The Guys Club: Guy Students Come on In!

mas2009 · Aug 17, 2007

Hey guys. Mike here. I just found this site by accident and joined up. I'm starting nursing school in a week and it was nice to find a little support group....I heard nursing school can be a nightmare, especially since I still have to work to pay my mortgage but I'm up for the challenge. - Mike, Pittsburgh Pa.

donsterRN, ASN, BSN · Aug 18, 2007

Welcome to the forums, Mike. Glad you're here.

Much good luck and success to you in school!

Shaggyb2000 · Aug 18, 2007

I'm just happy I'm married. I'm starting my second year of an ADN program and would not have made it with the distraction of women. In a class of 66 and only three dudes your odds of getting a chick are spectacular. BUT who could pass with that distraction?

Fender · Aug 23, 2007

Hey guys! Great to read all the forums and see that there are a lot of common issues for males in this field. Anyhow, I've got a BS in microbiology and been slaving away in an unfulfilling lab career. Going back for an RN degree has been the best decision in my life and I'm am definitely looking forward to taking the NCLEX in 2 semesters.

Kristjaan Panneman · Aug 24, 2007

Hey Guys, I am back. I was away for a few months so I couldn't visit this forum. I am preparing a lecture about Palliative care and Spirituality for caregivers in palliative care.

Does one of you have some information about this item?

Greets,

Kristjaan (from The Netherlands)

dan1100rt · Aug 26, 2007

40-year-old husband and father of one; decided on Nursing after a 19-year career as a computer systems administrator.

I really didn't put 2 and 2 together until a bit of serendipity: I was at an open house for Metro State Denver in 2003 and was looking into an engineering program (math, math, math, and more math). I was passing the Nursing table and the professor who was representing the department asked me: "have you ever considered a career in Nursing?" Well, no, I hadn't, but I thought a bit and realized its possibilities and that it might be a match. I started pre-reqs the next semester and just really got into it. Really neat: my A&P class was doing fetal development just as I found out I was going to be a father.

I would have applied to the Metro State Nursing program, but they continually added pre-reqs as the years went on; I applied to CU and was accepted for Jan, 2008. I'm looking forward to starting school and leaving my current career. I do enjoy my current work, but just feel as if I want to do more with the second 20 years of my working career. The parts of my work and volunteer lives that have given me the most satisfaction are the ones that afforded me the opportunity to serve others. I think I'm going to love Nursing.

universalcary · Aug 27, 2007

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?

HI my dear I am a student nurse in italy in turin.

How are you ?

I am fine thank you.

HOW IS STUDY IN YOUR COUNTRY ?

TAlk of course of nurse at university !

HeartofJack · Aug 28, 2007

Hi Guys,

Thought I would introduce myself. I'm Jack, 38 years old. I worked in the computer industry 15 years (sales, marketing, project management) & got burned out trying to pursue the "American dream." I finally pulled my head out of... the sand and got my life back together. I married a wonderful woman who encouraged me to follow my heart & do something I really enjoy. I discovered I really like helping people so I get to be involved in ministry in our local church (non-denominational Christian) & go back to school to become a nurse. I spent the last 2 years taking prerequisite classes & I got my CNA license last summer. I start the nursing program at Lane Community College in Eugene, OR the last week of September. I'll have two years of classes before I can sit for the state RN exam (might have a possibility of LPN license after 1 year), then I'll transfer to Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) for another year to get my BSN. Eventually, I want to get into education (not sure if at a college, hospital or clinic). I also just got a graveyeard CNA job at the local hospital so hope to get some "real" experience soon.

I am open to advice and other "tips & tricks" in how to make it all work with college, ministry, marriage, life, etc.

Jack

universalcary · Aug 29, 2007

I am very happy for you jack, but I am at start or better at finish of first year in italy for become a generis nurse. But In italy I don't know all these type of nurse, can you help me.

drivefast · Aug 31, 2007

just wanted to say hi and introduce myself. i am just starting nursing school in RI this fall after being a successful parts manager for local luxury car dealership for 9 years i just decided it was time to do something challenging and fullfilling so here i am.

Splendid Splinter · Sep 3, 2007

Hello, all. 35 and abandoning my nomadic ways for a more fulfilling career. Classes begin tomorrow. I am totally pumped. Good luck to all of you in your pursuit of a nursing degree.

lylega · Sep 3, 2007

You will do fine. I am one of 10(i think) in a program of 50. I have never had any problems. There is, of course, always some stigma about guys in nursing, just like there is about female cops and firefighters. Oh well. I've worked on a med/surg floor as an aide for almost 6 years. You get used to it. Just remember, dont mention body wt, EVER, and get used to standing next to the occasional conversation about feminine troubles that you are not capable of understanding and really dont want to!