steadmans123

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1. Do you identify yourself as a nurse when you or your family are a patient?

   steadmans123 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   I think in some instances it can enhance communication with the medical staff, but I don't want to make them or me uneasy knowing I am aware of what is "supposed" to be and what is not. I want to be viewed as a regular person. I feel like I am too ...

2. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

   steadmans123 replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral

   I am currently in a doctorate program at UMASS. It will only take me about a year longer going part time than getting my masters. There are different tracks in the program - family nurse practitioner, community health nurse and psych. I really lik...