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  1. Just a few thoughts about clinical.

    MrPopeye replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

    Amen, brother! When I first started, I thought I was going to be scared of everything. But I find myself insanely excited each and every time I slip into my scrubs. And yesterday was the culmination...

  2. 4 months away, but I'm ready to break down.

    MrPopeye replied to nursetobe2013's topic in General Students

    I can understand your feelings completely. I bust my rear end to just barely get by. And I mean it.... Sorry for the French, but I BUST MY ASS! All to just barely get by. All I can do when I get down...

  3. Are you an A student. How do you achieve it

    MrPopeye replied to joselyne's topic in General Students

    There has been a LOT of good advice in this thread. But, what a lot of people need to realize is that no matter how good one's study skills are, it is not a determinant on what someone's grades are,...

  4. Scrub pants for thick legs

    MrPopeye posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    I just started school, and will be starting clinicals soon. I have purchased 4 pairs of the Cherokee cargo pants, but I'm not 100% happy. I'm a big guy....well, not huge, but pretty muscular as well...

  5. Advice for a new nursing student?

    MrPopeye replied to lunardreams's topic in General Students

    As a first semester student, I can give this advice... All advice given so far is spot on. But, what you have to realize is that what works for some does not work for others. I have had so many people...

  6. What is the one thing that turns your stomach?

    MrPopeye replied to FDW630's topic in General Students

    For ME, it's mucus. Not your normal sputum, but the thick, chunky stuff. The stuff that clogs up suction tubes and you have to pull them out and pull it off so you can suction again. That and oral...

  7. Why nursing hits home.....

    MrPopeye replied to MrPopeye's topic in Nurses Rock

    Thank you,

  8. Why nursing hits home.....

    MrPopeye replied to MrPopeye's topic in Nurses Rock

    Thank You,

  9. What do you keep in your clinical bag?

    MrPopeye replied to aachavez's topic in General Students

    I keep a sandwich baggie with some alcohol pads and some Tiger Balm just in case I run into a smell that I can't handle. (In addition to the same stuff you

  10. Why nursing hits home.....

    MrPopeye replied to MrPopeye's topic in Nurses Rock

    Now THAT is

  11. Scrub pants for thick legs

    MrPopeye replied to MrPopeye's topic in Men in Nursing

    Stupid auto correct. Dickies pants.

  12. Scrub pants for thick legs

    MrPopeye replied to MrPopeye's topic in Men in Nursing

    I have now found that Sketchers and Dickinson pants fit REALLY

  13. Am I the only one ...

    MrPopeye replied to shay&lynn's topic in General Students

    It has taken me awhile to get to this point, but I am just now starting to feel comfortable. The trick is to figure out the most efficient way to gather the material into your brain. There actually IS...

  14. Scrubs, Anyone?

    MrPopeye replied to Clodhopper's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Im no bodybuilder, but have plenty of muscle. (Im 5'9", 250lbs.) I wear a size large in Cherokee tops. I have recently discovered that Dickies made FOR MEN and Sketchers made FOR MEN fit me REALLY...

  15. Anyone seen any all-white shoes?

    MrPopeye replied to tenjuna's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I bought a pair in Nike's at Footlocker. They have 2 different kinds that are solid white. (And I mean SOLID white!) They are all leather with no holes or mesh

  16. Should I be scared that I'm not scared?

    MrPopeye replied to ♑ Capricorn ♑'s topic in General Students

    Actually, no. I don't think you're feeling wrong at all. I have felt the same way, and Im going into week 4. I was just saying this in another thread....it's ok to be worried/scared a little. But try...

  17. Advice to New Nursing Students

    MrPopeye replied to KatePasa's topic in General Students

    Honestly, the best thing ya'll can do for yourselves is destress. It's ok to worry, but try not to stress about school. It's just going to take up needed brain space. Lol Seriously ya'll, YOU MADE IT!...

  18. Advice to New Nursing Students

    MrPopeye replied to KatePasa's topic in General Students

    Them crazy nursing students from N.C....all weird and stuff! Haha It's true, the people that find nursing to be like their "new love" are going to really enjoy their new

  19. Do you read the entire book?

    MrPopeye replied to Tonks57's topic in General Students

    I'm with most everyone else. I can't read everything. In just this section, we have 7 chapters. We also have 11 Power Points. Our instructors tell us which parts of the PP's to highlight, then tell us...

  20. How was your first day/week of nursing school?

    MrPopeye replied to Misslady113's topic in General Students

    I started on the 15th. So far, it's SO much harder than any class that I have taken. But, even though it's hard as heck, I'm LOVING it! Just to help prepare you, it's going to be a huge shock for you...

  21. Scrub pants for thick legs

    MrPopeye replied to MrPopeye's topic in Men in Nursing

    I tried the Grey's Anatomy pants on tonight. They fit way better in the crotch, but were still too tight. The Large fits my waist just fine, but the butt and upper thighs were too tight. Guess I'll...

  22. Scrub pants for thick legs

    MrPopeye replied to MrPopeye's topic in Men in Nursing

    I have a pair of Grey's Anatomy pants in hold that my wife will be picking up tomorrow for me. (I live an hour and a half away from the nearest place to get scrubs. Lol) If they don't fit, I'll try...

  23. Scrub pants for thick legs

    MrPopeye replied to MrPopeye's topic in Men in Nursing

    Thanks, GitanoRN! I have read about the Grey's Anatomy, but have been reluctant because of the price. Regardless, I think I am going to try a pair. If they fit like I hope they will, I'll get

  24. Nursing Classes: Are they really that bad?

    MrPopeye replied to JD87's topic in General Students

    The last fews posts, in MY opinion, were some of the best yet. There are different types of instructors, nurses, students, etc. I don't think any one person is wrong for studying/learning how they do....

  25. Frustrated

    MrPopeye replied to Texasharp's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If your nursing staff sees that every other applicant that has had that teacher has gotten c's and b's, and you do the same, it will put you in the same exact boat as everyone else. What will impress...