gizmo12

If there is socialized medicine in the US, our RN licenses will not be worth the paper they are printed on. How much are the nurses making in countries where socialized medicine is practiced?

You are the second person I have heard of that has done this. What were the main reasons you were unhappy as a CRNA?

I am getting a new job and I was told I have to take a PPDS test. It is for critical care and it tests things like PE, MI, etc. You have to write down all the information you know about them..what to do, have to spot them, etc. This is in response to a video of someone faking like the condition is happening to them. Does anyone have any additional information on this test? Like what else is on it......

I really appreciate the information. I have never understood the secrecy.

"I enjoy what I do and have no regrets about my decision to pursue ACNP. However, I have to admit that the pay doesn't seem to commensurate the amount of work we do." Do you think it is because they trained you that you are getting paid less that the amount of work you are doing would seem to warant? Do the PA-Cs get paid more?

What do you mean there are NPs everywhere?

How much does an APN/FNP in California make?

"However, salary is the not the main reason to pursue an APN degree." Maybe not THE main reason but nurses should start taking this more seriously. Nurses should really quit thinking that pushing for more cash is a dirty idea.

THank you very much for the concrete answer. I appreciate it.

I guess none of them ever go one allnurses.com.

This kind of thing is such a joke. "Doctor, the patient's left pupil is blown, and he is bleeding out of his ears. Can I get an order to treat his disturbed energy field?"

Thanks

I am an RN and I work in an SICU...Moslty neuro. I am moving and I am thinking of going to graduate school. I was actually thinking of doing both. That is an CNS and an FNP. I really like the neuro ICU, and would like to specialize, but I also do not want to limit myself. The tuition will be free because I am a Texas veteran so I thought the doing to two would "ensure" a good job and good pay.

Why do you say "done this right the first time?" Do you find your CNS degree restrictive?

Has anyone ever heard of someone that has done this? Would there be any advantages to being an adult CNS and getting a post-masters certificate as an FNP? (Flexibility, greater earning potential, etc). Thank you