jd2nurse

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1. When are you too old to start nursing school?

   jd2nurse replied to 2soon2beOTC's topic in General Students

   You're definitely not too old! I graduated at 44. Remember that there are many ways to be a nurse. Not everyone has to work in the hospital slinging patients around all day. You can do home health or public health nursing or work in a clinic where l...

2. Nurses are Not Doctors

   jd2nurse replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   I couldn't agree more. Let's take another example from my own background as a lawyer with 11 years of experience. There are many areas where paralegals perform very much like lawyers, divorce for example. The lawyers hate this because "paralegals are...

3. Nurses are Not Doctors

   jd2nurse replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   How on Earth can you argue that a PA's education is "rigorous" compared to an NP? That's just silly. PAs get 2 years post bachelor's degree. An NP, by contrast has a nursing degree and at least a masters in nursing (but the push now is to have a doc...

4. Nurses are Not Doctors

   jd2nurse replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   Detractors or no, the handwriting is on the wall. Check this out: [h=2]Nurse practitioner, physician assistant demand soars[/h]

5. Does your hospital or facility badge include your credentials?

   jd2nurse replied to icuRNmaggie's topic in Professionalism

   It's an interesting pamphlet. But it's also funny that AACN doesn't even follow its own rule. I just took the PCCN and went through a question book written by them. In the book, they cite their credentials as in the below photo.

6. Does your hospital or facility badge include your credentials?

   jd2nurse replied to icuRNmaggie's topic in Professionalism

   Wrong according to who? Every time I see a nurse cite his/her credentials in articles, etc., it's RN first, then degree, then certifications. I didn't know there was a "rule" on the issue. Can you please point me to it? Thanks.

7. An Unapologetic Reasoning On Why You Don't Want To Be A Nurse.

   jd2nurse replied to Mr Midwife's topic in General Students

   Hey Mr. Midwife! Interesting post. Being a male nurse myself and knowing how touchy things got during my maternity rotation - gender issues - I'd personally be very interested to hear how you have experienced the world of being a male midwife. WOW...

8. Why is this question always asked?

   jd2nurse replied to RNsRWe's topic in NCLEX

   You make a good point, Amy. People should definitely search the site. It takes only a moment and you can save others' time by educating yourself a bit on you find before asking questions. Nevertheless, the original post wasn't making your point. I qu...

9. Why is this question always asked?

   jd2nurse replied to RNsRWe's topic in NCLEX

   You've found an adherent in AmyRN303, maybe. I actually think her example is quite different than the point you're making. Rather than me not "getting it," it appears it is you who don't "get it," because you don't seem to understand what I was sayin...

10. Does your hospital or facility badge include your credentials?

    jd2nurse replied to icuRNmaggie's topic in Professionalism

    At my facility it's RN, BSN (or MSN)

11. Why is this question always asked?

    jd2nurse replied to RNsRWe's topic in NCLEX

    I'm sorry, but I think your post is completely off base. You should know from personal experience that testimonials are one source of information people use when making choices of any kind. For example, when looking for good study techniques, one met...

12. Nurses are Not Doctors

    jd2nurse replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Latecomer here, but I saw this post and was so infuriated I have to weigh in. This article presents a poorly justified rationale to cover up fear. Maybe nurses aren't doctors, but who says primary care can best be provided by doctors? I don't think ...

13. ccrn

    jd2nurse replied to jpj7's topic in CCU

    Be careful with the notion you can take the CCRN without critical care experience. See here http://www.aacn.org/wd/certifications/docs/ccrnorpccnexamflyer.pdf

14. Does your hospital or facility badge include your credentials?

    jd2nurse replied to icuRNmaggie's topic in Professionalism

    Our facility shows credentials, such as BSN, CCRN, etc. I think it is appropriate to list these credentials for patients, but also for colleagues, to read. I just obtained my PCCN and I'm proud of it. I am happy I will be able to wear my certificati...

15. My ICU/ER job hunt tale of woe....please help!

    jd2nurse posted a topic in Job Hunt

    Hi everyone. Here's my story. I took a job in oncology as a new grad because I graduated mid-year and didn't want to wait for new-grad programs to start in the fall (or count on being selected for one). After spending a year there, tele-certified,...