Nkn86

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1. Swedish nurse want to compare

   Nkn86 replied to Nkn86's topic in Men

   thanks Bacon! I see it says EMT-B. Is that a kind of paramedic certificate? In sweden there's a registered Nurse in the ambulance, often with a masters in prehosp, and often followed by a specially trained nurse assistant. I guess it doesnt work lik...

2. Swedish nurse want to compare

   Nkn86 replied to Nkn86's topic in Men

   Lol.. I'm so sorry. I had a couple of beers in me and were discussing with some buddies about the difference in nursing degrees in the us. We didn't quite understand LVN/LPN, RN, BSN, NP, CNA etc. In sweden there are generally two (well now three wit...

3. Swedish nurse want to compare

   Nkn86 posted a topic in Men

   Hey! 27 yr old Swedish "murse" wants to compare different types of nursing degrees with other U.S. and/or Oz male nurses LPN/LVN? Bsn? RN? CSRN? mSN? please send me in private, or if you'd prefer here. :) Thanks! Nic

4. Male catheters

   Nkn86 replied to libran1984's topic in Men

   What is a cna? (Swedish msn here)

5. LPN LVN etc, what is this? 😳

   Nkn86 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Hey everyone! Pretty new member here and I this this sorted out. WhaMy is the deference between LPN and LVN? in Sweden you are a nurse assistant, or a RN. The RN has a bsn and can specialities like anesthesia, oncology, intensive care etc and do a m...

6. RNs in the ICU?

   Nkn86 replied to Nkn86's topic in Critical

   Lol getting me curious

7. RNs in the ICU?

   Nkn86 replied to Nkn86's topic in Critical

   Thanks for your answers :)

8. RNs in the ICU?

   Nkn86 replied to Nkn86's topic in Critical

   Thank you Lev =) So a BSN is also 3 years for us? In sweden you can't be a RN if you don't have a BSN.. confusing.

9. Did anyone judge you for being a male nurse?

   Nkn86 replied to ddane94's topic in Men

   I have... well not judged... but mostly older ppl are saying "Oh how long until you're a doctor?" I'm from Sweden, and a bit confused with the RNs and the BSNs difference. and the LPN/LVN.... but that's over the topic, sorry. feel free to send me ...

10. RNs in the ICU?

    Nkn86 replied to Nkn86's topic in Critical

    Oh and one more thing... is there a difference in the us between RN and BSNs?

11. RNs in the ICU?

    Nkn86 replied to Nkn86's topic in Critical

    Agcaruso! Thank you for clearings things out! Well in Sweden, or dare I say in Scandinavia, you can do your masters in ICU minimun 1 years of full time study with courses on advanced level, as well as doing a master. The courses include advanced fys...

12. RNs in the ICU?

    Nkn86 replied to Nkn86's topic in Critical

    Thank you for the welcoming! I can't believe I haven't found this site til now! Wow thank that is confusing, lol! i was thinking of going to the states in a couple of years and preferably practice my skills however with the economics in the states ...

13. RNs in the ICU?

    Nkn86 posted a topic in Critical

    Hello! Im a registered nurse in Sweden currently finishing my CCRN which is about 1,3 years to complete including a masters. In Sweden you are not allowed to work in the icu without further education (CCRN, MSN), but I'm just curious how it is in th...