Joe NightingMale MSN, RN

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    2nd degree students: How are you paying?

    Joe NightingMale replied to LuckyMe2g's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in complete agreement with that last statement. My student loans are going to be enormous, but if I really want to do this then I really have no choice. I wonder if second-degree students qualify...
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    Hospital wants pts restained rather than pay for sitters

    Joe NightingMale replied to DebRN06's topic in General Nursing

    I've been in this situation with my mom. Due to brain metastases she would become confused and constantly get up. Given the extensive pelvic bony metastases it was dangerous for her to do so, and on...
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    Where to start?

    Joe NightingMale replied to bluetwo's topic in Nursing Career

    And be sure to read career books and possibly see a career counselor too, to help you with your
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    Need some advice with a friend regarding school

    Joe NightingMale replied to nurz2be's topic in Male Nursing Students

    From what I've heard, being male isn't a problem in nursing. It seems many female nurses like working with male nurses (the only exception I've heard about is Labor & Delivery). I don't think...
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    How many of us 30 somethings are out there?

    Joe NightingMale replied to karen230's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm 35 and starting my program in two weeks. While some of the students in our direct-entry program are young, many appear to be my age (which is comforting to see). If only there were a few more...
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    Questions about potentially awkward male-female interactions during lab/clinicals

    Joe NightingMale replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Curiously, I've thought about this too recently. I don't know about breast exams or bathing (I did find it kind of funny when you said, "I never realized that nurses actually scrub patients' genitals...
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    what are the guys' reasons to become a nurse?

    Joe NightingMale replied to joanaRN's topic in Male Nursing Students

    ditto
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    feel terrible, "I don't care anymore"

    Joe NightingMale replied to anticoagulationurse's topic in Nursing Career

    Given all the stress, there could be some mental health issues as well. I'm obviously not qualified to advice in this field, but it's something I would
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    considering nursing

    Joe NightingMale replied to JuLyAnGeL's topic in Nursing Career

    :welcome:This is a great source of information. Look around at the various forums and threads, you'll learn a
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    Re: New to allnurses.com

    Joe NightingMale replied to ruthhie's topic in Nursing Career

    :welcome:No, I don't think 46 is too old. This topic comes up quite a bit, and it seems people of all ages are going into nursing. And while it's not fun to be in debt, many organizations will help...
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    For all you 2nd, 3rd or 4th career RN's?

    Joe NightingMale replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    Don't let your job get you down--you do have something to offer! Just not in business, apparently. I'm just starting classes this September, so my experience is limited, but I have to say that I...
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    I could use a Pep Talk

    Joe NightingMale replied to alliestar's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow, it sounds like you are carrying a lot of responsibility! The fact that you've been able to manage so far suggests to me that you have the strength to keep going. Don't let the occaisional bad...
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    Nurse who never sets foot in a hospital? Possible??

    Joe NightingMale replied to sherrilynn71's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Once again I'd like to recommend 101 Careers in Nursing by Jeanne Novotny. It will give you a good idea about the scope of the profession of nursing. Also, checking out nursing-related careers is a...
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    New girl in need of help!! : )

    Joe NightingMale replied to hollygirl1021's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You can go to allnursingschools.com for a list of nursing programs in your
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    Keep going or turn back around ? you tell me

    Joe NightingMale replied to Ilubrize's topic in Nursing Career

    Don't worry, being nervous is perfectly normal. And making mistakes is normal as well. Just follow the advice of the post above and you'll do fine. And don't worry what people think. Yes, there are...
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    leap of faith

    Joe NightingMale replied to reaching4thestars's topic in General Nursing

    It's all right---it's perfectly normal to be nervous! This is a big change and a major sacrifice, and it requires a lot of courage. To be honest, I don't think most other people could do it! And...
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    What school(s) are you applying to?

    Joe NightingMale replied to Kensington's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are you sure? When I was looking at schools I remember that Loyola and Rush both offered highly regarded accelerated BSN programs (although they're supposed to be both intense and competititve). And...
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    Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    Joe NightingMale replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    That is a beautiful story, if also sad. I know the pain of losing a close family member; while it never completely goes away it does recede, and can leave behind a reserve of strength and wisdom. I...
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    Reasons why you want to be a nurse

    Joe NightingMale replied to serendipity123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That kind of sounds like my reason---except it was my mom's experience with hospice that really opened my eyes. The nurses and the rest of the staff were so kind and competant, it really stuck with...
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    Turning The Clock Back Nursing ?

    Joe NightingMale replied to buildingmyfaith57's topic in General Nursing

    I know someone who was a nurse in the 60's. She said nurses then couldn't even tell patients their blood pressure---the doctor did
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    Question for "seasoned" nurses - how do you control your emotions?

    Joe NightingMale replied to my3kids's topic in General Nursing

    The best advice I heard came from a psychologist (I was considering being a counselor at one point). She said the trick to dealing with clients was to empathize, not sympathize---ie understand and...
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    Top 40 reasons to be a nurse.

    Joe NightingMale replied to coolpeach's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I love #33, and #4 (have to tell that one to a doctor I know) But #38 is the one that's motivating
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    Can't stop talking about nursing school?

    Joe NightingMale replied to mydee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, if you want to start a conversation about something other than nursing, you may have come to the wrong
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    Theraputic communication

    Joe NightingMale replied to mycatmax's topic in General Nursing

    I had some suggestions, but all the responses have been so good that I really don't have anything to say. If you want more resources you could look up articles and books on "active listening"; I...
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    Male pediatric nurse ?

    Joe NightingMale replied to Ilubrize's topic in Men in Nursing

    Actually, it seems that there are a fair number of male nurses in pediatrics, from the polls I've seen. It's definetly one of the top 4 for male nurses, along with Critical Care, ER, and