Patrick71

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1. Roll Call

   Patrick71 replied to Tweety's topic in Men

   New grad RN from Oregon here. Just took my NCLEX this morning. I hope the fact that it shut off after the minimum 75 questions is a good thing. Hopefully can find out if I passed on Monday. I've been working as an LPN since last summer. SO great to b...

2. trouble stayng slim when in nursing school

   Patrick71 replied to cingulargirl21's topic in General Students

   Since I started nursing school in Sept 03, I've gained over 35 pounds. I don't exercise anymore, eat crap, and am stressed all the time. I hope June gets here quick or I may have to start buying bigger clothes and I'm already at an all-time-high. :u...

3. Student Loan Spinoff: How much?

   Patrick71 replied to luckymichelle's topic in General Students

   Will be 8K by the time I'm done. Worked full time through pre-reqs. Now about 3 weeks till LPN boards. 4,000 a year isn't too bad I don't think. Living poor sucks, but I don't want to be paying back the loans for years.

4. Why are you REALLY going into nursing? Honest answers please.

   Patrick71 replied to Sheri257's topic in General Students

   Love to help people, job security, pays well, OPTIONS, set a good example for my kids. Also, I'm a glutton for punishment.

5. nursing schools in Oregon

   Patrick71 replied to Jrnalist2RNinOR's topic in Oregon

   The admission process at Chemeketa works on a points system, you get points based on what grades you get in many of the prerequisite classes. There are 8 general ed classes that are worth between 15-18.75 points, C=15, B=16.875, A=18.75 Then the bio ...

6. nursing schools in Oregon

   Patrick71 replied to Jrnalist2RNinOR's topic in Oregon

   I am attending Chemeketa Community College in Salem and can say that the program is extremely competitive to get into. There were 149 applicants for 54 spots. I never heard about the program having a "poor reputation in the 90's" as one of the previo...

7. The Guys Club: Guy Students Come on In!

   Patrick71 replied to agent's topic in Male Students

   I'm looking forward to the orientation meeting coming up, then class starting on Sept 29th. I'm interested to see how many other men will be in the class. My biggest concern at this point is balancing the school/work/family schedule. I remember how ...

8. Introductions

   Patrick71 replied to Brian's topic in Oregon

   Hello fellow Oregonians! I am very new to this messageboard thing but I think it's a really cool resource to have available...the ability to pick the brains of so many nurses from home. I'm a 32 year old married father of two boys (3 & 1) and I'l...

9. male nurses

   Patrick71 posted a topic in General Students

   I'm a married father of two, currently working as an agency cna and will be starting nursing school Sept 29th. There were 54 spots available and there will probably be 5-7 males in the class. It has a reputation for being a very tough program and all...