folkfaerie

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1. Medical Assistants being called nurses

   folkfaerie replied to Ethicsrn4life's topic in Relations

   I agree that MAs should NOT be referred to as "nurse" by ANYONE! As nurses we worked VERY hard to get through nursing school & pass the NCLEX. I am very concerned by unlicensed & often inexperienced MAs, CNAs, etc., giving information, advice...

2. Mid-Life Career Change to Nursing

   folkfaerie replied to Mike1982's topic in Career Support

   Why not start with a 2-yr RN (ADN) program? If you move to Texas you can get your BSN through UT, or Texas Tech online in another year. I know many people say go with the BSN from the start, but with an ADN you can get into the field quickly & be...

3. Nurses with ADD/ADHD?

   folkfaerie replied to Metron's topic in Stress 101

   I was FIRED on Thursday! Yes, just 2 days ago! Its a mixture of relief & fear. Relief I don't have to deal with the ADON any longer, but fear for my finances. I have NO SAVINGS. I have had SO MUCH trouble with "Time Management" that I feel Nursin...

4. Nurses with ADD/ADHD?

   folkfaerie replied to Metron's topic in Stress 101

   I am a 56-year-old LVN (Texas version of an LPN). I have been an LVN for 3 years now. I made A's in nursing school except in Clinicals I STRUGGLED with "Time Management" (I HATE those 2 words!!). I had to drop out of the RN program due to my struggle...