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  1. Questioning the Decision of Nursing

    ChihuahuaMamaX2 posted a topic in General Nursing

    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...

  2. Questioning the Decision of Nursing

    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...

  3. Pros / Cons of APN vs. RN

    ChihuahuaMamaX2 posted a topic in General Nursing

    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...

  4. Pros / Cons of APN vs. RN

    ChihuahuaMamaX2 replied to ChihuahuaMamaX2's topic in General Nursing

    Highlandlass, That was actually an amazingly great description of the difference between the two. I understand exactly what you're saying. Thank

  5. Nursing Shortage

    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,...

  6. Pros / Cons of APN vs. RN

    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...

  7. Is Anyone in Management Here?

    ChihuahuaMamaX2 replied to RuRnurse?'s topic in General Nursing

    lol Aaamen! Though I'm not yet a nurse, at 33yo and having worked in a few different fields I've come to learn that is the

  8. Pros / Cons of APN vs. RN

    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...

  9. Pros / Cons of APN vs. RN

    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...

  10. Pros / Cons of APN vs. RN

    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...

  11. Nursing Shortage

    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?...

  12. Nursing Shortage

    ChihuahuaMamaX2 replied to donna65738's topic in General Nursing

  13. After 15 years - I may be one more nurse to add to the shortage

    ChihuahuaMamaX2 replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    OMG, I'm sooo relieved to hear that!!!!!

  14. After 15 years - I may be one more nurse to add to the shortage

    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...

  15. Is it possible to be a GOOD RN with a BAD KNEE?

    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...

  16. Is it possible to be a GOOD RN with a BAD KNEE?

    ChihuahuaMamaX2 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi Gang, I am 33yo and, after the loss of a relative, have just begun a career change from a desk job into nursing (which is obviously not a desk job). I just began pre-clinicals for a 2nd degree BSN,...

  17. Is it possible to be a GOOD RN with a BAD KNEE?

    ChihuahuaMamaX2 replied to ChihuahuaMamaX2's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the tip. What units would you recommend? I have recently decided to get the replacement surgery. Right now I work full-time (at a very demanding job that would not allow me to take off 3...

  18. Is it possible to be a GOOD RN with a BAD KNEE?

    ChihuahuaMamaX2 replied to ChihuahuaMamaX2's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for letting me know. It's good to know I'd have a back up job, should I just not be able to do bedside any longer. That's my biggest hesitation with changing fields into nursing so late in...

  19. Is it possible to be a GOOD RN with a BAD KNEE?

    ChihuahuaMamaX2 replied to ChihuahuaMamaX2's topic in General Nursing

    The surgeon said a brace would make the knee worse because it would push the kneecap in and create even more grinding between the knee cap and socket. Great idea though! I'm so glad to hear that...

  20. Is it possible to be a GOOD RN with a BAD KNEE?

    ChihuahuaMamaX2 replied to ChihuahuaMamaX2's topic in General Nursing

    Very good to know. Thank

  21. Is it possible to be a GOOD RN with a BAD KNEE?

    ChihuahuaMamaX2 replied to ChihuahuaMamaX2's topic in General Nursing

    To everyone... My sights are on cardiac surgery ICU since the median patient age is 65-75yo (I'd prefer to work with older patients where I'm fixing them & sending them back into the world :) )....

  22. help

    ChihuahuaMamaX2 replied to AngelTM50's topic in General Nursing

    You sound like a very loving girlfriend. Having been on both sides of the cancer coin more times than I would have preferred, I can safely say it's never easy to deal with no matter which side you are...

  23. And so, maybe nurses really don't eat there own: a positive story for future nurses

    ChihuahuaMamaX2 replied to D.R.A.'s topic in General Students

    So glad to hear it, especially today after I read a few articles that said the opposite. I was beginning to feel discouraged. Thanks for the positive ray of light.

  24. critical thinking

    ChihuahuaMamaX2 replied to okpnstudent's topic in General Students

    That was a fantastic example of critical