Jack Burton

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1. How do you work and go to nursing school?

   Jack Burton replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Students

   I was in the military for 10 years, where 20-25 hour days were common, so I just don't sleep much. As it was so eloquently put "The only easy day was yesterday....."

2. Oklahoma introductions....

   Jack Burton replied to LanaBanana's topic in Oklahoma

   My name is Greg, and I live in Moore with my pregnant wife (due in Nov), 2 year old son, German Shepherd, and cat. I work full time at Mercy as a NA on the Ortho-Neuro floor and have been there a week. As far as school goes, I am in Rose State's RN p...

3. How is everyone doing this semester?

   Jack Burton replied to marilynmom's topic in Oklahoma

   Busy here. I work as a NA at Mercy, and it does give you a lot of basic knowledge and helps you manage time. However, I find it kinda frustrating because you know how to do a lot, but you can't...... Oh well....that is what the LPN boards are for at ...

4. Full time work AND school?

   Jack Burton replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in LPN-RN

   I work full time (2 12's and 2 8's) as a CNA. I work the night shifts so that Ican go to school and see my pregnant wife and 2 year old. I go to school M-Th, so sleep is sparse at best. That is OK, the military got me used to that, and exercise, coff...

5. How did you guys realize that nursing was for you?

   Jack Burton replied to afa2352's topic in Male Students

   Nursing is a stepping stone for me, on the way to medical school. Even though the philosophies are different, I think that a lot of the things that I learn here will help me to be a better doctor later.

6. Financial Aid Distress

   Jack Burton replied to DarciaMoonz's topic in General Students

   If it were me, I would start working my way up the chain. Start with the the first boss that you can, then go to the dean of the school. If you still don't get satisfaction, then go to a local TV station. But that is just me. People don't do their jo...

7. Getting to know the men behind the names...

   Jack Burton replied to irwin's topic in Male Students

   Another bubblehead....! What are the odds......? I too was in the Navy for 10 years (Nuclear Engineer on "boats", and an EMT for the EMAT.), and left when the Navy and I had conflicting opinions on my future. So, I left, taught for the USPS for awhil...

8. Being a man in the field

   Jack Burton replied to tigress_8207's topic in Male Students

   I'll probably get flamed for this, but being a male in class really allows you to enjoy the class dynamic (read: cattiness) that I have noticed follows groups of women from diverse backgrounds. It can be quite entertaining.......

9. What is your fall schedule?

   Jack Burton replied to dottimur's topic in Oklahoma

   Mine is kinda convoluted: Sunday work from 11PM-7AM Monday Morning, then grab a 2 hour nap, then Nursing class from 12:30-2:20, then study in the library, then Principles of Micro (Pre-Med class) from 5:50-9:00. No work Mon/Tue night d/t clinicals at...

10. Hi - I'm a potential nursing student looking for info...

    Jack Burton replied to Damaris's topic in Oklahoma

    RSC also only looks at pre-req courses, and has increased class sizes d/t more funding. It is still pretty competitive (132-134 points to get in), so having some work experience is necessary. On the flip side, Rose has a high NCLEX passage rate (94% ...