ItsTheDude

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  1. What do your school uniforms look like?

    ItsTheDude replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN to RN

    it was ALL white when i was n school. that included ALL white undies, shoes, socks, t-shirt (if u wore one) etc if u were light skinned. darker skinned folks had to wear darker undies that didn't...

  2. Have you ever een a CNA FLOATER?

    ItsTheDude replied to sentiboi's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    the floater term i know of basically means you're going to help others as needed, but more likely will be filling in for someone that doesn't show for work. pretty neat you took a job and don't know...

  3. I have a question for all NURSES!!!

    ItsTheDude replied to studentsp's topic in General Nursing

    are you trying to get us to do your homework for

  4. Please help me and tell me why bedside nurisng MUST be the 1st step

    ItsTheDude replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    the only reason it has to be 1st, is if a job u want also wants that (doesn't seem to be the case here). don't listen to ppl tell u what's needed, they're not the employer, just mouths that don't...

  5. Stop the nursing shortage insanity

    ItsTheDude replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in General Nursing

    it's all about biz (profit or nonprofit, they both want the $$$), nursing schools aren't going to freely cut back if they can keep students coming thru the doors (so they'll roll with the shortage...

  6. Advice for a potential future nurse?

    ItsTheDude replied to Strudel26's topic in Male Nursing Students

    well, bsn nursing programs are generally competitive and give ranking pts based on college level grads, any examination (clep, etc) to get out of taking a class n college is generally only viewed as a...

  7. Texas catheter help

    ItsTheDude replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    as a guy, if a male patient is laying down/sitting a lot some of their noodle can basically sink into the body a bit and the noodle is stretchable, so i just pull it outwards (u aren't gonna break the...

  8. Filling Out Applications

    ItsTheDude replied to brunette_cna's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    in the area of nc where i am, if you're a cna (even with no exp) u will find a job if u really want one, it is a tough job with low pay and mega turnover. basically, they're looking for warm bodies...

  9. HELP ME PLEASE!!

    ItsTheDude replied to lpnhopeful21's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    there is a difference between adn and bsn, some employers will only hire a bsn, just look through job openings, some specify bsn (generally a bit better pay), other's just want a rn (diploma, adn or...

  10. Filling Out Applications

    ItsTheDude replied to brunette_cna's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    i'd just put paid, i doubt they ask for under the table employment, b/c it can run into tax law violations. they may ask for unpaid/volunteer work, if u've got some of that list it. unlike lpn/rn...

  11. MALE CNA

    ItsTheDude replied to danny8823's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    generally speaking, yes, it's easier to get a job as a cna, lpn, rn... as a male. no, employer is going to state that openly, it's against the law. it all comes down to money for the employer, no...

  12. HELP ME PLEASE!!

    ItsTheDude replied to lpnhopeful21's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    sounds like the gov has made the decision for you, u either enter what's available (adn/bsn) or go to another state's lpn program. i'm sure the current lpn's n your state love the move by the gov,...

  13. New grad internships

    ItsTheDude replied to Awells1686's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    i'm not in that area of nc, but from everything i'm seeing or hearing, anything (job, etc) for a newbie nurse is mega tough. it's supply and demand, there's way more newbie nurses than there is a...

  14. Advice for a potential future nurse?

    ItsTheDude replied to Strudel26's topic in Male Nursing Students

    forgot to add, ur hs grades aren't going to matter much unless they count as req college classes, but they may help get u into college. generally, getting into college and getting into the nursing...

  15. Advice for a potential future nurse?

    ItsTheDude replied to Strudel26's topic in Male Nursing Students

    i guess ur looking to go for a bsn (what's usually req 4 a crna) then if u want to be a crna. in that case get into a 4 yr program (bsn) and make good grades n the required courses and any other...

  16. TEAS math

    ItsTheDude replied to marienk's topic in LPN to RN

    get the teas study guide, it went over

  17. ?? for labor & delivery nurses in Triangle area

    ItsTheDude replied to blytheny's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    i'm not n the triangle area, but $31 hr seems kinda high, shift diff about right and 12's are avail at most hospitals. u have experience so the job market isn't gonna be as tough on you as it is for...

  18. Career Change & Employment Post Education

    ItsTheDude replied to Micheal Scarn's topic in Male Nursing Students

    ur a older (more stable/mature) guy (being male is big plus) with years of work exp, way too many newbie nurses don't have jack for work exp (and wonder why they can't get a job, ha) and are totally...

  19. Future student, looking for advice

    ItsTheDude replied to futuremedstudent's topic in Male Nursing Students

    if ur n high school take classes that count for college credit that are needed for the nursing program ur interested

  20. What stereotypes should I expect?

    ItsTheDude replied to vhinrich's topic in Male Nursing Students

    i don't know why folks are so concerned about stereo types. the stereo types are generalized and are gonna depend a lot on what u look like frankly (age, how u carry urself, hygiene, looks, etc). as...

  21. salaries for duke and UNC hospitals

    ItsTheDude replied to jsnj2009's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    approx $20 a hr is what ur looking at n nc, u might find a bit higher or

  22. Fast Track CNA Courses

    ItsTheDude replied to raymonsgal's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    depends on the job u want, i believe fed law requires some places that receive fed funds to only hire cna's that have attended a state approved cna class (full labs, clinicals and class time) and...

  23. bad experience with a male nurse

    ItsTheDude replied to bigd123's topic in Male Nursing Students

    sounds like u weren't pleased with the male nurse AND the female tech that cared for

  24. What stereotypes should I expect?

    ItsTheDude replied to vhinrich's topic in Male Nursing Students

    the above poster pretty much nailed it, just do your best and the stereotypes will b just that, garbage. being a male nurse (got to be a good nurse too) has major advantages and employers know it. one...

  25. just wanted to say hello

    ItsTheDude replied to titans767's topic in Male Nursing Students

    being a guy is generally going to help you in nursing, don't