ThatBigGuy

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  1. Advice Needed from Older Students/Nurses

    ThatBigGuy replied to sweetbriar's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A good rule of thumb is to only take out the amount of student loans that is equal to what you can reasonably expect to earn in your first year's work. Now, student loan debt isn't wonderful, but...

  2. is nursing really worth the debt

    ThatBigGuy replied to starnurse2b16's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do not take on more debt than you can realistically make in your first year of work. You have to retake those classes, out of state tuition or not. You have really painted yourself into a corner with...

  3. Are handguns allowed at work?

    ThatBigGuy replied to TexasGal1964's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    OP, to answer your question without the accompanying shenanigans: In Mississippi, it is illegal to carry a firearm into an establishment that has a "firearms prohibited" sign near the entrance. This...

  4. What kind of car would you want?

    ThatBigGuy replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    My first choice is a Toyota Tundra V8. I have a small 50's travel trailer that I'm going to restore, so I need something to pull it with. My second choice would be a new VW Passat TDI. My wife has a...

  5. Clinical instructor that will not teach?

    ThatBigGuy replied to MAJ_15's topic in General Students

    It seems like the instructor is fulfilling his basic duties by monitoring med pass. Not every instructor can be a super nurse, educating every student at every possible moment. That being said, it...

  6. Confused

    ThatBigGuy replied to journeylarra's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    NP will require a doctorate by 2015. You will need to get your BSN-RN first. Then you will have to work a minimum of two years in a neonatal situation. Some DNP programs may require a MSN before...

  7. How long do I wait for a response after my interview with the unit staff?

    ThatBigGuy replied to jodibeydoun's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    HR is a traffic jam. I was offered the job in my interview by the DON, and was told I'd be contacted by HR for the official offer within 2 days because they really wanted to get me on board....

  8. Going back to nursing school

    ThatBigGuy replied to tas026's topic in General Students

    First of all, finish your current degree. To an administrator, you have a history of not finishing, and if you ditch your BA for nursing school, you only solidify that reputation. I started nursing...

  9. How important is it to be involved in organizations during nursing school?

    ThatBigGuy replied to lisianthus93's topic in General Students

    Half of my SNA membership was non-trad students with families and work. I'd get involved, if for nothing else than your own personal enjoyment and fulfillment. Student organizations provide services...

  10. best tablet or PC for nursing school

    ThatBigGuy replied to whitestripes's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I love Apple products myself, but I'd recommend going with a Microsoft laptop (with the caveat that I haven't used a Surface). I was one of the only ones to lug my HP laptop to class, and it came in...

  11. Student Loans

    ThatBigGuy replied to babyreed07's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The general rule of thumb is to only take out as much loans as you would reasonably expect to earn in your first year of work. I would also figure out exactly how much money you think you would need...

  12. If you had all the funds..

    ThatBigGuy replied to Nurse2BeCam's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It really depends on the particular CC and U that you wish to attend. I've attended a CC that had poor facilities at one branch and dazzling facilities at another campus (still the same CC). I've also...

  13. Shoes

    ThatBigGuy replied to dannygirl04's topic in General Students

    I can't give advice on Danskos or Ariats because I'm a male with size 15 feet. I'm pretty much stuck with running shoes. I will say this: give the shoes some time to break in. I mean, wear them...

  14. Waitlist for My #1 school or go for the expensive private school that's a sure thing?

    ThatBigGuy replied to Danilu14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Rule #1: Do not take on more debt than you can reasonably expect to earn in your first year of working. It looks like Baylor's nursing program costs about $76,000, which is much more than a new grad...

  15. Is this college worth the price?

    ThatBigGuy replied to Onmyway14's topic in General Students

    If you go by the generally ok rule that your incurred student loans should not be more than your first year's salary, then this seems like an ok situation. The school has a good reputation, its...

  16. Confused

    ThatBigGuy replied to Prosperity84's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A quick Google search turned up the OK Board Of Nursing's official NCLEX pass rates for Platt College, and it's pretty bad. https://www.ok.gov/nursing/nclexpass1.pdf You might use that webpage to...

  17. Nursing vs. CNA physical stress

    ThatBigGuy replied to johndough's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The physical strain for a CNA is generally greater than an RN. However, a 12 hour nursing shift is probably as physically demanding, if not more so, than a 6 hour CNA shift. Also, the RN does nearly...

  18. Clumsy in Clinical

    ThatBigGuy replied to trudyshaff's topic in General Students

    If you are going to perform a skill on a patient, take a few minutes to gather your thoughts and supplies. Have your instructor review your game plan and supplies before you enter the patient's room....

  19. Is it okay to tape record on my phone my patient's report?

    ThatBigGuy replied to strawberryluv's topic in General Students

    Do NOT use your phone to record ANYTHING. Period, end of story. You need to improve your report taking skills. Find an easy to use printed report sheet (most nurses have one and are happy to share)....

  20. Disruptive & talkative students (vent)

    ThatBigGuy replied to Little_Bear2013's topic in General Students

    You need to present this problem to the chain of command in your program, starting with your professors. If it's truly as bad as you say, then many others have noticed and it has become a distraction...

  21. Clinicals plus working Midnights?

    ThatBigGuy replied to Doodlebug21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Work the weekends. If you are going to clinicals after being awake all night, you are putting your patients at risk for harm because your tired brain will not want to work proficiently. Also, the...

  22. Nursing program-Low undergrad GPA. Advice welcome!

    ThatBigGuy replied to loveflowers's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have bad news. Your business GPA is going to be a huge roadblock, and you have to understand that from the get go. That cannot be stressed enough. You screwed up 8 years ago, but that's in the past....

  23. Bsn or lpn-adn not your usual argument

    ThatBigGuy replied to BrenLanders's topic in General Students

    Nursing is moving towards more education. Don't limit yourself by settling for the ADN. Go for the BSN so you have more opportunities for career advancement down the line. You can't think about the...

  24. Need help deciding what to do!

    ThatBigGuy replied to Cristian C's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How far along are you in your biology degree? If you're in your first two years, then I'd say transfer ASAP. If you're in your junior or senior years, then you should finish your biology degree....

  25. Job & school

    ThatBigGuy replied to Motivated4Success's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Look at your schedule and see where you can find that extra 20 hours a week for the full time job. Do you want to keep up your grades? Then you'll have to drop 20 hours a week from your family. Is...