groovy jeff RN

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    Male RNs & Obstetrics

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

    I just finished my OB course/clinical rotation; it has been the longest 15 weeks of my life!! No advice to offer except keep your head down and your powder dry!! I am rooting for you; good
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    Accessories for graduation

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

    I am in the same boat. Perhaps we should get big hats like the 3 Musketeers!!! Big plumes trailing out. Hey we could even wear swords!! Sure would beat looking like a
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    Gentlemen (and viewing Ladies)

    groovy jeff replied to moneyline702's topic in Men in Nursing

    No offense intended but your wife is the one who is being foolish!!! Even an ADN will give you unlimited possibilities of different types of nursing; can the same be said for culinary arts? Whats the...
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    Moved to Phoenix just for nursing school?

    groovy jeff replied to Calbrunette's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I go to IIA and I would discourage you from going there for at least a year. They are going through some changes and their clinical spots are lacking. I believe that it will get better; however, I...
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    Am I too old to just be starting?

    groovy jeff replied to Roxy0628's topic in General Students

    Graduate in June and will be 54!! I figure that I have another good 70 years to
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    new grad - worth taking ACLS class before being hired?

    groovy jeff replied to birdgardner's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Having been in HR in my past life, I have to disagree that it won't make me a better applicant. The more credentials and acronyms you have on your resume the better! The tech point is well taken and I...
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    Nursing Jobs

    groovy jeff replied to silentRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    There are positions in Flagstaff; recruiter Northern Arizona Healthcare called me a few days
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    new grad - worth taking ACLS class before being hired?

    groovy jeff replied to birdgardner's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I agree with what you are saying and I am sure that I would get more out of it after I was on the ground for 6 months. However, in AZ several hospitals have limited or even quit hiring new grads; ergo...
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    Moving to Phoenix, new grad frightened by recession

    groovy jeff replied to LoveActually's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Phoenix is tough right now. Mayo has shut down their new grad program. Tuscon, Cottonwood, Flagstaff, and Yuma are better bets. If your close to a VA hospital, go to work for them for a year and then...
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    Cialis/Viagra for good grades

    groovy jeff replied to Bo Shoi Ming's topic in Male Nursing Students

    what do you mean by that remark, whipper snapper??? not all of us old guys need a medical
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    Cialis/Viagra for good grades

    groovy jeff replied to Bo Shoi Ming's topic in Male Nursing Students

    And by
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    Is there still a nursing shortage?

    groovy jeff replied to sassiebaz's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm always right, so you can take my word for
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    Cialis/Viagra for good grades

    groovy jeff replied to Bo Shoi Ming's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hmmmmm????? Well it might be worth a try........ :smiley_aa I have thought that maybe Alzheimer's dugs might
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    Is there still a nursing shortage?

    groovy jeff replied to sassiebaz's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Stopnik has hit it on the head again!! Couple of things: I believe that nationwide there is a nursing shortage and that nursing is a growth industry. I believe that there is an experienced RN...
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    Does having a Medical based job Help in Nursing School

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

    In the infamous words of Sarah Palin, "You betcha!" Just soak it all in. Pay attention to the flow and the lingo and you will be way ahead of the
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    new grad - worth taking ACLS class before being hired?

    groovy jeff replied to birdgardner's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I intend to take the ACLS course next month prior to the start of my last semester. The job market for new grads is tight here and anything I can do to set myself apart from the herd is what I want to...
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    Poll for Burn Nurses...as a student nurse, did you rotate in a burn unit?

    groovy jeff replied to WineCountryRN's topic in Burn

    I will not get the opportunity to rotate through our regional burn center during my clinicals. I would love to; however, it ain't going to happen. As a burn victim, I have thought many times that I...
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    How honest is TOO honest?

    groovy jeff replied to LuvMyGamecocks's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    As an ex-HR guy, I would tell you to tell the truth. Most "amateur" interviewers ask silly questions that they were asked when they interviewed somewhere ("What is your greatest strength?" "Where do...
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    Did your ideal "area" change before and after school?

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

    Went in thinking ER or something that doesn't have lots of poop! However after a few days in ER, I knew it wasn't for me. I have spent the majority of my current med/surg rotation in ICU and love it!...
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    Need your support guys.........I Feel like a real pansy!!

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

    Hey the only fight I ever lost I slipped running around a corner!! You did the right thing. When I was young and dumb you could get into "scuffles" and that was that. Today, you don't know what some...
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    I don't know if I should really take this opportunity?

    groovy jeff replied to ARRR10's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I am only a student; however I have had the good fortune to have clinical rotations in the ICU. The very first day I was with a nurse who had a one-on-one that was a train wreck. This person weighed...
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    Is this legal

    groovy jeff replied to pamb's topic in General Nursing

    Not a lawyer (would never be, ever, ever); however, one of these days some kid is going to get the wrong meds. In my past life I had my own company and did consulting work; the money is great when you...
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    protecting yourself against complaints

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

    I wish you
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    Orientation-Staffing

    groovy jeff replied to mjscan_07's topic in MICU, SICU

    That sounds like a law suit waiting to happen!!! You might want to get some private malpractice/liability insurance because if the uninitiated do something stupid you will probably get named in the...
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    OB Rotation is Hell

    groovy jeff replied to Cartman1532's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I am just finishing up my OB rotation now, THANK GOD!!!! L&D is OK; so is the nursery. Post partum is killing me. Don't get me wrong, all of the Mom's have been great. It is just that I feel like...