Kimmercris

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1. Differences (Educative/Clinical) between NP & PA

   Kimmercris replied to jstuben's topic in NP

   Dear meandragonbrett- I am not sure why you felt the need to pick apart what I wrote. It should be understood that all levels of nursing start at the college level--in no way did I attempt to imply an LPN's 1 year curriculum was based upon "experienc...

2. Differences (Educative/Clinical) between NP & PA

   Kimmercris replied to jstuben's topic in NP

   Hello- In most states PA's have any 4 year degree, volunteer medical hours and then take a rigorous 2 year medical school program. After passing certification their licensure is attached to an MD's and they are an extension of that MD. Yes, there i...

3. Staff medications

   Kimmercris replied to kdmcook's topic in Camp

   I am an ARNP with many years of experience. Working with kids means that they are unpredictable. Best idea is to keep the kids safe at all times which means staff checks in their meds in the office but can come in and take them by themselves in the ...

4. Nursing school didn't prepare me for reality

   Kimmercris replied to jjjoy's topic in General Nursing

   Dear Joy- I understand you are venting and good for you. Yes, nursing school doesn't fully prepare you for the realities of being a registered nurse. It is even more difficult if you went through a fast track or 2 year program because the focus is o...

5. need help--husband died at home

   Kimmercris replied to pyseymo's topic in Cardiac

   I am sooooo sorry. First, it sounds like you did EVERYTHING you could possibly do. Second, most Diabetics never experience chestpain due to neuropathy. When you have someone who's physical body has had some much going on, it is really hard to say ...

6. Deciding whether to drop out CRNA school?

   Kimmercris replied to micugirl's topic in CRNA

   Hello- You never have to put up with inappropriate unprofessional behavior. Ever! School alone is mentally and physically exhausting. Who is doing the yelling and the grabbing? Who is your mentor or instructor? If it is your preceptor, discuss t...

7. Non-Nurses calling themselves a Nurse

   Kimmercris replied to sarajasmine's topic in General Nursing

   Hello- I am an ARNP with a Masters of Science in nursing. One of the things that registered and licensed nurses fail to do is to report anyone representing themselves as nurses and offering medical/clinical advice. You have to be licensed by a stat...