exit96

exit96

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  1. Benefits of being a guy

    exit96 replied to exit96's topic in Men in Nursing

    LOL!...and they do ALWAYS talk about their children, and their particular birthing

  2. Depression?

    exit96 replied to alicet's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Sorry to hear of your ailments and predicament! I have struggles with depression (which is a real understatement), for reasons that differ from yours. Mine is worst during the semester, when i have...

  3. Guys, do you wear your wedding band to work?

    exit96 replied to JaredCNA's topic in Men in Nursing

    I just bought a pretty hefty,though cheap gold necklace for this reason...well, and because I play the djembe and cannot wear a ring while playing that, hence the chain idea. BUT 4 days into it the...

  4. Ever had a patient refuse you based on your gender?

    exit96 replied to JG_0311's topic in Men in Nursing

    As an aide I did have a few different ladies, very politely, request a female. Hasn't happened yet as a nurse but I won't be surprised if it

  5. Your study practice

    exit96 posted a topic in General Students

    In one week I will have the Summer off from school. Have hired on as an LPN and am real excited to get some experience and make a few $$ to pay some bills! I have one semester to go and graduate in...

  6. LTC LPN to resident ratios

    exit96 replied to new to me's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Brand new LPN here as well. I start orienting on the floor this afternoon, and I think I will have right around 25 residents....they are going to use me, per diem, on nights though, and I am told that...

  7. Male Nurses that lift weights and stay fit

    exit96 replied to S-Rank's topic in Male Nursing Students

    yes! rediscovered working out at the end of 2010. I used to be a marathoner 15 yrs ago....had some health issues and pretty much got lazy. Just started the weights in January and love it! Back into...

  8. Staying up to speed over summer break

    exit96 posted a topic in General Students

    I guess I will start working through the NCLEX books, and the LaCharity book, oh and work my LPN job as much as possible. What are YOU going to do to stay up to speed over summer

  9. The "perfect example" model

    exit96 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am interested in how many nurses got into the profession to "be the perfect example" of how to live for all your patients. I have heard this preached in nursing school, and by some

  10. LTC Emergencies - Not prepared!

    exit96 replied to croppyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for the heads up, I am orienting at a LTC as an LPN right now. (I am a new grad and will get my RN in December) This has not occurred to me yet, but I am assuming that there is a protocol...

  11. Staying up to speed over summer break

    exit96 replied to exit96's topic in General Students

    I am not looking to impress myself too much, I am just now getting a summer OFF. The other program I was in went through the

  12. Is it customary to give clinical instructor's gifts at the end of a rotation?

    exit96 replied to lizmatt's topic in General Students

    We always

  13. Older and back in nursing school...????

    exit96 replied to kcrewfive's topic in General Students

    I am 47, male, and will graduate in December. The only regret I have is NOT getting on with this all when I wanted to, when I knew I wanted to to be a nurse. That was 25 years ago. My advice to anyone...

  14. Will I be shunned?

    exit96 replied to studentgolfer's topic in General Students

    That is good knowledge to have. I am envious of your focus!! Mine is deteriorating, one more semester to go. I am sure you will be fine. Groups have not worked the best for me either. However, the...

  15. Will I be shunned?

    exit96 replied to studentgolfer's topic in General Students

    I am a complete social butterfly, and I am good with that. It has gotten in the way of being real serious in school at times, but humor is valuable to me, and I think a valuable tool in NS....

  16. Michigan Nurses

    exit96 replied to exit96's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Got my LPN from Lansing Community College, will have my RN in

  17. Michigan Nurses

    exit96 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am a new LPN. Where can I get good malpractice insurance in Michigan?

  18. What is your current LPN salary

    exit96 replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Just got hired as LPN (RN in December) and the LTC facility is 1/2 mile from my house. Am happy to get hired for 19/hr. I am per diem, no benefits...sure beats the 2 CNA hospital jobs I have at...

  19. A "chick's" perspective on Men in Nursing

    exit96 replied to KimmbaFNP's topic in Male Nursing Students

    For the single guys this is good. For me, married, and crazy in love with attractive gals, not so good...just throwing it out there...interesting

  20. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    exit96 replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    I don't give a %#$!! what 2 answers you got wrong on the exam! I got over the "I have to have a 4 point" a long time ago. So your 4 trumps my 3.5...well your personality sucks! If you are only in...

  21. externship! :)

    exit96 replied to sophie<3's topic in General Students

    That's great!!! I missed applying for an externship by 1 stinking day! The night befoer the deadline I looked online and seen that I had to have some instructor references and that left me with not...

  22. Appropriate?

    exit96 posted a topic in Male Nursing Students

    All right guys, I have a question for us all to consider. I know there will be opposing answers, but I wan t help analyzing this. So, I am 47 (age won't matter), married> I went back to school full...

  23. Anyone else apply to LCC's Nursing Program

    exit96 replied to Rnstudent2011's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I think the cut score was 81 last time right? I would think that you would be in with 84 pts. Something will have to change soon. The points just keep going up! I graduate in December and when I...

  24. Just Saying...

    exit96 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I got my LPN in January 2011. I am graduating with my RN in December. Applied for and interviewed for 2 LTC LPN jobs this past week. I am a very confident person in all areas of life, BUT I am nervous...

  25. immature nursing students

    exit96 replied to bananabubbletea's topic in General Students

    Having NOT read through the entire "thread" I would like to give my input...I think that the real question, or tragedy is, is that too many folks are getting into nursing for the wrong reasons. Old,...