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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....

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...

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...

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...

Nope. They're not implying that I did or did not, they just want to know. Nothing insulting about it.

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,...

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...

I'd say so. You can make a whole career out of billing and still need your CPT manual every day. Why do these minute details matter? More insurance attempts to deny coverage?

Here's an idea that's good for the patient, not the hospital. Get rid of this crazy quilt built from scraps of healthcare systems. Medicare, Medicaid (Part A, B, D, and Advantage), Tricare,...

*applause* A strong stance on drugs like these is needed--this NP is so awesome! :D

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...

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...

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...

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...

Heh, nope. Just wondered what she thought the outcome would be when she said, "I hate her SO MUCH--but I didn't kill her, no sir."

Pro-tip: To best convince police you didn't kill somebody, don't confess your undying passionate hate for them. Also don't have their DNA on your shoes, or be in their car. Just sayin'.

[quote=ZippyGBR;5593611]which despite the obvious staring people right in the face answer of a single payer providing services free at the point of delivery the US system is messed by by the loons...

Sounds like he has a repeated problem with impersonation. He was booted from a program for teens interested in law enforcement because he told people he was already a deputy. And then there are...

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...

^ Amen. People tell me all the time, "You're so smart, why don't you be a doctor? Don't be a nurse!" I just smile and say, "Because I want to have a life. I want to be married to a spouse, not my...

There was a thread on here awhile back about Tylenol and the frequency with which it's used in suicide attempts and how many medications contain acetaminophen. Some posters said that there should be...

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...

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...

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...

While Semmelweis antagonized the medical community, his data was solid and his results consistent and proven. He was rejected out of pride. And what a horrible way to die. Forced into an insane...