RShieldsSN14

RShieldsSN14

Cardiac-Thoracic, Med/Surg

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  1. Being Gay and a Male Nursing Student

    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 because people tend to treat you differently-wheth...
  2. 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 out with friends, don't visit my family nearly as...
  3. I can't wait to be a nurse!!!!

    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! #ClassOf215
  4. Med surg II

    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 than having to assume or look it up. I personally...
  5. How many men in your cohort?

    I am 1 of 6 males out of a total 40. That's 15% **MALE NURSES ROCK**
  6. So far Med-Surg
  7. What specialty do you want and not want to work in?

    I believe I'm called to Emergency Medicine (i.e., Critical Care, Trauma, Cardiac Surgery)
  8. A's in nursing school

    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 mostly due to me trying use the same study habits as I ...
  9. When do you start your fall class?

    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 clinical rotation (2nd half of semester)
  10. Nursing school in a month......

    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 entire life around and commit to nursing.
  11. I would have probably coached him through it, but I must say-I wish I was a fly on the wall! Lol!
  12. Calling graduating class of 2014!

    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 overwhelming but I'm standing my ground. This is ...
  13. Last Free Weekend

    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. Time to get serious. Tomorrow's the big day!
  14. 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, I've received my textbook list and Fall 2012 schedul...
  15. Yesssss!!!

    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?

    Wow! I guess it's never too late! Best Wishes to you! :)
  17. What kind of shoes to wear with white scrubs?

    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 man!
  18. 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! Lol
  19. Being Gay and a Male Nursing Student

    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

    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 your Pre-Nursing prerequisites?
  21. Being Gay and a Male Nursing Student

    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

    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" rather than co-worker! Maybe I'm just a tad bit too ser...
  23. Nursing School on CNA Resume?

    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 well.
  24. 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 then she's gonna give you trouble everyday! Nursing...
  25. 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 well because the "real world" of Nursing is going ...