gizmo12

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1. A majority of Americans would tolerate higher taxes to help pay for universal health

   gizmo12 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism

   If there is socialized medicine in the US, our RN licenses will not be worth the paper they are printed on. How much are the nurses making in countries where socialized medicine is practiced?

2. Advice from acute/critical care NP's

   gizmo12 replied to CAPRN77's topic in NP

   You are the second person I have heard of that has done this. What were the main reasons you were unhappy as a CRNA?

3. PPDS Evaluation

   gizmo12 posted a topic in CCU

   I am getting a new job and I was told I have to take a PPDS test. It is for critical care and it tests things like PE, MI, etc. You have to write down all the information you know about them..what to do, have to spot them, etc. This is in response ...

4. Advice from acute/critical care NP's

   gizmo12 replied to CAPRN77's topic in NP

   I really appreciate the information. I have never understood the secrecy.

5. Advice from acute/critical care NP's

   gizmo12 replied to CAPRN77's topic in NP

   "I enjoy what I do and have no regrets about my decision to pursue ACNP. However, I have to admit that the pay doesn't seem to commensurate the amount of work we do." Do you think it is because they trained you that you are getting paid less that the...

6. NP in Austin

   gizmo12 replied to gizmo12's topic in Texas

   What do you mean there are NPs everywhere?

7. Why the salary difference?

   gizmo12 replied to DST2RN's topic in NP

   How much does an APN/FNP in California make?

8. Why the salary difference?

   gizmo12 replied to DST2RN's topic in NP

   "However, salary is the not the main reason to pursue an APN degree." Maybe not THE main reason but nurses should start taking this more seriously. Nurses should really quit thinking that pushing for more cash is a dirty idea.

9. NP in Austin

   gizmo12 replied to gizmo12's topic in Texas

   THank you very much for the concrete answer. I appreciate it.

10. NP in Austin

    gizmo12 replied to gizmo12's topic in Texas

    I guess none of them ever go one allnurses.com.

11. Disturbed Energy Field? Yes or No?

    gizmo12 replied to VickyRN's topic in Holistic

    This kind of thing is such a joke. "Doctor, the patient's left pupil is blown, and he is bleeding out of his ears. Can I get an order to treat his disturbed energy field?"

12. NP in Austin

    gizmo12 replied to gizmo12's topic in Texas

    Thanks

13. CNS to Post-masters FNP

    gizmo12 replied to gizmo12's topic in NP

    I am an RN and I work in an SICU...Moslty neuro. I am moving and I am thinking of going to graduate school. I was actually thinking of doing both. That is an CNS and an FNP. I really like the neuro ICU, and would like to specialize, but I also do ...

14. CNS to Post-masters FNP

    gizmo12 replied to gizmo12's topic in NP

    Why do you say "done this right the first time?" Do you find your CNS degree restrictive?

15. CNS to Post-masters FNP

    gizmo12 posted a topic in NP

    Has anyone ever heard of someone that has done this? Would there be any advantages to being an adult CNS and getting a post-masters certificate as an FNP? (Flexibility, greater earning potential, etc). Thank you