aTOMicTom

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  1. Heat wave and home hospice nursing...

    aTOMicTom replied to DLS_PMHNP's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Too much Coke = kidney stones for me (oaxalic acid)! of course I'd eat three servings of turnip greens for lunch (yes I like SOME things about the South). My doc picked right up on that when he asked...

  2. Film/studio nursing???

    aTOMicTom replied to RN-forever's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Same in Nashville; EMTs, or Paramedics, if it's a "Major Production". You could always try to increase the standard of care, though! Anyone who's seen the way productions like to pump money through...

  3. Could i get in with these....issues

    aTOMicTom replied to Mr. Michael's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My LPN program through the State (TCAT Hartsville) did not even WANT to se any college transcripts, and only needed a HS diploma, not my HS transcript! They base it entirely on COMPASS scores! There...

  4. Older Nursing Students

    aTOMicTom replied to faithfl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, you're crazy. But yes, go for it. I'm turning 50 (today, in fact). Glad I'm a guy so I don't care how old I am! Good luck to all of us new nursing students who are (supposedly) "old enough to...

  5. Heat wave and home hospice nursing...

    aTOMicTom replied to DLS_PMHNP's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    That's a really good idea. Here in Tennessee, it's so unbelievably hot in summer, I can relate. I was in several jobs where I had to go from hot to cool over and over; for me, it wasn't the changes,...

  6. Independent private duty nurse?

    aTOMicTom replied to WhatamIdoing's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I have owned a "small" business and I agree; don't think you can do it without an attorney and / or an accountant. Spend the $600 now to save $$$ later. Also do not extend more credit than you can...

  7. Male Nurse Hair Styles

    aTOMicTom replied to Benners's topic in Men in Nursing

    even 2-3" could look pretty crazy if it's "glued" up spiky. Need pics (not necessarily you, but from google images for faux hawk for a haircut like yours). Agree with others that professional is the...

  8. Have you faced any discrimination as a student?

    aTOMicTom replied to sevenup0307's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Haha, yes, theoretically, but EMPIRICally you seem to be more of an expert on the

  9. Have you faced any discrimination as a student?

    aTOMicTom replied to sevenup0307's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I've had a lot of classes in which I was one of the minority gender-wise and I think the female students and teachers welcome a little diversity! I did however have one crusty old bag who despised...

  10. Commuting with nursing books

    aTOMicTom replied to bubbly79's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Our instructor recommended a "cube" which has wheels, not sure if it'd withstand a real commute's bumps, though. Office supply stores have them. She also said if you have friends who are into...

  11. Phosphene-Induced Sleep

    aTOMicTom replied to Davey Do's topic in Psychiatric

    You sure sound calm and thoughtful, Davey Do. Your pts are lucky to have you. I'll file this away under "wisdom, geriatric sleep inducing".

  12. 41 yr old male wanting to start a 2nd career in nursing?

    aTOMicTom replied to simonJ's topic in Men in Nursing

    You got me beat, but not by much. I'm 50 next week. Still not clear how THAT happened!? PS. I like your "Minion" avatar. SJ (OP) Although I haven't made it through the program yet, I hoped my advanced...

  13. Pigeon-holed

    aTOMicTom replied to pacjeffery's topic in Men in Nursing

    I can't speak from experience but I hear your "vent". I bet the ones who you help really appreciate it, though. I would that them saying thanks would make a difference. I do have some pt moving...

  14. Question about what stethoscope to buy for nursing program?

    aTOMicTom replied to Mandy0728's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can't believe docs expect to borrow a stethoscope instead of bringing their own. I think I'll get one of those kid's play stethoscopes and keep it in my pocket for just such an occasion! Here ya go,...

  15. What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

    aTOMicTom replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

    There was a baby girl in Nashville in the '90s named "Diazepam" because her mother asked someone "What is you gave me that made me feel so good?". She named her daughter after

  16. I got accepted!!!!

    aTOMicTom replied to AnthonySmith's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    'grats, bro. I know how ya feel! Try not to make the girls in your class look too

  17. Travel nursing with an RV

    aTOMicTom replied to Sujette's topic in Travel

    Wow, this is interesting, thanks for the info. Does anyone know if there's a legal way to make this a business expense? Seems legitimate as a cost of doing business, but do you have to depreciate it...

  18. New (old) guy here - LPN student - Tennessee

    aTOMicTom posted a topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hello fellow male nurse types, my name is Tom and I will be FIFTY in a week, so if I say anything to offend you chalk it up to dementia! (or to the fact that I am from New York originally). I live...

  19. New (old) guy here - LPN student - Tennessee

    aTOMicTom replied to aTOMicTom's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Rocky, Sorry to hear about your brother, and your need to leave school because of it. Thank you for your lucid and thoughtful reply! You should use it to begin an article on AllNurses. Very well...

  20. What are some jobs for a male nurse other than bedside care on med/surg floor?

    aTOMicTom replied to northmississippi's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Wow, what Esme said confirms what I feared since the 1980s when I saw everyone (female) that I knew go into nursing. To contribute to the original question, I have worked for home health care and...

  21. A shoutout to all you guys...

    aTOMicTom replied to gospa's topic in Male Nursing Students

    From this sentence I deduce you are a man, right? I ask because your icon is the female symbol.

  22. I feel like I'm too old for this

    aTOMicTom replied to Lpn2014's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm starting my LPN in September and I'll be FIFTY in a week! I cannot believe it! I don't feel old, except for the lower energy levels and not being able to eat exclusively pizza and beer without...

  23. Tennessee Tech Hartsville, TN (TTCH) Fall 2013 LPN Program- anyone signing up on here

    aTOMicTom replied to aTOMicTom's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    The name has now changed to "TCAT" for Tennessee College of Applied Technology. I went to orientation yesterday. There are about forty students and fifteen alternates by my estimate, I think five guys...

  24. Tennessee Tech Hartsville, TN (TTCH) Fall 2013 LPN Program- anyone signing up on here

    aTOMicTom posted a topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Any other hopefuls for the LPN program at Hartsville TN Tech this fall? The deadline for apps was Friday (06/07/13) and I got mine in. Anyone interested in carpooling from Hendersonville or Gallatin?...

  25. Tennessee Tech Hartsville, TN (TTCH) Fall 2013 LPN Program- anyone signing up on here

    aTOMicTom replied to aTOMicTom's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    The one Im going to starts Sept 2. I cant recall my score but the guy said they were "really high". Sorry to brag ... one was 99 the othsorry i am on my "smart" phone and cant really backspace well....