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The OCN cert test still uses a pretty dated Study Guide and Core Curriculum, they haven't had a new ed out in many years(2005ish). An older book, as others have mentioned, won't have the latest and greatest, but I've found the dated 2005 one to be th...

$50 Dr. Scholls orthotic inserts (from the department store kiosk that you stand on)and whatever cheap Walmart shoe I can find that fits my size 13s for the next 3-6 months. The orthotics have lasted YEARS - and I went from crippling plantar fasciiti...

1. Consider perspective. They may be looking out for *your* interest, even if unsolicited. I often request a female chaperone when doing certain things for female patients just to avoid any question. 2. When in doubt, ask the patient if they are comf...

...and there I go, calling it 'male nursing' near the end of my prior post. Seems I'm as much of a problem as a part of the solution sometimes. :) No editing after 5 minutes for non-paid members? Hrm.

I wouldn't call it out and out discrimination in my personal experience, just minor eye-roller annoyances that a lot of women get in other professions, like 'male nurse' being a lot like 'lady cop,' as if pointing out the sex of the professional were...

I don't intend this to be an ad or spam, but I like to share what has worked well for me. I know you said you don't like scrub pants, I hate the traditional/plain/basic ones. However, I'm a big fella, and I need comfy pants with utility, and jeans do...

CAVEAT: The contents of my reply are intended to convey my OPINION, this is not a troll or flamebait, and I really don't care if anyone responds to my post or not. I think nurse strikes are a wonderful thing: they provide many lucrative opportunitie...

Critical care units (ICU, etc) in general tend to be that way - smaller patient load of 2-3, RN responsible for total care, no NAs generally...if that's what you were asking.

1. I'm a recently graduated(June) associate degree RN, currently working on a med-surg/telemetry floor, 12 hr shifts, nights (thank goodness - days about killed me!). I really would like to see what travel nursing has to offer, I've been in my hometo...

I've always kept more than one resume about myself with a 'focus' on my experience in a given industry. In addition to my comprehensive resume I have a medical, an IT, and a sales resume, and try to start off using those - I only include my pertinent...

Depends on your definition of 'hands on' nursing. If by that you mean 'hands on dirty bed linens', there's a ton of things that you could consider in lieu that's not as 'hands on' in that regard: 1. nursing research 2. legal consultation 3. documenta...

Thanks for the response. One of the advantages of having had a *lot* of clinical sites (seven in my case) throughout nursing school is figuring out how 'things are done' in a variety of settings. The basic patient care, assessments, med admin all see...

From what I understand, it's approximately a 3 year program. I honestly haven't looked into it yet, though.

Yes, there is a 2 year-to nurse practitioner school here in Ohio, I believe it is Kenyon College.

I did mine the community college route, ADN, I ended up with about 17k in loans owed, but I also *lived* on loans and took out the full amounts allotted. That's peanuts to repay when you look at the average RN salary.

I was a nursing assistant for a very long time before I became an RN, I'd strongly recommend doing it for a bit to help determine if nursing is right for you. Keep in mind there's no such thing as a duty that is purely a 'nursing assistant's 'dirty w...

Out of a class of 30-60 (it varied quarter to quarter, I just graduated a short bit ago), but I'd have to say it was 10-20% guys. Being the only guy isn't necessarily a bad thing, especially if you're single.

RN, associate degree here, just graduated in June. I'm in central Ohio atm. I've been a medic in the Ohio Army Nat'l Guard, was an LPN for a short stint while in RN school, and a nursing assistant on and off since graduating high school in '90. Good ...

> This is my problem: the term, nurse, is a description as opposed to doctor, > which is a title. > I do not object in the least to being referred to as a nurse. I object to the > fact that my training and experience are just so many usel...

Not sure what you're asking... What happens? If you're a guy who has made it through nursing school, chances are you're secure enough in your sexuality that the occasional 'look' won't phase you.

1. cash - I don't think there's a 2 year degree out there that can remotely compare as far as earnings. I make literally 5 times what I could have with my EMT licensure. 2. stability - you'll never hurt for a job ever again, unlike a lot of IT/tech/b...

I'm not bothered by the term 'nurse' at all. I'm another one of those bothered a little by being called a 'male nurse' in situations where 'nurse' fits just fine, as if I differ professionally from any other nurse. But..let's face it guys - we knew w...