TaylorMade,R.N.

I need some advice from experienced NP's of all specialities. I am enrolled at the University of South Alabama NP on-line program and torn between the GNP and FNP tracks. I work for the Dept of Veterans Affairs in MICU and generally take care of pt's...

Take advantage of being a male nurse when it comes to female patients, because when the next 350 lbs. plus patient hits the unit, you can bet your check that you will be taken advantage of!! So ride that female horse wherever she'll go. "Saddle up an...

I am currently enrolled in the online FNP program at the University of South Alabama. The tuition is pretty reasonable, however my employer is footing the bill. I would reccommend the program so you should check it out. They offer FNP, GNP, PNP, WHNP...

So I guess since some of the minorities use that to cover up their inadequacies, what is it called when the majority openly lie about their credentials, educational training?????? (JUST A BIG WHITE LIE) :chuckle QUOTE=Mystery5]I've had an experienc...

Exactly what and who are considered nurses of color? I am not the sharpest knife in the drawer, but there are a number of colors that exist in the color spectrum. And correct me if I am wrong, but WHITE is also a color. Using this terminology(nurses ...

Just because you are about to graduate doesn't mean that you will be able to sit for boards. Have you started the paper work to apply for licensure? When the background check comes back it will identify why you can or can not take the boards and I th...

I have been in MICU for 4yrs now, planning to take CCRN in MAY 05 and i'm considering a change from bedside nursing. I have had enough of the Code "Blues", "Browns, "Green" and every other color in the spectrum. I am also completing my MSN FNP, but ...

I need a little help in deciding which specialty track to take in my master's program (Family NP/Geriatric NP/Adult CNS). This question is for my fellow nursing colleagues who are currently working for the VA in an Advanced Practice Role NP or CNS, W...

I personally am not a member of the Union because I know that as a federal employee we can't strike and the Union can only work for you within the constraints of the Master Agreement that they have developed with administration. To me it was like the...

Representing the Michael E. DeBakey VAMC here in Houston Texas. I think that it is VISN 16. Just transfered from VISN 7 in Montgomery, AL.

Representing the Michael E. DeBakey VAMC here in Houston Texas. I think that it is VISN 16. Just transfered from VISN 7 in Montgomery, AL.

I think that you need to rethink your 6 yr plan for become a CRNA. On average undergraduate school is 4-5 yrs, passing boards and getting a minimal of 1-2 yrs extensive ICU experience and then completing the average 24-36 month CRNA program. This eq...

hello and welcome to the board. i sense a little nervousnes in your questions and would like to clear some things up for you right away. first of all if you have had a convicitons in your past this could very well prevent you from even becoming an rn...

Yeah! We tend to not notice things when they don't apply to us. Like we still pretend today that RACISM doesn't exist. A lot of the majority population wouldn't have any EARTHYLY IDEA about racism even if racism hit them smack dab in the face. Whethe...

Yeah! We tend to not notice things when they don't apply to us. Like we still pretend today that RACISM doesn't exist. A lot of the majority population wouldn't have any EARTHYLY IDEA about racism even if racism hit them smack dab in the face. Whethe...

Hello Geoff It's always encouraging to see another brother entering in the profession. I can totally understand where you are coming because I fit the mold that you are looking for. I am currently finishing my first semester in a distance learning FN...

Are there very many NP's on LTC and if so what are there more-FNP's, ANP's, or GNP's??? What is the job market like for NP's in LTC?? Do you feel like you have autonomy working in LTC as an NP? Just curious to see the respones that I may get!

Thanks a lot for that information. With the shortage of all nursing professionals there is bound to be some financial help to replinish the supply.

Has anyone heard the rumors about the Dept of VA starting a CRNA program? If so please forward me some detailed information about what you know. Thanks in Advance!

So what does this do for the NP profession? The market has been flooded and salaries capped out at about $60,000 (average) from an influx of NP's who met the MSN requirements and now they are debating the possibility of allowing an ADN to become a Nu...