I think you have answered my original question, though, and I thank you for that. Even if this IS unethical, why should I or anyone else care? I appreciate the feedback. Please kill the thread....
Well, Tweety, I regularly read the articles and updates because, you see, I HAVE been certified in my specialty for about 10 years and that's what professionals do. The particular position statement...
For a person with school-age children, evening shift is the absolute worst shift you could work. You will literally never see your children. If your children are infants or toddlers, evenings can be...
My RN Manager is taking an exam this weekend for a national certification in my practice area. The certifying organization decided one year ago, and has prominently posted on its website and in its...
Usually less than one dollar per hour difference. It's quicker and easier to obtain national certification in your practice area (CCRN, CPAN, CNOR, CEN, etc) and get as much or more money than it is...
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My friend, who finally began working as a MSN-Nurse Practitioner last year, says her job now is so easy compared to being a bedside hospital nurse she can't believe she gets paid for it (and gets paid...
RUN, don't walk, to the nearest exit and never look back! I wish I had found a way out years ago but never quite seemed able to make the break. I deeply regret that now. Incidentally, I'm a really...