Starphoenix

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1. Pros & Cons?

   Starphoenix replied to Starphoenix's topic in NP

   Thank you, ERNP. I do appreciate your response. I misunderstood with the particular wording.

2. Pros & Cons?

   Starphoenix replied to Starphoenix's topic in NP

   That's wonderful, and quite draining, I'm sure. I have been a mental-health counselor in an inpatient crisis intervention unit for children. I do understand the complexities! It was always interesting getting report in the morning: "We had two adm...

3. Pros & Cons?

   Starphoenix replied to Starphoenix's topic in NP

4. Pros & Cons?

   Starphoenix replied to Starphoenix's topic in NP

   Thanks, but I hope to hear from ERNP for clarity. It wasn't phrased in such a way that I'd gather what you described. I do know about the challenges of treating a person with both medical and psychiatric issues. (I don't even like that there's thi...

5. Pros & Cons?

   Starphoenix replied to Starphoenix's topic in NP

   Thank you for "biting." I wondered why you called attention to not forgetting the "special patient population with psychiatric challenges." That's kind of insulting, don't you think? I happen to be one with "psychiatric challenges," but I live a fu...

6. Pros & Cons?

   Starphoenix replied to Starphoenix's topic in NP

   Wow! That's some schedule and responsibility! I, too, thrive on chaos, so I was chomping at the bit reading this. :) Thank you for responding. Any other takers?

7. Pros & Cons?

   Starphoenix replied to Starphoenix's topic in NP

   No formal background, only what I've gleaned from years of illness and research. :wink2: I plan to enter an RN to MSN program. (Please, I want no debate here about the merits of experience, etc. ) I'm looking for the pros and cons commonly experie...

8. Pros & Cons?

   Starphoenix replied to Starphoenix's topic in NP

   Thank you for your reply! I know I either want to be an Adult NP in an office setting (working with a specific population), or a Geriatric NP.

9. Pros & Cons?

   Starphoenix posted a topic in NP

   Hello. I am 39 years old. I'm considering going back to school for nursing. I'm interested in becoming an NP. Please offer me the following: What are the pros and cons of being an NP? Really let loose. I want all the nitty gritty about the ups and ...

10. Recommend Bassett In Cooperstown?

    Starphoenix replied to Starphoenix's topic in New York

    I appreciate all the "dirt," Kate! I wonder if pay has improved now that they are a magnet hospital. I'd worry about my husband finding suitable work. He's an electronics tech, and he doesn't make much after 14 years as it is. And that's in Northe...

11. Recommend Bassett In Cooperstown?

    Starphoenix replied to Starphoenix's topic in New York

    Thank you, Palmo! My husband and I have considered moving to Otsego or Delaware Counties. When you say the pay is deplorable, could you be more specific? Is that allowed here? I wonder what the pay scale is. I'd be a brand new nurse with a BSN. H...

12. Recommend Meridian Hospitals?

    Starphoenix replied to Starphoenix's topic in New Jersey

    Thank you for the recommendation, Harriet. I wish you much success in your relocation, also!

13. Recommend Bassett In Cooperstown?

    Starphoenix replied to Starphoenix's topic in New York

    I'm sorry, Empath, that you had such a poor experience! I appreciate your input. This concerns me, of course. I was surprised since it is a magnet hospital. I would expect better patient care. How long ago did you work there? I wonder if conditio...

14. Recommend Meridian Hospitals?

    Starphoenix replied to Starphoenix's topic in New Jersey

    Thank you, Steve, for responding. I appreciate your input! I wish you the best of luck. And I'm somewhat familiar with Spartanburg, as I lived in Greenville for a time!

15. Recommend Bassett In Cooperstown?

    Starphoenix replied to Starphoenix's topic in New York

    Thank you! That does indeed help.