jphume

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1. Am I a CHICKEN?-Second thoughts about nursing

   jphume posted a topic in General Nursing

   am i a chicken? i'm been working on my pre-req's to enter the medical profession as a nurse and i've got to say that i'm really bothered with what i've been reading/hearing. the latest two reports that have been released to predict the spread of th...

2. Why Is Nursing School So Hard?

   jphume posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   What makes nursing school so hard? Would like to hear from those who are currently going to or who have been through nursing school - what made it the most challenging for you? Please be specific.

3. Detail freaks?

   jphume posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   I have to admit that small details are not my strong point. I'm really good at the "big picture" but sometimes overlook details. I really would like to pursue nursing as a career. Should this be a warning sign? I think I would be very nervous abou...

4. PA's get more respect?

   jphume posted a topic in NP

   Do PA's get more respect? I understand that fundamentally both NP's and PA's are extremely simililar (don't want to start that debate). However, is there an unspoken perception (that nobody talks about) that PA's are more respectable? Are there an...

5. CNA or EMT?

   jphume posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   I'm having trouble deciding which area of healthcare would be most advantageous for me to get some work experience in. I eventuallly would like to work in Critical Care. Becoming an EMT-IV would give me great experience but becoming a CNA would all...