school and RN school. Maybe y...

7. It seems that some students are not a good fit for nursing.

   ChicagoNative replied to Banana nut's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I never said it was, nor did I say I didn't take this more seriously after the fact. I don't feel particularly ashamed for acknowledging a mistake I had made.

8. It seems that some students are not a good fit for nursing.

   ChicagoNative replied to Banana nut's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I've already attempted to clarify my original statement and apologized for not speaking more precisely. Many check 'accept terms and conditions' online and on contracts, only learning later what was actually signed. Sometimes they'd find out by direc...

9. It seems that some students are not a good fit for nursing.

   ChicagoNative replied to Banana nut's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Yes, I am aware of that. Again, it might have been what he aspires to and it's possible he didn't know that was a law. I might not have known that at that stage of my coursework either. Not sure when I learned it, but I remember it was by reading an ...

10. It seems that some students are not a good fit for nursing.

    ChicagoNative replied to Banana nut's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I hear ya. I'd like to think it might be related to aspirations, just cuz it wouldn't make sense to portray yourself as a nurse or DNP and post about gen eds. It's never ever appropriate to present yourself differently than your actual level. I alway...

11. It seems that some students are not a good fit for nursing.

    ChicagoNative replied to Banana nut's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Your attitude towards the responses is great. Both learning from your mistakes and admitting wrongs are wonderful qualities, and I try to be accountable, myself. There certainly is constructive criticism in parts of the thread, just was jarring to ha...

12. It seems that some students are not a good fit for nursing.

    ChicagoNative replied to Banana nut's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Haha, well put. It was a nuclear response to a disagreement with strangers over the Internet. I'd offer that our online activity can affect our professional life, but I don't think it'd be well-received.

13. It seems that some students are not a good fit for nursing.

    ChicagoNative replied to Banana nut's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Of course. I was just thinking back to when I was running through my gen eds and pre reqs. I was 27 and felt like it was my one and only chance to make something of myself. Having had a poor academic history, I had to pull a 180 and learn how to be a...

14. It seems that some students are not a good fit for nursing.

    ChicagoNative replied to Banana nut's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I don't think that's what he meant. It's probably difficult to see his peers have a cavalier attitude towards something he takes very seriously.

15. How do people feel about male nurses?

    ChicagoNative replied to Natgurad's topic in Men

    The thing with nursing is I have no idea how to accurately describe what it really is to people. It's so completely underrated. Public opinion seems to have changed a lot in recent years for the better, though. Even that show Chicago Med, while holdi...