Jamiers

Ever tried Kava? It is grown in tropical climate and some indiginous lands. While most often it is mixed with coconut juice, it also comes in capsule form. It relaxes me on a stressful day, it is very tranquile in nature.

I self reflect ALOT. I have a wedding to attend in July. When I think of my relationship with him, I sometimes get a little nervous, but I'm not sure if it's just me. He has a little of the momma's boy in him, a little grandosity and less than great gentlemen mannorisms. Sometimes I think the issue lies within BOTH of us. I am the youngest of four, my father spoiled me- he was a selfishless man who still irons my mothers clothing, lies all her meds on the table next to her freshly brewed coffee in the morning, and loves his family with the heart of an elephant. I have come to realize that I am expecting this from my fiance as well. He himself has a very dynamic mother who owns her own business, cooks like betty crocker, and finds time for extra cirricular activities to attend by herself b/c her husband is always working his 70/hrs week. She has always pampered my fiance, he has been fed a silver spoon his entire life. I guess he expects this from me as well. I have pointed these things out to him, he agrees. Please don't get the wrong idea, I do have a generous heart, and at the start of out relationship, I was selflessly giving, and he took, then I seemed to pull back and I felt slighted. For you experienced women, I want some opinions; do you think I am unrealistic---- I want him to drop me off in a warm building while he parks the car 3 blocks away in 30 degree weather, I want him to walk along side me on a busy city street to ensure my safety, I want him to adore me, and not notice my physical flaws. I want him to offer to the car to me (we share a car) while he takes the bus when our schedules are conflicting (I take the bus when this happens). I know part my be my perception, I catch myself always wanting more. I'm not afraid to work on this- I am willing. Maybe I just have cold feet....Thanks for listening.

Holy Crap.....Nevermind you are asking about CRNA, not BSN:roll . Sorry about that, It is VERY EARLY;) .

BSN at University at Buffalo requires a 2.5 GPA, that is the minimum and that is what usually is accepted, depending on competition (2.7 is safe). Prerequistes are Microbiology, PGY, ANA, Medical Ethics, Statistics, Chemistry and Nutrition. GRE' s are not required for this program, they are required for the master program only which is minimum of 1000 and a GPA of 3.0. Interveiws at the graduate level is really what makes or breaks you when being considered. MCAT is taken for MEDICAL SCHOOL, and a 24 is what you'll need in addition to a 3.6 GPA to apply.

GO sjoe!!!!! That statement is the truth, there is hierarchy everywhere....so let's get over it!!!! ps. Everytine I see you user name, I think of.......The "adult" industry Ha,ha,ha :roll

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Whoops, "cheerfuldoer".

Good luck cheerfulholder.... I can see how much you deserve, it is such a shame that the field is losing such an admirable canidate. Be optimistic, life is filled with chances.

I agree with StrongRN also.....BLOW THE WHISTLE. You do not need all the stress, you know what you have to do.

Kristi, I cannot commend you enough, you are an inspiration to others. To know that you were by her side all that time, all the comfort and support you provided, I'm sure it meant everything to her. You were an angel, easing her death. Thanks for sharing your story, being a child of a terminally ill father, I can appreciate your words. I hope when the time comes for my father, it is as beautiful as your friends passing. You come to a point were all you want is comfort for them, and to honor their requests. You had the gift to accomplish all of that, god bless you Kristi.

Don't second guess yourself, you'll get through this, I promise. Know that you have the mind power to challenge this, because you do. Complete your goals, if it is to be a RN, than do so, if it is another profession, so be it. Whatever the case, know that you can accomplish it, you suffer from a disorder; not a character flaw, not a weakness. Good- luck in your decisions :kiss

SJSU-Mami, I'm happy to see you stand up for yourself, as you should. Your not letting the band-wagon get you down...good for you.

I read the post on Effex., I completely understand the horrible mood cycle associated with PMS. I have been suffering from PMS since I can remember. Irritability, sensitivity, you know, all that crap! I went to a Psychiatrist on campus, she recommended Prozac for relief. She told me to take it 14 days before my period. I started taking it 3 days ago, I'm not sure what to think, I feel "different", yes this soon. But, it's like I am more sensitive and alert to noise and movement, (at an awkward level of sensory). Has anyone else used Prozac to relieve PMS? I have always been hesitant to take SSRI's or any med for that matter. Have any of you had PMS and found a better way to deal with the mood swings?

WOW!!! I had to print this out to show everyone! You are a great poet, have you ever submitted these to publication? Amazing! You have the words honey! idea: Jamiers

OK.....this is the last reply I will make for the simple fact that this discussion seems to be misinterpreted and looks like it's on the verge of chaos. Yes, I am graduating in January with a double major BS/BA...but, you know, it would be a person as yourself, to try and point out a petty foolish thing; foolish people point out foolish things. Another thing, I am by no means clumping ALL nurses and negative personalities together, there is zero correlation. Yes, a PA coexists with RN's in the medical field, which is a great relationship. In fact some PA's can only function with the support of the nurses, this is known.But your point that was encouraged to be made, lies on brittle sticks. I never stated, nor do I believe that nurses in general are pessimistic, etc. What I stated was that pessimism and negative gossip only weighs down the field, it's like the analogy of one rotten apple in the bag, etc. Please, for future reference, let it be known that I do not, will not, or could ever stereotype any profession or person, this will always be, your perception is what I can not control...it is up to you to decide what opinion you'll develop. Who determines "experience"? Experience in what? Don't forsake a person who doesn't fall in the realm of your own beliefs. Also, one last word....there are many individuals on this site where I read their posts...and hold alot of credit to, thanks for your inspirations.

Katscan....did you read my reply?? Young and inexperienced, nice observation, too bad it is false. I'm sorry you can't read and rebuttle discussion more effectively. Are you implying that your "experienced", please enlighten me....please write something that is worth my time in reading, or don't respond. thanks.

Well taken, thanks. Actually I love the job I have now, I just want to pursue a master's to continue my education routed formally in direct patient care. I was considering medical school along time ago, but it was weeded out for multiple reasons. I have choosen to get my masters in PA. I've discovered the perfect median to adhere to career desires. :balloons:

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Quicksilver, thank-you for your words. I failed to mention a few things in my posted thread. First, yes, I was very interested in the NP program...I looked at the requirements, I read articales on the profession from the perspective of the patient, and interveiwed a few NP's to get an understanding of their role...all of which I still believe is an admirable field. In retrospect, it was one of a few possibilties that I had in mind. I do have to apologize for not mentioning that this chat board was one of many other and more significant reasons why I choose another route. I understand that, there is gossip and politics everywhere in the workplace, and yes, everyone at a certain point in their career will complain about the things that happen to them while working, indeed we know that for sure. The main point I was trying to make by writing my thread was to suggest for some people to have a realization of how their behavior weighs down the nursing profession.I apologize if I came across as though I was stereotyping all nurses, I know first hand that there are RN's to make you think "thank god he/she is my/his/her nurse today" I thought I made that an understanding by saying that there are many excellent nurses out there. Many of you are right by suggesting that maybe nursing wasn't for me in the first place.However, I DO have alot of personal qualities that could attribute to excellent patient care, let's face it, this is a chat board, all we know of one another is what is written in this little space. My first job was working in a nursing home where I meet and said goodbye to many inspiring patients, I took care of my father who was a brittle diabetic, I have a BS/BA in Mental Health and Cultural Anthropology, and I currently work with individuals who suffer from paranoid schizophrenia. When I wrote my last thread,( I have been reading this board for about 1 year) I just got done reading about a dozen different threads on how some nurse felt as though he/she is suffering from the demands of the career, how somone thought it was ridiculous to have to have a Bachelors to be a professional, how another is disgusted with the salary of the profession, etc. My mind frame at the time was like; why do these people feel so inclined to complain about anything and everything, yeah not everyone is happy with things that go on in their job, but to have such a pessimistic attitude is draining on the people around you, and at the time I felt it necessary, whether dramatic or not to express my opinion of that. I didn't change my mind of pursuing a career as an NP based soley on this chat room, however, when people are given the opportunity to express their opinion over the internet, are inhibitions are weak, sometimes we are more inclined to speak the truth, which is more than an interveiw could have ever answered for me. That was the reality check.

I just wanted to say that before I read the chats on this site, I was very interested in pursuing my masters to become an NP. However, knowing I would have to work as a RN for a few years which recently proposed a huge problem for me. Alot of RN's seem so negative, gossip seems to be the mainstream, and quite frankly, alot of you seem as though you hate your job. Thanks for the reality check. I know many of you are excellent nurses, which the world can respect. Although it seems that too many are pessimistic and indecisive... that's just not the type of environment I want to be in.

Why is it that if your smart, "you should be an MD". My husband is a PA, and he gets that comment all the time. I guess some people define themselves as to the rank that they have, it is a shame. Everyone has special qualities, some RN's could not be MD's(hours away from family,etc), most MD's could not be nurses. Everyone has a style, it's too bad that his daughter has to feel that her passion is "less than sufficient", b/c her father wants her to compensate for his lack of confidence.

If you live in NYC, Stoney Brook has a 3 year master program for BA/BS graduates who are not nurses. Check it out, I'm not sure if they have the midwife program, but you can investigate. Another option could be University of New York at Buffalo, where I currently am. Buffalo is an under appreciated city, we have great restaurants and beautiful/affordable homes with apartments. It is a great escape from "the city", it is much more passae. There are many more schools that offer 3 year programs, but to financially benefit, you might want to stay in NY.

Take it while you have the offer! I have been chasing down a nurse recruiter for the past month in attempt to get a tech position at a hospital here in Buffalo, NY. My fiance is finishing his clinicals this year as a PA. He was a tech a few years ago, he says it helped him in learning the system of responsiblities in the field of patient care. Great step in the right direction! Plus, it pads your resume with experience when your trying to start your career as a RN.