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I just wanted to say that before I read the chats on this site, I was very interested in pursuing my masters to become an NP. However, knowing I would have to work as a RN for a few years which recently proposed a huge problem for me. Alot of RN's seem so negative, gossip seems to be the mainstream, and quite frankly, alot of you seem as though you hate your job. Thanks for the reality check. I know many of you are excellent nurses, which the world can respect. Although it seems that too many are pessimistic and indecisive... that's just not the type of environment I want to be in.

Specializes in Critical Care.

Hi Jamiers,

I took the liberty of reading your other posts. I'm just a little confused. A couple of weeks ago you posted:

"I have a question for you all. I am a senior in Community Mental Health, minor Anthropology. "

Then I saw this:

"I have a BS/BA in Mental Health and Cultural Anthropology,"

Are you a Senior or do have the degrees? Did you just graduate in the past few weeks? Either way I wouldn't exactly say you are "experienced".

I truly wish you the best of luck in your career choice. Just remember if you became a PA you'll be depending on us "pessimistic and indecisive" nurses for a lot of things.

Noney

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I truly hate that you have let a forum discourage you from pursuing a nursing career. Everyone needs an avenue to vent their frustrations and a place to share their accomplishments.

Good luck in whatever you decide to do and I hope that you won't be disappointed.

Here is a forum for PA's that I found: PA Forum

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OK.....this is the last reply I will make for the simple fact that this discussion seems to be misinterpreted and looks like it's on the verge of chaos. Yes, I am graduating in January with a double major BS/BA...but, you know, it would be a person as yourself, to try and point out a petty foolish thing; foolish people point out foolish things. Another thing, I am by no means clumping ALL nurses and negative personalities together, there is zero correlation. Yes, a PA coexists with RN's in the medical field, which is a great relationship. In fact some PA's can only function with the support of the nurses, this is known.But your point that was encouraged to be made, lies on brittle sticks. I never stated, nor do I believe that nurses in general are pessimistic, etc. What I stated was that pessimism and negative gossip only weighs down the field, it's like the analogy of one rotten apple in the bag, etc. Please, for future reference, let it be known that I do not, will not, or could ever stereotype any profession or person, this will always be, your perception is what I can not control...it is up to you to decide what opinion you'll develop. Who determines "experience"? Experience in what? Don't forsake a person who doesn't fall in the realm of your own beliefs.

Also, one last word....there are many individuals on this site where I read their posts...and hold alot of credit to, thanks for your inspirations.

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No Jamiers, I did not see your post-I read some and came back to this . My mistake. SORRY-Then you are not young and inexperienced. I stand corrected, but I think your response was overly harsh and punitive. You did not have to cut me down like that and say such hurtful things. I did not say anything that others did not say before me. . I have a lot to say-you can see I am a senior member.You are a new one. Your words were hurtful.. I should have gone back and read the posts more recently. Yes I made a mistake in not doing that, but your response was nasty and mean. I did not personally cut you down-I honestly thought you sounded very young. I won't want to be comunicating with someone who responds in the fashion you did. Yes, I am experienced-2O years of nursing.

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Jamiers, why do you say things like "a person like yourself" etc and then to then say "foolish people point out foolish things" to Nooney. That again was hurtful. Her post was insightful. I feel you'd better clean up your postings to sound nicer or you are not going to make many friends. What makes you think that legitimate questions to you are grounds for personal attacks? I too was confused with what you had posted before-adding to my reasons for posting my first post. You reactions are a bit confusing-it sounds like you are argumentative-and you think this is chaos??? I think not, just an honest attempt to find out facts.

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Specializes in ICU.

Hey UTEP has a program that don't need any nursing experience but just a BSN to get into it. It doesn't even require a GRE. I have only just been working for 3 months as a bedside nurse and already exploring my options. This looks like the way to go for me. They accept people during the fall and spring. Hopefully, it is not too late for me to get into their program this January 2004. After that, after getting my MSN degree, no more butt wiping, bath and oral care for me.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, ER, L&D, ICU, OR, Educator.
Originally posted by ASU_Sdvls

...a program that don't need any nursing experience but just a BSN to get into it.

After that, after getting my master, no more butt wiping, bath and oral care for me.

Master?

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Specializes in ICU.

I have just edited my previous post. Hopefully it is more clear. Sorry for the inconvenience.

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