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  1. When are you too old to start nursing school?

    jd2nurse replied to 2soon2beOTC's topic in General Students

    You're definitely not too old! I graduated at 44. Remember that there are many ways to be a nurse. Not everyone has to work in the hospital slinging patients around all day. You can do home health or...

  2. Please Share Your 5 Most Effective Study Strategies

    jd2nurse posted a topic in General Students

    I'm starting a 12-month ABSN program in January 2010 and I would like to know what works best for studying in nursing school. In my pre-requisites I have found that reading the book is pretty...

  3. Nurses are Not Doctors

    jd2nurse replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't agree more. Let's take another example from my own background as a lawyer with 11 years of experience. There are many areas where paralegals perform very much like lawyers, divorce for...

  4. Nurses are Not Doctors

    jd2nurse replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    How on Earth can you argue that a PA's education is "rigorous" compared to an NP? That's just silly. PAs get 2 years post bachelor's degree. An NP, by contrast has a nursing degree and at least a...

  5. Nurses are Not Doctors

    jd2nurse replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Detractors or no, the handwriting is on the wall. Check this out: [h=2]Nurse practitioner, physician assistant demand

  6. Does your hospital or facility badge include your credentials?

    jd2nurse replied to icuRNmaggie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It's an interesting pamphlet. But it's also funny that AACN doesn't even follow its own rule. I just took the PCCN and went through a question book written by them. In the book, they cite their...

  7. Does your hospital or facility badge include your credentials?

    jd2nurse replied to icuRNmaggie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Wrong according to who? Every time I see a nurse cite his/her credentials in articles, etc., it's RN first, then degree, then certifications. I didn't know there was a "rule" on the issue. Can you...

  8. An Unapologetic Reasoning On Why You Don't Want To Be A Nurse.

    jd2nurse replied to Mr Midwife's topic in General Students

    Hey Mr. Midwife! Interesting post. Being a male nurse myself and knowing how touchy things got during my maternity rotation - gender issues - I'd personally be very interested to hear how you have...

  9. Why is this question always asked?

    jd2nurse replied to RNsRWe's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You make a good point, Amy. People should definitely search the site. It takes only a moment and you can save others' time by educating yourself a bit on you find before asking questions....

  10. Why is this question always asked?

    jd2nurse replied to RNsRWe's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You've found an adherent in AmyRN303, maybe. I actually think her example is quite different than the point you're making. Rather than me not "getting it," it appears it is you who don't "get it,"...

  11. Does your hospital or facility badge include your credentials?

    jd2nurse replied to icuRNmaggie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    At my facility it's RN, BSN (or

  12. Why is this question always asked?

    jd2nurse replied to RNsRWe's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm sorry, but I think your post is completely off base. You should know from personal experience that testimonials are one source of information people use when making choices of any kind. For...

  13. Nurses are Not Doctors

    jd2nurse replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Latecomer here, but I saw this post and was so infuriated I have to weigh in. This article presents a poorly justified rationale to cover up fear. Maybe nurses aren't doctors, but who says primary...

  14. ccrn

    jd2nurse replied to jpj7's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Be careful with the notion you can take the CCRN without critical care experience. See here

  15. Does your hospital or facility badge include your credentials?

    jd2nurse replied to icuRNmaggie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Our facility shows credentials, such as BSN, CCRN, etc. I think it is appropriate to list these credentials for patients, but also for colleagues, to read. I just obtained my PCCN and I'm proud of...

  16. My ICU/ER job hunt tale of woe....please help!

    jd2nurse posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi everyone. Here's my story. I took a job in oncology as a new grad because I graduated mid-year and didn't want to wait for new-grad programs to start in the fall (or count on being selected for...

  17. New grad fired 2x- now what?!

    jd2nurse replied to heartbrokenRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    A very interesting read, so I thought I would pass on:

  18. New grad fired 2x- now what?!

    jd2nurse replied to heartbrokenRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow, heartbrokenRN! I'm SO glad you shared your story because I, too, have a similar one of my own. I recently started on a high acuity med surg floor and didn't get along with my preceptor....

  19. Military Flight Nursing?

    jd2nurse posted a topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I know there was previously a thread on this "flight nursing in the air force?" but it started in 1999 and so is dated. I am graduating in Dec. 2010 and want to become a civilian flight nurse. I...

  20. Military Flight Nursing?

    jd2nurse replied to jd2nurse's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Thanks all for your comments. I contacted the recruiter and found out that I can't really get the application process started until about 2 months after I receive my RN, so I can take some time to...

  21. Samuel Merritt ELMSN-FNP 2010 - Sacramento Applicants

    jd2nurse posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Anyone out there applying for this program? Looking for some friends to share the stress of the waiting game

  22. Confused about schools - which route to take?

    jd2nurse replied to Adam22's topic in General Nursing

    If your ultimate goal is PA, go ahead and apply to PA school now! :) There's no need to get a nursing degree before you get into PA school. If you're worried about being competitive (lack of health...

  23. Please Share Your 5 Most Effective Study Strategies

    jd2nurse replied to jd2nurse's topic in General Students

    I LOVE this website! Thank you all so much for the feedback. I haven't even had a chance to read through it all yet (studying for a final I have tomorrow). I did want to take a moment to give you...

  24. Samuel Merritt ELMSN-FNP 2010 - Sacramento Applicants

    jd2nurse replied to jd2nurse's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Nope. I made my decision. I'm going ABSN!

  25. Samuel Merritt ELMSN-FNP 2010 - Sacramento Applicants

    jd2nurse replied to jd2nurse's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi Renee, I sent you an email (on this site) with my home email address.