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  1. In nursing school clinical did you experience discrimination / bias from instructor?

    red2003xlt replied to biltz's topic in Men in Nursing

    Have gone thru something similar; heres what me and a fellow male student did. We gather are paperwork and good reviews, etc Then a filed gender discrimination complaint with the schools office of...

  2. lpn student with 5 months left feeling burnt out

    red2003xlt replied to steffuturelpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I felt the same when at the 9 month mark. Now I've 1 month to go plus a 1.5 months of externship to go. Time is flying! Hang in

  3. Have you ever been stood up for an interview?

    red2003xlt replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Nice thread, coming from the IT world with 20 years experience. **** Poor mangement or just plain old resume stacking. I'll guess resume stacking especially if it's Medicaid

  4. How to become a Medicare Provider

    red2003xlt replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Home Health

    Can the links be updated? also are those links (information) applicable for the different

  5. Not sure about LPN vs. RN vs. BSN!

    red2003xlt replied to greatlakes's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I"m in LPN school right now. LPN are working quite successfully in doctors offices and LTC all over the nation. Especially

  6. "New Program Seeks to End Nursing Shortage and Improve Real Estate Values in US"

    red2003xlt replied to Mukfay's topic in General Nursing

    I saw the same thing in the IT industry. Now, I'm a student exisiting on odd jobs and my wifes paycheck

  7. Ever had a patient refuse you based on your gender?

    red2003xlt replied to JG_0311's topic in Men in Nursing

    How old is the patient and how old are you? I'm 40 and very non-threatenin to a typical little old lady in a nursing home. Now, with hovering mother of a 22 year old standing close by; that can be a...

  8. My horrible hospital stay. What would you do?

    red2003xlt replied to Carebear77's topic in General Nursing

    Your PCT's placed NG

  9. male in nursing

    red2003xlt replied to ALHANOON's topic in Men in Nursing

    The world runs on money, show me the

  10. Ever had a patient refuse you based on your gender?

    red2003xlt replied to JG_0311's topic in Men in Nursing

    Just once in LTC, little old ladies have their

  11. Done with nursing school!

    red2003xlt replied to jelly221,RN's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats, I've got one semester left to

  12. Keeping a healthy back

    red2003xlt replied to red2003xlt's topic in Men in Nursing

    Thanks, whats an

  13. Keeping a healthy back

    red2003xlt posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    Since, I've started my clinicals I've notice a increase in back pain. I know I need to exercise and lose weight. I've got the diet covered and for exercise I'm thinking of using a kettlebell. Any...

  14. Guys, do you wear your wedding band to work?

    red2003xlt replied to JaredCNA's topic in Men in Nursing

    That's actually the truth at least in my case. I used work in the IT world fixing/replacing servers. It was like a chick magnet or atleast offers of dinner and whatever else came up. That was tough...

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

    red2003xlt replied to edwindelahiggins's topic in Men in Nursing

    3 guys to 32

  16. Nursing scrubs are darn expensive

    red2003xlt replied to Katie5's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear scrubs 4 days a week to clinicals and the classroom. 2 sets of Landau navy blue My wifey washes them in Woolite, haven't faded

  17. Got into nursing school and looking for a job? help?

    red2003xlt replied to uhohbube's topic in General Nursing

    My classmates who are either CNA's or MA's run rings around the rest of us who don't have that practical hands on experience. Get the

  18. "I didn't want to go into nursing because I didn't want to be labled gay"

    red2003xlt replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm a 41 male very hetero. I haven't gotten "Gaylord Focker" but I've got some one-liners waiting in reserve for this occasion. I get "doctor" all the time. I guess due my slightly greying hair. I...

  19. Got into LPN and RN What Should I Do?

    red2003xlt replied to Tfish1065's topic in General Nursing

    RN all the way, some states will allow the RN to challenge for the LPN liscene after they've completed the coursework and clinicals(1 year) Go RN, if you happen to get your LPN along the way then...

  20. Nursing program w/a minimum required to pass with a 90% on exams, what do you think?

    red2003xlt replied to nvsmom's topic in General Nursing

    You might try a LPN program that a signed agreement with a Juco College for continuation to a full RN license. Generally speaking the LPN programs don't have the enormous waiting list that RN/BSN

  21. Nursing program w/a minimum required to pass with a 90% on exams, what do you think?

    red2003xlt replied to nvsmom's topic in General Nursing

    90% ? That crazy everybody is going to have bad and flunk a test. Now in my state you have to pass Med Math portion with a 90% (3 tries only) You sure the admission counselor gave you the right...

  22. I'm in my first semester of my BSN, not sure if I can do it.

    red2003xlt replied to brielle776's topic in General Nursing

    I bought the study guide for each textbook. It's amazing how much it's

  23. Gift ideas for my stepfather, the soon-to-be LPN

    red2003xlt replied to TDCHIM's topic in General Nursing

    Engraved

  24. *UNEMPLOYED NURSES*

    red2003xlt replied to bree*'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    How many of ya'll climbed the career ladder versus jumped at the top? Career Ladder - CNA, LPN, RN, RN-BSN At the Top - RN-BSN Just

  25. LPN Requirements for BSN Student in Illinois

    red2003xlt replied to cubs1977's topic in General Nursing

    I believe you can challange for your CNA without completion of a formal training program. Good