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  1. how much experience needed to become an NP

    megank5183 replied to SMRN2's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    And oh God...your wish to write papers will be granted. I would rather take fifteen tests back-to-back than write one more paper!! I am almost done with my first year and I have yet to take a test. I...

  2. how much experience needed to become an NP

    megank5183 replied to SMRN2's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I say go for it! I am in PMHNP school and I applied and got in with one year experience (and that experience was in critical care, not psych). If you plan on working through school, you will probably...

  3. It really annoys me when nurses say they are going to go to med school...

    megank5183 replied to megank5183's topic in General Nursing

    I'll never stop being opinionated;) I think a lot of people, not just nurses, are kidding themselves about their future prospects and it hurts them in the long run. I know a ton of personal friends...

  4. Help! I hate my first nursing job!

    megank5183 replied to SusGob711's topic in General Nursing

    If you are really that unhappy, then look for a new job. Please realize,though, that there are rarely 'dream' jobs in nursing. From my experience, every job has the issues you stated above. It is a...

  5. Getting in the profession for the wrong reasons? (long, sorry)

    megank5183 replied to bonjournurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Your experience sounds very similar to my experience. My family was not very supportive (to say the least) of my decision to go into nursing. My road is a little different for yours. I moved from...

  6. It really annoys me when nurses say they are going to go to med school...

    megank5183 replied to megank5183's topic in General Nursing

    Yes! This is exactly what I meant....thanks for stating it more eloquently than I

  7. Disgusted with nursing career

    megank5183 replied to Blue4me2's topic in General Nursing

    It seems like you are depressed. Is there one thing you like about your current situation? The money, schedule flexibility, etc. Sometimes I really hate nursing, but if you talk to people in other...

  8. Schizophrenia

    megank5183 replied to NursingIsfun03's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Very cool, ladies. I am glad that you are able to manage this part of your life and are willing to share your story. I hate that mental illness is so stigmatized in America. You guys are good examples...

  9. I'm tired of screwing up at work

    megank5183 replied to solneeshka's topic in General Nursing

    Don't be so hard on yourself! I cannot tell you how many things like this I did when I was a new nurse. I still mess up occasionally. It is not because I am careless or lazy....it is because I am...

  10. It really annoys me when nurses say they are going to go to med school...

    megank5183 replied to megank5183's topic in General Nursing

    sorry to offend people so much....it has nothing to do with an inferiority complex, and it's not that i'm thinking about it all the time or 'fretting' about it. it just annoys me to read posts from...

  11. It really annoys me when nurses say they are going to go to med school...

    megank5183 replied to megank5183's topic in General Nursing

    touche!

  12. It really annoys me when nurses say they are going to go to med school...

    megank5183 replied to megank5183's topic in General Nursing

    YES Pepporony! I think you hit the nail on the head....this type of attitude is what annoys

  13. It really annoys me when nurses say they are going to go to med school...

    megank5183 replied to megank5183's topic in General Nursing

    maybe i am wrong.....it would take a lot of extra work (because you would have to take A LOT of additional courses) but if someone really wants to do it, i'm sure it can be done. i don't begrudge...

  14. Diploma vs Associates degree school?

    megank5183 replied to gabriellegoss's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I had my BS (psych) before getting my diploma in nursing. I believe that diplomas are more specific to nursing and offers more clinical experience. The good thing about getting a Associates is that...

  15. It really annoys me when nurses say they are going to go to med school...

    megank5183 replied to megank5183's topic in General Nursing

    It is pretty darn near impossible to get into med school with a nursing degree. It's not that I don't want people to follow their dreams, but it is very unrealistic. There are a lot of hard science...

  16. NHSC-Anyone with experience??

    megank5183 replied to megank5183's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Good luck! Let me know what

  17. Men In Nursing Issues

    megank5183 replied to adpie28's topic in Men in Nursing

    what an odd topic for a debate. What is the con side of the argument? Your teacher is just promoting silly stereotypes. There are bad male nurse and good male nurses (as there are for

  18. NHSC-Anyone with experience??

    megank5183 replied to megank5183's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The whole process is so confusing to me...job posts that say they are NHSC approved make it seem like you are guaranteed the money. How do they select who is accepted? Do they base it off of NHSC...

  19. Anyone studying for the PMHNP exam?

    megank5183 replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks, guys! It seems that a lot of jobs are out west or in the northeast. I am so jealous that you guys are done:) It's nice to hear about the pay range you are being offered....thanks for the...

  20. Using MDs for clinical rotation preceptors?

    megank5183 replied to megank5183's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks for the post. That's reassuring....it's hard to find psych

  21. Anyone studying for the PMHNP exam?

    megank5183 replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi Guys, Not meaning to hijack this thread, but I am more in my first year of a PMHNP program. I hear such different things from people about the job market. Curious about your experiences thus far...

  22. Are online ANP degrees destroying our credibility?

    megank5183 replied to jilljw's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I agree with Myelin. I think that it is for-profit online education that is hurting our profession. Many professions offer online training-accountant, teachers, MBAs, etc. I am currently attending...

  23. I accepted job offer!!!

    megank5183 replied to lynn5707's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Congrats!!! Jealous of your schedule:) I may be prying, but what did they offer you? What is your specialty? You hear such different things about

  24. Nursing beyond the bedside-for new grads? Help!

    megank5183 replied to LillyFish's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Look into home care nursing. Less stress, more flexibility. I hated hospital nursing too and really like home care. Stick out you job for at least a year,

  25. I don't like being a nurse anymore

    megank5183 replied to jenawade25's topic in First Year After Licensure

    A LOT of nurses go though this. I cried every day I went home during my orientation. Suck it up, get through it, and don't let anyone make you feel stupid. Just smile and do what she says....this will...