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1. Male Nurses that lift weights and stay fit

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

   Another Crossfitter here. Without regular exercise I'd lose my

2. Ages of male nursing students?

   quinnsite replied to Stearnsy's topic in Male Nursing Students

   I love seeing other guys like me posting here! I'm 40 and finishing up my pre reqs for my nursing program (Fall 2011 start). I only have A&P 1/2 to complete and I can't wait to get them done and...

3. 29 too old to start nursing school?

   quinnsite replied to SeeTheMoon's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   ABSOLUTELY NOT! I am a 40 year old father of two (7 and 4 years old) who is finishing up his pre-reqs for the nursing program. This will be my second career and hopefully last! My only regret is...

4. I'm 39 and want to become a nurse.

   quinnsite replied to quinnsite's topic in Male Nursing Students

   Darimom, Thank you for the encouragement and the additional comments. I assume, from your messsage, that you are relatively new to nursing(?) My only question is: Even with issues you mention, do...

5. I'm 39 and want to become a nurse.

   quinnsite replied to quinnsite's topic in Male Nursing Students

   Great stuff all around! I sure hope I get a nurse manager that appreciates what I have to offer. At 6'2 and 195lbs and a face that has seen better days, I definitely don't fall into the cute and...

6. I'm 39 and want to become a nurse.

   quinnsite replied to quinnsite's topic in Male Nursing Students

   barbnicu: You have summed up very nicely what I hope will guide me as a nurse: treat patients with all the care, respect, and dignity I would ANY family member or dear friend. None of those things...

7. Cons of a nursing career?

   quinnsite posted a topic in Washington Nursing

   Will be starting my prereqs up here in Bellingham this fall for ASN. Recently found this site and find it a great resource. I was hoping you experienced (or new) nurses could list the cons of...

8. I'm 39 and want to become a nurse.

   quinnsite replied to quinnsite's topic in Male Nursing Students

   Thanks Tony! You mentioned "a lot of cons" with a nursing career. Could you give me some examples that you think I should weigh? I know you're probably really busy, but I'd really appreciate...

9. I'm 39 and want to become a nurse.

   quinnsite replied to quinnsite's topic in Male Nursing Students

   JJJoy- Thanks for your observations! I realized, even as I wrote my last post, that I'd receive a response like yours. I, fo course, recognize that many of the issues I point to apply to a wide range...

10. I'm 39 and want to become a nurse.

    quinnsite replied to quinnsite's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Thanks Barbnicu! Every post I receive just gets better and better! I find myself checking back throughout the day just to get my fix!! And I agree, the idea of helping my patients on a daily basis...

11. I'm 39 and want to become a nurse.

    quinnsite replied to quinnsite's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Thanks man. I appreciate the

12. I'm 39 and want to become a nurse.

    quinnsite replied to quinnsite's topic in Male Nursing Students

    It looks like my best option, for better or worse, may be pursuing my RN-BSN after completing my ASN and begining work. 1. Unfortunately there aren't any acceerated programs, that I could find, in...

13. I'm 39 and want to become a nurse.

    quinnsite replied to quinnsite's topic in Male Nursing Students

    To everyone that responded: Thank you VERY much! First, I appreciate you guys taking the time to provide the detailed and thoughtful responses you did. I'd like to think it's telling about the...

14. I'm 39 and want to become a nurse.

    quinnsite replied to quinnsite's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Continued ( I accidently cut myself off) So here are my concerns: Am I too old to be considering this? I mean are there practical considerations? Will I be discriminated against in the hiring process...

15. I'm 39 and want to become a nurse.

    quinnsite posted a topic in Male Nursing Students

    After 12 years of practicing law (as a criminal prosecutor) I'm thinking about returning to school and becoming a nurse. After months of working with a career counselor, personal reflection, and...