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  1. Feedback on a statement of purpose?

    piscesguy replied to piscesguy's topic in General Nursing

    Here is a version my friend edited, which do you guys like better. Impressions? I know I'm being a feedback hog here, but I do appreciate anyone that takes the time to chime in with an opinion or any...

  2. Why is nursing such a horrible job?

    piscesguy replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    What? Laughing is not

  3. Feedback on a statement of purpose?

    piscesguy replied to piscesguy's topic in General Nursing

    Its 487 words long. Thank you guys for the feedback! I'm going to go back and look for that a that should be an an, capitalize Aunt, and I will try to make the last paragraph three sentences and...

  4. Feedback on a statement of purpose?

    piscesguy posted a topic in General Students

    moved to general

  5. Bitter endings, sweet beginnings, and blessings in disguise.

    piscesguy replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sarabeth, I'm sorry to hear about your father. I am glad that you came to vent and glad that you are in a better workplace now. Do you ever think about carrying a voice recorder in your pocket to...

  6. What can we do to make nursing job better?

    piscesguy replied to orgecatt's topic in General Nursing

    I am glad that there are people talking about how to make it better. I am a poor sucker who may be entering the field, so what do I know, but I'm glad there are people thinking like this and talking...

  7. Travel RN, IS THIS CHARGE? , safety, Nursery / NICU

    piscesguy replied to JacksGirl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Honestly, I wish nurses would get together and file class action lawsuits against these crook corporations. Seriously. They need to be held accountable. They're holding you

  8. Ryan White HIV/AIDS Act Extended... eliminates travelers HIV entry ban

    piscesguy replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That sentence makes no sense! I think I get what you're trying to say, but I have to respond that I think art of the "broke system" is a society putting money above all else. Did it occur to you...

  9. Male nurse career advice

    piscesguy posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    What do you guys think? I have been a hospice volunteer for three years, and I love it. I do; however, understand that my role as a volunteer is a world away from that of a nurse. Working with...

  10. SF student in need of friendly advice.

    piscesguy posted a topic in California Nursing

    After two years full time I have completed my pre-reqs and other classes to make up 60 units. I have a Bachelor's in Architecture from 2000 with a low GPA. My GPA this time around is about 3.75. I...

  11. Controversial Michael Moore Flick 'Sicko' Will Compare U.S. Health Care with Cuba's

    piscesguy replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    printing the truth wouldn't allow the NYT to take an obligatory potshot at Republicans. ~faith, Timothy. You just had to throw that last line in there, didn't

  12. Controversial Michael Moore Flick 'Sicko' Will Compare U.S. Health Care with Cuba's

    piscesguy replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Going to the doctor for sniffles should not be an issue. Time during this visit may contribute to better communication between doctor and patient, patient education, an assesment of lifestyle and...

  13. Controversial Michael Moore Flick 'Sicko' Will Compare U.S. Health Care with Cuba's

    piscesguy replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Thank you for posting that so succinctly. The short posts to the point and not pretentious are so delightful to

  14. Controversial Michael Moore Flick 'Sicko' Will Compare U.S. Health Care with Cuba's

    piscesguy replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm glad you had a wonderful experience on a trip. That is always priceless. People from cooperative cultures like in Asia would place a much higher emphasis on being polite and finding common...

  15. Controversial Michael Moore Flick 'Sicko' Will Compare U.S. Health Care with Cuba's

    piscesguy replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You start off sentences with "I don't care.... and I don't need to watch.... and I allready [sic] know that socialism is...". You aren't coming accross as open to discussion, new knowledge or sharing...

  16. Controversial Michael Moore Flick 'Sicko' Will Compare U.S. Health Care with Cuba's

    piscesguy replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Why? I don't get it? I feel like you're gloating about being dismissive just because you disagree. Okay. Did you see the

  17. Controversial Michael Moore Flick 'Sicko' Will Compare U.S. Health Care with Cuba's

    piscesguy replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    How can you be so emotional about a movie you refuse to see? See it and then talk about how you feel, otherwise it's not fair to others who want to talk about the issues in the movie, and maybe spare...

  18. Deciding whether to drop out CRNA school?

    piscesguy replied to micugirl's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Um...I just wanted to express my worry that the OP is being minimized here. Blanka, I feel like you are trying to say you empathize, but then it seems like what follows minimizes the OP's...

  19. Before I became a nurse...

    piscesguy replied to arizonanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Cool

  20. Myers-Briggs Type

    piscesguy posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know this is an often-used test. I've taken it three times since h.s. I am mostly an ENFP, sometimes an ISFP. Anyone else know their type? I wonder what other types people on the forum are, and if...

  21. Myers-Briggs Type

    piscesguy replied to piscesguy's topic in General Nursing

    the myers-briggs is a long test, but i started taking the shortened test http://www.kisa.ca/personality (thanks kurlykay for the links!) http://www.personalitypage.com/portraits.html)every day,...

  22. Myers-Briggs Type

    piscesguy replied to piscesguy's topic in General Nursing

    Hey friends! Thanks for sharing! All different types, lots of TJ's, I bet you need that for nursing, I don't seem to have it, hope I get there somehow anyway AND that its a great

  23. Minority Male Nurses and Nursing Students

    piscesguy replied to MaleRNstudent21's topic in Men in Nursing

    :penguin:

  24. Hurrah I Passed!

    piscesguy replied to iMikee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    hey! congratulations, a great day, no doubt. today, you rule!

  25. What's everyone taking this fall?

    piscesguy replied to Christinmomof3nrs2be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey AJ! I know what you mean, and I like looking at this website, too. I wish you good luck with your classes, and good luck not letting "the downpressors" bring you down. Yesterday I went for a...