Oorah

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  1. My husband said something that got me to thinking.

    Oorah replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    I would tell them the same thing I tell the old battle axes I have to deal with: If I'm not getting half of your paycheck.... I'm not doing half of your work. Do it yourself. I have enough to do,...

  2. Hospital CEO's way of preventing lay-offs

    Oorah replied to love-d-OR's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, there is a God. I am floored. A CEO who actually cares. Is anyone ice skating in Hell right now?

  3. Already Have A BA, Getting ADN

    Oorah replied to techraider77's topic in General Nursing

    You might want to look into an accelerated BSN program. They are usually around 18 mo- 2 years, and when you are done you have a BSN instead of a ADN. These programs are technically designed for...

  4. Can not use electronic stethoscope for boards

    Oorah replied to imacna2be's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    What everyone else said. If you are legit disabled and its documented, you can and must be allowed to use all equipment pertaining to your disability. They have to let you, if not its discrimination...

  5. here goes again I am sure-acrylics-this time it's personal

    Oorah replied to mel1977's topic in General Nursing

    Fake nails are disgusting for a nurse to have because of all of the bacteria, constant hand washing, and all other features that working as a nurse entails. You should absolutely not have fake...

  6. A little humor. You might be from Illinois if...

    Oorah replied to Pixiesmom's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Its ok, the rest of us that don't live in Chicago don't even consider Chicago and the surrounding areas a part of Illinois either. Especially when, for half of the state its closer, and more fun to...

  7. Should a nursing student be given a 2nd chance if they have a positive drug screen

    Oorah replied to PEBBLES1's topic in General Students

    Well I can't really pass judgment on the alcohol, b/c I love my beer, and it loves me. But if she smokes weed too.... She is just an idiot. Having said that, I personally believe that weed is much...

  8. Best Way to Learn Spanish?

    Oorah replied to yoginurse2b's topic in General Students

    A +1 for using Rosetta Stone. All others pale in comparison. Books are useless, drill based junk 99% of the time. I learned Arabic with Rosetta Stone in about 6 months. So I'm pretty sure you can...

  9. Does it ever annoy you when people say nursing school is easy?

    Oorah replied to guiltysins's topic in General Students

    Most people have absolutely no idea what they are talking about, or are just complete and udder morons. Haven't you managed to figure that one out yet boys and girls. Sheeple just repeat what they...

  10. Compression of which vessel could cause unconsciousness?

    Oorah replied to emilyRNwannabe's topic in General Students

    Yep- Its called the "blood choke". I take it you never watch UFC? LOL. Who knew that military training would yield answers to nursing questions.

  11. This kind of irked me !

    Oorah replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    1.) Lighten up 2.) If that really bothered you all that much you better develop alot thicker skin than that really quick or you're going to hate life as a nurse. 3.) People will always irk you....

  12. Need encouragement and advice

    Oorah replied to nurse2b2010's topic in General Students

    Most, if not all people have trouble with AP. Honestly, if you are having that much trouble, and by no means am I telling you to quit, maybe you should finish that class and other difficult prereqs...

  13. Nursing, the field of medicine or customer service?

    Oorah replied to jalvino1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have always tried to be as nice as I can, but when you have a bunch of patients, and the family/friends are in the way or interfering with the patients recovery/treatment in any way..... Its time...

  14. How're your backs doing guys?

    Oorah replied to baldee's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Wrists, shoulders, neck, knees, back, ankles and elbows take turns hurting whenever they feel like it. A good day is when I wake up and only 1 of them hurts a little bit. Blame it on the sports,...

  15. Predominately White Shoes....

    Oorah replied to PsychiatricNP's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Right now, Finish Line has Nike Shox in the clearance section online for $80. That might be high for you, but they are closed cell with no mesh, and they are most white, with a little silver. I just...

  16. Mom & Dad were right: I'm a screw-up

    Oorah replied to suture_self's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Welcome to the difference between book smart and world smart. Some people are book smart can tell you everything about everything, but can't screw in a lightbulb. Some guys are dumb as a brick, but...

  17. Men's Scrubs with belt loops?

    Oorah replied to Bortaz's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have 2 pairs. They are badass. pros: They are pants. Not drawstring pajama feeling crap. Which is what I wanted and was looking for. They have good pockets in the right places. Mine are...

  18. BS plus ADN equal to BSN?

    Oorah replied to mynameisk's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    There are also "accelerated" BSN programs that will take you from a Bachelor's degree in another discipline to a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. And most of the time they aren't hard to get into. I...

  19. any of you do any weightlifting/powerlifting/bodybuilding?

    Oorah replied to tronix304's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I've lifted on and off for about 10 years now. Went from decent build, to skinny Marine outta boot, and worked my way back up a couple times since Iraq doesn't have a weightlifting facility. But...

  20. about being harassed as a male

    Oorah replied to Darklighter's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Wow, from reading this I now know that I am SO going to get fired from nursing. Hasn't happened yet, but I will 100% NOT put up with that **** whatsoever. Blame it on the 5 years I spent in the...

  21. No consideration for gay patients

    Oorah replied to eric2123's topic in Male Nursing Students

    What "special considerations" are we talking about? Why would I care one way or another about a patients sexual orientation? And someone, anyone please explain to me how this actually matters in...

  22. Hey guys....How do you all support yourselves?

    Oorah replied to Brian 77's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I would tell everyone to just do the 2 year ADN thing at a community college for starters. 1.) It's WAY cheaper. 2.) Its faster 3.) Its usually a little less competitive 4.) They usually have less...

  23. SIU E Waiting List

    Oorah replied to RNKLTYM's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm sure all of the alternates will get in. I know of at least 5 people who got in but turned it down because they got in somewhere "better". And those were the people who had 3.8's and above and...

  24. failed NCLEX... heartbroken..need help

    Oorah replied to krnruby's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey don't worry about it. Its just another hurdle that won't matter that much in 10 years once you have alot of exp. under your belt. Just live in the now and roll with the punches so to speak. Get...

  25. failed NCLEX... heartbroken..need help

    Oorah replied to krnruby's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    All I have to say is you failed, and that's ok. I have failed at just about everything I have ever attempted in life at least once. Now, you take a couple days off and do nothing related to school....