TheAngryMan

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1. I fail Teas twice, what should I do now..

   TheAngryMan replied to Momona's topic in Pre-Nursing

   ....? Not sure what you are trying to get at....I never said that all you have to do is pass A&P. I said the minimum is A&P, because the OP said that she was told she did not need it...

2. I fail Teas twice, what should I do now..

   TheAngryMan replied to Momona's topic in Pre-Nursing

   A&P are essential for TEAS. Whoever told you you don't need them is a moron or ***. Take A&P and you will do better.

3. Career advice

   TheAngryMan replied to NickRN's topic in UK

   ...At least in the US physio is graduate level degree minimum. where as the baseline nursing is a ADN or BSN. When it comes to rehab, I trust a physio far more than MDs or nurses. I worked as an MA in a pain clinic for years....the doc got people hoo...

4. Can I be a nurse without majoring in BSN?

   TheAngryMan replied to 4pplepie99's topic in Pre-Nursing

   It is very common for people to do poorly freshman year. Medical school is still in reach. Study study study. Don't get distracted with parties, video games or Netflix. Your mentality needs to be that you are the best student in the class and someon...

5. Student Loans and Debt

   TheAngryMan replied to jnniemeyer's topic in NP Students

   I was in the same boat...I had incurred debt from previous degrees...had barely made a dent in it over my 5 year engineering career. I ultimately decided on an accelerated BSN. That way I can work on my NP while working as an RN. Also if you do your...

6. Combat Fatigue

   TheAngryMan replied to tropsnegRN's topic in General Nursing

   I've seen this repeatedly in a number different jobs I've had in various career Fields. 99% of the time its diet and exercise. After a few years in a stressful job, you see a gigantic difference between those who exercise regularly and those who don'...

7. Oversupply of Nurse Practitioners

   TheAngryMan replied to guest416560's topic in NP

   I agree with 99% of your post... including the fact that reputable schools should require the GRE and provide clinicals. That seems pretty standard to me. I am also on a similar path to you...that said, truly with all respect I would not admit that ...

8. Energy Medicine: Is this real?

   TheAngryMan replied to Tammy Hartman's topic in Stress 101

   I am just a student, but previously I was an EMT and worked for 2 years as a physical therapy aide. I can't count the times where we had patients who were in chronic pain for years...and there previous treatment of choice was a chiropractor. Unfortun...

9. TEAS exam preparation tips?!

   TheAngryMan replied to NursingStudentakr's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Practice like you are taking the test. Use only an online calculator to simulate test conditions. Like all tests you ace it before you go in. Don't accept a score of less than 90% on your practice exams. Better to be over prepared than dissapointed.

10. Pre-Nursing for CA student at community college

    TheAngryMan replied to JustKeepRiding's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I don't think anyone was trying to put down an ADN program. I just know that in LA county, the Cal States fill up quick. I would also argue that the CC programs here are also extremely competitive ( SMC and PCC in particular).

11. Pre-Nursing for CA student at community college

    TheAngryMan replied to JustKeepRiding's topic in Pre-Nursing

    In CA both BSN and ADN are very competitive...I took classes with very bright kids that didn't make it. The good news is that while B's aren't great...they aren't terrible. If you take chem or A&P again and get an A, you'll be fine. I also know s...

12. New Here

    TheAngryMan replied to Sumdaymurse's topic in CNA/MA

    Yeah!..I left a good paying engineering career to go into healthcare. At the end of the day, you gotta do what makes you happy. Humans need a purpose. If nursing is yours, take the plunge. Good luck!

13. Seattle is Dying

    TheAngryMan replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Has less to do with government leadership and more to do with the population that elects them. Los Angeles for example had the opportunity to pass rent control...yet "liberal" Angelinos voted no. Hipsters open up expensive coffee shops in historical ...

14. Sitting down - New nurse looking for advice

    TheAngryMan replied to MgoBlue37's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in a similar boat. I stopped working at my old desk job and became a PT aide to learn how to rehab myself better. Here are my thoughts: 1.) Inactivity will make it worse. Consistent high quality physical therapy, is the only long term solution.Y...

15. Sitting down - New nurse looking for advice

    TheAngryMan replied to MgoBlue37's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in a similar boat. Inactivity will make it worse. Consistent high quality physical therapy, is the only long term solution.