mvanz9999 RN

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    Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

    mvanz9999 replied to Blurr156's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You may be right, but I'm getting the indication that it's a big strike against you if you do not have clinical experience. I was only asking for my background - I have no health care experience....
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    thinking of nursing as a career

    mvanz9999 replied to short&sweet's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the first reponse. A phlebotomy course is an excellent idea. I have had my fears over the years, and I discovered the best way to get over them is to continually expose yourself to...
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    A&P I Spring 2007 Semster - Welcome!

    mvanz9999 replied to DigitalWanksta's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm supposed to start right after Christmas. I'm still attempting to register at the horribly managed community college. Failing approval, I be stuck in Gen. Bio for 1 semester. My plan is,...
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    the bottlenecks of nursing

    mvanz9999 replied to majestix's topic in First Year After Licensure

    How does one pay debt for grad school on a aide's salary,
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    Is there REALLY a nursing shortage?

    mvanz9999 replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's a combination of all of these. I have read several white papers on the "shortage" which leads me to believe, time and time again, that it's not that there is a lack of nurses, but rather...
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    Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

    mvanz9999 replied to Blurr156's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Actually no. That program is around $60,000, which I am unwilling to pay. It's the one at UIC. I think the cost is much more acceptable. DePaul is just TOO expensive. In addition, from what I've...
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    Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

    mvanz9999 replied to Blurr156's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    That is basically what I'm planning on doing. Trauma gave me some good advice. The program I'm looking at starts with getting MSN in nursing - 15 months. After you pass the NCLEX, you become RN....
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    Is there REALLY a nursing shortage?

    mvanz9999 replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in General Nursing

    pjs91n: regarding your post about waiting lists - this is the exact reason why I am applying to a direct-entry program. I do not have the time or desire to wait several years to start training. The...
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    Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

    mvanz9999 replied to Blurr156's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Trauma basically got something to stick in my head that others have been trying to tell me, but I didn't get. I'm currently in the I/T field and have been looking at nursing for a long time. Because...
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    Is there REALLY a nursing shortage?

    mvanz9999 replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I had the same thoughts and concerns. However, in many of my posts of this type, the senior members reminded me that often they come here to unload. I also think that there are as many opinions...
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    Is there REALLY a nursing shortage?

    mvanz9999 replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in General Nursing

    OH, you beat me to it. Yes, hospitals LIKE foreign nurses because they will work horrendous hours for pathetic pay. The nurses still do better, in most cases, than they would in their own
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    Is there REALLY a nursing shortage?

    mvanz9999 replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in General Nursing

    Never, EVER, EVER attempt to use your education or logic to reason with corporations. Yes, it would be in their best interest to retain nurses. Do they see this? No. Never, ever, ever will they...
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    NP's are okay to see if you have a cold, BUT...

    mvanz9999 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Indeed. The absolute hands down worst two doctors I ever had were both from Harvard Medical school. What I want in a doctor is someone who will LISTEN to my concerns, and not make judgements based...
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    Help-Real quick question: I want to get a balanced view from all sides on this issue.

    mvanz9999 replied to Bob26's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If I can add to this, I am neither an MD nor a nurse, but I think it comes down to the first part above. NPs can provide adequate and safe care. The route one takes to be able to do that has little...
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    Planning our future and outsourcing

    mvanz9999 replied to Mudwoman's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed, but what to DO about it? I feel we are mostly powerless. It's easy for people NOT in this country to say "Use your right to vote!" Yeah, but vote what? I've got choice A or B, I don't like...
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    Circ on a 2yr old?

    mvanz9999 replied to Danianne's topic in Pediatric

    No, it's not at all painful. The general idea is to apply tension basically 24x7 for 3-5 years to stretch the skin enough to cover the glans. It's not painful tension, it's rather mild and from what...
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    "The Healthcare Crisis"

    mvanz9999 replied to avery's topic in General Nursing

    This is exactly what I have been saying. It used to be that I could get basic, preventive care for a set office co-pay. $20-$30. The co-pay was used to discourage people from abusing office visits...
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    Circ on a 2yr old?

    mvanz9999 replied to Danianne's topic in Pediatric

    Actually, the true reason for all religious based circumcision is to discourage masturbation. While not explicitely stated in religious texts, this is the true reason (now it's more tradition)....
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    Planning our future and outsourcing

    mvanz9999 replied to Mudwoman's topic in General Nursing

    For all the reasons in your post, this is why I've ruled out the ADN/BSN programs. I've decided to pursue only a Masters. If I don't get in, so be it. Anything less is asking for trouble in the...
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    Circ on a 2yr old?

    mvanz9999 replied to Danianne's topic in Pediatric

    this is a nursing board. i don't think there is tmi. lol! well, i guess an infection would remind said child to clean well. i have heard the comment that uncircumcised men look funny. well, you...
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    Planning our future and outsourcing

    mvanz9999 replied to Mudwoman's topic in General Nursing

    I am. . Why not? You've still got a LOT of years to
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    Circ on a 2yr old?

    mvanz9999 replied to Danianne's topic in Pediatric

    ^^^^^^^!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! As a circumcised male, DON'T DO IT! I wish I had had the choice! Once it's gone, it's GONE. Please don't. So what if he doesn't look like "Dad". If you had a...
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    Nursing Home Snacks

    mvanz9999 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    All this talk about crappy snacks is making me feel bad. Saltines, graham crackers, watered down powdered drinks, juice crystals (I still don't know what this is), and no meat. This is pathetic. You...
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    Different roles for CNS's??? Come on guys share what you do!

    mvanz9999 replied to traumaRUs's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Hi Trauma. I'm also in IL. My question is why would you choose CNS over NP (or the other way around). Since the responsibilities are nearly the same (and I assume the pay?), why would you choose...
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    "The Healthcare Crisis"

    mvanz9999 replied to avery's topic in General Nursing

    But is this really the problem? I seriously doubt that abuse of the ER is the main crisis in healthcare. I think it's more the overall cost for all Americans, and particularly so for those with...