barcode120x RN, NP

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    Male Nurses that lift weights and stay fit

    barcode120x replied to S-Rank's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I highly doubt climbing will affect your IV skills. I climbed a good 2 years (then I quit and became a gym rat) and had no problems with starting IV's with callouses. My brother and my other friend...
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    Female Chest Examination & Ecg Lead Placement

    barcode120x replied to drbeckrn's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Fyi, lead placement and listening to breath and/or heart sounds are not a test. You do not have to get them down exactly one the first go. Regardless of breast tissue (unless its an enormous amount),...
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    New job and BSN online

    barcode120x replied to kaleidoscope27's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm not in ICU, but I'm in noc shift telemetry and currently in a BSN program, 7 weeks in. Meh, the homework, papers, and quizzes (all online) are not hard at all, it's just busy work. It will take...
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    Advice for men in nursing!

    barcode120x replied to francoml's topic in Men in Nursing

    Send them my way please! I'm single and ready to mingle. ~ Cash me at the gym . . . how bow dah
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    Travel nursing vs. Hospital

    barcode120x replied to Wendypoohgirl3's topic in California Nursing

    Depends on you. Do you like to travel? Are you interested in trying out new hospitals/areas every several weeks/months and then moving on? My coworker is a travel nurse from Texas and she loves CA...
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    How old is everyone?

    barcode120x replied to PrereqTaker89's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Getting my ADN was my second degree, achieved that in fall of 2014 at age 24. My previous was just a associates degree in natural sciences. I didn't do any jobs with that degree as nursing was my...
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    How do people feel about male nurses?

    barcode120x replied to Natgurad's topic in Men in Nursing

    @ Eurobreakstar Very true and had happened to me during nursing school (except I'm on the much younger end haha). For the most part, I've had great experiences with patients, family, and nurses during...
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    Working and school

    barcode120x replied to Mitch0clark0's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Keep in mind, it depends on where you work where this happen. Not all hospitals and facilities treat the ancillary staff like this. It depends on what you wanna do as a nurse. If you are looking to...
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    Night shift advice needed...

    barcode120x replied to Nursebface's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've been working nights as a nurse for a little over a year and nights as a per diem lift tech previously for about 4 years. I think the only way to get used to night shift and the sleep schedule is...
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    How long did it take....

    barcode120x replied to Nurse3242's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'd say it took me about a month, maybe a little less for things to "click." I do know what you mean about sometimes just not knowing what to do or start as that's how I felt when I first was on my...
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    Nurse wives

    barcode120x replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in Men in Nursing

    I would marry a nurse, if any of them were actually free on my
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    Moving to Los Angeles, thoughts on best hospital to work for as an RN?

    barcode120x replied to sherrisl's topic in California Nursing

    ^ All true! Although I'm not in LA, I live about an hour east from LA in the Inland Empire and I think life is much more sustainable here...lol. Definitely not as expensive as LA and the job market...
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    Is it realistic to work full time and attend ADN school?

    barcode120x replied to Miiitchhh's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Full time is doable, but don't expect your nursing program class or clinical schedules to cater to your work and definitely EXPECT to get a clinical schedule that you do not and cannot do because of...
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    4.0 Student...Didn't get in

    barcode120x replied to busybeeSN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This could be the reason why you didn't land the spot. Imagine if this was an interview for a job and you didn't bring a copy of a resume. That's a major ding right then and there. The way I see it,...
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    Tips for staying alert during night shifts

    barcode120x replied to Jklinsky's topic in General Students

    Exactly what I do too! I'm a sleeper so even if I got 8+ hours of sleep the night before, my body just loves to sleep so I am in bed for nap for nightshift right at 2pm. I know it's bad, but I drink a...
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    Attn New Grads! How is Year One Going??

    barcode120x replied to wunderwoman25's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Enjoyed it immensely despite the set-backs and issues I came across of which I look back as experiences I've overcome. My one year passed in September and it feels great to be a 1-year RN. Looking...
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    Full time work and Full time school

    barcode120x replied to Analgesic's topic in General Students

    It's doable, but everyone is different. Since this is your first time doing this, you won't know until you try. Re-examine your study habits and anticipate how much studying you need to do per day/per...
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    Nursing School Material/Equipment Must Haves?

    barcode120x replied to dominicanraze123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In regards to clinical, a super cheap stethoscope, pens, possibly scissors, clip board, and a medication pocket guide should do. All that got me through nursing school. FYI, save that expensive...
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    Do grades mean much?

    barcode120x replied to Zooey72's topic in General Students

    Depends on what you are referring grades to. If you are a pre-nursing student, then yes, grades mean the world. Aim for 4.0's so you can get into ADN/BSN programs right away. As I mentioned, in the...
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    Anyone else feeling the stress/pressure of being a nursing student and want to talk?

    barcode120x replied to czarnec4's topic in General Students

    Don't beat yourself up on what others think. Mental health is simply another specialty and it just so happens it's not there. I don't think there is a reason to excel in each specialty (it's...
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    nursing student with weak skills

    barcode120x replied to Eveling Rich's topic in General Students

    Is your instructor talking about hands on skills like starting IV's, programming IV pumps, dressings, etc? If so, those you can practice in your lab at school (if you have one) or make attempts during...
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    New RN wanting to quit.

    barcode120x replied to katie6702's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm assuming you went through some type of new grad program/residency. Talk with your educator and/or manager/director about your feelings and concerns. Maybe they will let you precept longer. Be...
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    Do grades mean much?

    barcode120x replied to Zooey72's topic in General Students

    From what I've seen/experienced, grades only matter in regards to passing and moving onto the next class and then eventually get your degree which will allow you to take your NCLEX. Do grades matter...
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    Conflicted New Grad RN Supervisor

    barcode120x replied to Kadams0808's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If that place is not suiting you well, there is no reason to stay. But if possible, get your 1 year first before leaving unless you get a job offer already then it doesn't hurt to get up and
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    Wearing scrubs at the gym??

    barcode120x replied to phieud's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Same here. I don't think it would hurt if snatched a few tissues of cavi/bleach wipes and bring it to the gym