nycguy

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1. NCLEX RN (I took my boards TODAY)

   nycguy replied to Stacy2009's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Thanks for sharing your impression of the NCLEX RN. Congrats on

2. Black male nurses

   nycguy replied to dlhall's topic in Male Nursing Students

   Black male BSN student here. From my experience, there are not that many Black men in

3. Ages of male nursing students?

   nycguy replied to Stearnsy's topic in Male Nursing Students

   I'm 30 years old and will graduate from my BSN program in August. Most of the other guys in the program are in their 20s and 30s. Two guys are over

4. Problem with employment for new BSN graduate

   nycguy replied to immanuel11421's topic in New York Nursing

   I not sure about the current job market for NPs versus PA's, however, I do now about SUNY Downstate. I am currently a student in their accelerated program. On one hand, I understand your reluctance...

5. L&D rotation as a guy

   nycguy replied to pharho's topic in Male Nursing Students

   My experience in L&D was rough at first but it became increasingly better over time. In my case, I think what made things so hard for me was that L&D and post partum were actually my first...

6. what's a good stethoscope for nursing school?

   nycguy replied to jnmoore02's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   I have a Littmann Classic II S.E. Stethoscope. I think it's perfect for nursing school b/c you can hear really well with it and its has the diaphragm and bell side. I originally had a Littmann Master...

7. SUNY Downstate's Accelerated Nursing Program

   nycguy replied to be26373's topic in New York Nursing

   I too am unsure of the room or building for the NET test this Friday. I'm going to call the school tomorrow. If I find out the location of the test, I'll post it here. Otherwise, I'll find out from...

8. SUNY Downstate's Accelerated Nursing Program

   nycguy replied to be26373's topic in New York Nursing

   Future fellow classmates, I have not heard anything about the nursing entrance exam. I see it mentioned on the yellow must do list but the only info I recieved thus far is about orientation, which is...

9. Nursing or counseling degree?

   nycguy replied to deb2mirabelle's topic in General Nursing

   Deborah, I am licensed clinical social worker and a BSN student. I too wrestled with counseling v. nursing for years and I previously choose counseling via an MSW degree. In comparing counseling v....

10. Best school to take Pre Reqs???

    nycguy replied to jandramauri's topic in New York Nursing

    I took my science prerequisite courses at Hudson Co Community College (Jersey City - very close to downtown Manhattan) and Borough of Manhattan Co College (in lower Manhattan). From my experience,...

11. Hey to all...

    nycguy replied to Mexarican's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Congrats Mex, It must feel nice knowing that your hard work paid off - you got in! I'm starting an accelerated BSN program this June so we'll be in the same boat soon. Enjoy your free time now and...

12. SUNY Downstate's Accelerated Nursing Program

    nycguy replied to be26373's topic in New York Nursing

    Kristen, I completed BLS certification last month. I took the course at an institute in lower Manhattan called Training for Life. The instructor was very good (and there was lots of practice). FYI,...

13. SUNY Downstate's Accelerated Nursing Program

    nycguy replied to be26373's topic in New York Nursing

    Congrats Sal (and everyone else who was accepted into SUNY Downstate). I too was recently accepted and will start the acclerated program in June. I work at a local hospital, and from what I hear,...