ChihuahuaMamaX2 replied to ChihuahuaMamaX2's topic in General Nursing
So funny you should say that because I can *absolutely* see that happening. If fact, it already has back when for 20 years I had this insane idea that I could save the planet. Needless to say, that...
I lost a relative (the grandmother who raised me & for whom I was the primary caretaker until her last 2 yrs when she required a nurse) because of inadequate medical care in a nursing home. I tell...
ChihuahuaMamaX2 replied to donna65738's topic in General Nursing
From the sounds of this board, it might make more sense for them to put that money into the hospitals instead of nursing schools to hire more nurses (so the ones who are there aren't spread so thin,...
ChihuahuaMamaX2 replied to ChihuahuaMamaX2's topic in General Nursing
That makes sense, MedSurgeMess, thanks so much! So does anyone have more pros / cons of being an APN over an RN? I've read a number of RNs on this board expressing their frustration with fellow...
ChihuahuaMamaX2 replied to ChihuahuaMamaX2's topic in General Nursing
Ahh, okay. So the APN's, if sued, are being sued for their own actions, never for actions of anyone else they work with. I can absolutely handle that. I just don't want to be taken to court if someone...
ChihuahuaMamaX2 replied to ChihuahuaMamaX2's topic in General Nursing
Woah, being sued is something huge to consider. I certainly don't have any shortage of responsibility. In fact, I'm often teased that I'm *too* responsible and too detail-oriented. It's actually a...
ChihuahuaMamaX2 replied to ChihuahuaMamaX2's topic in General Nursing
Thank you! But even aside from acute care, since I don't know yet which MSN I'd get, I'm wondering what the pros / cons are of being any type of APN vs. RN (how does the work load differ, etc). I'm...
Can anyone tell me the pros and cons of being an APN over an RN? I could either do a direct entry MSN, or get a 2nd degree BSN followed by an MSN. I'm interested in getting an MSN (I haven't set on...
ChihuahuaMamaX2 replied to donna65738's topic in General Nursing
I'm confused. if there isn't a nursing shortage prediction, why did MD hospitals just back grants for college programs to increase Maryland's nurses?...
ChihuahuaMamaX2 replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing
I realize this is an old post, but maybe people will get re-interested in it. I currently work in digital marketing going to school at night for a career change into nursing. I hate to say it but, I...
ChihuahuaMamaX2 replied to ChihuahuaMamaX2's topic in General Nursing
I am *so* relieved to hear that. I am, indeed, one who pushes through the pain (that's why I'm in such bad shape now lol). I'm glad to know I can still be a nurse with a bad knee. About the...