BigGoose62

PM me and I can answer some questions you may have. I will be attending CMC/UNCC starting this fall, and had my interview this last November.

Male nurse here, and I completely disagree. I love this career, and can't see myself doing much else. I enjoy the responsibility and satisfaction of helping people. Every job has downsides, and maybe this one has too many for you. But I don't think you're in a position to tell half the population that nursing is a bad career for them. But thanks for your opinion.

While most on here are saying the money wouldn't help, I'm going to disagree. I think a few more dollars/hr would make some of the crap seem more bearable. But I'm not burnt out yet or anything, and I'm young and eager to save up for a house and start a family. So give it time, and it may all change

one try, 75 questions. I was nervous when that last question came up, because I didn't want to have to stay any longer than that. But all was good in the end

I did construction cleanup for many summers and during high school. I knew of two guys that made their way into nursing. This was way before I had ever considered entering the field myself, and I thought it must have been quite a switch for them. But I never got any follow up to see how they liked it or any feedback. So it is possible.

Here in OK it seems like navy is the most common color, but one local hospital recently went with black. I have to say I like navy and would mostly wear navy scrubs regardless of a dress code.

I would imagine it would depend on the staffing available, pt age, and how comfortable the pt and their family are with a particular gender nurse. I know in my peds clinicals there was a teenage boy that preferred male nurses, and that was accommodated when possible. But I'm sure they could/would try to keep all pts and family members happy.

We deal with all types...especially when it comes to families. I'd say you did everything fine. I wouldn't feel comfortable praying with a patient's family either.

There is plenty of evidence for evolution, but none for creation. I'm always baffled at the lack of skepticism in the nursing community, especially considering the amount of scientific knowledge and critical thinking skills we are supposed to possess. Not that I'm trying to attack anyone. I'm just answering for myself.

My personal take...just be honest. Tell the patient you don't subscribe to their particular religion/beliefs. And it depends on what they're asking, too. If they want you to pray in front of them or with them, a polite decline or offer for a chaplain is probably your best bet. But if a patient only wants you to pray privately, I wouldn't hesitate to tell them I will. I think it's easier on all parties, and all they're really looking for is comfort. It's not like you have to actually pray for them to let them receive the benefits of it. But I've been in the ICU for a little over a year and have never had a patient or family ask me about my religious beliefs or to pray with/for them...and I live in Oklahoma!

I found out about the profession while shadowing a nurse in an OR. Shadowing the nurse was supposed to help me decide if I wanted to pursue a career in nursing, but I spent the majority of the time talking with the CRNA...and that's what convinced me to start the journey

and1ccrn, I too am looking to attend the UNCC/CMC program starting fall 2015. I'm actually tidying up my application now. Would you be willing to talk about the program via PM/email?