Gentleman_nurse

Gentleman_nurse MSN

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  1. MONROE COLLEGE

    Gentleman_nurse replied to meredith8's topic in New York Nursing

    I knew people who attended Monroe College back when it was still a Junior College more than 10 years ago, now it offers graduate degrees. I don't want to frighten you but knowledge is power. I have...

  2. Question for Capital Region RNs

    Gentleman_nurse replied to BxLibra's topic in New York Nursing

    I visit Albany a couple of times a year. If I may ask, what was the salary range for nurses at Albany

  3. Do nurses have an advantage in becoming a doctor?

    Gentleman_nurse replied to jesse_james's topic in General Nursing

    I got the chance to meet a doctor who was a nurse for ten years. The gist of my conversation with her is being an experienced nurse helped in the admission process because she had solid knowledge of...

  4. Those of you who understand chemistry well

    Gentleman_nurse replied to ccjus123's topic in New York Nursing

    You might want to call Downstate to ask which Chem they want. I assume they want the 1-semester survey version. I tutored chem at a school that offered three types of survey classes and and they all...

  5. Nursing school and the military

    Gentleman_nurse replied to mebamy's topic in Government, Military

    I was an Air Force medic many years ago so things may have changed. I received about 25-30 credits in nursing subjects from the Community College of the Air Force. For my state (NYS), this was...

  6. Years of experience necessary/recommended before becoming CNS in psychiatric nursing?

    Gentleman_nurse replied to jo716's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I find this post very informative. Becoming a psych NP is my goal too. I know this has been debated back and forth. I agree that working as a psych nurse before going to grad school is needed....

  7. NP to MD

    Gentleman_nurse replied to kimkubick's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks sirI for responding: I know what the term means, sorry if I was vague. I wanted to learn about why the OP felt they reached their glass ceiling (salary, duties, respect)? My goal is to be a...

  8. NP to MD

    Gentleman_nurse replied to kimkubick's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sorry to be off topic. I'm curious, what do you mean by glass

  9. Nurse Salary vs. Teacher Salary?

    Gentleman_nurse replied to Angela.RN2B's topic in General Nursing

    i empathize with your frustration with nursing. as a teacher, we share many of the same complaints (lack of respect, less autonomy, too many student/patients). sometimes i wonder if becoming a nurse...

  10. Nurse Salary vs. Teacher Salary?

    Gentleman_nurse replied to Angela.RN2B's topic in General Nursing

    "However, after they have over ten years in with their district, they can make over 50k." Statistics show that 50% of new teachers leave the profession within 5

  11. Nurse Salary vs. Teacher Salary?

    Gentleman_nurse replied to Angela.RN2B's topic in General Nursing

    i taught high school for several years, now i'm changing careers to nursing. wanted to dispel the misconceptions of you post. "that may be true, but teachers have far better benefits than nurses...

  12. Easiest Nursing program to get into?

    Gentleman_nurse replied to atypicalperson's topic in New York Nursing

    May I offer this suggestion? Don't look for schools that are the easiest to get in by grades. Look for schools that select students based on something more than grades such as interviews, essay,...

  13. Question about Generic course selection program for Army Reserve

    Gentleman_nurse posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hi fellow nurses: Does anyone know if the Army Reserves offer the generic course selection program in your contact like active duty does? Or do you have join then request to attend the school once...

  14. Hunter is getting on my last nerve!

    Gentleman_nurse replied to jlan79's topic in New York Nursing

    I went to Hunter for my degree in Science Education. My suggestion is to talk to an advisor in the Chemistry department. Bring a copy of the other college's syllabus if you can. Ask for an...

  15. Accepted - Farmingdale Fall '09

    Gentleman_nurse replied to oldcatlady71's topic in New York Nursing

    Speaking of rumors: Neeniebean from your experience, what were the academic challenges about Farmingdale's nursing program. I know any nursing school is rigorous. But when I was considering nursing...

  16. Accepted - Farmingdale Fall '09

    Gentleman_nurse replied to oldcatlady71's topic in New York Nursing

    I agree with belladciccio regarding test scores. Trust me take them with a grain of salt. As a teacher, I've seen the all the games schools play to increase test scores. None of them for the...

  17. Some questions for PMHNP's

    Gentleman_nurse replied to Balki's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    In your opinion as a seasoned profession, what should a prospective student be looking for in a graduate

  18. psych CNS vs PMH-NP

    Gentleman_nurse replied to LolaBunnie's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I'm also interested in being an advanced practice nurse. In your opinion as a seasoned profession, what should prospective student be looking for in a graduate

  19. Some questions for PMHNP's

    Gentleman_nurse replied to Balki's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi Smitty8: Wanted to ask some questions. I work as a teacher in psychiatric hospital now. I'm starting my long journey to become a psych NP in an ADN program. 1. Do you feel that PMHNP...

  20. Accepted - Farmingdale Fall '09

    Gentleman_nurse replied to oldcatlady71's topic in New York Nursing

    neeniebean: Will we use any of the NUR 108 textbooks for other

  21. Need advice,,, Quit my job and go for it? or go slow?

    Gentleman_nurse replied to NursePamela's topic in Government, Military

    I'm not a military nurse (yet) but was medic in the Air Force. Though I never saw a surplus of nurses, military recruiting needs do change. If the economy wasn't so weak I'd say go full time. To be...

  22. Accepted - Farmingdale Fall '09

    Gentleman_nurse replied to oldcatlady71's topic in New York Nursing

    Yup, I'm also a teacher trying change careers. Saw a bunch of other career changers too. Sometimes I wonder from what I read here If I'm trading the witch for the

  23. Accepted - Farmingdale Fall '09

    Gentleman_nurse replied to oldcatlady71's topic in New York Nursing

    orientation @ Farmingdale Part 1 College Student Orientation from Dean of Students Office. About 35 people. We just reviewed the student handbook and student services. If you are a transfer...

  24. New NP in the military

    Gentleman_nurse replied to starla76's topic in Government, Military

    I'm not a nurse yet, but I do wish to be a NP in the Air Force too. Could you share with me what you know so far? Other than COT will you get any training? Is there a chance they will assign you to...

  25. Accepted - Farmingdale Fall '09

    Gentleman_nurse replied to oldcatlady71's topic in New York Nursing

    I'm going to be there. I'll be happy to share what I've learned. Take care of your