Gentleman_nurse

Gentleman_nurse MSN

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  1. Any one taking or took A&P online at Cayuga Community College?

    Gentleman_nurse replied to thecareerchanger's topic in New York Nursing

    I took A&P at Cayuga back in 2008. Like you I had a family and work full time. You have a science background. Read the assigned chapters and do the exercises. Study 30-60min everyday. You'll...

  2. Does it make sense for me to get an MSW before applying to PMHNP program?

    Gentleman_nurse replied to luckylady5's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I once explored this too. The consensus I got was it wouldn't be worth it. 1. A MSW is general degree. Sure you can take electives in mental health but it would be small part of your education. A...

  3. Hate being an RN

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

    OP, you are a professional nurse! The nursing station is your territory the doctor is just visiting. Own up to mistakes if they are yours. Offer to help fix the problem if they are not but you're...

  4. Jane Fitch MD, prior CRNA, now Anesthesiologist elected president ASA

    Gentleman_nurse replied to puppies'n kittens's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    JWK please speak for yourself. I was referring to Dr Fitch's commentary posted on YouTube. The moment she resorted to emotional scare tactics based on the hypothetical not actual facts about CRNA's...

  5. Jane Fitch MD, prior CRNA, now Anesthesiologist elected president ASA

    Gentleman_nurse replied to puppies'n kittens's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Protecting your members is fine. Increasing the professionalism of a profession is great. Advancing yourself by trashing and tearing down another profession is

  6. Office mental Health and civil service exam

    Gentleman_nurse replied to bjorklover's topic in New York Nursing

    1. By filling out the civil service application you are placed on the test list and can be considered for other locations the have an opening. 2. When hired off the list you are a permanent...

  7. QueensBorough Community College Help!

    Gentleman_nurse replied to qcc_studentcandace's topic in New York Nursing

    The CUNY system nursing programs weigh the pre-nursing GPA very heavily. Your looking at GPA>3.7 to be

  8. Question about overlap between BSN & MSN subjects

    Gentleman_nurse posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I notice some subjects in a BSN curriculum such as nursing research, pharmacology, assessment, and nursing theory are also covered in most MSN programs. How is the content taught in your school? Do...

  9. such bureaucracy... (kind of a rant)

    Gentleman_nurse replied to BrooklynRN11201's topic in General Nursing

    The true ripoff is you pay for license and background check to work at a government job. A government agency does the background check and provided the

  10. Jane Fitch MD, prior CRNA, now Anesthesiologist elected president ASA

    Gentleman_nurse replied to puppies'n kittens's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I just happened to be browsing this forum. I don't know much the Anesthesia profession or Dr Fitch's career. But I don't have high opinion of someone who forgot where they came from by denigrating a...

  11. RN to MSN Online with no experience

    Gentleman_nurse replied to applesxoranges's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Do you have a BA

  12. such bureaucracy... (kind of a rant)

    Gentleman_nurse replied to BrooklynRN11201's topic in General Nursing

    It's not you! If this is the NYC HHC city hospital I'm thinking about (starts with a K) then I'm not surprised. Actually, typical hiring experience for most city agencies representative of the...

  13. Best Psych NP program

    Gentleman_nurse replied to nightnurse279's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The APNA has a database on the web of all the programs. Consider taking a look at it and visit the program withing distance. Talk to the faculty and students. Get a sense if it's a good fit for...

  14. Best Psych NP program

    Gentleman_nurse replied to nightnurse279's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    What are you looking for in a program? Online or on campus; public or private; MSN or

  15. Which NP specialization is appropriate for nursing homes?

    Gentleman_nurse posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Was just thinking about this since someone I care about deeply is there. Acute Care, FNP, ANP/G all seem to be missing something. Just wanted to get your

  16. Which NP specialization is appropriate for nursing homes?

    Gentleman_nurse replied to Gentleman_nurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Here are my thoughts: FNP covers the lifespan in primary care. A lot breadth but not depth in geriatrics ANP has more depth in geriatrics but still in primary care. Nursing home residents are sick...

  17. I regret forever not going to medical school

    Gentleman_nurse replied to nurse2dr's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hi nurse2dr: You have gotten some good info. I will add some more. What is really troubling you? If I made you a Medical Doctor right now would it really make you happy? Is the life of a MD, RN,...

  18. September 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    Gentleman_nurse replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    I keep having this wonderful dream that I'm back in nursing school and Leona Helmsley was my clinical

  19. Just Got Denied at VA for New Grad Program

    Gentleman_nurse replied to kalevra's topic in Government, Military

    Hey folks ease up! Active or reserve we all take the same oath and wear the same uniform. Bullets don't

  20. Just Got Denied at VA for New Grad Program

    Gentleman_nurse replied to kalevra's topic in Government, Military

    Hey fellow vet! I hear you. You're frustrated. You busted you butt serving your country and you feel smacked in the face by the very organization that should rolling out the red carpet for you (and...

  21. Are NP online degree frowned upon?

    Gentleman_nurse replied to ickc22's topic in Advanced Practice

    OK how does this account for the quality of graduates from very reputable public universities that have open admissions such as City College of NY? Back to the original question. I saw candidate get...

  22. Psych versus family

    Gentleman_nurse replied to musiclove's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If love your job you'll never have to

  23. simchart Anyone used it yet?

    Gentleman_nurse replied to truckinusa's topic in General Students

    All I've seen it being used for is a place to enter patient data. The data it requires to complete a full chart is extensive. It took me at least 10 hours to enter it because of the interface. My...

  24. simchart Anyone used it yet?

    Gentleman_nurse replied to truckinusa's topic in General Students

    It's supposed to simulate using electronic medical records. If the simulation is teach nursing students why professional nurses are going insane trying to use piece of buggy software then it works...

  25. Considering a non - accredited school

    Gentleman_nurse replied to Trust in Jesus's topic in General Students

    Bottom line it's your education. If it allows you to be licensed in your state, if it meets your needs and objectives, if it makes you the type of nurse you want to be, then consider it. Will it be...