ChihuahuaMamaX2

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1. Questioning the Decision of Nursing

   ChihuahuaMamaX2 replied to ChihuahuaMamaX2's topic in General Nursing

   So funny you should say that because I can *absolutely* see that happening. If fact, it already has back when for 20 years I had this insane idea that I could save the planet. Needless to say, that too was bigger than me. lol For years I suffered ins...

2. Pros / Cons of APN vs. RN

   ChihuahuaMamaX2 replied to ChihuahuaMamaX2's topic in General Nursing

   Highlandlass, That was actually an amazingly great description of the difference between the two. I understand exactly what you're saying. Thank you!

3. Questioning the Decision of Nursing

   ChihuahuaMamaX2 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I lost a relative (the grandmother who raised me & for whom I was the primary caretaker until her last 2 yrs when she required a nurse) because of inadequate medical care in a nursing home. I tell myself that it was due to under-staffing because ...

4. Nursing Shortage

   ChihuahuaMamaX2 replied to donna65738's topic in General Nursing

   From the sounds of this board, it might make more sense for them to put that money into the hospitals instead of nursing schools to hire more nurses (so the ones who are there aren't spread so thin, and to also help the unemployed nurses). Pumping mo...

5. Pros / Cons of APN vs. RN

   ChihuahuaMamaX2 replied to ChihuahuaMamaX2's topic in General Nursing

   That makes sense, MedSurgeMess, thanks so much! So does anyone have more pros / cons of being an APN over an RN? I've read a number of RNs on this board expressing their frustration with fellow nurses (RNs, assistants, etc) not carrying their weigh...

6. Is Anyone in Management Here?

   ChihuahuaMamaX2 replied to RuRnurse?'s topic in General Nursing

   lol Aaamen! Though I'm not yet a nurse, at 33yo and having worked in a few different fields I've come to learn that is the truth.

7. Pros / Cons of APN vs. RN

   ChihuahuaMamaX2 replied to ChihuahuaMamaX2's topic in General Nursing

   Ahh, okay. So the APN's, if sued, are being sued for their own actions, never for actions of anyone else they work with. I can absolutely handle that. I just don't want to be taken to court if someone I work with is doing less than desireable nursing...

8. Pros / Cons of APN vs. RN

   ChihuahuaMamaX2 replied to ChihuahuaMamaX2's topic in General Nursing

   Woah, being sued is something huge to consider. I certainly don't have any shortage of responsibility. In fact, I'm often teased that I'm *too* responsible and too detail-oriented. It's actually a resolution of mine to loosen up a little bit. lol But...

9. Pros / Cons of APN vs. RN

   ChihuahuaMamaX2 replied to ChihuahuaMamaX2's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you! But even aside from acute care, since I don't know yet which MSN I'd get, I'm wondering what the pros / cons are of being any type of APN vs. RN (how does the work load differ, etc). I'm sure they vary by specialty and even by hospital, b...

10. Pros / Cons of APN vs. RN

    ChihuahuaMamaX2 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Can anyone tell me the pros and cons of being an APN over an RN? I could either do a direct entry MSN, or get a 2nd degree BSN followed by an MSN. I'm interested in getting an MSN (I haven't set on the area yet, but possibly in acute care on anesth...

11. Nursing Shortage

    ChihuahuaMamaX2 replied to donna65738's topic in General Nursing

    I'm confused. if there isn't a nursing shortage prediction, why did MD hospitals just back grants for college programs to increase Maryland's nurses? http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/21/AR2009072103740.html

12. Nursing Shortage

    ChihuahuaMamaX2 replied to donna65738's topic in General Nursing

13. After 15 years - I may be one more nurse to add to the shortage

    ChihuahuaMamaX2 replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    OMG, I'm sooo relieved to hear that!!!!! :)

14. After 15 years - I may be one more nurse to add to the shortage

    ChihuahuaMamaX2 replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    I realize this is an old post, but maybe people will get re-interested in it. I currently work in digital marketing going to school at night for a career change into nursing. I hate to say it but, I experience the exact same thing in my field (can't ...

15. Is it possible to be a GOOD RN with a BAD KNEE?

    ChihuahuaMamaX2 replied to ChihuahuaMamaX2's topic in General Nursing

    I am *so* relieved to hear that. I am, indeed, one who pushes through the pain (that's why I'm in such bad shape now lol). I'm glad to know I can still be a nurse with a bad knee. About the wheelchair, I am going to get a second opinion. That's what ...