Like so many others, I walked out of the NCLEX exam not knowing whether I had passed or failed. I was provided a Kaplan NCLEX study thing by my new employer, but got so busy I didn't have time to study it before my test date rolled around. After the ...
rhinojogger replied to SoulShine75's topic in Career Support
I like nursing better as it it more of an ongoing mental and critical thinking challenge. We play a part in the patient's outcomes and if you have some experience and you have built that rapport with the doctors, you know you have that interaction wi...
RDCS: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer; a credential offered by the American Association of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). RDMS: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer; a credential offered by the American Association of Diagno...
RT: Respiratory Therapist or Radiological Technologist; generally an acronym for the positions, not a credential. Hi Guys, Above is what I read about RT. It is not completely correct. In additional to being an R.N. paramedic (EMY-P), sonographer (RDM...
rhinojogger replied to SoulShine75's topic in Career Support
Just my 2 cents worth, but I went to x-ray school right out of high school. I always respected nurses and I always believed and knew that nurses made more money than x-ray techs. I am also a registered sonographer and have done C.T. in the past. Havi...
rhinojogger replied to SoulShine75's topic in Career Support
Just my 2 cents worth, but I went to x-ray school right out of high school. I always respected nurses and I always believed and knew that nurses made more money than x-ray techs. I am also a registered sonographer and have done C.T. in the past. Havi...
Interesting conversation. Out of high school, I got into a 2 year x-ray program. I am also a paramedic, sonographer, and an R.N. Since I have done both x-ray and nursing, I can say that it scares me to think of a nurse, either LPN or RN being allowed...
rhinojogger replied to sherichance's topic in General Nursing
__________________ "...the character of the nurse is as important as the knowledge she possesses." I like the thought, but as a male nurse, the "she"thing sounds a bit prejudiced
rhinojogger replied to FroggysMom's topic in General Nursing
Just refuse to take crap off of anyone! I had a Dr.go off on me when I called him at 11pm one night to get clarify one of his poorly written orders. When I let him have a piece of my mind about his attitude, I could sense his jaw dropping open on his...