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  • All of these nursing schools are all the same. Nursing is a very abusive profession!I left on my terms but I've seen them harass many people out. Leave while you can!

  • how competitive is it to get into the nursing program after pre-requisites? I've heard it's really hard to get in and I would be so upset if I won't be able to become a nurse. Can you try more than once to get in?

    Thanks!

  • i know im probably extremly late,but good luck!,i was thinking on becoming an RN,but im supper scared i feel discouraged,i just dont want to get into a field and not like,it or hurt anyone,thats one o f my biggest fears!!!!!

  • Are you still in the program?

  • @denrob1129 no I'm not in this program anymore..I decided to leave it and go for my BSN instead..I'm hoping to start another nursing program in the next few days..

  • @BeeTeeV why did you leave it man?

  • @jis2cool hey I left the program because the teachers and all just weren't what I needed....I just started a new nursing program on thursday and its great..problem is I have been having really bad acid reflux for the last few days and its really painful..I was actually thinking about sitting out of school this semester..but I'm going to try to stick in there because I'm damn ready to gradute.lol..

  • i can't wait to start nursing school!

    it's going to be this August 30 fall semester... :)

    i'm so excited and nervous! lol. i just feel really lucky just to be able to get accepted in the program...so i wish and pray that i'll make it through the whole program!

    btw, u made this video 2 years ago, u probably already graduated by this time ryt??

    congrats!! how was school for u? any tips or headsup? hehe

  • Are you still in Nursing school? I start next September!!!

  • prob failed out, or if its easy sucks on the floor by now

  • hey man i was thinking of doing this for sure!! i wanna be an RN!! TIME NOW!

  • facts: there is no shortage of nurses

    media makes it sound as if there is a lack of students wanting to enter the field. (1)The fact is there is waiting list at any nursing school.

    (2)Hospitals rather keep hiring newbies

    then retain experienced nurses to keep pay low.

    (3)Nursing has a high turn over rate

    and has been so for decades. So there is a constant need to keep cranking out nursing students.

  • @kabooski

    Hahah I take it your not in the nursing field because almost every point you made is wrong.

    1. The only reason there are waiting lists at all nursing schools is because that can't get anyone thats crazy enough to wanna teach it. It requires a masters degree to teach, and with a masters degree you can get a job in the nursing field that pays WAY better. The other reason is lack of funding to expand there class size (most schools can only afford to let in 20 new students per quarter).

  • Please get the fu** out of nursing school while you can. You wouldn't want to be a nurse

  • yaeey gudluck!!! been there than that i already got my BSN degree and waiting for the licensure exam....

  • You give me motvation to persue this career.

  • Good luck to ya man comming from a fellow male nursing student, I feel your pain!

  • Hope everything works out for you. I am waiting to see if I get excepted into a nursing program or not. I can't wait to start though. But good luck to you.

  • great story man, I am also a male and have two more pre-reqs left before i apply for the RN program here. But the best of luck to you!

  • I start the nursing program tomorrow too. awesome vids,keep posting and doing the good work!

  • Im just starting to be a Murse, any advice?

  • well all i can give for advice is believe in your self man..thats the best thing you can do for starters..I know that sounds really cheesy but its the truth and it all starts from there..and then just pray and hope for the best...and oh yeah..study hard..really really hard.lol..

  • Thanks! How hard was it to get through everything?

  • how do they treat males in nursing school??

  • they treat males really well...most of the teachers and the Nurses on the hospital floors are really cool and kind toward male nursing students...

  • Good luck with your school. I spent almost 1000 dollars just on books and fees and stuff. its hard. I didn't pass my first medsurg. only got a 75%

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  • good luck with ur studies, I failed 3rd semester OB and Pediatrics and will be dismissed from the program. I initially didn't like nursing, but it grew on me, so Im gonna try for another BSN program or a ADN program

  • I hear ya Bro-its not cheap!!! Im in my second semester.

  • hey dude all the blessings to you. i am gonna start in august. don't ever quit no matter what!

  • thanks man..i'm not going to stop..and i wish you the best of luck when you get into school..if you ever want to talking about anything my door is always open.lol.

  • I was in a big community college nursing program in Michigan. I am male. My experience was a nightmare. I had to drop. My instructor was absolutely evil. She sexually assaulted me followed by informing me that I did not deserve to be in the program. A big investigation is in progress including criminal. They begged me to return. I informed the Dean that she was running a zoo and one of her animals bit me. I have a good job so I had the option of dropping. All I can say is GOOD LUCK!!!

  • What school was this?? I'm from Michigan.

  • It is the largest Community College nursing program in Michigan. Ask your nursing instructor. They will know. Since an investigation is in progress, I cannot give too much information.

    I was very opinionated during school. Instructors do not like that. They prefer you sit their and be quite when they pontificate. I was a paramedic in Detroit EMS for years. Nursing school was easy for me. My problem was with instructors who were abusive and on a power trip. Power corrupts. You will see!!

  • Thats fcked. I'm sorry that happened. I'm thinking of nursing school too. Would you say being a prior EMT student would help?

  • yup!!!!!!!!!! its not the work that is hard.. infact most of the time its insulting.. its the low self esteem nursing instructors that make it like hell. No wonder theres a nursing shortage... these bitches are evil and those are who your going to work with

  • Good luck man! I took all the prerequisites for nursing while I was still in high school. All i have left is nursing classes, and I start next fall. Thanks for posting your videos. It's a lot of encouragement to all of us future nurses. Keep it up!

  • don't worry about how much money it costs, at least in california i started at about 42 dollars an hour, and nursing school will be a blast, because there is very little competition from men and there is quite a bit of competition for the women, which leads to a lot of fun and very interesting relationships.

  • HeY...im in 4th year high And i decided to Take nursing For College...can u guys tell me if its difficult or not?....

  • Incredibly TOUGH!!!!

  • You forgot about not being able to display any tatoos

  • What did you do to prepare for nursing school?

    What were all the steps on getting in to nursing school?

    Ultimate dream is to become a CRNA, but first things first, so I'm aiming for becoming an RN!

  • well i did all my pre nursing classses and than i just took all of the entrance exams that i had to do(NLN and so forth) and then i applied for clinicals..a few of my classmates want to become CRNAs but just like you said first things first..i just want to finish this part of my career right now and then i will worry about advancing my career.lol..

  • So what were the entrance exams(NLN)mostly based on? And did you have your Associates before you applied for clinicals or already a Bachelors? Very true indeed, first things always first, and I'm just trying to get all the facts.

    Absolutely my friend.

  • Hey don't be mad at me for being late on responding to this comment.lol..anyway no i don't have any form of a nursing degree yet and the nln is mostly based on SAT or highschool exit exam type questions..no nursing stuff just science,math, reading and crap like that.lol..

  • lol thanx for the response! Nahh don't be stressed lol!

    Thank u very much!

  • oh alright thanks i wasn't sure

  • congratulations. Your life is over.

  • yo bro im going to nursing school soon,but do you know whats the average pay that nurses get with an associates degree?? i heard it was like $40 an hour just after school!?

  • yeah man,thats sounds about right..fresh out of school and making about 40 dollars and hour..you can't beat that..

  • I meant an hour.lol..

  • It really depends on what state you are in. Either way, it's usually a very livable income.. just be sure your heart is in it... you are going to see some really messed up stuff, and quite possibly have people die in front of you. I am starting my clinicals this January... I wish you luck! =D

  • hey man im a nursing student too.. and currently im in my first.. so far i enjoy it, but doesn't it bother you if someone calls you gay for taking nursing.. because of all the stereotypes and stuff.. i know for sure it bothers the hell out of me..

  • hey man..nice to meet a fellow male Nursing student..well it really doesn't bother me when people assume that i'm gay just because I'm in nursing..they can assume all they want..at the end of the day no one is going to pay my bills or yours so i could give a flying fuck what they think.lol..

  • Good luck with nursing skool.....I jus recently graduated from RN school in May '08......it will be worth it in the end...stay focused & study...get a good NCLEX book if you don't already have one....they help with the critical thinking skills & rationales...be blessed

  • my name is lisa and i just started nursing school can you give me some pointers?

  • Hey lisa..well I can tell you girl that if your decided to go into this field of study be prepared to do a whole lot of reading....I have been reading for the better part of the whole day and i still have plenty to read..but i really enjoy this Nursing stuff and if you feel that is right for you.. by all means join me..

  • Hi, i am planning to be in nursing as well, just a curios question, does nursing requires math?? Reading 100 books with over 200 pages?..Well as i heard

  • Yeah Nursing school requires alot of math..even though you really won't be using it when you get into the field and have your degree ..you have to learn it for test in school..the math usually is pretty simple though..no crazy "trig" type stuff or anything.lol..and yeah..the reading is a mess..meaning its a lot..I just got through reading and i still have alot of things to go over..

  • o ight thanks, im goin to prepare myself for that.

  • oh no problem man..

  • thank you very very much im now a CNA thank god! on my way to become and LPN please pray for me as well as I'll pray for you!

  • thank you so much..I will be praying for you..me and you both will make it through school so don't worry..

  • And also, does SU school of nursing provides levels to be taken during summer semesters like Grambling or only during Fall/Spring like ULM?

  • my school lets students take pharm which is a second level class that goes along with med surg and pysch and my school lets students going into their 4th and last semester take this class called "nursing trends" in the summer..they don't provide classes with actual clinical sites and pratice during the summer..which sucks cause i didn't pass my med surg part a few weeks ago and now I have to finish pysch and pharm and set out of school for 8 months until i can apply for med surg again

  • Wow, that's an odd schedule of levels. I didn't know about the SU in

    Shreveport. I hate our level system too cuz if u fail a course in a level, you'll have to remain in that level and only retake the course failed resulting in an enrollment of <12 hours jeopardizing the financial aid, especially tops. But hang in there man, just imagine the opportunities that will be available for us because we're like the "minorities of minority".

  • hi my name is lisa i just started nursing school for lpn can you give me some pointers

  • You're in the nursing program @ SU in Baton Rouge, if so do you know a girl named Keisha Williams? She's my cousin, she's in nursing school @ SU also, I'm also in nursing school, level 2, at ULM, southern was my 1st choice but I wanted to be closer to home. Sometimes I think i should have went to SU though it's only, just now, 3 black males, in the whole program, i'm not saying that's bad or anything but it does feel outta place sometimes....it's good to see more black males in this profession

  • hey man I go to southern university in shreveport..some of my folks are down in baton rouge too at SU but I just decided to stay close to home as well..there are not enough black males like us in Nursing..my class has like 5 black men maybe 6 in it..how is second level going for you. and I have a few friends that attend ULM..my friend krystal mosely goes there..she should be a senior or something now..

  • I have been a nurse 5 years. To be honest they put you through a lot of stress for school but it is all worth it in the end. Especially the pay, you just need two years in a hospital and then you can do agency nursing and earn 50.00 an hour. Keep up with it.

  • I know that all the stress and all the worrying that I'm doing right now will be worth it in the end..

  • Hey good luck with nursing school. I'm a male nurse too, I just graduated so it is all very possible! It is a lot of hard work but the debt is really not that bad considering how much more it could cost.

  • yeah man its alot of work but hopefully it will be worth it..I see that you are from canada

  • Yup I'm from Canada. We have a 2-year registered nurse program here which is very fast paced. Also, the uniform policy for us was pretty strict, we had to make sure we had no wrinkles and we always had to wear all white (including our shoes) with white underwear and the crest on our left shoulder. Of course we also can't have nailpolish, perfume or nail extensions (not that us guys have to worry about that!)

  • What university do you attend?

  • Southern university

  • Keep up the good work God Bless you for going into this field you will have a good job when you graduate

  • Man, I remember when I started nursing school. Its been a long freakin road. I graduate this semester! Good luck to you. study your butt off!

  • hello..I just wanted to say good luck in nursing school! i just submitted an application for the spring. I am keeping my fingers crossed! hope to get in! but have fun!

  • Best of luck, we need more male nurses like us! I graduate this year and cannot wait. Your school is definately a lot more strict on the uniform policy than up here in Canada.

  • thank you..and best of luck to you to man..I kinda figured that canada was more laid back(easy going) in the uniform policy....

  • Hi, good luck, study hard

  • thank you..and i have been studying my butt off..i have a test in the morning..I'm in my second level of school now though..

  • Good luck, i am also in nursing school, although i am a woman i think the nursing profession is indeed in great demand for a little muscle. Study, Study, study and you will achieve your goals. Go baby go

  • yeah i start in a wk from today 8/28/08 and im excited for you and use black men going into a predominately female program..... yo good luck and tell us about the next few classes peace

  • let me know how things go for you too alright man..people think that we have it hard in the nursing field because we are guys but in alot of ways we have it good..since there is a shortage in nurses and really really a shortage in men nurses alot of places pay us a nice amount of money for coming to work for them..I will let you know how these next few weeks go for me..

  • I'm happy for you! I'm in the pre-nursing program and I can't wait till I apply for nursing school...

  • thanks..I hope that you make it into the Nursing program where you are..let me know when it happens

  • Good Luck to you! Follow your dreams!!!

  • thanks..I'm trying to..

  • I hope you are in a nursing school that has "minority support". Meaning that programs are no different anywhere else just b/c it's nursing.

    You can do this. It is attainable but Instructors are no different in their prejudices that they may hold. Be careful talk to other students in upper classes and get their views, they are indespensible in the assistance they give.

  • so how does it feel to be a guy going to into the field because im a guy and i want to persue a into that field

  • Best of luck with the program. I am a LPN in the bridge to RN program right now. It is very challenging, but with God all things are possible. I subbed so hit me back...stay in touch. Be blessed, MUch Luv!!!!!

    Carla

  • Congrats kido!! You'll get all that money back...plus more. Good luck!

  • I'm also in the process of trying to get my Co and preqs done to get into the ASU school of nursing. Good luck to everyone!

    Brandon

  • I was wondering would i need to take the pre-req's on my own b4 applying for a nursing program or are the pre-req's part of the nursing program. For example: I get accepted to a nursing program and they schedule me as taking pre-req's for the first few semesters before taking actual nursing classes?

  • tell us about how nursing is and how u get ready for it. I am also a male. tell us about everything especially the studying and the amount of chapter needed to read everyday.

  • you know what..be looking out for a video like that soon..matter if fact i have one already up about nursing..go and look at my past videos..i made a video about a month and a half ago about Nursing..but I'm going to be updating everyone on my experiences

  • YOU CAN DO IT! I AM TRYING TO FIND A WAY!

  • lol..that you..I'm trying..

  • good 2 hear your entering the nursing profession, i got a year left for my BSN i wish you the best.

    Shawn

  • Thanks for the best wishes..same to you..I am stressing out so much right now but i know you went through the same thing.lol..I know you are happy to almost be done:p

  • I wish you luck as well. I'm finishing in May 08.

  • thank you..i will need it and congrats:p

  • You'll be fine.  I'm just finishing up my BSN in May! Good Luck, stay up to date on your calendar, be FLEXIBLE, and just remember you can do it!

  • thank you eric..i'm trying man.lol..i'm up right now trying to finish a medication sheet..writing down all the facts about the meds I passed out yesterday..

  • thank you eric..i'm trying man.lol..i'm up right now trying to finish a medication sheet..writing down all the facts about the meds I passed out yesterday..

  • I remember that, ARGH! Lol, It will pass. Take Care,

  • lol..alright..keep in touck with me then man..if I have any questions or i just want to complain about stuff I'm going to come to you..:p if that is okay:p

  • That's fine man, talk to you soon then! Lol.

  • alright:p

  • Thank you so much..it has been work.lol..but I love every minute of it and you will too..keep me infromed on how you are going when you start your stuff:p

  • oh, definately.. I might have a few questions for you pertaining to that.

    i'll keep you posted, and you do the same..

  • alright..i'll be happy to answer anything I can..no problem:p

  • Good luck with nursing school man. Im a male nursing student also and finish up this december. Good luck with everything. I wish you the best.

  • thank you so much man..if you get sometime i would love to hear about your experiences in nursing school:P

  • Hi..Late congratulations! I started Nursing School In Janurary. We just took our test on Nutrition! Boy...it was a killer!! We started clinicals this week..and time is flying like crazy! I wish you all the best of luck! Keep us updated..I will be putting up videos soon!!

  • I started in Jan too..and we just took our test on nutrition also..I made a 94 A on the test but it was hard as hell...the test cover Nutrition, Bowel elimanation,Skin uclers,and urinary stuff....yeah it was a killer

  • welcome to nursing school......this will be the story of your life for the next few years.....tired, no money, lots of rules. Forget the laying down part.

  • lol..after 2 months..tell me about it.lol..i just leanred how to insert a foley today and a NG tube and make beds..I have been in lab since 8 this morning and i just got out..i'm tired as hell.lol..

  • Congratulations on entering nursing school! We need more men out there. It's definitely tough but, like others have said, it will be sooo worth it! Good luck.

  • aww thank you..

  • I just saw your video today (2-17-08), but I wanted to congratulate you and wish you the best of luck in nursing school. I am a junior in a BSN program. I know about the ridiculous amounts of work and the money thing, but in the end, it will all be worth it.

  • Yeah thats what I kept telling ymself to stay motivated.lol..but I know it will be worth it in the end..and thank you too for this comment..I'm glad I can talk someone who is going into the same field that I am:P

  • Congrats on nursing school! I'll be applying for fall of 09', just doing my pre-reqs. Good luck and I hope that all goes well, study hard!

  • Thank ya girl...I got all my pre-regs and most of my other class on the whole rooster doon so yeah I'm happy about being in clincals but its no joke.lol..I have been studying my ass off and going through so much drama..i hope it all is worth it in the end though..i think it is:P ..thanks for writing me steph..i hope everything goes good with your schooling too:P

  • Im 25 and have been an RN for 4 years now. It is the best job ever. I wouldn't pick anything else. Im back in school now for my MSN as a nurse practitioner and minor in nursing education. Im so glad that more men are becoming interested in this noble profession. Best of luck man! You will do fine!

  • thank you...alof of my class mates are also talking about becoming Nurse Practitioners too..just out of nozziness are you a guy or a girl..:P

  • lol....im a guy

  • oh alright cool

  • ill pray for u buddy...i just applied to nursing school and im waiting for the results which will be out in 5 months..nursing is tough but its a rewarding occupation...i hope the best for u in nursing school..god bless and take care.

  • Thank you..and yeah nursing school is tough but it is totaly rewarding just like you just said..I'll be praying for you too..whats your name?.lol.:P

  • kevin.

  • study study study, my neice just got her LPN cert not to long ago in DC now she's working on becoming an emt with the DCFD, so your be encouraged

  • thanks for the advice and yeah i will try my best:P

  • I wish u the best!!!!!!

  • Thank you..its hard right now..but just pray for me:P

  • 1 THING U NEED TO GET SOME REST BOO...!

  • I know I 'm late but, glad you had a great first day

  • No your are not late..north man..thank you:P and everything went great i have class tomorrow and this time we are actuly gettin into some real work prolly:P

  • thank you lucille

  • i graduated from the university of southern california school of nursing class of 2002....fight on trojans!!!!....i wish you the best of luck in your studies and career...

  • aww..thank you..and I really mean that because I'm going to need it..:P keep in touch with me though and give me some pointers if you can:P

  • definitely......have a good one...

  • Sounds good I wish you the best of luck. I'm currently in a Respiratory theraphy program and my boyfriend is in a RN program. Just make sure that you stay on top of every-thing and you'll be fine. Again I wish you the best of luck.

  • Thank you redcherry

  • I hope it all goes great for you Roberto, after spending all that cash! Good Luck! Rob

  • Thanks Rob..I'mma do my best and let the lord handle the rest:P

  • you can do it!!!! just stay focused and keep your on the big picture...peace love and real hugs

  • Thank you Gigi..I will try and stay on track..but I just need you to keep believing in me girl..:P

  • anytime you need encouragement...REACH OUT..ok? peace love and real you will be a RN hugs...

  • Be strong!

  • I'm tryna be Shawn..I'm tryin to be:P

  • Yeah, Roberto...school is expensive, but hang in there. You can do it...you ARE gonna do it! Get some rest.

    Tanya

  • Alright tanya..girl..and thank you.lol..I'm trying!!

  • Thank you....I always wan'ted to get into Nursing..because i feel like I have a personality that ones to help everyone and everthing..and Nursing is a great way to use that part of my personality..Keep on hanging in there..I'm sure you will be okay and become a great nurse yourself one day

  • I promise..no one in my whole area of Lousiana..knows about her..people are just now finding out..because at the end of Lyfe's Video..he has like a rest in peace thing..I'm so late..I'm just now feeling sad..when other people have been feeling sad for months..:(

  • good luck.

  • Thank you..I'mma need it.lol..:P

  • Congrats on your first day and yes I heard about lala. sad stuff.

  • thank you girl..and everyone is telling me that they heard about her months ago..I feel super late.lol..

  • aww Im proud of you Bee!!!!!!!

    Smooches!!!

  • Thank you Momo.lol..and I really do give a f#ck if you are proud of me because your Opinion matters to me.lol..:P love ya girl

  • lol!!! love you 2 boy!!

  • congrats

  • Thank you girl:P

  • Go'on getcho Edification boy!

    I'm glad it went well =] Keep us updated

    Good luck! I'm sure you'll do great anyhoo!

  • Thank you melody..and I will try to keep ya'll up to date on everything:p

  • heyyyy.

  • heyy Shy.lol..:P

  • If you say "our scrubs have to be..." one mo time...LOL! Congrats on your edumacation.

  • lol..sorry about that girl...and Thank you:P

  • Congrats!!!..........get some sleep

  • Alright.lol..and thank you:P

  • You go boy! Im happy for you!! Keep us all posted on whats going on with that

  • Will do Jia..and thank you:)

  • Dats so awesome, boo!

    I luv to see young black folks doin their thing! lol

    U gone do good too, I can tell!

    I bet u like u help people! I just wanna tell u alll my business! LMBAO!

    Anyway, enjoy it sweetie, n suck em fo all da info they worth, while u can!...

  • lol...girl you are crazy:P

  • Hey there! :) Glad it went well.

  • thank you girl..:P

  • What kind of nurse you trying to be?