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  1. what are the guys' reasons to become a nurse?

    paganoid replied to joanaRN's topic in Male Nursing Students

    The situation with the global economy has changed a bit since this forum began, but my reasons for becoming a registered nurse are still the same. "I'm on a mission from God." Yes, I look a bit like...

  2. So uhh...stockings?

    paganoid replied to Koyaanisqatsi-RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    I wear knee-length athletic socks, the same ones I used to wear for softball. They don't sag, they're not "compression" stockings, and they don't leave itchy red bands on my legs when I take them...

  3. Can I do nursing school with full time job??

    paganoid replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    I am 47 years old, have no children at home, and my spouse doesn't expect anything from me while I'm in school. I work full time for a government hospital in the business office. I have worked for 25...

  4. Finised ONe full year of nursing school now how do I get my CNA!!!!!!!

    paganoid replied to Orthonurse's topic in General Nursing

    I volunteered to help first year faculty sort this problem out. I learned that the CNA licensing system here in California is very tortuous and impenetrable, designed to funnel applicants to various...

  5. I hate nursing

    paganoid replied to prettylittlenurse2b's topic in General Students

    At the risk of sounding "holier than thou," I'd like to suggest that this thread has been discussed all the way through and has reached a point of closure. Please, can we declare "Peace" if only to...

  6. To Flu Shot or Not??

    paganoid replied to nurseinprogress2010's topic in General Students

    Our medical director published the results of a study in our monthly hospital newsletter: about 70% of healthcare professionals mistakenly believe that you can "get the flu" from an influenza vaccine....

  7. I hate nursing

    paganoid replied to prettylittlenurse2b's topic in General Students

    To me, cleaning poo is just like cleaning up anything else organic. I worked at the SPCA cleaning kennels when I was in High School so poo doesn't affect me. Gloves, gown, even a face mask if...

  8. Yes, I'm now officially a Dancing Fool

    paganoid posted a topic in General Students

    Midway through my second-year Geri-Psych rotation, we had Group Movement Therapy on the floor this morning. It's a dance-therapy class usually with patients confined to their chairs, though the OT...

  9. BSN...I am confused

    paganoid replied to RN wannab's topic in General Nursing

    You mentioned American River College. Is SacState close to you? They have a one year accelerated BSN program you might want to check out. Since you already have a bachelor's degree, you might Google...

  10. "oh. . .You're going to a COMMUNITY college?"

    paganoid replied to Toodee's topic in California Nursing

    I know a guy who is doing the accel'd BSN program this year at CalState Sacramento. It's a double classload (I go 20 hours a week and work 40, he goes to class 40 hours a week and doesn't work at...

  11. northern california nursing schools

    paganoid replied to justastudent08's topic in California Nursing

    I love my NS program at CSUEB Concord. I am very happy with the first year faculty. (Level II begins in ten days.) It is strenuous but all NS programs are a lot of work. The Concord nursing program...

  12. community college "lottery"?

    paganoid replied to hale'akala's topic in California Nursing

    My thesis paper in my summer Nursing History class was about how we must have diversity in nursing so that we don't become stagnant in our methods, beliefs, and aspirations for both the "craft" and...

  13. community college "lottery"?

    paganoid replied to hale'akala's topic in California Nursing

    I am deeply sorry if I caused any offense. :redpinkhe There is much of the history that I felt I needed to collapse to get it all into a single brief post. As you say, everyone is different and many...

  14. Infuriating Responses To Questions

    paganoid replied to ADPIE10's topic in General Students

    When I was in Pharmacy Technician school, I had a Chem instructor who would look up keywords from your question in the textbook index, in real time up in front of the class, and then proceed to read...

  15. community college "lottery"?

    paganoid replied to hale'akala's topic in California Nursing

    The reason "why" community colleges have a lottery system is complex. CC's provide the cheapest training, per unit. California State University follows at approximately six times the cost. Then you...

  16. Infuriating Responses To Questions

    paganoid replied to ADPIE10's topic in General Students

    My first year nursing faculty included one who was sharp and defensive but, in her defense, she was also the deputy administrator for the entire program. People were very quick to judge her, I...

  17. Help me from getting discouraged- need advice from bay area nurses/students

    paganoid replied to kaya767's topic in California Nursing

    I will be 48 years old when I finish school and become eligible to take the NCLEX. I've worked in health care administration almost my entire life but came to nursing late in my career. I finished...

  18. "oh. . .You're going to a COMMUNITY college?"

    paganoid replied to Toodee's topic in California Nursing

    I applied at both BSN and ADN programs and accepted my first admissions offer (because of the response deadline). I would have happily studied at CC because it is so much cheaper. That's why it is...

  19. northern california nursing schools

    paganoid replied to justastudent08's topic in California Nursing

    CSUEB has an extension in Concord that is about 30 minutes from you. Of course, it's a daily bridge toll. But I really like my program and the price is right. Speaking of $$$, if you can get admitted...

  20. What if I don't go to work?

    paganoid replied to ladybugsea's topic in First Year After Licensure

    She didn't call you a liar. She said, "I find that very hard to believe." They don't mean the same

  21. Do You Want Universal Healthcare?

    paganoid replied to DanFNP's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This argument for and against "universal" health care is getting lost between two polar opinions. One side seems to be saying "we need (money) to cover everyone" and the other side seems to be saying...

  22. Bully

    paganoid replied to gracie05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    A formula that works for me is this: "I am not your child and I am not your husband/wife/etc and you may not speak to me in that way." I've never had to repeat myself. By calling them on their BS...

  23. What if I don't go to work?

    paganoid replied to ladybugsea's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ah, I see your problem. I'm in a similar fix here in the Bay Area. I've charged up my cards, bought a nice car, all at Bay Area prices. Now I can't afford to move to Wisconsin or Michigan because I...

  24. What if I don't go to work?

    paganoid replied to ladybugsea's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Please forgive me for offering a possibly "poor" choice... Would you consider postponing your nuptuals? Couldn't you work out of your area for a year or two and return an experienced M-S nurse, at...

  25. Do You Want Universal Healthcare?

    paganoid replied to DanFNP's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Okay, so I've wasted enough time b!tching about how awful it is now. Time for a real solution. 1. No additional government insurance. Medicare and Medicaid need to be smaller, not bigger. 2....