nursetony9 replied to brookeg30's topic in Doctoral
I'm currently enrolled in a BSN-DNP Adult and Gero program and have four semesters remaining. If I were to do it all over again, I wouldn't. I would stick with an MSN level NP program. Why? My reasoning for becoming an NP is to be a clinician; with m...
nursetony9 replied to DrZaphod's topic in Doctoral
Complete garbage. As a second year DNP student, I assure you, the level of education I am receiving at the doctoral level is nowhere near equivalent to that of an MD or DO. The DNP is not an asset to those who only want to be clinicians. Masters leve...
nursetony9 replied to Aimeek's topic in NP Students
To be honest, it's really not worth the effort. The educational standards for Nurse Practitioners is shifting; from MSN options being obsolete, to the DNP requisite. I'm in a AGNP - DNP Program and the work involved in the program is astronomical. To...
nursetony9 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing
Do you think I don't realize that current issues people are facing regarding their healthcare. I do...I'm a nurse. First of all President Obama taught Marxism at Harvard and he believed in "Karl Marx." All signs point to him being a Socialist. Secon...
nursetony9 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing
Well, I noticed that many people used the words "free healthcare." Its NOT Free! Where do you think the money comes from to support such a huge healthcare obligation? TAXES! I am opposed to the current healthcare bill propose by socialist Barack Ob...
nursetony9 replied to danmcbabe's topic in Male Students
Well, I am going to be completely honest. If I was to choose a different career before becoming a nurse....I would have. I genuinely enjoy taking care of people, especially the elderly, but I didn't realize how HORRID the nursing politics are. I have...
nursetony9 replied to lilbabe_tara's topic in LPN-RN
I am currently an LPN that is in RN school. I started last June and have been going since then. I will be done in May, but as far as stress relievers...its junk food. I make flashcards out of everything from handouts to power points. I study those a ...
I have had personal experience with under staffing when I worked in Texas. I would recommend going onto the Board of Nursing for your states website and see if there is a "SAFE HARBOR" form. Texas provides nurses with a SAFE HARBOR form for under sta...