barcode120x RN, NP

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    It's hard losing classmates...

    barcode120x replied to SopranoKris's topic in General Students

    Yep, especially if they are your study buddies, lost 4 of them this past 2nd semester. Hurts both you and your friends, but time will move and and everyone will move forward with a positive note. The...
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    Fluids and Electrolytes made easy...

    barcode120x replied to rosyariana's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Best way for me was flash cards. Took quite awhile since there are a decent amount of electrolytes and some are very similar to one another in terms of SE's when they are elevated or decreased, but...
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    What was/are the 3 things that got/get you through nursing school?

    barcode120x replied to crushlush's topic in General Students

    Friends, sleep, and stress-relieving activities (I would name it but that doesn't follow the topic
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    Have Male Nursing Students felt bias during class/clinicals?

    barcode120x replied to Murse Wannabe's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Quoted for truth. Even during my maternity section, neither my theory professor, nor my clinical instructor, nor my classmates have ever left me and my fellow male cohorts out of any discussion. We...
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    Stereotyping Male Nurses

    barcode120x replied to lvansick's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Not sure how it is outside of my little bubble (southern California), but I have yet to come across a stranger, acquaintance, friend, and/or family that have asked/told me why not become a doctor (of...
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    Working during Nursing School

    barcode120x replied to storxusmc's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Been working per diem as a lift technician for rehab. Love the job, love the pay, and love the experience. They also let me work once a week as well and never bug me about picking up extra shifts...
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    Assistance in Finding Nursing Shoes

    barcode120x replied to tdi213's topic in Male Nursing Students

    ^ This. If your school is pretty strict on FULL white shoes, you can always white-out or find a white marker to color the
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    Why did you choose nursing?

    barcode120x replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    Right when I started a CC after high school, I honestly didn't know what to major in. I picked nursing on paper because nurses run in the family (I'm Filipino haha) and my older brother is a nurse and...
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    How was your peds class (theory portion)?

    barcode120x posted a topic in General Students

    I came into it having an "idea" of what it would be like, but I had no idea the theory portion would be so intense and overwhelming in terms of the info. Not only did we have it done in 5 weeks, but...
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    How do you take NOTES in class during Nursing Scool?

    barcode120x replied to NursingStoodent's topic in General Students

    Initially, I started doing full notes by typing them up both in class and as I read. After this semester, I definitely changed my note-taking style that included both typing up notes as well as...
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    Stupid ? Is a tech the same thing as a CNA?

    barcode120x replied to vettechtoRN's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Over here in SoCal, ER techs must be EMT certified and you work in the ER. CNAs, like others have stated must be certified by the state and whatnot and they pretty much can be anywhere where there is...
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    How was your peds class (theory portion)?

    barcode120x replied to barcode120x's topic in General Students

    Yea, every school is different xP, looks like you lucked in for peds. My bro said his peds class was difficult as well and he went to a different school than I did. Wow, you lucked in as well,...
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    venting!

    barcode120x replied to bartmc1's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Vent and let it go like others said. I haven't been in that situation, but what I learned about the nursing program is despite how close you are to your classmates, friends or rivals, you need to look...
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    To all the men, I have a serious question

    barcode120x replied to trymybest's topic in Male Nursing Students

    No significant other for me, just close friends and my bro. I sometimes wish I did have a GF to lean on to, but sometimes I'm glad I don't because I don't think she would understand what I'm going...
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    OB position

    barcode120x replied to duckhunting90's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I've heard it's very, VERY rare. My OB instructor said she has never known any male OB nurse in the area, but she has worked with a male OB-OR nurse; however, he didn't last long due to personal...
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    How much do you make as a tech?

    barcode120x replied to RCBR's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Sounds like you're a lift tech (mobility tech is another name I hear) or PT aide? I'm a life tech as well down here in Southern California for rehab too. I work weekend nights for about $14.65. We...
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    Does anyone enjoy Nursing School?

    barcode120x replied to Mommy_RN1211's topic in General Students

    More or less, yes haha. I enjoy learning about some disease processes and interventions, while others I don't particularly care about. I do enjoy my instructors' stories though. I enjoy the company of...
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    Male Nursing Student needing advice - What shoes to wear???

    barcode120x replied to rtyo1's topic in Male Nursing Students

    At school I HAVE to wear crappy @ss white "nursing" shoes which kill my feet. At work, I wear tennis shoes. Nike Ballistics are my favorite tennis
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    Best Tech job for a new male nursing student

    barcode120x replied to saltgeorge's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I highly recommend ICU/CCU if possible or the ER/ED. Not sure what kind of "tech" you are referring to but I'm assuming not a CNA. I'm a lift tech at my hospital and do all the turns, transfers, and...
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    Just got accepted to the Hinds Spring 2014 ADN Program,does anybody have any advice

    barcode120x replied to adam.j.james's topic in Male Nursing Students

    My class has also been told that as well that Saunders NCLEX books/review are good. Aside from that, just brush up on your math (basic level math, add/sub/div/mutl) for dosage calc/pharm. Since you...
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    Night shifts...

    barcode120x replied to spectral's topic in General Students

    I work one night shift a week (Saturday night). I usually do a 2-3 hour nap before work (7pm) and usually eat right before I leave. I take my lunch at 11:30pm or so (just in case I don't bring a...
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    Things that gross you out..

    barcode120x replied to vintage_RN's topic in General Students

    More me, it's sweat..more specifically it's BO that follows it. Of all things...blood, urine, fecal mater, GI contents, infections...BO drives me nuts. For some reason, that's really the one thing...
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    I do not <3 OB...anyone else?

    barcode120x replied to tenjuna's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I just had my first OB rotation yesterday. I was placed in the L&D. I LOVED it. There were PLENTY of awkward moments because I'm a dood, but a lot of the patients were very nice and didn't mind...
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    Any tips on how to make some extra money in school?

    barcode120x replied to sbaker935's topic in General Students

    If you haven't looked for a job already, especially one in the hospital setting, go for it. I would highly recommend looking for an hourly job at your college. It's not necessarily the best pay and...
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    Need some advice - Mt. San Antonio College nursing program

    barcode120x replied to barcode120x's topic in California Nursing

    Yes, there is one counselor, maybe two that are nursing specific counselors. I forgot their names, but if you want to set up and appointment, call the counseling department and let them know you're...