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    How do I get out of being a nurse?

    PMFB-RN replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    *** You sould like nearly every nurse manager I have ever had. Maybe you should look into getting into nursing
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    NPs practicing as DRs

    PMFB-RN replied to SkiBumNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    *** I very much support a DNP for terminal degree for NPs. However that is a very, very different thing than requiring a DNP for entry to practice as some would like to
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    NPs practicing as DRs

    PMFB-RN replied to SkiBumNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Maybe you haven't worked around many psychologists? In my neck of the woods, they all refer to themselves as doctor in a clinical setting, including hospitals. *** Naturaly, of course they do....
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    NPs practicing as DRs

    PMFB-RN replied to SkiBumNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    *** Lots of those going to PA school have significant health care experience as well, many as RNs. While it is true that many NPs have years of experience as RNs, it's also true that many do not. Lots...
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    NPs practicing as DRs

    PMFB-RN replied to SkiBumNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    *** It is pretty unusual for a patient in a hospital to have a dentist or optometrist or psychologist walk into their room and introduce themselves as
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    what made you choose NP over PA?

    PMFB-RN replied to pink_zebra's topic in Post Graduate Students

    *** Actually that is not true at all, even in California. There are plenty of PAs working with no physician on site in all states, including Ca. The supervision does not need to be in person in any...
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    getting a job with an ASN and a BA?

    PMFB-RN replied to ryanalice's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    *** The irony here is that there is nothing at all about Magnet that requires or suggests that staff nurses need to have BSNs. Hospitals shooting for Magnet may choose to hire nurses with BSNs but it...
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    getting a job with an ASN and a BA?

    PMFB-RN replied to ryanalice's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Here in the upper midwest: BSN = BSN ADN = ADN ADN + BA = ADN BTW I hope by the time you are ready to do NP or midwife there are still MSN programs available. They are disapearing
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    NPs practicing as DRs

    PMFB-RN replied to SkiBumNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Not in my specialty. *** Oh really? I didn't know that the DNP recommendation did not apply to all NPs. Do you really want a psychiatric provider who has learned everything "on the job" and hasn't...
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    Funniest thing you've ever seen happen to a doctor

    PMFB-RN replied to Guttercat's topic in Nursing Humor

    funniest thing i ever saw happen to a doctor. we had a gi doc that was famous for being an arrogent jerk. he was also tall dark and handsom. i will call him john smith md. he is called down to the er...
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    NPs practicing as DRs

    PMFB-RN replied to SkiBumNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    *** Of course there are PAs who have independent practices. The issues with scope of practice I referred to: Like Rn's PA is a general lisence. There nothing to stop an RN who is an NICU nurse from...
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    NPs practicing as DRs

    PMFB-RN replied to SkiBumNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    *** But the circumstance are changing. The PA is going to have a huge advantage of dramaticaly less cost, particularly when a whole year or more of lost wages are calulated in and one to two years...
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    NPs practicing as DRs

    PMFB-RN replied to SkiBumNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    yeah but being a pa has its own limitations... nps typically have a lot more independence. this depends on the state, of course. *** maybe, but more often they are interchangeable. also, if you're...
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    NPs practicing as DRs

    PMFB-RN replied to SkiBumNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think if this ridiculous march to DNP requirement for advanced practice continues it is more likely that many nurses will simply opt for the shorter & cheaper PA school. The jobs are often so...
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    Nurses Masquerading As Doctors (INSULTING)

    PMFB-RN replied to djaychris's topic in Activism, Healthcare

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    NPs practicing as DRs

    PMFB-RN replied to SkiBumNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    *** There is not a shorter rout to physician cause of NP or any other experience. If you want to be a physician in the USA you must graduate fom medical school and there are no medical schools that...
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    I don't want night shifts

    PMFB-RN replied to Phillip1988's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ya that. I am remined of people I knew in the army who were outraged about the possibiliety of being deployed to a war zone AFTER they had volenteered for the military and accepted all training. I...
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    NPs practicing as DRs

    PMFB-RN replied to SkiBumNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    *** Those who choose to not be supportive of their fellow RNs are the ANA and like minded people who are trying to force DNP as entry for practice for advanced practice nurses down our
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    Nurses Masquerading As Doctors (INSULTING)

    PMFB-RN replied to djaychris's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    One of our ICU nurses in in his 3rd year of medical school. He comes and works every other Saterday night as an ICU nurse to maintain health insurance for his large family and some other benifits. He...
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    Planned Parenthood, Women's Health Issues, Nurses could rule the US

    PMFB-RN replied to Karen's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    *** while i think that would be a great idea and some here may agree with you it would never work. a large number of people who are anti abortion are also just as aginst birthcontrol and even sex...
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    Planned Parenthood, Women's Health Issues, Nurses could rule the US

    PMFB-RN replied to Karen's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    with more than 3,000,000 nurses, yes that is 3 million plus nurses in the us why aren't we ruling? just think if every nurse emailed their representatives in government and told them to stop trying to...
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    How does inspirometry lower temp?

    PMFB-RN replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    *** lol! me
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    Looking to change career become np

    PMFB-RN replied to Dapacks3's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would suggest you look into PA programs. It is likely you could become a PA in 18-24 months with your education background. Jobs and pay are very similar between NP & PA. Many people consider PA...
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    So we want to be respected as educated professionals?

    PMFB-RN replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    "So we want to be respected as educated professionals?" It has never been my ambition to be respected as an educated professional. I wish to be respected as a highly competent nurse. If I know my...
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    The ridiculousness of basing reimbursement on customer satisfaction

    PMFB-RN replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    Raises? You guys can get raises based on your, or your units preformance? Wow, I thought such things where a thing of the