Redfoot

Redfoot

Med-Surg, ICU, ER, Tactical Medic

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  1. New to the Site. Questions I've had for awhile.

    Redfoot replied to hammerdown's topic in Men in Nursing

    This will come off a bit harsh, but I feel you need an additional insight towards your decision. Bear in mind I know nothing about your background or age which might alter my advice. I would focus...

  2. Took nclex rn in california on 7/18..

    Redfoot replied to daisy90005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Mya2bRN, Thanks for doing alot of legwork and keeping us informed. I took the test today and got the "good" popup after a 75 question test shut off, and I look forward to seeing my name on that...

  3. New nursing students-the ADN and BSN discussion pre-req

    Redfoot posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    No disrespect to the many, many threads on the subject but... I wish to present a possibly different perspective here. I feel like I have been a tape recorder for the following information way too...

  4. Wife doesn't like the idea of going into Nursing

    Redfoot replied to CTGuy's topic in Men in Nursing

    I do not want to sound too harsh but... Does she work at all, and if she does how much does she contribute to the bottom line? Sacrifices need to be made if she wants to live in CT, from what I can...

  5. Womens interest in male nurses

    Redfoot replied to johny1's topic in Men in Nursing

    One of the best ways I have found to perk a woman's interest in a male nurse is to lay off the break room doughnuts and curl alot of weight. Every now and then I would show up dressed to the nines...

  6. will military and surg/tech experience help with the job hunt

    Redfoot replied to RNman09's topic in Men in Nursing

    Yes, and Yes. I am an LVN, and I have been able to pretty much take my pick of positions, mainly based upon my experience in the military. With more vets from OIF/OEF separating and getting into the...

  7. Military Nursing, what do you think or know?

    Redfoot replied to BBingSN79's topic in Men in Nursing

    Go for it! Just remember that the enlisted folk are a lot more well trained than the BS you will be fed at OCS. And be prepared for the expanded scope of practice.

  8. Naval/Military Nursing

    Redfoot replied to SAmilnurse's topic in Men in Nursing

    Howdy. From the USAF side of things, I am not sure how you would position an extra billet on the vessel. Our IDC's have a scope of practice which can at many times eclipse an RN (suturing,...

  9. More combat medics are men than women during war time..

    Redfoot replied to Dunno?'s topic in Men in Nursing

    As far as the USAF goes, I would hazard to say that there is a 50/50 ratio. The only units that females do not get assigned to are some secret squirrel Independent Duty Medical Technician slots. I...

  10. Microbiology online

    Redfoot replied to fsv1024's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Check out Rio Salado Community College http://www.riosalado.edu/schedule/Pages/schedule.aspx?search=microbiology&semester=4096 The course includes a lab. I started it, but had to withdraw do to...

  11. Any former Marines/Military?

    Redfoot replied to HumorHeals22's topic in Male Nursing Students

    AF vet here. The studying and dedication is not the enemy. Staying within your scope of practice can be-no more suturing and otherwise! Also, the 'dedicated service' thing can sometimes neutralize...

  12. Night Shift

    Redfoot replied to newmale2nursing's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Food is critical. Places will not deliver, and scrounging is not an option (either no food left, or it was left out all day). Get into a routine. I noticed that when things are slow, that is when...

  13. Have any males experienced what I am feeling now being in nursing school?

    Redfoot replied to lum917's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I hear you bud. I will not question your dedication or work ethic, and there have been many comments about instructors pushing you to exceed, etc., so I will jump to my point. Some instructors plain...

  14. Microbiology Blues

    Redfoot replied to CareteamRN70's topic in Male Nursing Students

    "Microbiology made ridiculously simple" is a great book to get if you do not already have it. My Microbiologist friend tuned me into it after I told her I was attending the class last September....

  15. Points to Get In Chico State Nursing Program

    Redfoot replied to puertoricanmami's topic in California Nursing

    I do not know, but I will be putting in my app soon. I think Chico is a good option over the various JC's in the area with a 2+ year wait list. Good Luck. -Redfoot LNV, EMT-B,

  16. Frustrations on Lvn to Rn bridge programs in Southern CA community colleges

    Redfoot replied to SashaO's topic in LPN to RN

    Community colleges were filled to the brim 10 years ago when I first was interested in nursing. Schools with BSN programs were longer and charged a premium, yes, but often you could finish in the...

  17. which would you rather work with male or female nurses?

    Redfoot replied to fairness's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am new to this forum, but I thought I would share a little insight. I worked as a medic in the USAF for 6 years. 4 years of which I bopped in between Med-Surg, ICU, and ER. On the floors, I was...

  18. RN school or PA school

    Redfoot replied to jelorde37's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You are incorrect in this case. However, most programs are BS or MS. http://www.sjvc.edu/programs/programs.php?programID=26 I have a 2 buddies who are going here right now, and the program is very...

  19. California LVNs (after NCLEX)

    Redfoot replied to HeartJulz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hey all. Just some hope. I took the exam March 23rd, and the test stopped at 85 I think. Took my 53 minutes. I was completely convinced that I flunked. I got my results in today. Passed! Another...