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For those of you who have never witnessed or experienced the abuse, you are lucky. Where I currently work, it isn't so bad. The doctors usually only get upset when they have a good reason, and they are not "yellers"... they will just calmly tell you that you are stupid. I have seen very few doctors capable of offering criticism in a reasonable way. I have not been so much the target of this but have seen it happen. At my last facility we had a couple of cardiologists who were temper-tantrum screamers who enjoy making nurses cry, and succeed about once a week. They make a lot of money so they are kept on staff. The worst kind of tantrum is the one thrown by the doctor because they are upset you paged them, even for a legitimate reason. It makes nurses terrified to call the MD even when its necessary! Its those situations which lead to changes in condition not being immediately reported, because the nurse is second guessing herself and trying to get ready to be yelled at. On the bright side... it seems that new doctors (aged 35 and below) are coming out of school nicer than the old ones! Maybe they added "Social skills" to the medical school curriculum!

While I did not like my time in LTC, it was because of management, not the patients. However, I agree with the sentiment here- I am so sick of hearing new grad nurses say they would NEVER stoop so low as to work LTC. I hear the same thing on Med-Surg too. Everyone wants the ER or the ICU, thinking that is where "real" nurses go (This is such a myth too. I've seen equally terrible nurses in the ED as in a LTC). Nursing is a thankfully diverse area with so many different specialties to go into, it is a shame that there is so much stigma and judgement towards nurses that choose to work in a particular area. Those patients need good nurses too!

Does anyone know if any branch is looking for FNP's right now? Seems like spots are tight...

How did you get in touch with the Navy recruiter? Filling out the web form only got me a call from the 800 number and a vague promise someone would "be in touch". Same with AF. So far Army is the only ones in touch.

I am currently trying to get in touch with the Navy recruiter. At least with the Army, it was quick. The Navy I fill out their online form, then they call, then they decide to have a officer recruiter call, who apparently then may or may not allow you to talk to a healthcare recruiter. Anyone else jump through these hoops, or know how else to talk to someone in Naval healthcare recruiting? As for the AF, I was ready to submit my app to NTP 2 years ago and the recruiter disappeared, so I am a bit frustrated with them.

I'm currently in grad school, hopefully will be an FNP at the end of 2013, and was looking into the STRAP bonus with the Army. Recruiter says they don't have that right now, even though the Army website and web recruiters still tout it. Anyone know of another branch offering stipends or STRAP to NP students?

Better she terminate than raise a child in that state.

Gre verbal 162/math 147/essay 4.5 Overall gpa from adn/bsn around 3.7 Experience- 1 year rehab/ltc, 6 months med/surg, plus past exp as a paramedic

I got into the FNP program!

UT-Houston MSN-FNP Probably working full time (3x12's) Probably attending part time Wicked excited, can't wait to get started!

Found out I got into UT Houston today! So excited, can't wait to start!

I just got an email about interviewing, so I guess they are still going through the process! How were your interviews? Any tips?

I got my letter from USA today. Rejected, kinda not surprised but still bummed.

I applied to the ER DNP. I hope the mail is quick, or else I will be needing something for my frayed nerves!

yeah, I applied to Texas Tech, Texas Woman's, A&M Corpus Christi, USA ER DNP, UT Houston, and have heard from NONE. Its eating away at my nerves rapidly! I was attending SHU's CNL program and had a 3.9 but wanted to change to a NP program and despite my good GPA and good references I'm worried!