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  1. counting the cost before committing

    djc1981 replied to flybaby1's topic in General Nursing

    i tend to think that judging how physically demanding nursing is often seen through gender-colored glasses. most of the guy rns i know feel it is a downright comfy position (working in air condition...

  2. How do you say it?

    djc1981 replied to candiceena's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Ha. That's funny. I can just picture you walking around saying "I want to be a "crena"! That made me smile, bless your heart. I've also had diffuculties pronouncing anesthetist...that is a...

  3. CRNA vs Med school, tough decision, heres my story

    djc1981 replied to Crossfit SRNA2b's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    To the OP, I kind of have to say I would go to medical school if I were you (just my humble opinion!). You have a GREAT gpa...and honestly, with that gpa you'd almost be a shoo-in for MD or DO...

  4. CRNA vs. anesthesiologist

    djc1981 replied to jermaughan0814's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    i've never seen a place that pays bsns any extra actually. there are some (so i've heard) but they are few and far between. it's one reason why most see no real need to get the

  5. Curious...using the title "Doctor" for a DNP...

    djc1981 replied to justme1972's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    It seems that most "physicians" who are against NPs using the term "doctor" on this board are just medical students who have yet to touch a patient and have an overinflated sense of self-worth. When...

  6. Advantages/Disadvantages of NP vs PA

    djc1981 replied to amzyRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    david, i certainly wasn't meaning to come off as disrespectful or cheeky. pas and nps are both well trained, educated professionals and i have nothing but respect for both of them. i thought i made it...

  7. Advantages/Disadvantages of NP vs PA

    djc1981 replied to amzyRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    as i see it, the entry level dnp couldn't hurt the profession at all. we'd be on the same educational level that pharmacists and physical therapists are on. sure, the money and scope probably won't...

  8. ANP vs. FNP for cardiology?

    djc1981 replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This is not true. It is region-dependent. Where I live, nearly all NPs working in the hospital in all areas are FNPs. It just depends on what programs are available in your area and the need, as well...

  9. What if men dominated the Nursing profession?

    djc1981 replied to **All Heart RN**'s topic in General Nursing

    don't flame me ladies (cuz i love ya guys! :redpinkhe), but if men dominated the nursing profession, it would probably be slightly more well-respected in the medical community. there would...

  10. Scrub dresses...what are they for?

    djc1981 replied to Ehope's topic in General Students

    Where's the time machine? Apparently, it's 1972 again. While they're at it, why don't they make you guys bobby-pin those cute little white hats on all day as

  11. CRNA vs. anesthesiologist

    djc1981 replied to jermaughan0814's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Like a previous poster said, the biggest difference is getting paid half the amount of MD doing the same work! Makes you just wanna go to med

  12. Benifits and drawbacks to the midlevel position

    djc1981 replied to amzyRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Instead of worrying about who gets more respect (that's subjective), think about what you really want to do, the time it will take, the resources you have, and your overall career objectives. You...

  13. Money!!!

    djc1981 replied to tgirl84's topic in General Nursing

    While a CRNA does have the highest salary, NPs can do quite well too. The average salary for 2007 was about 82K. If you work in a hospital, it can be upwards of 100K. There are other things such as...

  14. Curious...using the title "Doctor" for a DNP...

    djc1981 replied to justme1972's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    in that case, luckily i don't. run, don't walk!!

  15. Curious...using the title "Doctor" for a DNP...

    djc1981 replied to justme1972's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Irregardless of the general public's understanding, I think it is important to remember that the word Doctor is not a profession, it is a level of education attained. Anyone who has completed a...

  16. West Virginia Nursing School Links

    djc1981 replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    West Virginia State Community and Technical College Institute, WV

  17. Did RNs Have To Practice Bathing Each Other In NS

    djc1981 replied to me-too's topic in General Students

    Maybe I'm alone in this, but I can't imagine having to practice bathing on another student. I will NEVER allow another student to attempt an IV on me, or vice-versa. I'm weird about that stuff....

  18. Tell me your GPA. Just wanna compare

    djc1981 replied to mahkev2000's topic in Male Nursing Students

    What's it with us guys always wanting to measure and compare? Something freudian going on

  19. Do I need ICU experience for FNP?

    djc1981 replied to BlessedOne's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes, I think it is definitely region dependent. We don't even offer an ACNP program in West Virginia. My personal family PCP is a FNP, but my dermatology PCP is also a FNP, as well as all the NPs in...

  20. Do I need ICU experience for FNP?

    djc1981 replied to BlessedOne's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes, I think you should try to get some ICU experience in if you can since you want to work in the hospital. But, no, it is not a requirement for most FNP programs. I actually think it may help you...

  21. New here. Stressing over NET scores

    djc1981 replied to Huntersmommy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey there. I think that 82% is a good score! I just got a point or two higher, and if it makes you feel any better I just got accepted into a RN program. Certainly, it depends on the number of...

  22. Letter came today!

    djc1981 replied to kburns0016's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats! Feels great, doesn't

  23. I'm Going to be a RN!

    djc1981 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    :yeah:i just got my acceptance in the mail today! it feels so wonderful, as many of you know! i'm actually going to be a rn! the weeks of worrying and waiting are over! (now i actually have to...

  24. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    djc1981 replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    just a question. for those students who are in msn-np programs at the time of 2015..what happens there?? can they be grandfathered in..or will they have to continue

  25. Ethics: Does it bother you when people are in nursing to make money?

    djc1981 replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    no offense to all you wonderful ladies, but the whole thing about "not doing nursing for the money" is such a girls point of view. of course people should care about money and demand as much as...