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  1. Paper on govt. nursing subsidies and shortage

    jjjoy replied to 3rdcareerRN's topic in General Nursing

    I just don't see the argument that hospitals count on the new grads to meet their nursing needs. New grads are expensive to get up and running and if the hospital doesn't provide support to new grads,...

  2. Paper on govt. nursing subsidies and shortage

    jjjoy replied to 3rdcareerRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the link! I thought one line on page 10 was where this article should've gone... I can see the argument that subsidized nursing education isn't a magic solution to the nursing shortage....

  3. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    jjjoy replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    At this point, MDs also have residency requirements beyond finishing school so that right there adds several more years. Someone mentioned some possible GP-only programs that are shorter. Makes sense....

  4. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    jjjoy replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Of those who go to nursing school, very few also already have the qualifications for medical school. For those who do have that choice, the time investment in education may factor in to their decision...

  5. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    jjjoy replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Research shouldn't "be left to" PhDs but not all practitioners need the same level of training in research as those people who plan to conduct formal research in their professional life. Yes, most NPs...

  6. Nursing Judgement...A thing of the past?

    jjjoy replied to Jelli_Belli's topic in General Nursing

    Besides uber-regulation from JCAHO and defensive health practices, there are also those practitioners who are a bit over-zealous in applying policies. Sometimes there IS room for reasonable...

  7. Bedside reporting is back!

    jjjoy replied to rnanm's topic in California Nursing

    as another noted, one needn't be overly concerned about others incidentally overhearing patient information. how much time it takes depends on how it's done How many times have you gotten report...

  8. RN or CNA, considering my kids

    jjjoy replied to mukhorty's topic in Nursing Career

    Was your friend able to quit, though? If health insurance or a guaranteed job at the end of summer was a necessity, that would make just quitting a much bigger gamble than for someone who is able to...

  9. RN or CNA, considering my kids

    jjjoy replied to mukhorty's topic in Nursing Career

    First off, I'd suggest taking a CNA course just to see how you feel working hands on with patients. If you dislike it, you can direct your energies elsewhere. If it interests you, it may give you more...

  10. Do I go with my heart or my mind?

    jjjoy replied to jenj1928's topic in Nursing Career

    I doubt it has to be one or the other... you probably can't do them both at the same time, especially straight off, but maybe you'll have the opportunity to do both ICU and midwifery! My thoughts are...

  11. heath career alternatives??

    jjjoy replied to philosophical's topic in General Nursing

    See notes above Since you already have a degree, I'd suggest looking for work with a medical population as opposed to heading right back to school. There are a wide variety of jobs in healthcare but...

  12. Crash Course?! Thoughts on RN education

    jjjoy replied to jjjoy's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you. I can see both the pros and cons of BSN as entry to practice but that's not the point here. The point here is the content of RN education and if there might not be some other...

  13. What if you have a bachelor's degree in another discipline and are getting a ADN?

    jjjoy replied to AZO49008's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It's not just about the ability to get hired as a new nurse but also how smooth a transition the graduate wants from student to professional. Different schools' clinical experiences can vary a lot...

  14. Getting your foot in the door?

    jjjoy replied to NeuroElectric's topic in Nursing Career

    First off, if you're not too shy, go right on up all those folks you see on campus in scrubs and ask them about their job! After giving no mind to the rude folks who blow you off, you're likely to...

  15. Need some Advice

    jjjoy replied to mswobblybits's topic in Nursing Career

    If you're looking for reassurance that your plan is good one, it looks like it is. It looks like you've surveyed your options and weighed your needs and preferences and your plan seems to account for...

  16. Second Career: Where to Begin?

    jjjoy replied to imp0526's topic in Nursing Career

    A double major and a masters now in grant administration... it sounds like you've had a hard time nailing down an interest to pursue professionally? If so, I can totally relate. I'm wondering if you...

  17. Not really miserable but...

    jjjoy replied to LauraMT's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's perfectly okay to not have big ambitions or goals. Is anyone telling you it's not okay? Yourself? Your parents (via your memory or in real life)? Your husband? Your friends? Do you HAVE to work?...

  18. Was I overreacting?(long)

    jjjoy replied to newlywedRN's topic in General Nursing

    How open is your nurse manager to staff feedback? Some hospitals tend to take a "suck it up" attitude and others are more willing to look into the system and see if there's a real problem there (such...

  19. How to change the Nursing's Image ?

    jjjoy replied to Adham Ahmed's topic in General Nursing

    1) Change the reality of nursing first... improve staffing such that nurses aren't stretched so thin that they can't do more than toss meds at people and run, toss patient education sheets and...

  20. "Maybe you shouldn't be a nurse"

    jjjoy replied to krazy_coconuts's topic in General Nursing

    My initial point was in response to someone who had said no one has the "right" to be offended by a statement such as "Maybe you shouldn't be a nurse" - at least that was my understanding. My point...

  21. So I'm fired. Again.

    jjjoy replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry to hear you had such a hard time. It's crazy that places can be so short-sighted and miserable to new employees. Crazy but true. If you're wondering "is it them or me that's off base here?"...

  22. I got out of nursing and I've never been better!

    jjjoy replied to michelle*rn*'s topic in General Nursing

    I just took a job working with medical information and feel so much better about the job and myself than I would at any clinical position. It was funny, though, cuz I was speaking to a nurse who said...

  23. "Maybe you shouldn't be a nurse"

    jjjoy replied to krazy_coconuts's topic in General Nursing

    Instructors have a right to say something like that... they have the right to toss off a curt, discouraging comment without any clear evidence given for their conclusion... after all, many a...

  24. "Maybe you shouldn't be a nurse"

    jjjoy replied to krazy_coconuts's topic in General Nursing

    The thing is if an instructor is truly concerned about a student's ability and aptitude, blurting out "Maybe you shouldn't be a nurse" when the student struggles at a task isn't constructive. While...

  25. "Maybe you shouldn't be a nurse"

    jjjoy replied to krazy_coconuts's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that it's unprofessional for an instructor to tell a student "you probably shouldn't be a nurse" no matter how poorly a student performs. If the student doesn't pass, then the student won't...