ArrowRN BSN, RN

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    Volunteering at hospitals:does it count for anything

    ArrowRN replied to ArrowRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    umm I think there's a different names for guys who do "girl flirting" its called sexual harrassment...lol :) anyways that won't work for me, my wife however, does have her CNA and she really needs to...
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    Purchasing study material for teas v

    ArrowRN replied to surfergirl12310's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    renting is a smart choice.. study for me too...if only it worked that
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    Is any job with the hospital a "foot" in?

    ArrowRN replied to AmyLooV's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would go with the job, when it comes closer to actually starting nursing school things may change you may be able to transfer to another position, 10months hospital experience is experience...once...
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    Passing Teas V English and Language ussage??!!? Help please?

    ArrowRN replied to Msre23's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I remember in high school I had all sorts of problems with passing English and Literature. Now in college I got A's in both. Besides the actual test prep, the best way to improve English scores is to...
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    Purchasing study material for teas v

    ArrowRN replied to surfergirl12310's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I am also looking into taking the TEAS in spring 2012. From what I've read make sure you get a study guide that pertains to the test you will be taking, I think nurse extrance exam book more relate to...
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    Anyone else feel like they got "shafted" in clinicals?

    ArrowRN replied to forgop's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Do female nurses/students get kicked out of cat lab when they have to insert a catherter into a guy and for most men, their "member" ALWAYS has a mind off their own and often get hard due to having a...
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    Working as sole earner in Family: How to make the transition to nursing student?

    ArrowRN replied to ArrowRN's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I did not mention my wife does have a CNA license but she has not been able to land a job because of the economy and they do not want to hire someone with zero experience. All I got is EMT experience...
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    Anyone else feel like they got "shafted" in clinicals?

    ArrowRN replied to forgop's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I think its the staff and the instructors that make a big deal of males in the OB area, when it should be the patient's decision. How they present male nurses students to the patient makes a big...
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    Pre-Application Jitters Here..

    ArrowRN replied to ProudStudent's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got the same scary feeling like, now that I passed microbiology its all done I will be applying soon after I get my AA and teas. I still have to take the TEAS my GPA overall is only 3.45 for my AA I...
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    Male, 25, Prospective nurse. ADN or Accelerated BSN?

    ArrowRN replied to kjawnq's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I see a decision is made and its the right one. I would not go for the assumption that males get hired quicker in this field even though that is what I am also "hearing" Iḿ even hearing that male...
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    Need help to convince parents!

    ArrowRN replied to NateH's topic in General Nursing

    nate I'm like 34, but you said u a junior in high school...I love to side with young people but unfortunately the parents are right on this one. I'm currently hoping to persue the BSN and trust me,...
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    Just finished OB rotation

    ArrowRN replied to newmale2nursing's topic in Male Nursing Students

    the previous post got to my exact point..how can staff nurses introduce to a patient that "oh there is a guy out there can he come in", obviously unprofessional introductions is the first key. To be...
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    Help me decide career path

    ArrowRN replied to Pongoo's topic in General Nursing

    hey needingchange77, I know what you mean, sometimes I wish I can't just wait to walk in my job and say I quit, I am now a "registered nurse see ya!!!", but the thought of racking up that much in...
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    Can an RN travel overseas with a Pt. with a US license?

    ArrowRN replied to MargeeTx's topic in General Nursing

    Based on where you travelling to you may just need the appropriate visa. If you going to be actually working in the hospital where the pt is staying well then thats a different issue, you would need...
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    Help me decide career path

    ArrowRN replied to Pongoo's topic in General Nursing

    wow our situations are so similar, I am also 33 yr old male and hoping to go for nursing. My wife , 25, also wants to do the same, we got a 3 year old. What I have done is I already started my...
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    Just finished OB rotation

    ArrowRN replied to newmale2nursing's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I wonder how there are SOOOOOO many MALE GYN's and doctors that do deliveries and women have no problem with that. The very question of a preceptor, going and asking a patient if she wants a male...
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    Nurses not speaking english at work

    ArrowRN replied to Guest296136's topic in General Nursing

    why not try to learn a new language, sounds like a good
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    Everest or not? Alternative options! Help PLEASE!!!

    ArrowRN replied to amasdclr's topic in Florida Nursing

    Check out the Everest name, it is barely 2 years old, do you really want to educate yourself at a place that changes its name every couple of years? anything public or state would be the way to go,...
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    Working cable tech..how to make the switch to school and work?

    ArrowRN posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am a "cable guy" doing pre-req for nursing.. I only have microbiology left and thinking of applying to the RN in fall....the colleges here in Jacksonville FL only have full time RN...how can I work...
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    Working cable tech..how to make the switch to school and work?

    ArrowRN replied to ArrowRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    it figures, almost everything they told me has been false,almost like they don't want me there or something.I wish UF was not so far, i'd rather go with them. I was told that the FCCJ evening program...
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    On-Line Anatomy and Physiology Accredited

    ArrowRN replied to glow worm's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    try your local or other state community college is the best way to ensure you are taking an accredited course that you can transfer. I am doing all my pres online at florida community college...
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    FCCJ pre nurse, has anyone taken online courses to complete prereq's?

    ArrowRN posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello, I just got in FCCJ and I am going to start prereq's for RN. I see that many courses, such as english math, chemistry, are offered online.Is it wise to take fccj online courses or will this hurt...