Mike A. Fungin RN

Mike A. Fungin RN

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

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    Two words: Grow

  2. Paramedic or Pre-Hospital RN?

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to djd7101986's topic in Men in Nursing

    The best thing you can do is observe paramedics and nurses at work, and see which feels like a better fit for you. When I started out as an EMT-B I worked for an ambulance service that did both...

  3. New Grads Who Are Having Trouble Finding A Job

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Great post, and so true. I feel very fortunate to be one of the few May '09 BSN graduates from my class of 60 students who has found work in the San Francisco Bay Area, where jobs are very scarce...

  4. May 2009 Graduates!!! Do you have a job yet?

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to soon2bRN516's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I start new grad at a level II trauma center in the San Francisco bay area on August 3rd! I graduated from a BSN program in the East Bay on May 22nd and new grad jobs are really scarce here. I know...

  5. Here's The Plan, Here's The Problem. Any Suggestions?

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to Rocky09's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I second what has already been said about taking the ABSN route. Consider an ELMSN program too, if there are any in your area. Another thing to consider... you said your goal is to be a nurse...

  6. How do I know if I'm ready?

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to shoegalRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well good luck! Give yourself a day to relax before you go in and take it. If you walk out of the test feeling lousy, it doesn't mean you failed. If you're doing well, the computer is going to...

  7. A question about what nursing school covers...

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to nohika's topic in General Students

    The best thing is to contact the school's you are interested in. Programs vary widely in what rotations they offer, how long each one is, and what order they're

  8. Freshmen in Community College

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to DEstrada820's topic in General Students

    No sweat man, I was confused about my career choices well past high school, so you're ahead of the game. Ditto what the last two posters said. I'd highly encourage you to look at being a either nurse...

  9. How do I know if I'm ready?

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to shoegalRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was in about that same range with Kaplan, and passed with 75 questions. Sounds to me like you're on the path to success! Go get

  10. Poster Presentation Assignment

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to mrflynn0907's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Everyone who's posted has really good advice. I only have two things to add. 1) I don't have an artistic bone in my body either. As long as you do all of the research and compile your own headings...

  11. Future RN... need help!

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to ash<3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Your BSN is going to give you a general background in basic nursing sciences, leadership, research, and several different clinical areas. My program had rotations in mental health, adult med/surg,...

  12. HELP Please! Splashes and Splatters

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to malaski's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'd consider everything you listed (bronch, intubation, colostomy, mouth care) a splash/splatter for NCLEX testing purposes. Real world, I'd take it case by case. I'll never forget when I was an EMT...

  13. Would you use a website "rate your nurse manager"

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to Fuzwuz's topic in General Nursing

    My only concern is that whenever I look at "Rate (whatever)" websites, even for places or people I know are great, there seem to be an overwhelming number of negative reviews. I think the people most...

  14. California's Policy on repeating courses?

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to swtstephy's topic in California Nursing

    The best thing you can do is talk to the schools that you are interested in. The places I looked at would only take one repeat prereq. That may not be the case everywhere though, and you might be...

  15. Required Nursing Uniform

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to pbstrums's topic in General Nursing

    I can see both sides of the argument here. When I worked as a firefighter I wore a distinctive uniform. My patients could tell apart the firefighters, cops, and EMTs/medics. The uniform inspired...

  16. Samuel Merritt 2+2 BSN

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to CEIprestige's topic in California Nursing

    Not starting, I just graduated a couple of months ago with the April '09 class from the 2+2 BSN program. I'll message you my contact info in case you have any questions about what to expect. Good...

  17. Is Compton College safe?

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to tigertjc's topic in California Nursing

    I don't know... I used to work ambulances in Compton and quite frankly, it'd be worth the 50 minute drive to me. But then, I've seen the worst of that

  18. California's Policy on repeating courses?

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to swtstephy's topic in California Nursing

    I don't think that the policy is set by the state. I know that for most nursing programs in my area (San Francisco Bay), if you retook a prerequisite to get a better grade they'll accept it, but only...

  19. Can a Bipolar/physically disabled man be a nurse?

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to Elanthil's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    One of my classmates in nursing school had borderline personality disorder. These things aren't unheard of. What's important is what is your baseline when you are compliant with treatment, and can...

  20. Freshmen in Community College

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to DEstrada820's topic in General Students

    Yeah, that font is brutal! The source for what I'm about to tell you: I got my BSN at a university that also has a physician's assistant program which awards an MPA degree. My suitemate in the dorms...

  21. how important is microbiology in nursing

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to deepurple's topic in General Students

    I almost hate to say this... but honestly, microbiology is the class that I have used the least. It's worth giving it your best, like any other class, but throughout my BSN education there wasn't...

  22. Male Nurses

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to Keptonkurtis's topic in General Nursing

    Dude, don't sweat it, seriously. 1) There's nothing "gay" about being a male nurse, if I understand your usage of the term. I don't think there's anything "unmanly" about being a nurse. I was a...

  23. Should Continuing Education for Nurses be mandatory in all states?

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    WHOA! Is this for real? It seems appalling to me that there are states where Registered Nurses aren't required to do any continuing education! Even an EMT-Basic has to do a 24-hour refresher course...

  24. Can a Bipolar/physically disabled man be a nurse?

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to Elanthil's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I don't think being a heterosexual will be a barrier to you at all. You may be treated differently as a male during nursing school, but I doubt to the extent that it will hinder you completing your...

  25. Average Salary for ADN vs BSN

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to ltf500's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The hospital I'm starting at in August pays everyone, regardless of educational background, $44.85/hour for their first six months as an entry-level new grad. After that six months, ADNs earn...