ED_RN

Haha, well looks like there's not much of a debate on this topic. Thanks for the advice, y'all!

I'm starting my first nursing job in 2 weeks and have heard a lot of different opinions on carrying malpractice insurance. I am working for a large hospital system, so I am covered by them; however, I have heard from some people that if you and the hospital are both named in a lawsuit, the hospital may throw you under the bus to save themselves some money. In these cases, it would be helpful if the nurse has his/her own malpractice insurance. Most people have said carrying individual malpractice insurance is unnecessary, but some say to do it. What do you all think? (Note: I'm not planning on having to use it anytime soon, just want to be on the safe side!!)

It is actually a national requirement to have experience in critical care before entering a CRNA program. Direct from the AANA's website: http://www.aana.com/BecomingCRNA.aspx?ucNavMenu_TSMenuTargetID=18&ucNavMenu_TSMenuTargetType=4&ucNavMenu_TSMenuID=6&id=1018

When an RN's shift starts at 7am, and she takes a break at 7:30. What the heck do you need a break from?!

Psych! The first 5 minutes of my first psych clinical in nursing school, someone threatened to kill me and cut off my toes one by one. I'm scarred for the rest of my career. I'd loooove a Trauma/Burn Unit though!

Good to hear! I start my first nursing job in 2 weeks!!

Yep! Gooood luck with USMLE!

allthaticanbe - I'm just going off of my sister's schedule. She took off July and August to study for the Step2 CK And pre-med students partying in Aruba and not taking the MCAT? Sounds like the way to go. haha.

I would be a neurosurgeon!

I'll agree that medical school is 100x harder than nursing school. I went to nursing school for one year, received my BSN and had a lot of fun while doing it (AKA - going out on weekends, having time to myself). I studied for my NCLEX for 4 days and passed it in 75 questions. My sister on the other hand, spent the first 2 years of her medical school career locked up in her apartment or at the library studying. She could probably count the number of times she went out with her friends using just her fingers. Granted, medical school does get easier after the first two years, constant studying is required. They actually give their students months off to study for boards, and there isn't just one board exam either. It is definitely intense. Anyways, while nursing is by no means an easy profession, I think you are vastly underestimating the depth of knowledge that is required in medical school. Easily 100x harder than nursing school! On the other hand, just because someone is a doctor, doesn't mean they have the ability to analyze your entire life!