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  1. How do I decide where to go????

    richardjboro1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok, I'm a senior BSN student who is totally able to pick up and move anywhere in the country. I'd like to work at a teaching hospital, so I can eventually work towards my masters. Relating pay to...

  2. White Scrubs help!

    richardjboro1 replied to DD_Drummer44's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Interesting. i seriously have never seen that color used before. Sorry for calling you out. I still think the white boxers do coverage the best, since they're less clingy than your

  3. How do I decide where to go????

    richardjboro1 replied to richardjboro1's topic in General Nursing

    I've considered atlanta, but the cost of living there is pretty high compared to what I'm used to and in relation to pay for RN's is it not?? From the research I've done, I would lose several 1000...

  4. How do I decide where to go????

    richardjboro1 replied to richardjboro1's topic in General Nursing

    great info llg, thanks. Just feeling a tad overwhelmed with all the options. I've looked at some top-tier schools, but still find they're all quite similar. I really like Vanderbilt, but the pay...

  5. How do I decide where to go????

    richardjboro1 replied to richardjboro1's topic in General Nursing

    LOL not a cradle, just don't like to hang out with the old

  6. White Scrubs help!

    richardjboro1 replied to DD_Drummer44's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Um.... I hope you're not a guy, because.... apparently you've never shopped for boxers. I've never, ever, ever in my 37 years seen nude or beige boxers. If you can find me a link for something...

  7. Is there really no boot camp?

    richardjboro1 replied to shoebottom's topic in Government, Military

    I would beg to differ on "no boot camp". While it may not be the same as the enlisted men/women go thru, it is still quite rigorous including class time and

  8. Older Nursing Students

    richardjboro1 replied to Neats's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Wow, I feel like a "younger" student at 37 after hearing all your stories!! haha... I work around 20 hours during school and fulltime when school's out in my "former" profession, and have found that a...

  9. The Largest Student Loan Actually PAID OFF!

    richardjboro1 replied to BSNtobe2009's topic in General Nursing

    I HOPE you mean don't pay them off quicker than required??? I do agree it is an investment, but if one is able, why not pay off the loan and then enjoy being debt

  10. Medical This or That

    richardjboro1 replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    meth user. MI or LOL fall

  11. Medical This or That

    richardjboro1 replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    rabid relative. chest pain or abdominal

  12. Medical This or That

    richardjboro1 replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    Crohn's ICP or bowel

  13. What if I don't go to work?

    richardjboro1 replied to ladybugsea's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Please re-read the posts as NO ONE has called you a liar. Actually, the first post says very difficult to believe. To me, reading on the internet, That sounds like someone saying, "you're a liar" in...

  14. What if I don't go to work?

    richardjboro1 replied to ladybugsea's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Why is relocation not an option?? I mean, I understand uprooting family and losing friends and all, but in this day/age when everybody has email, two or three cellphones, etc, you can stay easily in...

  15. Sex and Nursing School

    richardjboro1 replied to motyandproudofit's topic in General Students

    haha I LOVE this one... schedule.. I can see it now. Monday: study for quiz x from 230-3, clinic makeup 330-5, SEX 5-7, study 7-10 for test. Also, I'm a guy, but I've actually been getting MORE sex...

  16. "I don't have AIDS"

    richardjboro1 replied to ThatPoshGirl's topic in General Nursing

    So a large slit in the box, a sick patient moved in and out every day, and you are saying the gloves are more clean than my hands? hmm... I'd like to see a study on this. "clean" vs "sterile". Yes,...

  17. "I don't have AIDS"

    richardjboro1 replied to ThatPoshGirl's topic in General Nursing

    I've had it happen to me, and as described above, it was an older (50s) man, obviously blue-collar, and apparently worried about his condition. Also, I've been taught that non-sterile gloves are for...

  18. Confused about salary and hourly pay adding up......

    richardjboro1 replied to kgh31386's topic in General Nursing

    As I'm sure you are aware, different areas of the country have wildly different costs of living and pay to nursing as well as other areas. In low-cost areas, obviously 20 is great pay while in high...

  19. Vent! Inconsiderate None NS Students!

    richardjboro1 replied to drosagain's topic in General Students

    shoot, you're lucky... we have JUNIOR BSN students who act this way... They talk in class, text all day (guilty at times myself) leave to answer phones, etc....So hear ya tho

  20. Tote Bag/ Book Bag

    richardjboro1 replied to Annointed_RNStudent's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Personally, I despise carrying my books to class. Generally the only time I need them is for reference when I'm studying. SO>...I carry a nice messenger bag when I need the laptop or a slimmer...

  21. 31-yr-Old Needs Advice on Career Change to Nursing

    richardjboro1 replied to Patchz's topic in General Nursing

  22. 31-yr-Old Needs Advice on Career Change to Nursing

    richardjboro1 replied to Patchz's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome and good luck to you!

  23. 31-yr-Old Needs Advice on Career Change to Nursing

    richardjboro1 replied to Patchz's topic in General Nursing

    most prereqs are universal, mostly the harder sciences and the gen ed courses. I wish I had started in the ASN, because, already having a bach, I could already be working more than likely, rather...

  24. 31-yr-Old Needs Advice on Career Change to Nursing

    richardjboro1 replied to Patchz's topic in General Nursing

    Coming from a similar situation, I can give some recommendations on the course to take. I had a bachelor's in music, with very little science before I went back to school at 34. I would personally...

  25. Boy Nurses!

    richardjboro1 replied to Wanna_BA_Nurse's topic in Male Nursing Students

    murse sounds silly, and male nurse even worse. I prefer to say i'm a nurse... who happens to be male. I've never said female doctor, or female policeman, etc..... why do we have to be sexist in...