DanFNP

I would think its definitely "normal" to feel some apprehension before making any major life changes. I wouldn't really sweat it. You're bettering yourself! Congrats.

I have to agree with some of the other posters here about maternity leave. I'm all for mothers having time off for the baby. However, to give them a year off paid or something like that I think could be trouble. The taxpayers would not take it kindly to having to pay the way for a woman everytime she goes preggers. Women would have a baby just for the year off! Also, it would hurt them in the hiring process definitely. If an employer has a choice between a woman who may get pregnant and want tons of paid time off, or a man who will never have a baby...you can guess which one they will pick...guaranteed.

For ERs, especially fast tracks and urgent cares, often times FNP is preferred so you can treat both adults and pediatrics. The pay ranges significantly based on hospital/location.

Wow, for fun I checked mine and it was about 94.00/yr for RN, and 1,204/yr for NP. Quite a difference!

I can't for the life of me figure out why someone who is planning on attending med school would take nursing as a major. Nursing is notoriously difficult. You can go to med school as a psych/sociology major. The LAST major I'd pick to get into med school is a tough one like nursing. I'd want my gpa to be as high as possible!

No, it's the truth. We learned this in a gender class I took in college. Way back in the day, women who were having mental problems, etc. were stimulated "down there" and it was thought to help make them more cheerful and happier. Yeah, I bet it did .

He'll definitely be cheating on you soon. JK. Things like that can always happen when people are busy/stressed. It may not be romantic, but sometimes you have to actually plan ahead of time for romantic time so that everything can be squared away and people can be prepared.

I envy you :nuke:. How easy it is to become a Canadian citizen? (sadly, I'm not even kidding...)

I know this topic has been discussed before on this site..but, I was curious for an updated response. How many of you would be willing to pay more taxes for universal healthcare? I find it egregious that the US has put a cost on maintaining/saving ones life! I traveled to Europe and the thought of them having to bring their checkbook to the hospital aroused literal laughs. It's the same notion that we'd have to whip out our debit card to firefighters before they turned the hoses on our burning homes. It's sad. I think the overall costs of UH would be beneficial...in fact, the raised taxes would still probably be lower than our rising premiums every 2 weeks! Thoughts?

Didn't know the Charlotte area was so competitive!

I think that the words "for better or worse" is what this is referring to. If your sexual appetite is so insatiable that you have to sleep around rather than taking care of business yourself, you shouldn't be in the marriage. Life isn't always easy, isn't always perfect...and sometimes you have to be an adult and not give into the "its all about my needs" mentality. This may seem overly simplistic or idealized to some, but if I have a spouse, I will NOT be sleeping with anyone else. Sometimes you have to draw a line in the sand about things, and this is a line I wouldn't cross.

this is a report by us news & world report. does anyone work at these hospitals?? http://health.msn.com/health-topics/americas-best-hospitals.aspx?cp-documentid=100210598&gt1=31036 the honor roll1. [color=#07519a]johns hopkins hospital, baltimore 2. [color=#07519a]mayo clinic, rochester, minn.3. [color=#07519a]ronald reagan ucla medical center, los angeles4. [color=#07519a]cleveland clinic5. [color=#07519a]massachusetts general hospital, boston6. [color=#07519a]new york-presbyterian univ. hosp. of columbia and cornell7. [color=#07519a]university of california, san francisco medical center8. [color=#07519a]brigham and women's hospital, boston8. [color=#07519a]duke university medical center, durham, n.c.10. [color=#07519a]hospital of the university of pennsylvania, philadelphia10. [color=#07519a]university of washington medical center, seattle12. [color=#07519a]barnes-jewish hospital/washington university, st. louis13. [color=#07519a]university of michigan hospitals and health centers, ann arbor14. [color=#07519a]upmc-university of pittsburgh medical center15. [color=#07519a]vanderbilt university medical center, nashville16. [color=#07519a]stanford hospital and clinics, stanford, calif.17. [color=#07519a]university of chicago medical center18. [color=#07519a]cedars-sinai medical center, los angeles19. [color=#07519a]yale-new haven hospital, new haven, conn

Ha. Sadly, chances are yes

11. Flirt like crazy with all your instructors. *danfnp is kidding and is not to be held legally accountable in any way for this statement*

I've been known to wear scrub bottoms to the grocery store. Not trying to sound like a pig, but they are a chick magnet. The smiles multiply greatly from ladies. Sure, they probably think im a neurosurgeon...but I'll take it.

I've called myself a "murse" sometimes as well. I honestly don't think they'll change the name. It's too ingrained into the public psyche. PA's are sometimes wanting to delete the "assistant" from their title to something more flattering -- so we're not alone. It's just something we have to learn to embrace. At least we're more butch than flight attendants...um, aren't we?? :uhoh21:

Men are just not as interesting or intricate . Nah, but seriously a FNP can cover most of what ails men, then refer to urologists, oncologists, cardiologists, etc as necessary while women have a plethora of issues that are completely gender specific and need people experienced in that field.

As long as they are clean and sober, sure they should be allowed to practice. But I guarantee you they will be watched and monitored more closely..if not obviously.

Families/visitors is a main reason I had to get out of bedside nursing. They would drive the Pope to commit murder.

I don't think the OP meant any harm in what was said-- just obvious naivete. The OP, like most of the unwashed masses, probably think that a physician is "all the way" under any circumstance. But the vast majority of nurses I know have had no desire to ever become physicians. With all the extra years, loans, lowering reimbursements, and overall nightmarish headaches /hours/ paperwork /lawsuits...its not the profession it once was -- they're not so much the gods in the healthcare system they once were.

Well, unless you got a letter stating you weren't accepted..there's always hope. Perhaps they will have a few last minute decisions to not continue with the program. At any rate, never give up on what you really want to do!

I agree. If someone asks you personal questions you're not comfortable with, just wisely turn the question back around to patient care. People are always much more interested in talking about themselves, so that usually does the job!

I agree. You should wait or just not even go there. There's gotta be some hot girls in you're class, right? They're much safer -- albeit dating fellow students is a whole other can of worms you might not want to open!

I've worked both. Both departments get a bit irritated at assumed weaknesses/laziness of the other. It's the name of the game. But overall, we're all in this together. Breathe. Relax. Smile. It will all be over soon.

I became a NP for a better overall lifestyle. More autonomy/final word in planning and executing care. The financial offer was good *always negotiate*. I like having a more controlled schedule. But above all, the most important factor was the Benz I always wanted but couldn't afford. Priorities, people.