hi, I saw a link for an EKG simulator and game. I cant find the post now could someone please give me the link again so I can put it in my favorites. It was a nice site and actually made it fun to...
Dear Christiann, 1. DONT PANIC ! 2. CONGRATS First Congratulations on GETTING to the NCLEX. Remember to even sit for the NCLEX you had to pass some type of course. That in itself tells you that you...
WildShot replied to NY Nurse's topic in Psychiatric
What does mental health mean to you. how to explore feelings What is (pick a diagnosis i.e shiz. personality disorder, borderline disorder) Pick a med ( did haldol in school as a commercial with us on...
*rant* *rant* *rave* and A *wave* Heya, I'm sitting at my work study at the college bored out of my skull so it got me to thinking. What is wrong with my school and how do I fix it? Case in point, I...
try asisted suicides or if a patient cuold chose to end thier own lives. as patient right activists if our patient wishes to pass on and is of sound mind but thier body is broken do we have a right to...
When I was younger (many many moons ago) I was an EMT and liked helping people and realty did want to become a nurse but the stereotype of men as nurses meant that they were gay. I guess I just...
WildShot replied to brotherbear's topic in Men in Nursing
As a student, I loved it when we would get our pt list the day before so i could look things up (procedures and meds and just some words), but that was how two instructors did it now that I am in my...
I work at two bars, home healthcare and work study, I have no life what so ever but I am PASSING and in my final year. (YES !!!) See if you can get a job with work study at the school you go to. Apply...
Hi, I think your doing a wonderful job just posting and venting. I used to post alot but dont anymore. (I dont know why I just dont). I read your stuff and think man thats me over there. keep up the...
WildShot replied to Crumbwannabe's topic in Men in Nursing
I love venison. If you can hunt it, then eat it, it always taste better I like to make venison meat balls for my spag sauce but you have to let them cook in a slow cooker for a while to get it...
:balloons: look out world he is armed and dangerous :rotfl: . yeppers guys its true its true ! I passed my meds tests and practical so not only can I pass meds (when supervised by my instructor) but I...
I dont care for the kissing myself, but if the pt. feels comfortable with it, go for it. I really dont have the information on how it is responded to by the pt's. because they havent posted anything....
T, I can see your frustration. just hang in there (opps!:smackingf) woman. I am in a ADN and I wnet to school for two years before I got accepted into it. I am in it and doing well and hopefully will...
Thanks guys, It might not seem like alot to some people. I was scared, thinking of what would happen if I made a mistake with the meds and gave them the wrong one. I mean they do stress what COULD...
thanks.:) okay maybe I did go a little wild but today i got to pass my 0800 and 1000 meds and did it with ease. now i just have to pass the mid term and i will be doing
WildShot replied to greensleeves's topic in Men in Nursing
okay first men have been doctors and nurses for a Looooonnnng time, you are looking at lawyers (another specis) criminals (not as bad as lawyers) and then comparing them to caring, compassionate,...
I plan on getting a pin and attending the ceremony. I mean if I go and dont enjoy it oh well, but if later on I think about it and would regret it. I want the pin because it said " I made it, I...
California state university of Pennsilvania (colaborative project with the community college of allegheny county (ccac)). I am currently in the ADN program but I am also taking courses for my BSN...
Hi doug welcome to our world nursing school is basically like what mike said it would be like. There is only 5 guys in my class of 60 so we are out numbered. school is tough but it can be done. I...
in my class we dont give injections or start IV's in each other, but when doing vitals (temp,pulse,respirations, lung sounds) I was told by the instructor to lay down on the bed and take off my shirt....
Hi framps, Welcome to the wonderful world of "male Nurses" of course we go to MALE nursing schools where we learn totally different things then the REAL nurses. ( off soap box now). I am a student in...