butterfliesandzebras

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1. Nursing acceptance question

   butterfliesandzebras replied to MarissaC's topic in Rhode Island

   Hey tropics, I'm glad it went well! Now you must be relieved. I heard orientation is gonna be on the 18th or 19th of June. Good luck

2. Nursing acceptance question

   butterfliesandzebras replied to MarissaC's topic in Rhode Island

   Marisa, for some reason I bet your wicked hot. Just saying

3. EMT Starting RN program anyone else go down this road?

   butterfliesandzebras replied to Deuceswild1's topic in Men

   This is good advise, EMT, CNA's are better off not letting students or professors know backgrounds. Some professors see you as possible know it alls.

4. My kids in melbourne??

   butterfliesandzebras replied to butterfliesandzebras's topic in Australia

   What is it you don't understand? Just wondering.

5. Double standard for men?

   butterfliesandzebras replied to grpman's topic in Male Students

   Wow, double whammy! Racist and sexual harass! I'm glad you got through it. I served twenty years in the Navy and while stationed on ships, with all male crew, of course no problems in that regard. However, when serving on shore duty, it was unavoidab...

6. new graduate RN -- terminated after 2 months

   butterfliesandzebras replied to cyoucapri's topic in Men

   Cyoucapri, please don't take this the wrong way, are you a sociopath? Some the things you mentioned, and for that matter, did not mention, sent a red flag for me. Sociopaths, are experts at mimicking emotions and empathy. You mentioned some bedside c...

7. new graduate RN -- terminated after 2 months

   butterfliesandzebras replied to cyoucapri's topic in Men

   Great advise, and very humbling; if more medical professionals could admit they may be lacking, yet look to improve, there would be less ego-inspired conflicts.

8. My kids in melbourne??

   butterfliesandzebras replied to butterfliesandzebras's topic in Australia

   Thanks cheribwyn and chebia! I'm sure my perm res status has expired. First thing first; get through school, get my RN degree. I think more feasible would be moving to Hawaii, a bit closer, and I could take advantage of military flight which flies we...

9. My kids in melbourne??

   butterfliesandzebras posted a topic in Australia

   Male nurse student here in the States, My kids live in Melbourne with their mom. I chose a career in nursing so as I could have the financial and travel means to be in their lives. what are my prospects of working as a nurse in Melbourne? I do have ...

10. Double standard for men?

    butterfliesandzebras replied to grpman's topic in Male Students

    Umm, how is it these lovely girls, including the instructor, are privy to the fact you are well endowed? Or was that just a general question, obviously meant to embarrass you, just thrown out there? Either way, it's all about timing; if you joke arou...

11. Any words of wisdom for a struggling almost-RN?

    butterfliesandzebras replied to glovedgoddess's topic in Student Assist

    Bravo GMTEA!!! Great advise, obviously great nurse as well!! Thanks

12. Any words of wisdom for a struggling almost-RN?

    butterfliesandzebras replied to glovedgoddess's topic in Student Assist

    Well, well well, glovegoddes, I hope you have had plenty of time to wallow in your self pity and self indulgence. It's obvious to me, not only from your current position; days away from graduation, but also the drive you have, that you are exactly wh...

13. Nursing acceptance question

    butterfliesandzebras replied to MarissaC's topic in Rhode Island

    Ok, I got a RN mentor, he's awesome! The first advice he gave me is this; " Any nursing question will be like this.. 1 stupid answer 1 wrong answer 2 correct answers (1 is more right)

14. Nursing acceptance question

    butterfliesandzebras replied to MarissaC's topic in Rhode Island

    I just got word from Margaret Clifton. Via email, that orientation will be sometime in July.

15. Great moments in bad judgement

    butterfliesandzebras replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    Ouch?? How bout, "sir, you are a dumbass"?