spinetilt

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1. Out of curiosity, how many male RNs are former military veterans?

   spinetilt replied to egypshun03's topic in Men

   Male RN. Veteran. Be careful w the "better suited than women.". We might be stronger but sometimes they're smarter and more intuitive. Saved my @$$ more than once. I enjoy the ladies but at times the drama gets overwhelming. When that happens I ju...

2. Have Male Nursing Students felt bias during class/clinicals?

   spinetilt replied to Murse Wannabe's topic in Male Students

   NEVER. Always treated with respect. Just don't act like a shy little boy. Act like a gentleman and you'll get treated like one.

3. A little anxiety applying for Nursing school as an older male

   spinetilt replied to Magnicious's topic in Men

   I was in finance and sales for twenty years. Guys guy. Ex military. Graduated ADN at 40. Will have BSN @ 42 this May. Nothing but opportunity lies ahead. Being a guy has advantages in nursing. Be respectful and you'll be respected. My only re...

4. Know of a good afternoon workout for a new 7a-3p RN?

   spinetilt replied to itsdebraanne's topic in Stress 101

   Skip breakfast. Eat a light lunch then after work hit the gym. Compound barbell movements that work the bigger muscles: Squat, press, deadlift, chin-ups, bench press. 2 warm up sets, three working sets of 5 reps. No cardio, unless you do sprint ...

5. Part Time job's during Nursing School

   spinetilt replied to Sogo's topic in Men

   I'm working as a PCT (CNA) at a local hospital. They loved that I was a nursing student. Pay is pretty good (relatively speaking, of course) for a part time job, although I plan on working full time. The added bonus is that I'll have some clinical...

6. Looking to move any ideas ?

   spinetilt replied to newnewyorknurse's topic in General Nursing

   Well, there are about 49 other states to choose from so good luck. The suburban Chicago are might be a place to consider. I know some LPNs making more than you mentioned and the cost of living is pretty reasonable. I'm no equestrian, but I believe...

7. Womens interest in male nurses

   spinetilt replied to johny1's topic in Men

   Allright. I've kept silent 'till now. I'm in school now, surrounded by LOTS of young, cute, smart girls. I'm usually the only guy in class. I am mid 30's, receeding hairline, not ugly but not Brad Pitt. I have more opportunities for relationships (ph...

8. Advice on becoming a male nurse in Chicago?

   spinetilt replied to Satellite's topic in Men

   I've done research on just about every single community college and university program in cook and du page county and know their corresponding prereqs. I'd be happy to share my findings with you if you want. Send an email to me (click on my name and ...

9. Stay with nursing or move on to another career?

   spinetilt replied to avsmch's topic in General Nursing

   Just thought I'd throw in my two cents, here..... I have been in finance, sales management, asset management and wholeasale lending operations, all of which carried great potential for income as well as the satisfaction of helping people reach whatev...

10. Tuition Reimbursement

    spinetilt replied to noviciate's topic in Illinois

    Very interesting. I am trying to find a way to work and go to nursing school. I wonder if I should look into getting a job at UofC..... Can I email you?

11. Tuition Reimbursement

    spinetilt replied to noviciate's topic in Illinois

    I'm just curious how your co-workers manage to work full-time and have time forschool? Any ideas? I'm kind of stuck because I need to work while I go to school due to financial obligations. I'm an adult with a mortgage and car payment so I can't j...