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1. How many would consider leaving nursing if they had a similar or slightly higher pay.

   acubed replied to jean36's topic in General Nursing

   I haven't started nursing yet, and I'm out!!! OK, oxymoron there I'm a second career/second degree person, and I've switched to respiratory therapy which doesn't make as much in the long run, mainly bcse of everything I've read on this board. I have...

2. Anesthesia: The Last and First Thing You Heard

   acubed replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

   I had anesthesia to pull out 2 wisdom teeth, I remember they said something about valium. When I woke up I told the Dr "I love YOu" back asleep, woke up told the nurse the same thing LOL

3. Patient Load in Primary Care

   acubed replied to acubed's topic in NP

   Thanks so much for the info :)

4. Patient Load in Primary Care

   acubed replied to acubed's topic in NP

   Thanks so much for clarifying that, you seem to have quite a perfect fit in your career!

5. Patient Load in Primary Care

   acubed replied to acubed's topic in NP

   OMG! I can't imagine up to 70 per day, you are super busy! But now I'm confused, you are a CNS but working in specialty primary care--I thought primary care was limited to NPs. For instance, at our allergy/asthma doctor's office there is an NP. C...

6. Patient Load in Primary Care

   acubed posted a topic in NP

   Hello NPs and PAs, Just wondering about working conditions in primary care. When you sign your contract, does it specify a minimum number of patients you must see during the year a (like MDs contracts)? Is it reasonable, are you able to do as much ...

7. How long does a Cesarean section last?

   acubed replied to rn4ever?'s topic in Ob/Gyn

   45min to1 hr, anesthesia is usually spinal tap or sometimes epidural.

8. What can I do for healthcare employment while I wait for nursing school?

   acubed replied to arigsbee's topic in General Nursing

   I've heard that being trained in phlebotomy is a BIG plus on your resume. If you can't find a job, here's a potential volunteer opportunity, you can volunteer for hospice, they do intense training that will show your prospective employer that you c...

9. What can I do for healthcare employment while I wait for nursing school?

   acubed replied to arigsbee's topic in General Nursing

   Try a home health company that is looking for a senior companion. They use people who don't have a CNA to be a "sitter" for elderly people. You may do errands, keep them company, go to religious activity, play checkers, etc. Most want CNAs but som...

10. Freaking out! Exposed to HIV

    acubed replied to GoECU's topic in General Nursing

    hugs to u

11. Soooooooooooooo Confused!!! Please help!!!

    acubed replied to acubed's topic in General Nursing

    I truly appreciate the replies. I called a medical center, and guess what an MD actually called back! :anpom: anyway, i didn't get into the nursing issues with her, just asked her personal opinion about whether to go RRT-PA or RN-NP to do primary c...

12. Soooooooooooooo Confused!!! Please help!!!

    acubed replied to acubed's topic in General Nursing

    wow, and which one is more rewarding to you? pros/cons for each one? I am planning on shadowing both very soon, but like so many say, it really depends on the facility/person. thanks

13. Soooooooooooooo Confused!!! Please help!!!

    acubed replied to acubed's topic in General Nursing

    classicdame, no not exactly. I think she is now getting to the ready-to-work in another field stage but her pay is really really great bcse of her experience level. she wants to transition to holistic nursing.

14. Soooooooooooooo Confused!!! Please help!!!

    acubed replied to acubed's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone for taking the time to respond. Let me clarify a few things. LOL, I am definitely NOT asking anyone to make my decision, yes I will make my own decision, I am fully capable of critical thinking. :) I want to get advice/suggestions ...

15. Soooooooooooooo Confused!!! Please help!!!

    acubed posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I would really appreciate any good advice/suggestions. I am planning on becoming a second-degree nursing student. I am chaning careers because I want to work WITH people, not books/computers/numbers... and I want to help people, in the health...