The Guys Club: Guy Students Come on In!

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Hi All!

I'm a crazy father of 2 ex-premed who just recently turned down Northwestern to go into a RN program.

I already have an Associate in Science, but I'll be getting another ADN and then go to a 4 yr school.

When I went to an info session about the RN program ill be trying to get into, out of like 70 ppl only 5 were guys.

So I want to know are there any men out there?

Specializes in Radiologic Technologist, now in Nursing.

Hey! Have you ever heard of the "COMMISIONED CORPS"? It's a totally cool military healthcare arm of the military. You can work for the federal government in any one of their hospitals. They pay a 20K student loan repayment once you get your RN and then a 20K sign on bonus. You have to wear a unifrom to work and you can work anywhere in the USA, they pay for all relo, etc. If you want to learn more I can get information for you or just google the COMMISIONED CORP of the US Federal Government (Healthcare). It's totally cool I am 50 or else I would have considered it.

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Specializes in LTC/Subacute.

Hey all, I'm an LPN student currently, bout done with my first semester! Just wanted to say hey and Semper Fi!

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newmex,

hey - you are onto a great thing withe public health corp - it's actually a 7th branch of the military... seems a bit strange ;) A bunch more info is here:

https://allnurses.com/forums/f57/

v/r

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Hi All-

I am 36, married w/2 kids and recently took a buyout from a 14 year career with Chrysler. I just finished all of the prereqs with a 3.9 overall and am pumped up because I'm on the waitlist at two local community colleges (Schoolcraft and Henry Ford C.C. for you in Michigan). It's looking like Fall '09 at HFCC at this point.

See you around!

Jim

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good luck jim when you finaly get in. Im finishing my first semester at davenport and it was a blood bath. I was a 4.0 student when i started...

be prepared to fail a test or two, Its a total different way of thinking. Nothing is black or white anymore. The saying goes be happy with a c and be thrilled for a b..

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I've done 2+ semesters of my ADN program. Had worked as an LPN 30+ years ago, and I'm 61 now.

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Hey Guys,

Just stopping by to say hello and introduce myself. My name is Joe and I was just accepted to Jefferson University for Prelicensure Nursing of Fall 2009! I've lurked here for awhile but just joined today. I hope to learn and meet new friends on here.

Thanks,

Joe B.

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congrats jim we are all proud

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Specializes in Telemetry, Progressive Care.

Hey there all you men!! I am 30, currently completing my 2nd quarter in an ADN program here in GA. I plan on (hopefully) bridging into an MSN program after I get my RN license. Wish me luck!!

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Specializes in Med Surg, Geriatrics.

Dave here!

Went to Indiana State University to see about the LPN to BSN program and possibly even the RN to BSN. I took the campus tour and thought that the campus was mediocur at best. As a 35 yo. returning student I felt a little out of place with all the young 18 yo. freshman on the tour. :0) It was a blustery 18 degrees outside and I was almost as old as some of the parents on the tour. I pushed on towards the end and made it to the nursing building in time for my appointment. I had made arrangements 1 month ahead of time for my appointment. The young girl helpin us kept asking about the other student in the group. There was a young girl and her mom setting with me. I figured she thought I was her other parent. :0) It seems that the nursing program is fairly new there, established in 2007. I was told there are a lot of on line students from all over, California, etc... Truthfully, I was not at all impressed with the staff. It seemed they were not prepared for my visit and I had driven 2.5 hours to get there. I was a little put off by the whole ordeal. It seemed the accademic advisor did not know much about the nursing program and even less about the distinction between an LPN and RN. I could not believe this! To make a long story short don't be affraid to visit the campus, take the tour and talk with the advisors. It is your education and an investment in your future! The community college here in Indiana is surprisingly much more professional and efficient than the four year college that I visited today! But that's just my 2 cents about ISU.

Have a happy!

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Hey Guys! I have been posting around in different areas but haven't stopped by here yet. I am debating between three fields still: Registered Nurse, Radiologic Tech and Respiratory Therapy. I still have few pre-reqs to take so I have some time to decide. I am coming into the field (head first!) after 12 years in the Graphic Design (BFA) Industry.

Hope to see you all around!

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heheh... That's life I suppose.... Im a nursing student and Ill be graduating next yr.. hope Ill pass... hehehe....

this freakin local board here in Philippines is too hard compared to NCLEX...

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