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  1. In nursing school clinical did you experience discrimination / bias from instructor?

    baldee replied to biltz's topic in Men in Nursing

    They are more than you think. The one thing you can do is assist in taking their license away, throught the proper channels for the sake of the Nursing Profession. They can't work as nurses, they can...

  2. Straight 2 RN or LPN to RN?? Which is better?

    baldee replied to cancergirl24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    To get the RN, you will still have to have pre-reqs. The difference is you will have to have at least a 3.5 gpa minimum and 4 nursing semesters (2 years no Summer predominantly) ADN. The bridge with...

  3. In nursing school clinical did you experience discrimination / bias from instructor?

    baldee replied to biltz's topic in Men in Nursing

    That is always a probability, but for the most part unsubstantiated. My experience is women generally do not mind men nurses unless they are real old and/or brainwashed. Jealous husbands are a main...

  4. In nursing school clinical did you experience discrimination / bias from instructor?

    baldee replied to biltz's topic in Men in Nursing

    " what finally made them stand up and take notice was when i found out who their accreditation agency was and found out how to file a complaint with them. the nursing department paid attention then...

  5. Is the salary of an LPN even Worth the trouble of going to school??

    baldee replied to Tony1790's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    1. It is the truth to the best of my judgement as 2nd semester adn, 4 previous degrees. 2. What about all the people that will make decisions in the future? Lie to them? Not. 3. If you can do the LPN...

  6. Is the salary of an LPN even Worth the trouble of going to school??

    baldee replied to Tony1790's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    $26/hr? Your cost of living is way higher than down south where it starts $13/hr, but that is good. And LPN's do make good if you dedicate a portion of your life to it. The bottom line in my book...

  7. I find my self needing encouragement to continue.

    baldee replied to nascheka's topic in Excelsior College

    go, go,

  8. Any Veterans in nursing here?

    baldee replied to NiteQwill's topic in General Nursing

    MOst will. Just see the specific Professor who works at a Veterens Hospital. I could have gotten in 1 year or two earlier if I'd known and be out by now. Good

  9. Nursing Student Looking For Hospital CNA/PCA/PCT Position And Struggling

    baldee replied to SuchanSuch's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    If you hear a distant swishing like a baseball bat striking out, that's me. But I'm happy as long as I can survive. When they ask for charity work, since charities pay minimum wage often, I feel like...

  10. Is the salary of an LPN even Worth the trouble of going to school??

    baldee replied to Tony1790's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Yeah, but East TN is the best and most pristine place in the world, with good roads too (for motorcycling :>) Now all employers are saying 1 yr hospital experience (minimum): not RN, not a certain...

  11. Is the salary of an LPN even Worth the trouble of going to school??

    baldee replied to Tony1790's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Tony, Thanks for the info. That's about what I assumed. The "Greed motive" sucks a lot of people in no matter how smart they are, and head of household's feel obliged to take that route. I was delayed...

  12. Older nurses jealous of new young nurses?

    baldee replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My swag is they were verbally pacifying you. No one is 'too' good to prevent nosomial diseases (4th leading killer in USA) or know everything in complicated humans physically, mentally, and...

  13. When you can't review tests

    baldee replied to pockunit's topic in General Students

    To put this in better perspective: Where may I ask do you go, and what program? How many hours per week do you work? Are you living on your own or with your parents? How many average hours per night...

  14. When you can't review tests

    baldee replied to pockunit's topic in General Students

    It's part of the "RN instructor job security" plan: See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil. It is a crying shame because learning theory states that high-need achievers learn best with immediate...

  15. Do your instructors provide study guides?

    baldee replied to ChronicUpset's topic in General Students

    Me too, in Pre-nursing. Unfortunately, not in ADN and/or not at my school. I just wish that my class time could be used as study time. Except for clinicals, it has been like a bad dream. Hopefully, my...

  16. Chance of ADN to get a Hospital Job?

    baldee replied to nalaa83's topic in General Students

    So your hypothesis is to take time and resources you do not have and pray like hell? Interesting and intellectual. However, by making sure you are the bottom line dollar investment for the hospital...

  17. Chance of ADN to get a Hospital Job?

    baldee replied to nalaa83's topic in General Students

    Cheapest person gets the job: plan and simple, unfortunately. Since that is the motto up and down the organization, the quality of selection boils down to that or indeterminable nuisances of an...

  18. Nursing Student Looking For Hospital CNA/PCA/PCT Position And Struggling

    baldee replied to SuchanSuch's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Great idea! That was my plans, but was researching alternatives at the last minute. I did get a $895 suit for $282 incl. tax from a Dillards outlet store on Memorial Day, so that may help me with...

  19. frustrated/disappointed with my nursing internship - advice?

    baldee replied to eagerSN2011's topic in General Students

    Well, that was my orientation. Next semester looks much better. But I did learn not to depend on ANY instructor's advice except at realtime clinical situations. And I don't think I'll make an...

  20. frustrated/disappointed with my nursing internship - advice?

    baldee replied to eagerSN2011's topic in General Students

    Relax, its job security for old nurses. They wave things in front of you so fast, you won't grab their job. Its all subjective and omnipotent knowing. Keep your mouth shut, shake your head yes, and...

  21. Taking the leap...and terrified

    baldee replied to SC APRN's topic in General Students

    Relax!

  22. Wage for PCAs in Connecticut Childrens

    baldee replied to Hibbzem17's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    LOL, the whole health care field starts out at near minimum wage as possible and holds you there as long as possible, for the golden carrot, "work a long time where you are at and you will do better"....

  23. What's def of "Nursing Student with completion of Nursing Fundamentals"?

    baldee posted a topic in General Students

    I just 'passed' my first semester of ADN and did not know exactly if that qualified me for a PCT (I know they are all a little different), if I have to get a lesser job, or get my CNA first (already...

  24. Care Plans - What's their purpose? - What do you think of them?

    baldee replied to jjjoy's topic in General Students

    At my first hospital clinical, the RN's would just write down 5 or 6 random laundry list to do items: period. Nothing more. Of course RN's were just med admins and little else there. The hospital did...

  25. What do you always have in your scrub pockets?

    baldee replied to Lilbit's topic in General Students

    The usual things: flash light, pen, scissors, gait belt, 3 bottles of 5 hr energy Max, 1 16 oz water bottle, 1 drug manual, 1 lab manual, 1 RN small binder, keys, wallet, X-large gloves, alcohol...