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  1. Benefits of being a male nurse vs Female nurse

    girtenbt posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    Hi, Im a sophomore in a BSN program and I was just wondering if there are any benefits of being a male in nursing versus being a female in nursing such as job outlook, pay rate

  2. Benefits of being a male nurse vs Female nurse

    girtenbt replied to girtenbt's topic in Men in Nursing

    ayneday> I understand your argument that it is unconstitutional to pay men more because of their anatomy but I've come across banners on the outside of hospitals saying "***** Hospital a great...

  3. anybody know about having a BSN and being an xray technician?

    girtenbt posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi, Im a sophmore nursing student in a BSN program and trying to decide on my career route. I have a friend who told me that nurses that become xray technicians make 60K-65k a year but thats all they...

  4. Should I pursue a BSN or LPN

    girtenbt posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Hi I just completed my pre-nursing year for a BSN at a 4 year college and I've been told I will start off making between $19-$23 with a BSN which is not bad but my friends sister recieved her LPN and...

  5. Trying to avoid undesirable CNA duties

    girtenbt posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Does anybody know of any CNA jobs where you don't have to wash the patients or or wipe butts? Also I'm a sophomore BSN student with an associates in engineering and 6 months volunteer work at a...

  6. How can you afford BSN program and housing?

    girtenbt posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi, I'm a BSN student who is struggling to pay for school and living expenses. I dont really have anyone I can stay with so I have to find a way to pay for my own place. I've tried HUd but they have a...

  7. How can you afford BSN program and housing?

    girtenbt replied to girtenbt's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    cingham> The problem is with 15 roomates im afraid I won't be able to study with 15 people always coming and going. Maybe if I can find my roomates that are as studious as me and I can have my own...

  8. Trying to avoid undesirable CNA duties

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

    elizabeth 123>I had a few technician jobs with my associates in engineering but it was "wrench turning jobs" and i was looking for more technical jobs such as designing etc. and couldn't find a job...

  9. Trying to avoid undesirable CNA duties

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

    but I appreciate the lack of degrading comments chey fire. Thank

  10. Trying to avoid undesirable CNA duties

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

    Well Chey Fire calm down I was just asking on ways to better deal with them not avoid them or is that not allowed

  11. Trying to avoid undesirable CNA duties

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

    Chey Fire > Well i figured if enough people hate me I can run for

  12. Trying to avoid undesirable CNA duties

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

    to orange juice > Well handling poop has gotten easier I think my main problem is fear of catching something. I think if I educate my self more on what I can catch and can't if I don't handle it...

  13. Trying to avoid undesirable CNA duties

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

    Thank You for your input caroladybelle.

  14. Trying to avoid undesirable CNA duties

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

    well the reason I wanted to be a cna is to get exposure to hopsital environment and i've been told I could be a sitter where all i do is sit and watch people. I specifically asked them if I had to do...

  15. Trying to avoid undesirable CNA duties

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

    I agree no ones too good to help someone else but i'm just looking for something I will enjoy more while still helping people. I don't see anything snooty about

  16. Trying to avoid undesirable CNA duties

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

    well the only thing that made me squirm really was seeing strangers privates and washing them and cleaning the poop for fear of catching something. I have gotten a little more comfortable with the...

  17. Trying to avoid undesirable CNA duties

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

    thank you for the suggestion. I will try to get more used to wiping butts it has gotten easier so far and I will definitely give your suggestions serious

  18. Trying to avoid undesirable CNA duties

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

    thank you for the suggestion. I will try to get more used to wiping butts and I will definitely give your suggestions serious

  19. Trying to avoid undesirable CNA duties

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

    Well the thing is I love helping people that are in life threatning situations. I've looked at the coast guard and army maybe being a flight nurse, assisting in surgery etc. where I must have a...

  20. The 1st check as an rn....yay!!! Or nay!!

    girtenbt replied to Serrano2886's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Does anyone think that $50,000 in loans is too much for a BSN? I also have an associates in an engineering program but I doubt that will increase my base pay once I recieve my

  21. Needing some career advice

    girtenbt replied to pharmgirl's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi I just completed my pre-nursing year at a 4 year college and I've been told I will start off making between $19-$23 with a BSN which is not bad but my friends sister recieved her LPN and is making...