Rosenhammer

Rosenhammer

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About Rosenhammer

Where to begin..... I'm a late 30s-something guy who's been a software developer for 19+ years. I've always had a peaked interest in the medical field and for years I've considered going back to school for just that. My wife, daughter, family, and friends have given me their full support and have labled me 'brave' for taking a huge step like this. I'm not sure that 'brave' is the word I'd use, but the sentiment is definitely felt and appreciated. It's been a long time since I've taken any non-computer science classes and wouldn't be honest if I said I wasn't nervous. I'm sure there are serveral out there that would agree, and a few that might not, when I say that nursing is most definitely a calling. I'm not sure what else to compare it to. What else would you call something that can pull someone away from a 6 figure career and start all over again?

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  1. HESI @ Gloucester County College

    Rosenhammer replied to Rosenhammer's topic in HESI

    Hey Red! Thanks for the post! I've heard that about science part of the HESI Guide as well. And the GED Math book was helpful? Maybe I'm over thinking it. Did you take the exam yet and if so, did you take it at GCC and how'd you do?

  2. Why I Became a Nurse: Discovering My Dream Job

    Rosenhammer replied to nursefrances's topic in Rock

    Great story and thanks for sharing it with us! Bookmarked!

  3. Stupid q's: Has smoking cigarettes kept you from getting a job?

    Rosenhammer replied to mls4455's topic in Activism

    I smoke and 9 times out of 10, someone I just meet has no idea that I do. There are steps any smoker can take that will insure that they don't trail it around with them like Pig Pen. I'm not talking about drowning yourself in perfume or cologn, which...

  4. Stupid q's: Has smoking cigarettes kept you from getting a job?

    Rosenhammer replied to mls4455's topic in Activism

    You are absolutely right. And not to be argumentative, it IS a choice. A personal choice, just like any other personal choice. Another personal choice would be the kind of car you drive or how a person CHOOSES to drink their coffee. None of the above...

  5. Little Brother

    Rosenhammer replied to SoldierNurse22's topic in Oncology

    It's people like you, who share experiences like this, that made me want to become a nurse to begin with.....and I thank you. I've bookmarked this so I can share it with my wife and family, but more importantly, so I can go back and read this again w...

  6. Continue to Beware of MEDCEU.com

    Rosenhammer replied to norma_njm's topic in ADN/BSN

    Thanks for the heads up!

  7. Gained Experience

    Rosenhammer replied to Rosenhammer's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the reply Devon! And that's almost exactly what she said to me. Drawing blood, IVs, meds, vitals, charting, etc., some level of basic learning that could easily be translated into human care. Thanks again!

  8. Gained Experience

    Rosenhammer posted a topic in General Students

    I just got a call from my friends wife who is a veterinarian. She just found out I was a nursing student and said that at any given time at her practice, 1/3 to 1/2 of her tech staff are nursing students who are trying to build a basic skill set befo...

  9. 2nd degree nurses

    Rosenhammer replied to grantchatt's topic in General Nursing

    This is my situation decsribed to a tee. I've been a software developer/project manager for almost 20 years and worked for some of the world's largest companies as an employee or contractor. There is still room for more advancement, promotions, pay i...

  10. HESI @ Gloucester County College

    Rosenhammer replied to Rosenhammer's topic in HESI

    I was thinking 85-90% as well. Which HESI Study Guide did you read through? I see mixed feelings on many of the guides that are "recommended". I'll be taking the HESI at the beginning of December for the first, and hopefully only, time. The only reas...

  11. New Grad in PICU

    Rosenhammer replied to Hillarienic's topic in PICU

    Good for you! Congratulations and good luck!

  12. Made it through three night shifts on my own...then...

    Rosenhammer replied to LaRoseRN's topic in New Nurse

    Couldn't have said it better myself. I'm learning so much from everyone's real world experience. Thanks for sharing!

  13. I got the job!

    Rosenhammer replied to pockunit's topic in Job Hunt

    Good for you! Congratulations!

  14. Finally an RN!!! 2 and 1/2 years out of school and 3 trys at NCLEX

    Rosenhammer replied to shar pei's topic in NCLEX

    A very big congratulations to you! Every single time I read a "passing" post, it gives me such an overwhelming sense of pride and can't wait until I can post my own. Thanks for sharing your experience and study resources! Bookmarked!

  15. HESI @ Gloucester County College

    Rosenhammer replied to Rosenhammer's topic in HESI

    Thanks Red! Our HESI has Bio, Chem, Grammar, Reading, Critical Thinking, and Vocab. We need at least 80% to pass each section, but just because we pass each section doesn't secure us a spot. Each school is different in what sections are on the exam. ...