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  1. Should I Start Nursing School Now??

    gerry79 replied to dhicks2213's topic in General Nursing

    If you want to become a nurse than by all means go to school. But understand that the need for nurses is not as severe as portrayed by the media and nursing educators/schools. Try to obtain your...

  2. My dream to become a nurse practitioner....

    gerry79 replied to Go-getter's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    But the quality of life as an NP can be much better than as an RN. Money is not everything, I would rather make a little less $$ and have a job that gives you more respect and is less physically...

  3. New grad: HATE my floor...

    gerry79 replied to Nikki.J's topic in Critical Care

    Try to hang in there, ignore the negativity, and learn as much as you can. Some nursing environments can be quite toxic, but dont let it ruin your learning experience. Also make sure to cover you...

  4. any RNs go the associate degree route?

    gerry79 replied to Sylvia928's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I went to Quincy College for my ASN, thought I was all done with school because an RN is an RN. But decided to get my BSN, which my hospital paid for, now I am going on for my NP. In my opinion, due...

  5. I finally made it!!!!

    gerry79 replied to shandsburnRN-CRNA's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Congrats!!! The journey is finally complete (except for the job hunt of

  6. boston RN programs?

    gerry79 replied to skibo87's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Simmons, MGH, BC, Labore, Regis, are all very expensive (Simmons is $40,000 a year). Also the prospect for employment in the Boston metro area is dismal. Most of the Community Colleges have wait lists...

  7. Employment problems?

    gerry79 replied to HumptyDumpty's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Not an NP yet, hoping to get into school next spring, but with the proliferation of NP programs springing up across the country, I can see a definite oversaturation of the

  8. PA/NP to MD Bridge??

    gerry79 replied to Joebird21's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am sorry, in no way does NP/PA ever equal MD. Not even close. Just look at the course work involved for both. Even PA education seems a bit more rigorous than NP education. I want to be an NP, and...

  9. frustrated with "fluff" in my NP program

    gerry79 replied to Grnrn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Nursing education and fluff seem to be intimate bed

  10. UCSF Medical Center Nurses

    gerry79 posted a topic in California Nursing

    Are there any UCSF Medical Center nurses out there? I would like to know what are the patient ratios, and what is the nursing culture like. Is it a nurse friendly facility. Thanks for any

  11. NP to CRNA

    gerry79 replied to NYRN05's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    NYRN05, I had the same question as jlcole45 after reading your post. Do you feel as if you are adding steps to the process? If you want to be a CRNA, then why dedicate the time and financial resources...

  12. Are online NP programs good for the profession??

    gerry79 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am applying to NP school soon and noticed a proliferation of online NP programs. Is this a good thing? I have nothing against online education, received my BSN via the online route, but wonder if...

  13. Are online NP programs good for the profession??

    gerry79 replied to gerry79's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I prefer online education. It allow many to continue their education who would otherwise not be able to do to life's circumstances. And I agree, online programs can be quite rigorous, but some believe...

  14. ER RN salary

    gerry79 replied to newfloridaRN's topic in Emergency

    Boston: 3 years experience, base

  15. When did you decide to become an NP?

    gerry79 replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I was at work and noticed how we (the nurses) were running around like crazy, struggling to subdue belligerent and combative patients, getting screamed at, kicked, and generally disrespected. I...

  16. Nurses who DON'T work in a hospital, what do you do?

    gerry79 replied to RNfaster's topic in General Nursing

    Great thread! So I am not "trapped" at the bedside!

  17. Quincy College 2010 full time RN Program

    gerry79 replied to Btorr265's topic in General Nursing

    Graduated in 07 from QC. Tough but good program. Congrats and good

  18. UMASS Boston RN-BSN Online update

    gerry79 posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I just found out that I passed the pharmacology NLN exam. Next week I take the NLN nutrition exam. I hope to pass that exam so I wont have to take a nutrition class. The pharm exam was not hard at all...

  19. Job Offer. Should I take it????????????

    gerry79 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Was offered a job with a starting salary of $30.00/hr in Arlington. There is a 5 grand sign on bonus along with 3 grand for moving expenses. Should I be worried about the working conditions at the...

  20. Any black male nurses out there?

    gerry79 replied to Spoiled1's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am a black male nurse in Boston. I work on a cardiac intervention floor. Not many in this

  21. Medical Assistants to replace RN's?

    gerry79 replied to blueyesue's topic in General Nursing

    Certainly it is much cheaper for a doctors office to hire a MA rather than an RN, but in the hospital setting, MA's are not trained to work at the

  22. Baylor Medical Center Dallas

    gerry79 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    What is the pay for Dallas nurses with 3 years experience? Also I seem to be getting a lot of recruiter calls from Texas. Whats the deal with Texas and recruiting outside nurses? Is there something...

  23. Baylor Medical Center Dallas

    gerry79 replied to gerry79's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks for the reply! Do you work at

  24. The Lowdown on Austin Hospitals

    gerry79 replied to luv2yoga's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hope you get a fe replies as I am also looking to move to Austin and am curious about Texas nursing as I have heard the nursing culture is different than where I am from

  25. Non Nursing Question!!!!!

    gerry79 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    For those of you who live in the Dallas/Fort Worth and Austin area, what is the monthly average electric bill?? I am seriously considering moving to Texas due to the high cost of living in Boston, but...