groovy jeff RN

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    Career Change Advice

    groovy jeff replied to MichiganChris's topic in Men in Nursing

    I never go by "I heard". I would suggest you get on all of your local hospital websites and the websites of those in nearby cities and see if they have openings for Rad Techs. I know that some areas...
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    Rant about knuckleheads that start threads.....

    groovy jeff posted a topic in General Students

    i don't know about you all, but ns doesn't afford me a lot of time. i love looking at these forums because many times they really help me and once in a while i can return the favor. but for the sake...
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    Phlebotomy or CNA while you wait for NS?

    groovy jeff replied to Lizzyru's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I am doing what I have wanted to do for over 35 years and NS is one of the hardest, craziest, not-sure-how-to-describe-it experiences I have ever been through. Just go for it!! Don't wait-DO IT
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    Nursing and the economy...

    groovy jeff replied to sassiebaz's topic in Arizona Nursing

    i lost $10k+ during the tech bubble and since that time i have studied economics and finance as a hobby. i am no expert; however, over the years i feel that i have figured out who to listen to and who...
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    Phlebotomy or CNA while you wait for NS?

    groovy jeff replied to Lizzyru's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I went to work for United Blood Services as a phlebotomist and worked on mobile blood drives while I was waiting to get into NS. They train you and it was a fun job; however, it would be tough to do...
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    Rant about knuckleheads that start threads.....

    groovy jeff replied to groovy jeff's topic in General Students

    OH MY, Lions and Tigers and
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    Rant about knuckleheads that start threads.....

    groovy jeff replied to groovy jeff's topic in General Students

    Me thinks that if ye knew me better, ye might make that plea to
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    Rant about knuckleheads that start threads.....

    groovy jeff replied to groovy jeff's topic in General Students

    Well it takes one to know one. So yes I am a knucklehead too and proud of it!!! Also I would like to point out that I wasn't calling a specific person a knucklehead; but rather a group of goofy...
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    is it too early to apply for jobs?

    groovy jeff replied to JessLP's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I always just call and ask the switchboard who handles recruiting for RNs, or in your case CNA/Techs, and who is the charge nurse on such-and -such a unit. If they don't give you the information call...
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    >>> START HERE: Helpful Info "Stickied Threads" for Nursing Career advice

    groovy jeff replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nursing Career

    In a past life I was an HR guy and have hired thousands of people. This is what I do when I want a job: Polish up my resume. Even if you don't have any medical experience, HR will still want to see...
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    is it too early to apply for jobs?

    groovy jeff replied to JessLP's topic in Arizona Nursing

    It isn't too early. In a past life I was an HR guy and have hired thousands of people. This is what I do when I want a job: Polish up my resume. Even if you don't have any medical experience, HR will...
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    protecting yourself against complaints

    groovy jeff replied to am4182's topic in Men in Nursing

    Dude- your orientation doesn't help you at all!!! Many folks in this country still think that homosexuality is perverse. A good lawyer would literally skewer, saute, and cook you right on the stand...
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    Yes I got in now questions...

    groovy jeff replied to TheguyRN's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Go with medical terminology if you are unfamiliar with it terms; it will save you so much time. Also go buy the Saunders Comprehensive Review NCLEX RN Examination book. It covers about everything that...
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    heh.. i need a girlfriend apparently.

    groovy jeff replied to NursingIs4CoolPeople's topic in General Students

    Why would he need some icky girl to do a
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    heh.. i need a girlfriend apparently.

    groovy jeff replied to NursingIs4CoolPeople's topic in General Students

    Man, I must be going to the wrong school; only 1 or 2 hang on
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    heh.. i need a girlfriend apparently.

    groovy jeff replied to NursingIs4CoolPeople's topic in General Students

    Perhaps your instructor wanted to apply for the position??? I thought the stains on the scrub top was funny and I do my own
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    best drug cards for clinical?

    groovy jeff replied to queenjane's topic in General Students

    Get a PDA and load Epocrates free drug program on it. It will save you so much time and it is all right at your finger tips. Also sew some velcro on your scrub pocket to keep it from going...
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    My school does not offer externships

    groovy jeff replied to sooperdooper's topic in General Students

    Have you tried looking at other hospitals? At my NS, students are totally in charge of finding or getting an externship. Some hospitals open them up to any school, some only open them up to the school...
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    Would you recommend the online RN-BSN program at Chamberlain College???

    groovy jeff replied to LadyAries0021's topic in Chamberlain College

    Was that in
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    Guys: Just Curious - Need Your Opinions

    groovy jeff replied to Dottie78's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Thats pretty harsh. I felt like the OP was fairly sensitive in how she presented the issue. Your right in that, from the statement one can't say if someone is getting into nursing for the right...
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    IIA/Ethel Bauer

    groovy jeff replied to popmode77's topic in Arizona Nursing

    The curriculum has changed so I am not sure what the prereqs are. They do offer them at the school; however it probably would be cheaper to do them through the community colleges. Call the school and...
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    IIA/Ethel Bauer

    groovy jeff replied to popmode77's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I will graduate 2 weeks before you start. Please don't get me wrong; it isn't all bad. Small class sizes enable making great friends. The instructors have always been accessible and have always taken...
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    IIA/Ethel Bauer

    groovy jeff replied to popmode77's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I currently attend IIA/EBSN and the unofficial pass rate of the last class to graduate is around 88%; we are doing better. I believe that they will come off of AZ BON probation quickly and hopefully...
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    acute vs chronic renal failure

    groovy jeff replied to lulu rn's topic in General Students

    CKF pt will always have HTN as
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    How did you financially make it through Nursing School? (Looking for some advice)

    groovy jeff replied to JessLP's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Here's my list: Become as debt free as possible; quit using your credit card. Scale back your cell phone plan Scale back on the things you can do without No fast food; pack your lunch Quit smoking No...