MikeFromMT

MikeFromMT

Med Surg, Ortho/Neuro, Hospice.

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  1. Although Women Dominate the Nursing Profession, Do Men Make More Money?

    MikeFromMT replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    I was very concerned that my wife and all the other women who work in healthcare are being discriminated against and that I may be getting more than my fair share, so I went here Oregon Nurses...

  2. Although Women Dominate the Nursing Profession, Do Men Make More Money?

    MikeFromMT replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Gross income is the total amount of pay you receive before taxes and expenses, salary is a fixed pay for a year regardless of hours worked. A person who has a salary of $50,000 per year has a gross...

  3. Although Women Dominate the Nursing Profession, Do Men Make More Money?

    MikeFromMT replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not really sure what your point is, however I think we agree on why some women make less pay than their male counterparts, as you stated, females tend to be the caregivers and are often stay at...

  4. Short staffing incentive ideas???

    MikeFromMT replied to kms6417's topic in General Nursing

    As posted earlier, open it up to other departments, but keep the tasks to mainly support, I have no interest in "Mother/Baby" however I would be up for the opportunity to improve my skills and...

  5. Although Women Dominate the Nursing Profession, Do Men Make More Money?

    MikeFromMT replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    How long are we going to keep beating this horse? I just posted this in the other thread. Men tend to make more money based upon the hours they work, both amount and time of day, as well as being...

  6. How much are nurses making? 2015 Salary Survey results available soon.

    MikeFromMT replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Regarding gender pay differences. Men tend to make more money based upon the hours they work, both amount and time of day, as well as being willing to leave one job for a better paying one, women tend...

  7. What to do

    MikeFromMT replied to Cmanursestudenta's topic in General Nursing

    Document, document, document. I doubt that she's a RN, if she was she'd be much more pleasant and less abusive and also more understanding. My guess is that she's a junkie or selling the narcs, but by...

  8. Shoes

    MikeFromMT replied to ICareAlot's topic in Men in Nursing

    I found some all white Nike shoes, my NS instructor even asked where I found them. Now that I'm working I swear by Merrell Jungle Moc Pro Grip, all black (or brown) about 100 bucks, my current pair is...

  9. Bad experience as Paramedic intern

    MikeFromMT replied to daveman's topic in Men in Nursing

    Y'all realize this thread is 5 years old

  10. Old misdemeanor, experiences with IA BoN/Employers

    MikeFromMT replied to WittyUsername's topic in General Nursing

    This is from the Iowa Board of Nursing: Q. Can an individual with a criminal conviction become licensed? A. In order for an individual to become licensed in Iowa, they must first graduate from a...

  11. Is re-taking classes at a community college a good idea?

    MikeFromMT replied to niceguns's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Like tejas said, check with your advisor. My school also has a limit on retaking classes, also you can not take a class for a better grade, if you passed with a C you can not re-take and use the B or...

  12. In the process of eliminating distractions from my apartment for school, pointers?

    MikeFromMT replied to ThePhilster's topic in General Students

    I'm not going to mention the first thing that popped into my mind (wink) I start with patting myself on my back, then I brag to my wife, then maybe some ice cream and

  13. duties of a student nurse??

    MikeFromMT replied to nursingstudent_88's topic in General Students

    I consider myself a "Floor Whore" I pimp myself out to any Nurse or Aide who needs help, I literally walk the floor asking/telling Nurses that I'm available and to let me know if I can help in any...

  14. Anyone else's relationship on the rocks??

    MikeFromMT replied to TexasNurse2B's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry to hear about you and your SO, school can be stressful due to the demands of your time not to mention the work involved with studying and homework. Some spouses may feel a bit neglected or...

  15. In the process of eliminating distractions from my apartment for school, pointers?

    MikeFromMT replied to ThePhilster's topic in General Students

    Stop over-thinking it, I sit at the kitchen table with my books and assignments, my computer is on because I often need to jump on to do some quick research, yes it can be a temptation to do a little...

  16. 39 y.o. new male nursing student

    MikeFromMT replied to AriesMoon72's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I've had no issues with either my age nor my gender, if anything I think my instructors like the fact that there are some older students in the room (not just me either) we tend to bring a level of...

  17. 39 y.o. new male nursing student

    MikeFromMT replied to AriesMoon72's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm in IA as well, I graduated the PN program in August and just passed my boards, I expect to start the ADN program in January, FWIW I'm 49, not the oldest person in my class, close but not

  18. Need advice on nursing career

    MikeFromMT replied to iowa27's topic in Men in Nursing

    My biggest challenge was just getting back into the swing of school again, I had poor study habits the last time (25 years ago) but with maturity and motivation and a focus of what I wanted to do with...

  19. What were the gender ratios in your nursing classes?

    MikeFromMT replied to edwindelahiggins's topic in Men in Nursing

    2 men, 60 women, I got half and he got the other half in his section. We're both straight, I was accepted by a great group of women as study partners and clinical buddy. I was exposed to some of the...

  20. Chances of getting into nursing programs

    MikeFromMT replied to J-Lock's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, this Nursing student also changed his major, then changed it again, and again...When I decided on NS my local CC asked for my transcripts, (from my previous school) I told them they might not be...

  21. MALE NURSES

    MikeFromMT replied to ugoboss's topic in General Students

    [color=gray]searching furiously for "girls wearing thongs with scrub pants"

  22. Online CPR Cert

    MikeFromMT replied to CNM2B201?'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We had to take CPR for Healthcare Providers, on-line was not

  23. Studying for 25 hours......

    MikeFromMT replied to Darkpk55's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So, you're stuck on a problem or chapter and you've been up for 25 hours. At first I thought I was reading the lyrics to a song but then I realized they didn't rhyme. Is it a problem or an entire...

  24. New student Winter Term/Evaluate Class Load

    MikeFromMT replied to saucychaucy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You didn't mention if your school has any kind of wait list but if it was me (and it was) I'd drop the CD class and take that in the summer. Focus your studies on the other 3 and get good grades. It...

  25. How do you overcome nervousness when with patients?

    MikeFromMT replied to j_tay1981's topic in Male Nursing Students

    You overcome nervousness the same way that you get to Carnegie Hall, "practice man, practice." or as someone else posted "fake it 'till you make it" OK, how about this then, know everything about...