hobbes

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1. Older guys like me, how did you get started?

   hobbes replied to theatomicjeff's topic in Men in Nursing

   I also was a programmer for 12+ years before I decided on changing careers at the age of 35. I saw the writing on the wall as programming positions were being shipped overseas and increasing...

2. Applying to Emory University?

   hobbes replied to NYC44's topic in Georgia Nursing

   I work on the cardiovascular stepdown unit. I worked on this floor during my senior practicum in nursing school so was familiar with most of the people and the work flow. I didn't attend one of the...

3. Applying to Emory University?

   hobbes replied to NYC44's topic in Georgia Nursing

   I just graduated from nursing school in December and currently work at Emory University Hospital. One of the reasons I chose Emory is that they pay for 80% of your school after you work for them for...

4. Nurses and smoking......

   hobbes replied to Debbie_LPN's topic in General Nursing

   Okay, I'm missing something...what does passing your boards have to do with your decision to quit

5. motorcycle accidents

   hobbes replied to Oregon Runner's topic in General Nursing

   If you've never ridden a motorcycle, it's very difficult to explain the pure joy and excitement one gets when riding. In 1999 I bought a motorcycle (Kawasaki ZRX1100) when I was in my early thirtys...

6. Oncology clinicals

   hobbes replied to Timora's topic in Oncology

   Hang in there newgrad2005. I am also a first semester nursing student that will graduate December 2005 and my first clinical is on an oncology floor where I will be for the remainder of the semester....

7. Text Books

   hobbes replied to LouisianaNurse2006's topic in General Students

   half.com was bought by eBay several years ago and it has been eBays plan to combine half.com and eBay. They were going to do it a couple of years ago but half.com sellers made a stink and they held...

8. Do you skip a lot of classes if attendance isn't taken? Be honest!

   hobbes replied to Star Trek Nerd's topic in General Students

   I personally am one that has no qualms about skipping lectures because I don't believe I have to be dependent on the instructor to learn, especially for prereq classes like chemistry, A&P,...

9. Career switch - from 6 figure salary

   hobbes replied to melly06's topic in General Nursing

   THANK YOU!!!!!! Someone, like myself, that has actually been there in IT and knows. If you only listen to one poster on this thread, this is it. Thanx

10. Career switch - from 6 figure salary

    hobbes replied to melly06's topic in General Nursing

    Melly, I'm in the same boat as you and I would take with a grain of salt some of the responses you see hear. Only you truly know your situation and what will make you happy. Most nurses here who don't...

11. my college is scaring me

    hobbes replied to Rhee's topic in General Nursing

    Here, here. I couldn't agree more. No, I haven't wanted to be a nurse for my entire life and my primary motivation is driven by the needs of my family and the fact that there's some stability. This,...

12. Why is it MEN seem to get along better in this field than WOMEN??!!!

    hobbes replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    :rotfl: As I've been reading this thread, that exactly what I've been doing - rolling my eyes. I think many of you have been too far removed from your biology and psychology classes and want to cling...

13. Men in Nursing & Racing

    hobbes replied to Stacy Motorsports's topic in General Nursing

    Keep up the good

14. Blowing the Curve and Classmate Hostility (Long)

    hobbes replied to Sheri257's topic in General Students

    Wait a second...are you in my class? Oops, guess not, you're in Califonia. Anyhow, this sound exactly like my statistics class. There are, what I call, the "whiners" who are constantly complaining...

15. Why the high pay in Texas?

    hobbes replied to Salus's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Interesting theory, but I doubt your "sample" of Indianapolis nursing students will allow you to make any generalizations about the nursing population in general. I think the political views of nurses...