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I can't help you with hospitals--still a student--but I *love* living in Columbus (though not for much longer, I'm from Texas and will be moving back soon). It's a little bit smaller, quite a few little artsy/fun areas, and quite a bit to do. There are also quite a few choices for places to work. Brian

Who said a lot of them were gay? I have yet to run into another queer male in school. With all of the *real* issuses nursing is facing today, I'll just say that the poster is in for a rude awakening if he/she is spending time wondering if gay guys are good nurses. And SJoe, RE: 16.8%, ROFLMAO. Brian :chair:

AUSTIN!!!!!! -B-

I worked at wal-mart for a year and a half. 10/hour (not bad when you're nineteen in a small town in the middle of nowhere). Moved to Columbus at 20, worked at Kroger for a whopping three months. On top of my 6.25 an hour I was paying union dues out the orifice...I'd *much* rather work for wallyworld if I had to go back to one of them. Can't shop at wal-mart though, too crowded, too loud, and it *smells*. Had NO complaints against them as an employer. And as for layoffs, they happen, that's why we go to college and develop skills to make us more marketable. My parents struggled constantly when I was kid, if they had just waited awhile to have children and gotten an education first they would have had it a *lot* easier. I can't imagine trying to raise a family working an entry-level job at *any* grocery store. Brian

just think of that particular nurse as that coworker you don't like (and don't tell me there isn't one, that's universal *lol*). Brian

We washed each other's feet and arms, but that's it. Only thing I bared my chest for was the EKG...even offered to let them shave my chest so the leads wouldn't get stuck *loL*. Had my first manicure in that class too :). brian

Quit eating animals and their byproducts.... ...check out "The McDougall Plan." Only diet book you'll ever need. Brian

JHnurse-- Just posting in case you do pop back. 1. Concentrate on school or you won't do well. 2. Quit looking for Mr. Right. That's the only time you'll find him. 3. Decide where you want to live, how much money you want to make, etc. There are lucrative areas in nursing...they just take some finding. Investing and good financial planning all help too. I'm 22 and already have 2 IRA's and a mutual fund. Good luck! Brian

Margaret Cho's is my favourite: "I just walk up to the guy, get real close, and say 'STICK IT IN!'" Brian