c0untzer0 ASN, BSN

c0untzer0 has 13 years experience as a ASN, BSN and specializes in Psychiatric nursing.

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   Do male nurses face gender bias in nursing education?

   c0untzer0 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

   Hx: I am male, graduated from high school in 1962, my favorite aunt was an RN, and I wanted to go to nursing school. Unfortunately my guidance counselor convinced my parents that nursing was for...
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   songs that describe the work day

   c0untzer0 replied to peachypurple's topic in Health, Stress Management

   I also like Alabama Shakes "Don't Wanna Fight," but...Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, S.O.B., more or less ends my day, enjoy: .Cheers to all us hard-working, under-paid, and...
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   Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

   c0untzer0 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   The U.S. health care "system" is broken beyond repair; this is just one ragged edge. Nurses need to organize and join National Nurses United! Solidarity is the only way we can make
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   Going to Nursing School at an Older Age

   c0untzer0 replied to AmaurosisFugax's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I have no advice regarding studying. Each person has unique methods of learning and absorbing information. I studied much differently than others in my class and it appeared that they all studied...
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   Going to Nursing School at an Older Age

   c0untzer0 replied to AmaurosisFugax's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Just graduated from nursing school, 3 weeks before my 67th birthday. You can do anything you set your mind to. Good
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   Am I being realistic? Nursing school at 45?

   c0untzer0 replied to aidensmom403's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   If you want it, you can get it. I'll be 66 when I graduate in May, 67 when I take the NCLEX in June. Is it easy?
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   Going to Nursing School at an Older Age

   c0untzer0 replied to AmaurosisFugax's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I graduate next May (2011) and when I take, and pass, the NCLEX in June, 2011, I'll be 67. I'm a CNA now and never have a problem finding work, and don't expect to have any problem as an RN. I work...
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   Older Nursing students

   c0untzer0 replied to MarieD's topic in General Students

   Don't worry about your age, just do it and have fun. I'm in my 2d semester (Med-Surg), and set to graduate in May, 2011. Social Security is helping me pay the way - I'm 65, will be 66 when I...
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   From Maine

   c0untzer0 replied to acadia's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the encouragement,
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    From Maine

    c0untzer0 replied to acadia's topic in General Nursing

    EMCC would probably be my first choice. The problem is time. I've been told EMCC has a 4 semester waiting list and I don't have that kind of time. I'm still researching the options and intend to...
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    From Maine

    c0untzer0 replied to acadia's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, and thanks for the reply. Yes, Husson is the more expensive school. I'm applying to both; the attraction of Husson is smaller classes (you're not just a number). Neither school has stellar...
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    From Maine

    c0untzer0 replied to acadia's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I'm new to nursing, currently studying to be a CNA (complete in March) and I'm looking at RN programs at Husson College and UMO. Any information on either program would be greatly appreciated...