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    The Truth About Nursing

    ArrowRN replied to LorieStesk's topic in General Nursing

    Yet another stereotype we male nurses gotta deal with But anyways for stats I'd say in my class I'd peg 1 guy one of 7 who was gay, never asked him but he was cool otherwise, and rest of us were...
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    Arrogant "know it all" RN

    ArrowRN replied to ArrowRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes its my first real nurse job out of school. I have been trying to "use her knowledge" like an enclycopedia, she is just so hyper, busy busy and super talkative I specifically choose nights to get...
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    Mean girls....OR Bullying

    ArrowRN replied to DoingGodsWork's topic in Operating Room

    I equate that to giving a 16 year old the keys to your new BMW and saying to them go learn to drive. Very dangerous! We all know nursing schoool does not teach about real world nursing, as a new...
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    Patients hitting on nurses

    ArrowRN replied to Lev's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Recently on my consecutive day working with same group I was pulled of one patient assignment because this old guy wanted a female nurse. His wish was granted. I was not surprised because he was...
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    Mean girls....OR Bullying

    ArrowRN replied to DoingGodsWork's topic in Operating Room

    Hate to say it but some nurses, especially the experienced ones are just plain stupid jerks. They pretend to be friends to your face then go talking behind your back. Its happened to me and I just...
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    new RN frustration; med surg makes nurses become bitter people??

    ArrowRN replied to ChooSoul's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hopefully they have you in a minimum 6 month to preferably 1 year orientation cause once you off orientation its all on you. Make sure you don't get sent to the wolves, having 3 and 4 ICU patients...
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    Lost my NP job Friday

    ArrowRN replied to gettingbsn2msn's topic in Advanced Practice

    Why are people so caught up on working for someone else...sounds like to got enough knowledge to start your own business, its time to stop depending on others to put food on your table...thats my...
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    Too old to do NP program?

    ArrowRN replied to med_life_for_me's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Its the mid 30's crisis, until they realize 40 is not that old then they turn 50 and have a mid life crisis. I think everyone goes through
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    Too old to do NP program?

    ArrowRN replied to med_life_for_me's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    lol are you kidding me:banghead:, I wish I was that YOUNG and yes you are young..I completed my BSN last year at age 38 just completed my first 6 months as a new nurse, no hospital experience, I was...
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    ICU Charge nurse Vs. ICU floor nurse to become CRNA

    ArrowRN replied to ICUCharger's topic in Critical Care

    Whatever! Its not a word , but to clarify I was not referring to him or her being a charge in ICU I was referring to working as staff/bedside RN in ICU to achieve the goal of being a CRNA, ain't...
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    ICU Charge nurse Vs. ICU floor nurse to become CRNA

    ArrowRN replied to ICUCharger's topic in Critical Care

    I don't think someone's ambition should be called reprehensible because they know what they want to do in life. Fact is CRNA has an ICU requirement, how else is this person to meet those requirements?...
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    ICU Charge nurse Vs. ICU floor nurse to become CRNA

    ArrowRN replied to ICUCharger's topic in Critical Care

    Review CRNA requirements, it needs direct patient contact hours, meaning at the bedside. A charge nurse has a different
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    "Women in Nursing"

    ArrowRN replied to mrnightinggale's topic in Men in Nursing

    Mostly women flood the 'men in nursing' forum anyways...just to see how we
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    Sexy male scrubs

    ArrowRN replied to Betenhauser's topic in Men in Nursing

    What guy talks about looking hot and sexy in scrubs? Seriously? anyways the most manly type scrubs i've seen are dickies and cherokee...i wear
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    Dating during school

    ArrowRN replied to level1's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I only know of 1 couple from a previous cohort that ended up getting engaged. I'll advise you to ignore the girls focus on your studies and passing nclex. You would find that many of the girls in your...
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    Is it still financially worth it to become CRNA?

    ArrowRN replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The job description you describe of CRNA is what also interests me, I am not "people person" which is why I not to keen on NP, and bedside nursing is not something I can see myself doing until I...
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    Working overtime at job vs 2nd PRN job elsewhere

    ArrowRN replied to ArrowRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You may have a point with the PRN as second job in that it will catch up with you at the end of the year but since most other deductions are percentage based like 401s, ss and medicare taxes it might...
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    Shift change rant

    ArrowRN replied to Nurse Molly's topic in General Nursing

    I've tried the same, I reach early to relieve others but they are always late to get report...results, give them a hurried report and have them look up the rest themselves. I got family to get home...
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    Which College to Choose!?! HELP

    ArrowRN replied to shawna320's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Choosing a College can be difficult and people cannot really tell you which is best on here since this is an international website. You might have better luck posting under your State section but Do...
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    Fired now what

    ArrowRN replied to tsm007's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Technically, if you did not make it past 6 months you are still considered a new grad nurse, and you really have no experience and there is no need to add that orientation to your resume. If the gap...
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    Struggling as a new nurse :'-(

    ArrowRN replied to Lou7's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm 5 months in my first job, still getting the hang of it. Surprised you actually have the time to study...I'll leave work at work, studying from a book and not reading your hospital policies could...
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    Is it still financially worth it to become CRNA?

    ArrowRN replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I only learned about CRNAs during nursing school and the job they did appealed to me when I did OR rotations. Being an NP has advantages, less competitive, in addition I can basically start in the NP...
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    Is it still financially worth it to become CRNA?

    ArrowRN replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Very insightful post guys, I got lots of my questions answered as well, so thanks for the detailed calculations. Being a CRNA has always been something I've considered during nursing school, but for...
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    Is the BSN worth it?

    ArrowRN replied to NurseCalamity's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    ADN's are still being hired, most are just required to sign a contract they will complete BSN in X years. Nothing against LPNs but I've seen some get angry because they basically doing the same job as...
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    Male student enters OB room. What do you think?

    ArrowRN replied to truckinusa's topic in Male Nursing Students

    The whole problem of this male female nurse thing is that male patients are never given and NEVER WILL HAVE THE OPTION OF ALL MALE NURSES. I know of no institution who would grant that request and men...