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1. NP vs PA -- a travesty ????

   CMAMW replied to Granted Fal's topic in NP

   I have to disagree with the other's comments. I have done extensive reseach on the PA profession. I myself was trying to choose between NP or PA. I have decided to choose PA. If you do not already have a nursing background I would say go ahead and re...

2. How do Nurses feel about CMAs?

   CMAMW replied to CMAMW's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks again for replying to my original post. There is a lot of good responses. As a CMA in training I understand that it is not a stepping stone to Nursing. Medical Assisting is a completely separate profession with different training. I do not agr...

3. What are the requirements to work in the NICU?

   CMAMW posted a topic in NICU

   Hi, I was wondering how one can get into the NICU? Do you usually have to have experience in other departments first? Can a new grad RN go directly to the NICU? Are there other opportunities for neonatal nurses outside the hospital setting? Thanks

4. How do Nurses feel about CMAs?

   CMAMW replied to CMAMW's topic in General Nursing

   I just want to thank everyone for responding to my post. I understand that some of you have positive and negative views about CMAs. In the area of Washington State in which I reside, CMAs definately do not replace RNs. The hospital here does not hire...

5. How do Nurses feel about CMAs?

   CMAMW posted a topic in General Nursing

   I just wanted to get a some information on how Nurses feel about Ceritifed Medical Assistants because I am currently in a CMA program. Since my ultimate goal is to become a NP, I plan on going into Nursing in the future. Unfortunately my current pers...

6. Advice for a man interested in NICU Nursing

   CMAMW posted a topic in NICU

   Hello, I am planning on going into Nursing and I am interested in working in the NICU. Any advice for me on this subject? Is it difficult for men to get into the NICU? Is the pay different from other areas? More or less? I would also like some inform...