Hi guys, As I was reading one of the posts about this nurse's first encounter of a patient demise and how she couldnt control her emotions and started crying, I became curious of the following: 1. How did you handle such a situation, demise of a p...
Hi guys, I have been reading the several posts about doctors yelling at the nurses. I am wondering: 1. As a male nurse, is it any different? 2. Have you ever had to deal with yelling physicians? If yes, what did you do? How did you deal with it? I ...
Is it true that males are more tech savvy than females, especially in the nursing field? When I was doing my clinicals, I noticed that. You know every unit has this one male nurse who is called for everything...lol...I was wondering if it is just the...
Guys, I am in the first semester of nursing and am taking pharmacology. I am overwhelmed with the number of drugs that are available. As I am able to study and grasp all the drugs and do well in the quizes (which really means nothing according to me...
Wow guys, not even one response out of 33 views??? does it mean no one had to do an aesthetic project in school or just that no one has any ideas or what? Just wondering...I thought with so many members, someone will be able to give some ideas..??? o...
Hello everyone, I am looking for some ideas for this aesthetic project that I have to do for school. I have no idea what I am going to do. Just trying to see if you guys have any ideas on how to incorporate art in all aspects of caring and how can it...
Hi there, I am a male nursing student who just got accepted to the program. Taking pharmacology and concepts. I have 2 girls, 2 yo and 11 mos. I also work full time (good news is work from home). My wife works full time also. So, I take care of the k...
Hi everybody, I am new to this website and I very much love it so far. Question to you all--How realistic/reasonable it is to get into ICU after you graduate (as a new graduate)? I see several saying they got into or want to get into ICU. I have read...
Thank you guys for all the responses. It definely helps. Piperglen, I am a chemistry graduate too. Love it but it's been so long (graduated in 94 with BS, never used it) that if you ask me formula of water, I will think twice...anyways, yes that is h...
Hi Michael, you are not alone. I am on the same boat. Let's see what responses you get...am in first semester as well...so cant give you much advice...
ClassQ1 replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in General Students
Dont be discouraged. Not everyone who is a nurse is good in science. It takes hard work, memorization and understanding. If you are good in math, understanding and critical thinking is not an issue. As far as memorization is concerned, you just have ...
ClassQ1 replied to Cartman1532's topic in Male Students
First of all you can see how ignorant this lady is. You should never ever take advice from ignorant people. My question is why are you even talking to her about your career and if she talks politely say that you are not interested in discussing this ...
Thank you Indiana Dan. That really helps. It helps to know that we will be seeing those drugs again and again and not just in Pharm class. Thank you for your time.
33 yo, first semester nursing student. Live in Ohio and there are at least 10 guys in my class of a 55. Mostly middle-aged men like myself who are starting late...
Hi guys! I am 33 (a little older than many of you but see some of my age as well). It is my second career. Have a degree is Chemistry but of no use. Have been in the medical transcription industry for 10+ years but more on the technical side of it as...