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Originally Posted by np2b?

Yes they will, I dont understand how grades can be inflated, either you made the grade or you didnt, and then again many students are book smart but you sure would not want them taking care of you or a family member in a code, so yeah a great GRE/MAT shows you have brains, but you need to be able to apply it where it matters.

Grade inflation doesn't refer to the individual student. Instead it refers to the overall level of grades that a program gives out. For the same scores on a test one may grade on a curve where 10% get A's. Another may grade in such a way that all of the students get an A. This has been discussed ad nauseum in higher education journals:
http://chronicle.com/free/v47/i30/30b02401.htm

David Carpenter, PA-C

[np2b?]

I know University of Texas did not inflate grades, no curve no mercy what you saw is what you got, but hey thanks for the clarification I love your posts they are always insightful and thought provoking, hey want to help me with my grad thesis, I will check that link you posted , thanks. Debbie


If you are not living life on the edge you are taking up too much space

[JALEXSHOE]

Mayhap it is me, but this thread seems like it got a little off topic...

Derailed ftw lol.

[np2b?]

i think u are right

[jlcole45]

Me too

[sirI]

I think we are in agreement with the last three posts the thread is off-topic, so let's move on.

Let's get back on topic: Having major concerns going the FNP route.

[JDCitizen]

Originally Posted by jlcole45

I've been going over the older posts and I am alarmed at how many times issues such as poor pay/benefits and long hours arise for many of the NPs out there.

There is no way I am spending the next 2-3 years in school to make just a little more then I do now as an experienced critical care RN, never mind the same old two weeks vacation and lousy or non-existent retirement.

Please tell me this is not the 'norm' for NPs!!! If it is then I am definitely going the CRNA route. At least they are well paid, have good benefits and fair vacation.

OK back on track.... I know we all need to pay the bills but what is the largest factor of anyone going into nursing (RN, APRN).... or PA for that fact... We knew or should have known we would be getting paid less than doctors....

I don't:
I don't have to do 12+ hour shifts. I don't have to put my name on the work the holiday schedule list. Don't miss the mandatory or obligatory overtime. I don't have to worry about being pulled or short staffed. I don't have to wait to the next to last moment to plan a vacation because of staffing levels. List could go on....

I do:
I do hang up on loud, obnoxious doctors. I do have doctors calling me with reports. I do work 5 days a week. I do have most weekends off. I do have 99% of the holidays off (at worse I can get called in but have not in 2+ years). I do confer / refer with other providers (more than just giving a report). I do still work overtime but most of the time not. I do work through lunch at times but I get to leave early. I do get home at a reasonable time 100% of the time. I do have the ability to plan my life / vacations months in advance.

Pay:
Like I said more money wouldn't be turned down. Monthly pay checks still suck. With SS, 401K, and retirement plan the options are good if I decide to stay. Holiday / vacation / sick time: holidays are a given and paid. Vacation and sick time are accrued rather quickly.

Perfect job nope... Perfect job come right after I win the Georgia lottery.

I guess one could look at it in terms of cost / benefit....