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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 a...

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 a...

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...

You'll have that no matter what in nursing...do what *you* want to do and don't look back :) Brian

They poke fun at MEDICINE in general...hardly just male nurses. TURN OFF THE FRIGGIN' TV! As for me, I'll be a murse with a man purse when I graduate. Brian

Here in Ohio it's STNA...my friend in Indy is a CNA...exact same thing :). Brian

Mattsmom81: I think it's society in general. I headed 1000 miles away right out of high school, it was great!! Them: You coming home for Xmas? Me: Do you have $400 for my plane tickets? Them: Well.... Me: That's what I thought. Come visit anytime. N...

The ones I really like live too far away so i only see them once a year at the family reunion. Get along with most of the locals, even though my relationship with my mother gets more strained as time goes along. I think I remind her too much of her ...

Fruits+veggies+whole grains+legumes+WAAAATTTERR+exercise. Works for me everytime. I don't get thirsty, and I look and feel great. Good luck, whatever you decide. Brian

Helpful but not necessary. But if you want to I say go for it, it'll be great experience for you. Also check out the student thread and go back, they've had several good threads on that topic. Sbic: I *love* that signature line. Brian

Still a student here, and I've had a mix of comments. SO's mother forbade her children from becoming nurses (she was an air force RN...vietnam vet). My own mother has been pushing it since I first mentioned it because "I know this LPN that makes almo...

I had a hell of a time--finally gave up when I accidentally found my current job. I'm not messing with it until I get close to actual nursing classes (I'll be unable to work my current shift). My current job is EASY and pays a ridiculous salary for w...

We had to have a bio, chem, cna course, and a class called "Patient Care Skills" done before we could apply...and that's for the class that starts in six months :). I failed a class and ended up waiting an extra two quarters!! Don't let it happen to ...

I'd go with long term care. It's hard work but it will make you stronger and will look great on your resume the next time you go shopping for a job. And you can always come back to the hospital after you graduate :). Brian

Yay!! My grandmother just quit last year (at 80!!) after 60+ years of 4 packs/day. Got mad because they put another tax on them and just quit cold turkey out of protest!! Her house smells 100% better and she looks and feels great! Congrats!! brian

ADN: medsurg, psych, corrections BSN: Try management, research MSN/JD: Sue them all! hehe, actually will be looking for a governemt job in w. va. with that one. Brian

Calling someone old is not defending yourself. Politely telling her that it was none of her business would have been the mature way to defend yourself. I doubt the woman turned around and asked her the question out of the blue. Probably trying to fi...

(((((renerian))))) good job..I know too many nurses her in c-town that like their jobs for you to be putting up with that crap. Hope the next one goes better.... ...trying to get a job at OSU...if I end up there I'll let ya know :). Brian

Full or Part time student? Part time Do you work and go to school? Yes, two jobs. Bank and sales. Zero free time, but bills are getting paid. Age? 22 Single or Married? Partnered. Children (if yes ages?) No...two great nephews. Other degrees? Not ye...

I'm just praying my "year of medsurg" goes fast so I can hurry and get into corrections! 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

I won't be able to come, this quarter is killing me. Will look forward to hearing how it goes and will plan on making it to the next one. Brian

Ignorance plain and simple. Mom started encouraging nursing the first time I mentioned it because "so and so is an LPN and makes almost 14/hour...." to her that's big cash. When I told her a friend of mine brings home 70,000/year she almost fainted *...

ROFLMAO! Amen girlfriend! Brian