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  1. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    Daggummit! replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    Dr. B. Sick, ER physician in

  2. Confess! Whats the craziest force of habit you've done in the "Real World"

    Daggummit! replied to vhern246's topic in Nursing Humor

    Answered the home phone "How may I help you?" and hit hand sanitizer dispensers in the real world out of sheer reflex

  3. Got Laid Off... Good time to Start in the Med Field... But WHERE???

    Daggummit! replied to Future-Male-RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    That mostly depends on what state you live in. However, even if the position doesn't require certification, most hospitals will prefer someone with some previous medical experience (stating the...

  4. Got Laid Off... Good time to Start in the Med Field... But WHERE???

    Daggummit! replied to Future-Male-RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    EMT= Emergency Medical Technician, CNA= Certified Nursing Assistant These are entry level positions which require some form of educational requirement and taking and passing a state exam. EMT's can...

  5. Why are male nurses looked down on?

    Daggummit! replied to USCUAmber's topic in Male Nursing Students

    The only problem I've experienced since deciding to become a nurse has been with some of the older people in my family. They just seem to be unable to wrap their heads around the concept of a male...

  6. Discrimination...You think??!!?!

    Daggummit! replied to Jamie Dale's topic in Men in Nursing

    I agree with 58flyer, tolerating such behavior gives those who practice it tacit approval to keep on practicing discriminatory

  7. when illness interferes...

    Daggummit! replied to raebabelvn's topic in General Students

    Wow, it sounds like you're having a really tough time. I can't imagine how your ailments are compounding the STRESS you're already under from nursing school. I would get the doc to write a letter...

  8. Sometimes I hate my current boss

    Daggummit! replied to Howie781's topic in Male Nursing Students

    It always amazes me how these so called professional types tend to exhibit such "junior high school" behavior. As long as you find your choices rewarding and fulfilling, it doesn't matter what some...

  9. I was asked If I really want to be a nurse.

    Daggummit! replied to cinja's topic in Male Nursing Students

    You don't sound like a wimpy kind of guy being a former US Marshall and all, so your situation must be fairly nasty in order to make you feel this way. Everyone has their high points and low points,...

  10. Does your school curve your test score

    Daggummit! replied to SA2BDOCTOR's topic in General Students

    We don't get any kind of curve on our exams, but my school has a mandatory test review after each exam where you can fill out a formal complaint about questions you thought were ambigous or flat out...