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1. Why would people choose to go to a NURSE PRACTITIONER as opposed to a physician?

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

   Thank you to everyone so far! This is EXACTLY why I want to become an NP:loveya:. More interraction and time with patients, isntead of feeling

2. Why would people choose to go to a NURSE PRACTITIONER as opposed to a physician?

   MedicalDreams posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   i am wondering why nurse practitioners open their own practices...wouldn't majority of the population choose to go to an md? i am interested in becoming a nurse practitioner...so i am just...

3. Please hear me out...confused on the right steps in my nursing career!

   MedicalDreams replied to MedicalDreams's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Okay guys, I definitely decided to go to a local community college for my ADN as it will only cost like 5k for the whole 2 year program...as opposed to a 2 year BSN which will cost me like 40k around...

4. Please hear me out...confused on the right steps in my nursing career!

   MedicalDreams replied to MedicalDreams's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Thanks guys! However I heard there is a huge waiting list to get into ADN programs, so I am scared I have to wait a really long time. Is this true? Also, don't a lot of programs require a BSN to get...

5. Please hear me out...confused on the right steps in my nursing career!

   MedicalDreams posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   Oh, Brother! Where do I start? I just have a BA in Psych. I want to be a NURSE PRACTITIONER (not exactly sure what concentration).. SO, I will soon start my prereqs to get into a BSN program. My...

6. Please Help Me Choose My Nursing Path!!!!

   MedicalDreams replied to MedicalDreams's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks everyone! I guess after getting my RN licence and working at a hospital, I will figure out which direction I should go in. PS: WHAT IS AN EPI?!

7. Please Help Me Choose My Nursing Path!!!!

   MedicalDreams replied to MedicalDreams's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks..but it's just hard for me not having a DEFINITE plan beyond RN. I was thinking of coming a CRNA for a while, but after much research I do not think it is for me.. I really just want to pick...

8. Please Help Me Choose My Nursing Path!!!!

   MedicalDreams posted a topic in General Nursing

   :heartbeat hi all! :heartbeat i have composed a list of things important to me in a career...can you please help me figure out what career in nursing this resembles the closest (nurse practitioner?...

9. What are my options with a MSN? (Master of Science in Nursing)?

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

   SirI--Hi!:heartbeat At first my main goal was a CRNA..but now that I read more about it I am not sure that that would be a good decision for me as I would like more or less flexible hours when I start...

10. What are my options with a MSN? (Master of Science in Nursing)?

    MedicalDreams posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    hi all! :redbeathe:heartbeat:redbeathe i know i want to pursue my education...but i am stuck..not knowing what my options would be if i were to get an msn ? can you please give me examples... what i...

11. CRNA-what is your day like?

    MedicalDreams posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Dear CRNA, :heartbeat What is your daily routine at work like? How many hours do you typically work a week? Do you find your job rewarding? Do you have time for your family (small children)? Would you...

12. Plese HELP ME! How do I become a Nurse?

    MedicalDreams replied to MedicalDreams's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Actually if anyone here is from Chicago, UIC has a program for those who have a BA or BS in another field to get their MSN and RN along the way. I do not want to take that route YET..as I want some...

13. Plese HELP ME! How do I become a Nurse?

    MedicalDreams replied to MedicalDreams's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    my graduating gpa was a 2.987. yikes. it was all my fault though. i never did anything because i had no set goals for myself.. nor did i see the "light at the end of the

14. Plese HELP ME! How do I become a Nurse?

    MedicalDreams posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi all! Ok, here is the dilemma. I just recently graduated with a BA in Psychology. However..Now I really want to become a NURSE!!! (I am so mad at myself for not thinking about this earlier!!)...