exit96

exit96

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  1. Nursing School Interview

    exit96 replied to CnmAshley's topic in General Students

    Didn't have an interview at my school, We have a VERY competitive point system. Students now have to 4.0 everything and have some points earned from work experience to get in. From what I have seen I...

  2. The "Flirt"

    exit96 replied to exit96's topic in Men in Nursing

    Let me ask this question: is it legal for someone "on the job" or "from the job" to anonymously call my wife and tell her a bunch of (out of context) info about what goes on at

  3. Is it sexist....

    exit96 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Men in Nursing

    I get called for Fatty Lifting...matter of fact the Nursing Supervisor calls around to get all the guys together....THIS is not what I would consider "customary helping" THIS is what I would call...

  4. Male Nurse, Female issues?

    exit96 replied to LorderrorproneRN's topic in Men in Nursing

    Each gender has their specific default conversation tendencies. And within the genders we find folks with certain interests sometimes that are able to talk about something a little more interesting...

  5. The Great Double Standard?

    exit96 replied to Doog's topic in Men in Nursing

    Agree 100% I understand if someone specifically asks. But to apply a "rule" is to ASSUME that I as a professional have ill intentions when behind closed doors with a female patient AND it is assuming...

  6. Male nursing and needing chaperone

    exit96 replied to Sirkraker's topic in Men in Nursing

    Ridiculous!!!!!!!!! Double Standard all the

  7. The "Flirt"

    exit96 replied to exit96's topic in Men in Nursing

    OK...I am the original poster and have an update for y'all. Only a few days after the post the worst happened. I am going to start another thread for that sometime

  8. NCLEX PN

    exit96 replied to katrenia04's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATS!!! I am taking my NCLEX-PN this coming Friday. WHAT? is the Pearsonvue Trick? I am using a Kaplan book with testing strategies to prepare and it is very helpful thus

  9. Male nursing and needing chaperone

    exit96 replied to Sirkraker's topic in Men in Nursing

    Disgusting!! I am not yet an RN, but in school, work as a CNA in hospital, here is my $.02-I am completely on board when a lady requests a female for personal care, why would I judge in that...

  10. 25 pushups

    exit96 replied to nurse2033's topic in Men in Nursing

    I started doing this just a short time ago, except I am doing 10 on the hour, and that is 120 at the end of my shift, which is respectable imho. It is a great idea and something that helps focus. I...

  11. Pharm help for student

    exit96 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am in my med-surg rotation and am wondering which book might be a BIG help for memorizing meds. I still have my pharm book and other stuff, but is there one out there that has BEEN a huge help for...

  12. My first code

    exit96 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    15 minutes into my 7p-7a shift there was a big THUD! I work on a telemetry floor, the guy was face first on the floor, looked like he was seizing...myself and an RN rolled him over, check for...

  13. Benefits of becoming a CNA before Nursing School??

    exit96 replied to Emile's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have been a CNA for 2 plus years. I started out in a nursing home, then moved to my present job at the hospital. I am in the RN program. In my view you will learn how to works your &%^ off, and...

  14. Trouble on the homefront

    exit96 posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    Guys, Up until Jan '07 I had always worked in a male dominated environment by far. A few women scattered about the factory, but not many. I went to college in Jan '07, got my Associates, am...

  15. How did you convince your wife/significant other to support decision?

    exit96 replied to jcmoore07's topic in Men in Nursing

    I have thought about nursing for many years. I lost my job in 2006, was able to secure 2 years of Gov't assistance to go to school for nursing, and went for it. She supports me fully. If she didn't I...

  16. Career Change Into Nursing?

    exit96 replied to Ingersoll's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am 45, in my second semester of Nursing School, willspend time on my BSN afterward, and may continue beyond that...we will see. You are not too old to do it. You can take a CNA class at a local...

  17. Guy's ,have you been told this...

    exit96 replied to James Garrity's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am a CNA and am in the RN program. I work on a med-surg floor and have been asked several times to do the "heavy" stuff. First of all, it is a team effort and I will be the first one to jump when...

  18. Who HATES the term MURSE?

    exit96 replied to LuxCalidaNP's topic in Men in Nursing

    First time hearing it...already HATE

  19. Therapy and it's burden?

    exit96 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I start RN school in a few weeks...can't wait!!! I have come to terms with my needing some counseling with my depression/anxiety stuff and am wondering if this will have a negative effect on...

  20. BSN...what for?

    exit96 posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hello, I am new here and a new nursing student. I work at a hospital as a CNA on the med/surg unit. I am just wondering, for those going on for your BSN, what exactly will do you intend on using...

  21. BSN...what for?

    exit96 replied to exit96's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Thanks so far!!! ALL good replies and

  22. Guys- what made you want to become a nurse?

    exit96 replied to glamgalRN's topic in Men in Nursing

    I have always wanted to...now is my opportunity @ 46 years old. I have been a carpenter/construction worker, factory worker, gas station etc...I am at my best when working directly with people, I...

  23. Does becoming a male nurse mean that you have to change your friends also?

    exit96 replied to hyalophora09's topic in Men in Nursing

    Never crossed my mind. My friends know that I "do whatever I want" and that I am secure in my masculinity. I play fast-pitch with them in the summer, play in a rock and roll band almost every weekend,...

  24. Male nursing moments.

    exit96 replied to Ariko's topic in Men in Nursing

    Patients do well to have access to both genders because there are REAL differences. Both good and beneficial but definitley gender specific, generally

  25. Male Chest Hair and Scrub Tops

    exit96 replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    I just stopped wearing the under t-shirt because it gets so warm!! Ummm...men are naturally hairy and women aren't. I have given this little thought, but maybe should think some more...I need to think...