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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!

Thanks! I agree, uop is kind of a joke, and creepy stalker like once they get your phone #. so far, I love Georgetown... But 1600 a credit? :-0 Is there a good online listing of these programs? I googled, but I get alot of advertising sites and schools that say call for details with a big 800 number on the page... I tried us news but I'm noticing that their site lumps all online nursing together- bsn, partly online, and fully online. -dani

Ok, then straighten me out. I am trying to learn as much as possible so I don't become somebody trying to cop out of deploying. I became a nurse partly because of all the different ways you can be a nurse, and I want to serve. Military, va, and usphs are all possible if there are openings of course, and I'm posting here because I don't believe hype. All I know is, I'm trying to do something bigger with my life and not regret stupid decisions. So, my idea of the time commitment is skewed? How so, do reserves spend more time that active duty? I was thinking that reserves/guard is better for me so I don't have to move, and officer training is shorter, plus the weekend a month/ two weeks a year means I can keep my job. I have had friends in the reserves, it didn't seem like more than that. Dani

I didn't say I didn't want to be deployed. Military means they can deploy you. Navy increases the chances I'll end up on a boat, and thats not anything I'd be ok with. I know reserves deploy, but it is less of an overall time commitment. Also, looking for people's opinions and experiences, not for snippy comments. -D

Oh, I've done the research on the websites... they are pretty chaotic though. Also have emailed a recruiter, just waiting to hear back from somebody... But I've found that recruiters will tell you anything and its nice to know what "real" military nurses think! -Dani

Hi everyone! I apologize if this is a convoluted post, just looking for anyones experiences here... Last fall, I began the application process for the Air Force NTP. I was then an associates-prepared RN, and the idea was to go to COT when I finished my BSN this May. Unfortunately, my recruiter sent me an email soon after that there was no budget for new RN's, and that if the spots opened up he would be in touch. Well, of course, then I was single, and now I'm not (don't get me wrong, not complaining) but now I'm not sure how I would like being away on COT and then deployment, and how it would work out with the relationship. So I'm considering Air Force or Army Reserve or Guard (Navy not an option- not a boat person!!) So here are my questions: 1. I hear AF NTP spots have opened up, is that true? Gotta admit, a little upset that he never told me this. 2. Whats everybody's experiences with active duty and significant others? The BF is not against moving around, and thinks I should follow my dreams, but I worry that might change if I'm deployed 6 months out of every 2 years. 3. Any recommendations as to Guard vs. Reserve, AF vs Army? 4. I'll be living in Houston soon, are their any Reserve/Guard vacancies that anyone has heard of? 5. Does anyone have recruiter contacts down there? Ok, Sorry its so complicated, any help is appreciated! -Dani

Hi everyone, Does anyone have any reccommendations on good online MSN programs? I want to start graduate school soon but I need the flexibility of online classes so I can keep working (and honestly, gas is expensive!) I'm looking at CNL, maybe public/community health. -dani

Houston

Moving to tx soon, anyone have recommendations on where the jobs are? I'm a a rn/bsn with 6 months in ltc and sub acute rehab. Thanks!