RShieldsSN14

RShieldsSN14

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  1. Being Gay and a Male Nursing Student

    RShieldsSN14 posted a topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm aware that the words 'Gay' and 'Nursing' may somehow go hand-and-hand for some, and others may find it comical, but I've found it quite uncomfortable being gay and a male, nursing student simply...

  2. I Want To Support My Pre-Nursing Student Girlfriend. Please Help!

    RShieldsSN14 replied to Fredled's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Okay. I'm not exactly sure where and when some of you went through nursing school, but I'm approaching my last semester and it has taken up every breathing moment of my time. I Don't have time to hang...

  3. I can't wait to be a nurse!!!!

    RShieldsSN14 replied to jarae's topic in General Students

    I'll be done with Nursing School on Dec 16th and NCLEX Jan 2016! I can't wait! I'm so close to my dream I can taste it!

  4. Med surg II

    RShieldsSN14 replied to cntwocute's topic in General Students

    Well, I personally don't think it's cheating unless you have the test bank book with you on the test. The instructor's manual (test bank) has all of the answers including the CORRECT rationales rather...

  5. How many men in your cohort?

    RShieldsSN14 replied to Caribbean Character's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I am 1 of 6 males out of a total 40. That's 15% **MALE NURSES

  6. What type of rotations did you go through in nursing school?

    RShieldsSN14 replied to sevenup0307's topic in General Students

    So far

  7. What specialty do you want and not want to work in?

    RShieldsSN14 replied to guiltysins's topic in General Students

    I believe I'm called to Emergency Medicine (i.e., Critical Care, Trauma, Cardiac

  8. A's in nursing school

    RShieldsSN14 replied to finallygotit's topic in General Students

    I think getting all As is great but I believe learning and understanding the information is more important. I had a 4.0 when I entered into nursing school but dropped to a 3.75. I think this was...

  9. When do you start your fall class?

    RShieldsSN14 replied to Kimynurse's topic in General Students

    I'll be starting my 2nd semester on August 19. My classes are: Nursing of Adults & Children I (Med-Surg and OB), Nursing Lab Practicum II, Med-Surg clinical rotation (1st half of semester) and OB...

  10. Nursing school in a month......

    RShieldsSN14 replied to BeautifulSky's topic in General Students

    The fundamentals of nursing you will learn in the 1st semester are the foundations of the nursing profession and the primary role of the Registered Nurse. You will have to be prepared to adjust your...

  11. I lol at the stud who quit because he had to empty a bedpan...

    RShieldsSN14 replied to tenjuna's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I would have probably coached him through it, but I must say-I wish I was a fly on the wall!

  12. Calling graduating class of 2014!

    RShieldsSN14 replied to Jamaicandol's topic in General Students

    Class of 2014! I started my program on August 20. So far, I'm beginning to see what everyone had been saying. There's so much work, some many assignments, and so much information to retain! It's a bit...

  13. Last Free Weekend

    RShieldsSN14 replied to rubato's topic in General Students

    I went floating and rafting at Bass' River Resort in Steelville, MO! Had a great time! No phone service! Didn't have to work! Only camp fires, junk food, and plenty of beer! Too bad it had to end....

  14. Type A personality, recently accepted in Nursing school, and anxiety

    RShieldsSN14 posted a topic in Male Nursing Students

    I've made all As in my Pre-Nursing prerequisites, I'm approaching my 2nd year since becoming a CNA, I've received my acceptance letter, and attended my Nursing orientation. Over the past few weeks,...

  15. Yesssss!!!

    RShieldsSN14 replied to NurseEric81's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Shout outs and congrats to you from St. Louis! I start this Fall as well! I'm so excited! *Let the games begin!

  16. Ages of male nursing students?

    RShieldsSN14 replied to Stearnsy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Wow! I guess it's never too late! Best Wishes to you!

  17. What kind of shoes to wear with white scrubs?

    RShieldsSN14 replied to norcalsurfer77's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Great advice! I'm sooo glad you brought this up! I've been wondering how exactly wearing white bottoms was going to work out during my clinicals. Thanks

  18. Obstetrics Clinicals SCARE me so much im considering dropping out :(

    RShieldsSN14 replied to canadiandude's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hopefully things get better though! Nursing is non-stop and your constantly learning! I do, however, DO wish you best! Show those women that we're more than tools! Males have brains too!

  19. Being Gay and a Male Nursing Student

    RShieldsSN14 replied to RShieldsSN14's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Now that I think about it, the women do seem cling to me and entrust me with very personal things. Sometimes too personal! Lol!

  20. Being Gay and a Male Nursing Student

    RShieldsSN14 replied to RShieldsSN14's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Welcome to the thread! ? I created this thread in hopes that gay male nurses and/or students would express their experiences on a work:school basis. Anyway, what school do attend? Have you started...

  21. Being Gay and a Male Nursing Student

    RShieldsSN14 replied to RShieldsSN14's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I guess we're in the same boat, huh? In that case, hopefully we can both get more comments on this thread. I'm sure there's plenty others out there! Lol! Good luck to you as well!

  22. Being Gay and a Male Nursing Student

    RShieldsSN14 replied to RShieldsSN14's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Lol! Thank you for that reassuring word. I'm not much a flamer, not in the work setting at least, but most of female workers tend to pick up on a few things and start treating me like "homegirl"...

  23. Nursing School on CNA Resume?

    RShieldsSN14 replied to Mideast100's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Absolutely! Including Nursing school on your resume would, in some cases, secure you a job as a tech but after graduation you may be able to get hired as a nurse on the unit as

  24. My girlfriend is afraid that I might meet another girl in the nursing program...

    RShieldsSN14 replied to ThePhilster's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Well, it's quite clear that your girlfriend either doesn't trust you, self-concious about herself, or has been hurt in the past. If you guys can't come to some type common grounds with the situation...

  25. Obstetrics Clinicals SCARE me so much im considering dropping out :(

    RShieldsSN14 replied to canadiandude's topic in Male Nursing Students

    To make things simple, discontinue Nursing school. If you don't have the confidence to perform proficiently and effectively while in Nursing school your wasting your time and your instructors time as...