Corvette Guy

Corvette Guy

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  1. he-nurse scholarships

    Corvette Guy replied to tater.jake's topic in Male Nursing Students

    My ADN was via Austin Community College [ACC]. They had an assistance program for non-traditional students. If a female was pursing their welding program she could apply for financial assistance. So,...

  2. Any guys here from the east texas area?

    Corvette Guy replied to Trans-am's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hey Trans-am, good luck on your road to becoming an RN! I noticed your username I've owned five FBodys throughout the years. My last FBody was a 2002 NHRA SE TA, but traded it in several years ago...

  3. Minority Male Nurses and Nursing Students

    Corvette Guy replied to MaleRNstudent21's topic in Men in Nursing

    RELAX, my friend and someday male nurse colleague. The good folks will respect you in due time based on your prudent actions as an RN, rather than your young looks. I shock the heck out of people...

  4. Prospective male nurse...

    Corvette Guy replied to Staggman's topic in Men in Nursing

    Do you mean accelerated MSN

  5. Why the fanny packs?

    Corvette Guy replied to kstockdaleRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Rectal bag = ... butt bag, or bum bag [A.K.A. fanny pack]

  6. Why the fanny packs?

    Corvette Guy replied to kstockdaleRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    ... excellent point, I'll stick with belt

  7. Prospective male nurse...

    Corvette Guy replied to Staggman's topic in Men in Nursing

    IMHO, you can start your nursing inquiry via your family. Your mom is an CRNA, which she was most likely a Med/Surg RN, then ICU RN, before applying to CRNA program. You have two uncles that are MDs...

  8. Wearing scrubs home??

    Corvette Guy replied to Rn2bKatie's topic in General Nursing

    LOL, Madigan Army Medical Center launders my scrubs. However, my wife washes her scrubs at home. All her scrubs are either dark blue, or light blue. Therefore, no need for bleach [used on whites]....

  9. Nursing magazines

    Corvette Guy replied to keylime's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Excuse me? You have already contributed greatly by initiating this thread, as well as a similar one. BTW, if you later lean towards critical care nursing I highly recommend you join AACN, which...

  10. Why the fanny packs?

    Corvette Guy replied to kstockdaleRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Here is the definition of fanny pack from Wikipedia, the free encyclodedia; A fanny pack [also called, in the USA, a fag bag (offensive slang), belt bag, butt bag, waist bag, belly bag or bum bag (in...

  11. Why the fanny packs?

    Corvette Guy replied to kstockdaleRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    :yeahthat: ... what's in them

  12. New Grad RN to the Burn Center! HELP!

    Corvette Guy replied to StimpyB27's topic in MICU, SICU

    I know a little about Burn Centers, from talking to Soldier RNs that have worked on the Burn Unit at Brooke Army Medical Center. However, I've not personally worked in such area. Anyway, these...

  13. Floor nursing vs ICU nursing

    Corvette Guy replied to faithrn2002's topic in MICU, SICU

    dfk - No problem at all, nor apologies needed. We could spend hours upon hours discussing such a topic. I think, your line of thought is a nurse is a nurse, no matter the gender, which I can...

  14. Why the fanny packs?

    Corvette Guy replied to kstockdaleRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    :yelclap: Excellent

  15. CCNC Grad Pics at MAMC

    Corvette Guy replied to Corvette Guy's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks,

  16. New grad in need of wisdom

    Corvette Guy replied to OcramRN2be's topic in MICU, SICU

    IMHO, you should apply for the formal new grad ICU program. Good

  17. Floor nursing vs ICU nursing

    Corvette Guy replied to faithrn2002's topic in MICU, SICU

    I agree, most Med/Surg RNs would have trouble floating to an ICU & taking care of Mech Vent patients on multi cardiac drip

  18. Passed the 2nd time!!

    Corvette Guy replied to Corvette's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! :balloons: :smiley_aa :w00t: You will be an awesome RN because you live by the proverb; fall down 7 x's & stand up 8 x's. BTW, what type of Vette is in your garage at home?...

  19. Brushing up on ICU skills.......

    Corvette Guy replied to Misty1's topic in MICU, SICU

    ecco is an excellent online course, which i definitely enjoyed! the aacn essentials of critical care orientation private learning center. this learning center provides you and your organization a...

  20. Critical Care Nurses: How Much Do You Question MD Orders?

    Corvette Guy replied to Sheri257's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hey Lizz, great Thread! Keep up the great critical thinking! You are going to be an awesome critical care nurse.

  21. Floor nursing vs ICU nursing

    Corvette Guy replied to faithrn2002's topic in MICU, SICU

    All men who are nurses are male nurses, LOL! I fail to understand why some male nurses refuse to be proud of the title of Male RN? Anyway, Flr nursing & ICU nursing are two totally different areas...

  22. Importance of being a CNA before RN

    Corvette Guy replied to sail81's topic in General Nursing

    IMHO, keep the HR position. You have probably already worked enough as a CNA to appreciate the similarities between nursing duties & CNA duties, as well confirm your desire to become an RN [bSN]....

  23. Wearing scrubs home??

    Corvette Guy replied to Rn2bKatie's topic in General Nursing

    Similar Thread

  24. CCNC Grad Pics at MAMC

    Corvette Guy replied to Corvette Guy's topic in Government, Military

    Wow, over 20 views w/o a single reply of congratulations, or you have a pretty wife, or

  25. Since being a nurse, have you

    Corvette Guy replied to loriannlpn's topic in General Nursing

    In years past I studied a martial art called Uechi-Ryu, which was a half-hard & half-soft style. IMHO, balance of same in the nursing profession serves well,