patrick1rn

patrick1rn MSN, RN, NP

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  1. 3 males out of a class of 30, anyone else feel overpowered?

    patrick1rn replied to baedwards4's topic in Male Nursing Students

    You are correct. I work in a MICU. On some nights their are up to 4 male RNs working in the MICU, other nights I am the only "MURSE" working. I normally stay in my patients room. Women talk and talk...

  2. What kind of Nursing school drama in your school?

    patrick1rn replied to NoeIssa's topic in General Students

    I agree, but at the same time, It is humourous to see some of the stupid things people do for a good

  3. DNP vs APN with MS in "other"

    patrick1rn replied to jfailla's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Go to FNP

  4. Feeling stupid (and a little miffed...)

    patrick1rn replied to DroogieRN's topic in General Students

    I did clinicals for my FNP school, the MAs most of the time, they did a decent BP, but their was one who did not know how to take a BP. I dont trust the MAs BP reading, and neither should you . Ask...

  5. What kind of Nursing school drama in your school?

    patrick1rn replied to NoeIssa's topic in General Students

    I guess I can contribute to this blog since I did just graduate from my masters degree program for my FNP Drama: One girl in my class always complained about how stressfull the whole situation was.....

  6. Nursing student taking drugs

    patrick1rn replied to txpatches's topic in General Students

    I have been contributing to the blogs on AN. I finally figured out what a nurse is. A nurse is a liberal, who believes that it is ok to go to work after smoking pot, who believes that if you are a...

  7. Nursing student taking drugs

    patrick1rn replied to txpatches's topic in General Students

    Again, would you want this person to be your nurse ? Makes you wonder about missing narcs huh

  8. For Fun - Things You Want to Buy Once You're a Nurse

    patrick1rn replied to Multicollinearity's topic in General Students

    so congrat are in order ... rn or lpn

  9. A "chick's" perspective on Men in Nursing

    patrick1rn replied to KimmbaFNP's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Nah, I dont express my inner pain, that is for me and me alone. I need my inner pain, I love my inner pain, Its what makes me

  10. Need your support guys.........I Feel like a real pansy!!

    patrick1rn replied to malestudentnurse's topic in Male Nursing Students

    You wont have time to go bar hopping anymore now anyway. If you do, just walk away. I hate drunk people, so I avoid places that have drunk people. On the other after you walk away and this person...

  11. any of you do any weightlifting/powerlifting/bodybuilding?

    patrick1rn replied to tronix304's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I can not squat anymore or do deadlifts anymore on account of a parachuting accident. Life is tough, But I love doing my bench presses, standing overhead presses though. 225 x 15 reps on the overhead...

  12. A "chick's" perspective on Men in Nursing

    patrick1rn replied to KimmbaFNP's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I totally agree, there is both physical strength and emotional strength. Im not a touchy feely guy, but I might get emotional when I go to the Catalina Wine Mixer this

  13. Nursing student taking drugs

    patrick1rn replied to txpatches's topic in General Students

    Do you want that person to be a nurse ? I would not. RNs lose their licenses for doing drugs. Would you feel safe having this person on your staff ? I would not. If I were you , I would send a...

  14. Need advice please

    patrick1rn replied to evie119's topic in General Nursing

    GO to RN school, take out loans if you have

  15. Should spelling count?

    patrick1rn replied to betc's topic in General Nursing

    yes spelling should count. We went to college after all We took English We have mininum standards after all. An occoinal word now and again is ok. I cant wait to go to the Catalina Wine

  16. Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    patrick1rn replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

  17. For Fun - Things You Want to Buy Once You're a Nurse

    patrick1rn replied to Multicollinearity's topic in General Students

    A shame that some Americans will not purchase American cars, given that our automotive industry is suffering. Anyway, if your going to buy a new bed, I would recommend the Select Comfort beds... I own...

  18. Least Healthy States

    patrick1rn replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Really what does this have to do with the list

  19. 10 Excellent Reasons for National Health Care

    patrick1rn replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    So everyone pays the same percent at 1.5 % and people can still keep their private insurance ? Maybe I misunderstood then. Maybe I should look into this. I am into people having affordable health...

  20. 10 Excellent Reasons for National Health Care

    patrick1rn replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I dont know where you got 6k a yr for health insurance, is that what you pay right now ? If I had a choice, I would prefer to keep my own private insurance and not pay the extra taxes for UHC, since I...

  21. Least Healthy States

    patrick1rn replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Louisana voting republican ? I dont think political affliation is a direct correlation to how healthy a state is. Please prove to me, or is that your opinion. I didnt see it on the list when I went...

  22. Direct entry NP grads and getting a job

    patrick1rn replied to Lola89's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Lola, they way I look at it, if others had found a job, then you too will find a

  23. Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    patrick1rn replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I guess those workers have to work. I dont have an issue with that, but I do have an issue with the government giving those workers a free handout only because their industry failed, because they...

  24. Let's stop counting on charity to pay medical bills

    patrick1rn replied to jsrRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Your right, forget about charity, it is a bad idea. Lets have the government take care of

  25. 10 Excellent Reasons for National Health Care

    patrick1rn replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I want to understand something first.. If I insulted anyone, I am sorry, that was not my intention. Here is my issue with so called UHC It is going to have to be paid for with increased taxes right ?...