dgbruton

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1. Any of you wear clothes under your scrubs?

   dgbruton replied to ImThatGuy's topic in Male Students

   hey guys, I found scrub pants for us dudes who need a belt. I ordered some from Tafford Uniforms and they have cargo pockets and belt loops. Only problem is that they don't come in very many colors. So if your school or hospital is color coded you ma...

2. Baptist School of Health Professions vs. SAC

   dgbruton replied to texasmommy's topic in Texas

   abs9382; All instructors at Baptist are currently working in their field as well as teaching in the classroom. You won't find this is so at SAC or St Philips. Also all instructors at Baptist have at least their Master's degrees. Yes, I would say Bapt...

3. Baptist School of Health Professions vs. SAC

   dgbruton replied to texasmommy's topic in Texas

   Hey folks, I am beginning my 2nd year at Baptist and it is now an associate's degree. According to our Dean we will be able to do a BSN in 5 to 7 years in the future at BSHP. If I am not mistaken the Tuition is around $19,000 now, but there is help o...

4. Human Anat & Phys 1 and 2 in the same semester online

   dgbruton replied to webstar's topic in Male Students

   Most community colleges will let you do A&P I in a short semester followed by A&P II the next short semester, but get ready for some very intense studying and difficult exams. I took A&P II 2 years ago in the second summer session and I a...

5. I'm trying nursing, but I'm hardheaded..will I last?

   dgbruton replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

   Don't even think about it anymore, if you're unwilling to change. Cutting corners and going against policy could get a patient killed. You would not want that on your conscience.

6. Would this be considered cheating?

   dgbruton replied to computer101's topic in General Students

   Don't do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Read the post at the following link: https://allnurses.com/male-nursing-student/expelled-once-previous-441194.html

7. Baptist Health Systems RN program

   dgbruton replied to mom2_3boys's topic in Texas

   Sorry, one other thing. Go to our website. http://bshp.edu. The website will guide you and it will have all the contact info and how to apply. See you at school.

8. Baptist Health Systems RN program

   dgbruton replied to mom2_3boys's topic in Texas

   You're in luck. I go to the BSHP. I am currently in my 1st year and loving it. I am in the evening program. We go Mon. through Thur. 18:30 to 21:30 for lecture and Saturdays from 06:45 to 18:45 for clinicals. Then we have several classes during the d...

9. Moving to San Antonio......advice on hospitals

   dgbruton replied to BlondieRN2's topic in Texas

   Sorry, but I don't have any info. I'm presently enrolled at the Baptist School of Health Professions, so you could say that I am kinda partial to the Baptist System. But since I haven't worked as a Nurse yet I have no idea about pay ranges. I have be...

10. Moving to San Antonio......advice on hospitals

    dgbruton replied to BlondieRN2's topic in Texas

    We have 3 large hospital systems in San Antonio. Baptist, Methodist, and Christus Santa Rosa. If you want to work ER with the "Big Boys" then University Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center. Then there is the VA Hospital, Brooke Army Medical Center at...

11. where are the most new grad opportunities?

    dgbruton replied to breanne6887's topic in Texas

    Folks, Take it from us old timers. I have never worked in the medical field before, so I've never made more than $12/ hr before. Give me $21 and I'll be the happiest man on earth. It's not about the money. It's about caring for others for me anyway....

12. Ages of male nursing students?

    dgbruton replied to Stearnsy's topic in Male Students

    Hey guys, I just finished my 1st semester of RN school, I'm 48 and when I graduate in May 2011 I'll be 50. I can't believe I'm just now starting a 3rd career. I wish I had enough horse sense when I was 20 to have become a Nurse back then, but oh well...

13. What made you pick nursing...

    dgbruton replied to ArkansasFan's topic in Male Students

    I have been caring for my youngest daughter who was born with Spina-Bifida and parapalegic for 24 years. Our oldest daughter was involved in a severe auto accident almost 7 years ago 48% burns and bilateral BKA's . I did all her nursing burn care whe...

14. LVN School in San Antonio

    dgbruton replied to TRIBALROSE13's topic in Texas

    St. Philips is the easiest to get into. Baptist requires A&P 1 and an entrance test.

15. Best Pediatric Hospital in Texas?

    dgbruton replied to 1john4:10's topic in Texas

    Christus Santa Rosa and Methodist Children's in San Antonio are also both very good.