DavidASmithRN2B replied to lindslou14's topic in NCLEX
Don’t give up. When I first graduated practical nursing school I failed my nclex-pn twice. I finally buckled down and really studied hard and passed it on the 3rd try (11 months after I graduated) now I’m in RN school should graduate with my BSN in f...
DavidASmithRN2B replied to Ciara4's topic in Pre-Nursing
I completed A&P 1 and 2 over the summer (4 week semesters each) and my A&P 2 class started right where A&P 1 finished. I definitely needed the foundation of A&P 1 or I could have never completed 2. Good of luck whatever you decide. I...
Anybody else, besides me, who is in school currently and struggling with depression? I have always worked dayshift and was home with my wife and kids in the evening/night. Now that I’m in school the only option for me to work is 16 hour shifts; Frid...
DavidASmithRN2B replied to LPNagain7's topic in LPN/LVN
I opened owned and operated a vape shop for almost 4 years, sold it and now I’m back in school. I’m currently doing the lpn-Rn, then I will do Rn-BSN then BSN-DNP
Hello everyone I wanted to introduce myself. I was a member of this forum years ago but I couldn’t seem to recover my login information. I am an LPN currently with 14 years of experience. I decided last year it was time to move up the proverbial l...
DavidASmithRN2B replied to LPNagain7's topic in LPN/LVN
When I came back to nursing after taking a few years off to start up my own business I decided to do something different than LTC. I tried correctional nursing and absolutely loved it. Maybe something worth looking into. I’m back in LTC now as they w...
DavidASmithRN2B replied to nurse2bnoob101's topic in Male Students
Ultimately I agree with you, the company we worked for was aware that we were dating. I became the manager on a different floor than she worked, per my superiors to prevent nepotism and favoritism. There were times that I had to be her manager though...
DavidASmithRN2B replied to nurse2bnoob101's topic in Male Students
I will be honest man. I started dating a co-worker. It actually worked out great for us. I actually left the job (better opportunity) but now she and I are married and have two kids together. We have been together for 7 years. Marrying her was a gr...
DavidASmithRN2B replied to pi.student's topic in General Students
I am currently in school as well, also a male similar in age (34). I work two 16 hour shifts on the weekends (32 hours total) and attend school during the week. I am doing this with 4 kids as well. It’s hard but manageable. I plan to continue on to ...