Clodhopper

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1. Getting a Boost Because You Are A Minority

   Clodhopper posted a topic in Men in Nursing

   Guys, 'just curious. As a minority, have you felt that maybe being a minority somehow enhanced you getting accepted into Nursing school or somehow maybe received a boost when in school? Gals: Have...

2. Do doctors treat male nurses different than female nurses?

   Clodhopper replied to Nolander's topic in Men in Nursing

   You also see that sort of thing in other professions where foreign men are employed in a professional capacity. To example, years ago my wife, who is an IT professional, was working on a project that...

3. Fun answers you can use for the dumb questions we get...

   Clodhopper replied to tenjuna's topic in Men in Nursing

   LMAO!

4. Unemployent gonna help with tuition

   Clodhopper replied to LadyLeo75's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   Sounds like a good use of public assistance! Actually help you get back onto your feet, instead of just supporting

5. What is Your School's Selection Rate?

   Clodhopper posted a topic in General Students

   Just curious. It was told to us yesterday during orientation that 112 RN student candidates were selected out of 1235 applications to nursing school. That is over a 90 percent rejection rate! Is it...

6. Finally ordered my stethoscope

   Clodhopper replied to LadyLeo75's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   What did ya get? My school calls for a Sprague 122, which costs around $15. I got a Littman Master Classic SE, with my name on it (theft protection) for $107 delivered from Steeles. It is way more...

7. Teas V & Chemistry

   Clodhopper replied to DonnieT's topic in TEAS Exam Help

   Yup. I distinctly recall a couple of problems that involved selecting the correctly balanced

8. Nursing school at age 50

   Clodhopper replied to maddy50's topic in General Students

   Hii Chorkle, I actually giggled seeing this 'advice!" Whatever some exotic thing that some scientist has cooked up in a particle accelerator or nuclear reactor over the past 30 years is not going to...

9. What Nursing school are you in? Show your pride!

   Clodhopper replied to straba's topic in General Students

   Hudson Valley Community College, 1st

10. Scrubs, Anyone?

    Clodhopper replied to Clodhopper's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Thanks! I'll check them

11. Nursing program starts Aug 27th and I'm not prepared!!!

    Clodhopper replied to its_meee's topic in General Students

    Dude, I feel for you. My situation is similar. I just got the acceptance letter yesterday (was verbally informed a couple days before that). No info as to supplies needed given at all. 'have to learn...

12. Scrubs, Anyone?

    Clodhopper posted a topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hi all, It is seen that there are several styles and colors of scrubs available. For you experienced students and nurses, are there any little features that you like to see in your scrubs? I dunno,...

13. Changing Careers to Nursing as 35 year old man

    Clodhopper replied to DB7721's topic in Men in Nursing

    A 50 year old career changer here. I'm switching out of engineering after a successful 27 year stint in it to pursue healthcare, namely nursing. This is something that I have always intended to do, as...

14. New Nursing Student Books- Help?!

    Clodhopper replied to Jennifergracex's topic in General Students

    I graduated with my bachelors in 1984 and it was the same way back then with the bookstore overpricing everything. Then there was no recourse, unless you in some big college town that could support an...

15. Enter your TEAS V Scores here!!

    Clodhopper replied to Future Nurse's Wife's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Program Type: RN Adjusted Individual Total Score: 84.7% ATI Academic Preparedness Level: Proficient Mean - National: 64.3% Mean - Program: 64.9% Percentile Rank - National - 95 Percentile Rank -...