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  1. HATE Peds Nursing??

    ArtisticAthlete posted a topic in Pediatric

    Hola! I'm a new member and I've read A LOT of nursing threads that make me double think this career. Why does it seem like everyone hates nursing? I'm assuming it's universal b/c my friend hates her...

  2. ** "There's A Reason There's A Nurse Shortage!!" **

    ArtisticAthlete posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the process of considering which career I want to go into and nursing crossed my mind. I talked to a couple of nurses and they said, "There's a reason there is a shortage of nurses...nursing...

  3. Any Air force or Navy Pediatric Nurse Practitioners willing to provide information?

    ArtisticAthlete replied to PNP09's topic in Government, Military

    BUMP! I'd like to know the answer to this, too. Any

  4. True? --> "RN's Can Work 3Days/Wk And Make A Good Salary!"

    ArtisticAthlete posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all! I'm a career changer and was wondering if this was true - can RN's work 3-4 days/wk and make a good salary? All I need is about 50K and I'm golden! I have a degree in Biology and I'm...

  5. How hard is it for a new grad to get a job in the NICU?

    ArtisticAthlete posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I'm thinking about doing a 1yr accelerated BSN program and was wondering how hard it would be for a new grad to get a job in the NICU? Is this an area that's pretty much impossible to get into...

  6. How hard is it for a new grad to get a job in the NICU?

    ArtisticAthlete replied to ArtisticAthlete's topic in General Nursing

    Great info. Thanks! I know. I'm really bad at that. I guess I'm going overboard w/ asking a bunch of questions before I make a decision b/c I've already been in a healthcare program and I didn't ask...

  7. How hard is it for a new grad to get a job in the NICU?

    ArtisticAthlete replied to ArtisticAthlete's topic in General Nursing

    With the current job market, isn't it really hard for a new grad to get any job? I think I've seen a couple of threads (I need to read some more; I just skimmed through them) where a lot of new grads...

  8. True? --> "RN's Can Work 3Days/Wk And Make A Good Salary!"

    ArtisticAthlete replied to ArtisticAthlete's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle That bad,

  9. What's so stressful about working 3, 12hr shifts?

    ArtisticAthlete posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all! Note: I'm not trying to downplay a nurses job...I'm just confused. So, don't tear me to shreds. :chuckle Ok, now that I got that out of the way, what's so stressful about working 3, 12hr...

  10. True? --> "RN's Can Work 3Days/Wk And Make A Good Salary!"

    ArtisticAthlete replied to ArtisticAthlete's topic in General Nursing

    So, it's abnormal for that to be annoying ("whining adults patients") in my eyes? Most people don't care about that? If so, I guess you're right...I have some soul searching to

  11. True? --> "RN's Can Work 3Days/Wk And Make A Good Salary!"

    ArtisticAthlete replied to ArtisticAthlete's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked in healthcare before (not nursing) and I just prefer pediatric patients. Adult patients seem to whine and complain while kids, they may whine and complain but it's acceptable, in my eyes,...

  12. What's so stressful about working 3, 12hr shifts?

    ArtisticAthlete replied to ArtisticAthlete's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Different strokes for different folks. One would think a nurse should be super compassionate and loving but the reality is, most nurses I've met (or know...including friends) have an...

  13. What's so stressful about working 3, 12hr shifts?

    ArtisticAthlete replied to ArtisticAthlete's topic in General Nursing

    QUESTION: After reading through all of these responses, I've come to the conclusion that all of you guys are talking about "Floor Nursing", right? Are other areas of nursing as stressful? I remember a...

  14. What's so stressful about working 3, 12hr shifts?

    ArtisticAthlete replied to ArtisticAthlete's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, I get it. I got it after post #5 by ohmeowzerRN. After I read that post, I thought, "Phew! No wonder nurses always say they're overworked and underpaid." That's a lot of stuff you guys have to...

  15. What's so stressful about working 3, 12hr shifts?

    ArtisticAthlete replied to ArtisticAthlete's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Thank you for your post and no, I don't think it was offensive; you made some good points. Maybe the healthcare profession really isn't for me (like some of my friends have told me Lol), but I...

  16. What's so stressful about working 3, 12hr shifts?

    ArtisticAthlete replied to ArtisticAthlete's topic in General Nursing

    "Do NOT tell a nurse to..."...really? Are you serious? :chuckle I'm sorry but that's pretty hilarious. You just reminded me of a Kindergarten teacher yelling at her student for trying to eat glue or...

  17. What's so stressful about working 3, 12hr shifts?

    ArtisticAthlete replied to ArtisticAthlete's topic in General Nursing

    Very, very true. I can understand where you are coming from. I'm really dramatic (i.e. saying "sooooooo" or "reeeaally!?") and speak like this in my daily life (perhaps I should be an actress?...

  18. What's so stressful about working 3, 12hr shifts?

    ArtisticAthlete replied to ArtisticAthlete's topic in General Nursing

    Well I guess you're missing one of your senses. No troll...truthful thoughts. I just have a blunt way of asking questions; no need to beat around the bush. That's what I was thinking and wanted to get...

  19. What's so stressful about working 3, 12hr shifts?

    ArtisticAthlete replied to ArtisticAthlete's topic in General Nursing

    Ok...you guys have given me great insight so yeah, I understand now. Thanks for the info! And, just a little fyi - KUDOS TO NURSES!!! I kind of got tired just imagining doing all of that stuff....

  20. What's so stressful about working 3, 12hr shifts?

    ArtisticAthlete replied to ArtisticAthlete's topic in General Nursing

    Uuummm...I'm assuming you missed the bold disclaimer at the beginning of the thread? I'm going to assume you did. I'm not trying to downplay what nurses do so, chill, relax and get over yourself! I...

  21. What's so stressful about working 3, 12hr shifts?

    ArtisticAthlete replied to ArtisticAthlete's topic in General Nursing

    So, if you were stronger do you think it would be that exhausting? I'm a 6ft basketball player; I can picture myself moving patients, w/ help, and not becoming that exhausted. Besides, all patients...

  22. True? --> "RN's Can Work 3Days/Wk And Make A Good Salary!"

    ArtisticAthlete replied to ArtisticAthlete's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I'd be getting my MSN in San Diego so hopefully the working, volunteering and networking would pay off. Hhhmmm. And yeah, I've heard it's a tough market, too. But, hopefully it's easier for...

  23. True? --> "RN's Can Work 3Days/Wk And Make A Good Salary!"

    ArtisticAthlete replied to ArtisticAthlete's topic in General Nursing

    Hello all! Thank you for all of the responses! Well, it sounds like working in a Peds hospital will be doable, as long as I structure my training around it...which I'd do b/c I know that's where I...

  24. True? --> "RN's Can Work 3Days/Wk And Make A Good Salary!"

    ArtisticAthlete replied to ArtisticAthlete's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, ok. But, I'm not doing it for the $$...I'm genuinely interested in healthcare and I'm trying to compare my options (RN/NP vs PA vs MD). About not become an RN for the money...I've heard that...

  25. HATE Peds Nursing??

    ArtisticAthlete replied to ArtisticAthlete's topic in Pediatric

    Hey you guys, thank you for your responses. So, here's my next question: Why do most nurses seem to have co-worker issues, management issues, political issues, etc? Every career has their problems...