Gregoryt9

As a male nurse(28y/o) in an ICU setting and a new grad (6 months young), You have to brush off any speculations/jokes that you may be gay. Just like a woman who would work to be a construction worker would get the same heat, it is true that there is a higher percentage of homosexual men in the nursing field. Shoot If I wasn't engaged to be married, the girls in my unit probably would think I was gay. I like to dress sharp, keep my hair sharp. I know how to braid a woman's hair. (we do it in the neuro icu so people don't get dreads while they are in semi-comatose states) I go to theatre, and i'm not talking movie theatre; And I have recieved heat for all of these things. If you know you're not gay then be confident in that, and make jokes with them. Sharpen your wit. i.e. the girl who made gas jokes about you when you made fart jokes- I would have said "Oh no girl, I know you've been busting ass and blaming it on the patients! What kind of funky business do you get into?" I would have said it loud too. :) But honestly, not all nursing is like that. I'm very fortunate to have a unit of VERY supportive and intelligent nurses. There's only one bad apple, and I just avoid communicating with her, and it works out. You should focus on your job, your tasks, and your patient needs. Everything else isn't important. Keep your eye on what's important to you. They way I figure it, for myself that is. If I am getting concerned about little petty things, then I don't have something bigger to be focused on and I need to find a new goal. Right now it's my Spanish speaking & CCRN license. Then my Neuro CCRN license. Then my MSN. Keep focus on what's important! Good Luck!

And they have the appropriate response too. No hospital knows you from any other Joe, and you're asking them to take a bet that you are going to pass BLS after letting it lapse? Hospitals shouldnt have to take wagers on whether you complete training.

Well from what you've posted, there seems to be a fundamental difference in personalities; and that's O.K. For some reason the preceptor doesn't feel comfortable communicating/working with you. If there is ever an issue between two people, it is best to address it through a superior who will arbitrate the situation. So you shouldn't get offended that you heard it from your professor first. People tend not to address issue directly at the person for several reasons. For example, they don't want to insult or offend the person, or create tension or hardship. You could have a quick sit-down with the person with the kind of "hey, we might not be the greatest partners, but if we communicate- we can get through this" kind of attitude. But as the previous poster said, at this point it looks best just to separate and start anew. Just view this as an opportunity to analyze yourself on how you can improve, and you'll come out of it better.

Inn all likelihood, nursing program costs throughout the state will rise.

Hi there. Congratulations on graduating soon. I can't speak to how life as a nurse would be, but I can certainly tell you about life in the military. I served as a Helicopter mechanic in a special operations squadron for 4 years of the 6 I served in the Air Force. It was demanding, and it was time consuming, and I was TDY (temporary duty in another country) all the time. I cant imagine it would be any different for a trauma nurse. You would have a BA so you would be accepted as an officer, and would arrange your own living accommodations where you're based, but they will give a housing stipend to help. I know there are programs by the military to pay back your loans in exchange for serving so many years. I loved the experience, but I got out because I knew there was no hope of having a healthy family in that lifestyle. When you're in- you're a Serviceman/woman first, a human being second. My recommendation is to know if you're going to join- family life will not be healthy or perfect or easy in any manner. But you probably would get all your loans paid off and have Tuition assistance to pay for any masters degrees. Also know that the military-- any military-- will put you where they need you first, then maybe where you want to be. So you might not be a trauma nurse. You might be a rehabilitation nurse, or a burn nurse. Wherever they need you. Go Air Force over Army. I spent 8 months on an Army base to learn my job, and they have the worst food. I didn't much care for how they simple teach people to follow orders and not use any measure of critical thinking. It makes it a real pain to problem solve with many of the soldiers. Cheers :)

You must stick through this process, no matter what. She should not be serving the public, especially not infants. It would be pretty terrible if she accidentally drown a baby, snaps a bone, shakes one to brain damage. Take a moment to recollect your memories. Write it all down. See it through.

Yeah, you did fiiiine! If the professor curves the grade, then you'll be at the top of the class.

Perhaps you should speak with your academic advisor to see if the nursing field is best for you. They could really help you more. But If I can impose my advice- Never give up to difficulty. You either win or you learn something. Adapt your study techniques. Whether it is doing more flashcards, reading chapters a second time, get tutoring, as long as you adapt your tactics to get a better grade then they will improve. But whatever you do, don't get discouraged! Otherwise, you'll be allotting your strength to being negative instead of positive.

I'm ex-military, also. A mechanic for a special forces helicopter squadron most of the time I served. IMHO, You will never not get noticed because of your appearance. I can relate in some measures. Although I'm not as tall as you, I have a very strong build and hard facial features. So, I have to be conscientious of my tone of voice, the structure of my sentences and that I keep my face in a semi- smile relaxed way. I've found a world of difference in my responses. But it is always a conscious effort for me, because even if I'm having a fantastic day and I'm caught in deep thought, I can truly look ticked off to other people. Being so visually noticeable in a room, just make sure you know your stuff, execute the procedures smoothly and practice the mannerism I mentioned above. You'll see the difference in how people respond to you, almost instantly!

Thanks for posting these questions! They'll be great to prepare for interviews.