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  1. Tricks to getting patients to do what you want?

    stripec30 replied to AragornSkywalker's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Umm... It sounds like not taking a bath was her technique for controlling something in her otherwise chaotic life. You said that she was Hindi; does she have any kids? Sometimes the more 'western'...

  2. Male nurses: Are we welcome?

    stripec30 replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in Male Nursing Students

    The only time I've felt unwelcome is caring for female patients from Middle Eastern & Eastern European cultures. There is the occasional old battle axe, but she's akin to your senile grandfather...

  3. family is too grossed out to hear about my clinicals

    stripec30 replied to msdeannah's topic in General Students

    LOL. This was my exact though after reading the thread

  4. If you have rec' d the H1N1 vaccine - please report

    stripec30 replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Had mine Monday w/no side

  5. Nurses with tattoos, is it acceptable?

    stripec30 replied to sweetlyn_violet's topic in General Nursing

    I'd say around 25% of the nurses under about 33 that I've worked with have visible

  6. last semester... thank god

    stripec30 replied to HumptyDumpty's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Totally. Then it's onto the real world... where the BS is no less petty and the nurses are just aged, less attractive nursing

  7. Part-time nurse, part-time something else?

    stripec30 replied to ruralgirl08's topic in Nursing Career

    Part-time RN... Full-Time

  8. Starting School Jan 2010, after 2 years of work!!

    stripec30 replied to DaveLRN12's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Congratz! My suggestion is: take advantage of the tutoring service. They will help you learn the information in less time and get better grades as a

  9. January NCLEX Study Group!

    stripec30 replied to BetsyBeans's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Great, thanks. I couldn't find this thread via a

  10. January NCLEX Study Group!

    stripec30 replied to BetsyBeans's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Who's gearing up for the NCLEX in January 2010? Post your plan, your progress, goals and lets keep each other motivated. My Short Term plan is completing: - 1 Chapter/day from the NCLEX Nursing...

  11. How often do you visit allnurses.com?

    stripec30 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Couple of times every other

  12. Most Useful Non-Nursing Course(s)

    stripec30 replied to Not_A_Hat_Person's topic in General Nursing

    As a male nurse I'd say my 'Psychology of Women' class has been the most

  13. last semester... thank god

    stripec30 replied to HumptyDumpty's topic in Male Nursing Students

    LAMO! I was thinking the same thing today. Graduation is Six and a half weeks away. Our Leadership/Management is a total joke and the ATI exam has everyone freaking out because now they're being...

  14. Scientific Rationale

    stripec30 replied to Chris189's topic in General Students

    Or try google scholar:

  15. help me pick my career plz

    stripec30 replied to thongvo89's topic in Male Nursing Students

    lol. Tu che. However my point is valid in such that if you can't even use proper English then you and the nursing probably aren't a good fit. Do your self a favor--quit trolling the forums and visit...

  16. Jury summons what to do have a exam

    stripec30 replied to jabwemet's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Either that or just skip it... They'll send you a new summons in a couple of

  17. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    stripec30 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Maybe your computer browser is broken... apparently the 'search' function doesn't work

  18. HELP Med-Surg 1

    stripec30 replied to curtRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Sign up with the tutor service. I've attached my notes for analyzing NCLEX questions. Gimme a thanks if it helps you.

  19. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    stripec30 replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    1. I really don't care about being in the 'cool' group. 2. Yes I do know you talk *hit behind my back. 3. Yes I have a 3.9. 4. No I haven't partied during this program. 5. No I won't give you my...

  20. help me pick my career plz

    stripec30 replied to thongvo89's topic in Male Nursing Students

    What about and English

  21. Has this situation ever came up at your school?

    stripec30 replied to greysanatomyfan's topic in General Students

    Unfortunately it is a lot easier to bump up the failing students, and thus avoid BRN sanctioning, than get rid of bad instructors/ensure quality

  22. Things you would LOVE to say to your nursing instructors...

    stripec30 replied to Montessori Mommy's topic in General Students

    - Don't threaten to fail me when in clinical rotations because of your lack of communication, laziness, and want to play favorites. I'm one of the top students in the class standing, received...

  23. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    stripec30 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    when thinking about what conditions cause acidosis/alkalosis remember that if if comes out of your a** it causes acidosis. some more pharm stuff: alpha vs. beta: abcde alpha = constricts beta =...

  24. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    stripec30 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Pharm Prefix/Suffix: -ase = thrombolytic -azepam = benzodiazepine -azine = antiemetic; phenothiazide -azole = proton pump inhibitor, antifungal -barbital = barbiturate -coxib (cox 2 enzyme blockers...

  25. Neck massager?

    stripec30 replied to metfan's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Kids will work for candy... $50 is a lot of candy. Seriously though, try the gear reviews on CNET.com or eOpinions.com or