"Nursing shortage" is probably an inaccurate way of putting it. There may be plenty of nurses out there. We just continue to have people leaving more than staying.
With all the RN's going to NP school, is the profession significantly contributing to the RN shortage? Between retirement and RN's in line to become NP's it seems our unit is on a constant hunt for staff.
I'm new, 4th week of orientation, to ICU. I spent 2 1/2 years on an oncology/medsurg floor including 6 months as nurse tech. In my opinion, I needed at least that much time before moving to ICU. I just think it's fair to patients to get some chops do...
There are a lot of positive posts about nursing, too. I would say most of the time I go home from work without regrets. And I've yet to come to work dreading what lays ahead. If you work an off shift, get a little overtime, and work the typical oblig...
Similar to chiropractic school except that even less patient contacts are required. No residency is required in chiropractic. You graduate and are able to call yourself 'Dr.' seeing patients without needing a referral. But where would a DC or ND ser...
Another vote for #2. I'm biased though. I did a 2nd degree BSN program. You didn't mention your need to work while in school. If you must work while in school, then the 2nd degree program may not be for you. I'm not saying you won't be able to work a...
Congrats to you! I've just finished my first year, too! I've grown a lot, but I still ask many questions. It's fortunate to find a good team to work with right out of school! :)
Go to www.salary.com and punch in your zip code. The salary ranges they give seem to be pretty accurate. The starting salary of an RN w/ a BSN is usually the same as RN's with 2 year degrees. The main thing the BSN gets you is the opportunity for upw...
RNDave replied to youknowhowwedoit77's topic in Men
RN1989's reply about autonomy is pretty much right on. Nursing is way stressful sometimes. But, so are most jobs that pay anything. It sure beats what I was doing before. Dave
RNDave replied to youknowhowwedoit77's topic in Men
an an rn you won't be monitored closely, except during your preceptorship. you are the one providing treatment and signing progress notes and mar's. you will have the authority to use your expertise and knowledge to complete things when it best fits ...
RNDave replied to youknowhowwedoit77's topic in Men
I'm not sure what you mean by autonomy. As RN's we have a lot of independent patient care decisions to make. If clinical indicators suggest that a patient needs a certain med or lab study it's up to the RN to contact the MD to have that ordered. We h...
I'm nearing the end of my first year as an RN. I've been working on a medsurg floor. I generally like it and I've learned a ton. I haven't really developed any long term career goals except that I've been considering a move to ICU. I've been thinking...
RNDave replied to youknowhowwedoit77's topic in Men
So sorry to hear about your loss. It must be difficult to say the least. From your questions and comments I think you'd be a fine RN. You mentioned whether we male RN's feel respected as professionals. For the most part I would say yes. I think prof...