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  1. Are you in it for the money?

    As the child of a nurse, and a medical assistant/pre-nursing student, I can firmly say it's not for lots of money. But nursing does have that middle-class income that I'm looking for, plus benefits. Side benefits include: Job security, interesting, v...
  2. Bullying--The Other "B" Word

    Great post! I actually thought that I was a bully for awhile too, because I had my moments, as we all do, and I thought bullies were just mean to people. But looking back, I can definitely see the distinction. People have snappy moments. Bullies have...
  3. How can you be nonjudgemental?

    Make yourself not be judgmental--that's like asking yourself not to breathe. No, what matters is what you actually do, not what you think. It does present an interesting thought when you bring it up though--why are we so obsessed with our own thought...
  4. In between the stresses of pre-reqs, applications, interviews, and entrance exams, it's fun to kick back and imagine our careers as fully-fledged RNs! Discuss the specialties that just really stick out to you. You can say a bit about why you think th...
  5. Would you be insulted if.....

    Nope. They're not implying that I did or did not, they just want to know. Nothing insulting about it.
  6. Terms used to describe APNs - what do people call you?

    That's insanity if I've ever heard it. "Doctor" is a title given to all people who have doctorate degrees, full stop. The state is basically telling NPs: "Clinical psychologists, optometrists, chiropractors, doctoral-level physicists, chemists, and ...
  7. Is it a waste of time to become an LVN first?

    It depends on a couple of factors: 1. What does your financial situation look like? RN programs are expensive, and you won't make very much even if you can secure a PCT job. As you said, in one year the LVN would have you making money. 2. What other...
  8. Obese children...my rant

    Has anyone heard of the Fat Acceptance Movement? According to its Wikipedia article: "Some in the movement have argued that the health risks of fatness and obesity have been exaggerated or misrepresented, and used as cover for cultural and aesthetic ...
  9. Unsure if Nursing is right for me??

    My first instinct was: Why exactly did you want to switch from education to nursing? Are you interested in the medical field? Did you have a family member get excellent care from nurses? If you have heard stories about nursing being "recession proof,...
  10. Time to get real -

    I was always under the impression that at least 2 years of RN bedside experience is ideal, and in the specialty you want to pursue. Post-RN certification (CCRN, CEN, etc.) is also helpful. Those that are serious about pursuing the NP or CRNA route wi...
  11. Male nurse in L&D

    This is only my personal preference, but I do not want to have any male L&D or Gyn caregivers, whether physician, nurse, or otherwise. It's not about them, it's about my history of sexual assault and though I would dearly like to be comfortable w...
  12. Autism and the Nurse Practitioner

    Hey there--I'm one of those adult autistics that the medical literature seems to consider mythical creatures! :) As an adult, the most important thing for me was to have a community of fellow autistics and advocate for myself. Autism Speaks and other...
  13. Where do you sit in lecture

    Front row center in my theory classes. Even with my glasses, I'm so nearsighted it just makes it easier to sit there. In lab we're all getting up to take each others' vitals/stick each other, so the best seat in the house is next to a warm, willing b...
  14. CNA vs Medical Assistant

    MA's are certified at the national level, though the AAMA or AMT. MA's also do not get just clinical duties--we are also taught the basics of billing and coding, filing insurance forms, ordering supplies, and other administrative tasks for the physic...
  15. What are you taking this semester?

    Just finished my pre-reqs for MA school, on to the meat and potatoes: MA Fundamentals Theory I MA Fundamentals Lab I Medical Office Procedures Nursing school application is in the mail! I'm top of my class after pre-reqs--hope my chosen school is imp...