DirtyBlackSocks

DirtyBlackSocks

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  1. is there something wrong with using the word combative?

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Combative can mean a lot of different things to some one who is not educated in the medical field. While it may carry clear connotations of a patients demeanor to you, when it comes to an average joe...

  2. Why is there no medical terminology class for the RN program? Among others.

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to amanda1266's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took it as an elective in my pre-reqs and found it helped a lot with prepping for

  3. Microbiology

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to ITALY123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't get ahead of yourself, worrying about courses that you won't be taking next semester is counterproductive. I really think the difficulty of the course is largely defined by who is teaching it. I...

  4. Should I tell my manager I applied at another facility?

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to nlhnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    From any job perspective it's a bad idea. I've been in jobs where the owner and I were on great terms, until I mentioned that I was going to be going back to school and gave him 6 months notice. He...

  5. Microbiology

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to ITALY123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A lot of new terms to memorize. I enjoyed my A&P more. It's definitely one of the hardest, simply because the nature of the subject requires a large amount of time to learn. Be creative in your...

  6. Prospective male nurse with a lot of questions.

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to DirtyBlackSocks's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Thank you for the replies. I'm married with a son, so the PA program is out of the question simply because of the wait list coupled with the additional school. I can't be in school forever. I need to...

  7. Working with mostly women. Heaven or Hell?

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to lsvalliant's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Speaking from a military perspective in the medical field. I trained in Basic at an all male base - we never had any problems with people going to authority with their issues, it was all discussed up...

  8. Prospective male nurse with a lot of questions.

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to DirtyBlackSocks's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Thank you for the link Elkpark. Unfortunately I've been out of the military for a few years now, and while I may be able to still challenge the LVN - I feel that I would benefit from going through a...

  9. TEAS Test?

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to Krystal_loves_babies's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A bit late, but this website breaks it down: http://www.atitesting.com/productinfo/TEAS.aspx Hopefully that helps some, good

  10. Should I take Micro and A&P 2 in the summer?

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to RICO112's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you have no other obligations taking an intercession course can be helpful. Personally I'm a fast learner and I don't mind studying for 7 hours a day when I've got no other obligations. As a...