pinesbear

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1. what are the guys' reasons to become a nurse?

   pinesbear replied to joanaRN's topic in Male Nursing Students

   My EMS career had topped out with working F/T at 2 different corps' and doing fill in at another just to bring home livable $. There was no way I could stay sane in an office or manufacturing...

2. LPN pay rate?

   pinesbear replied to kerri2686's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   I cannot quote Philly start rates, but around the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area the starting rate for new LPN's in the hospitals is between $11.00 and $14.00 depending on shift and floor specialty. A...

3. My Husband Is Going To Be A Nurse...

   pinesbear replied to jimannt's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   Hello, Ann! I am a 38yo male currently attending CTC of Lackawanna county in Scranton. I had no problems with the admissions process- tested in August, interviewed in September, and was accepted in...

4. Poll: As a male in Nursing school, my goal/desire is to work in this area....

   pinesbear replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Male Nursing Students

   Having spent 15yrs practicing at 60mph and on the other side of the guardrail, it's time that I started doing my best work indoors, not having to carry my pt down 3 flights of narrow stairs! I'm...

5. Are you enjoying Nursing school as I am?

   pinesbear replied to Graduate2010's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   I must say, I am having a superb time in school! When I sat down for the entrance exam, there were two factors that led me to believe that I was making a mistake. The first one being the only male in...

6. How can I Prepare for LPN school

   pinesbear replied to Katie76's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   Congrats on being accepted!! Now starts the worrying and anticipation. I am 2 months into my LPN program. The first couple of weeks were consumed with trying to figure out how to study for 3 different...