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I am curious if there are any duel programs in education and a specialty. I know there are some midwifery/FNP programs out there. I have been trying to do some research on such things.

Curious how did you secure the food coloring in the noodles? This sounds like an interesting idea I just need a bit more explanation. Thank you! Do you have a picture?

Hello, I am looking for some input from all you wonderful educators. When thinking about pursuing a masters degree with a hope of teaching in the future what is the recommendations for education. Is it better to go for an advanced degree such as nurse practitioner or midwifery vs. the traditional Masters in Education? Pros? Cons? I keep getting told that I would have more options if I went into a specialty like I mentioned vs. a general degree in education because I could still teach with that specialty degree. Thoughts?

I dont think you are ever to old to do anything. If you want to go into nursing the same as anything else, go for it. It doesn't matter how old you are when you graduate from nursing school it just matters if you are a good quality practitioner.

So there are just so many places to start but.... First off it depends on what state you are in and what the rules are for what you would like to get into. If you want to just go and take an EMT-B class thats fine. You will be able to practice as an EMT-B. I am from PA. I decided after spending 2 years in the ER, some people got me interested in prehospital. When it was all said and done, I now have my PHRN, and I work full time with a local ambulance service. I find it much more satisfying then where i was at with the ER. There are a lot of differences in peoples opinions in regards to scopes of practices, protocols, and what an RN vs. Medic can do. Again it goes back to what state you are in. In this state I had to take the EMT-P National Written exam but not before I passed an EMT-B Practical exam. RN vs. Medic, in the grand scheme of things, we all work off of orders from a doctor. It all kind of depends on what kind of order it is. We are all responsible for providing high level of care. I will caution people from saying that Medics can do more than a Nurse. Or a nurse has more training. Its more a matter of everyone on different levels and where people work. A brand new nurse that just graduated from a nursing program, would have a difficult time just walking out and taking the exams to get the PHRN cert. Again there are many differences. There is a lot of subject matter that I know much more then some of my colleges only because we discuss it more in depth in our education. On the flip side when it comes to critical interventions and EMT-P does get more in depth training with the education they receive vs. an RN. In an ED there are a lot of things that an RN can not do, not because they are not capable or do not know necessarily its a matter of there is an MD/DO there that is able to do these things. Again, all states have different requirements. I have a friend whom is an RN, but works as an EMT-B basic because he wants to do that instead of being a EMT-P. It's all in what you want to do and what you want to accomplish with those things.

Epona, Being new is never fun. We have all been there. Unfortunately, when you are new it takes some time to get used to the doctors, routines and orders. As the other posters stated, yeah it seemed like the conversation was a bit prolonged and some docs, just have no tolerance. (I know its not right but, unfortunately this seems to be the way of the world) Some doctors are nice and will be more than happy to explain things to you. As posted the correct way to go about the situation (which its hard to say exactly without knowing the specific med and level was) however you should have called said that this was the patients level and you are verifying that medication. Now if you feel that you have serious problems with the order being given, it would be wise to talk that over with your preceptors, or other nurses on the floor. Then after you have made a decision, document, document, document. Also, unless the doctor is who you are working for (for example in the office) they most likley can not fire you. As long as you did not cause any adverse problem with the patient you should be in good shape. Advice, its a rough world out there. The first few months are hard. Good luck, and keep your head up and take good care of those patients!

I must say I spent 6 years trying to find the right shift for me. I also spent my whole school carreer trying to figure out why I was so tired all the time and didnt feel like a normal human being, I cant get up in the morning Im always tired and had a hard time sleeping, however when I started working steady night shift that all changed! I love night shift! I cant imagine working any other shift, I can sleep on this shift, Im not late anymore, I feel like a normal person! I dont know I think some people are just meant to work nights!

If you are interested in a hospital setting, Alle-Kiski Medical Center is not to far away from Sarver, PA. Its in Natrona heights, and I know they are currently looking for LPN's. Just a thought.

oh yeah, I forgot to add to my little addtion, what about the dying patient, or very very sick not doing very well patient, with the patient and family and patient next door, im sure that is very uplifting while in the hospital setting, and im sure it does wonderes when there is a code or the patient passes on, that has to really make the next door patient feel good. PRIVATE ROOMS!!!! JACHO needs to make a recommendation ASAP!!!!

How does the nursing community out there feel about semi-private rooms vs. private rooms? How do you feel about in regards to patient safety? Medication Errors? Communication? Cleanliness? Confidentiality? Any other pros or cons? Infection control? Do the pros outweigh the cons to having a private room? How about private rooms, for "special people" employees, VIPS, people with money, how do you feel about that? Has anyone worked in a semi-private hospital and then a private room hospital or vice versa? Does being in a private room tend to bring the family closer to the bedside and care of the patient? Any other comments, opinions, personal experencies? I am doing a project for my nurse management class, so I was curious to get some opinions?

Ok, I wanted to add in some more comments to the thread. What about the younger patient, middle adulthood, that gets put in with an eldery patient, not necessarly confused, but definitly different needs, toilting ect. maybe a fall risk, and the younger patient begins to feel as though they are "babysitting" the other patient, not because they have to but because they feel they must. How often are two patietns together, and one ends up having some type of infection that requires isolation. Has any of these things happen to anybody? Sharing of bathrooms? especially with a patient that dosent have the best bathroom habits. Do you often find yourself not having enough room to work in because you are working in a double room? Do you think you would have an easier time communicating with your patient, without another person and family next door between a thin cutrain? Do you think any kind of medication errors would be avoided with a patient being in a private room vs. semi-private room? Hmmm I dont know just wanting to know some more opinions on the subject...

Oh my gosh, how horrible for this to happen to you, especially after all you have been through to get that degree. I ask too what state you are from, and ask if you have spoken with your state BON. I never knew that a school can exist that is not accredited, I would definitly speak to your board of nursing, and shame on the school for giving you a hard time regarding this. The other thing I would say is to see if you can transfer your credits to another program, and get a degree from an accredited university. I wish you luck and keep us posted!

Hair color shouldnt matter, but I think in basic interview practices, a bright "odd" hair color might be a strike against you. I do believe that patients remember how you treat them and how much compassion you bring to them, not what color your hair is. So good luck to you in whatever your future brings you! Odd colored hair or not!

Dear Melanie, I think that you are in right place, and you shoudn't call yourself a "vet nurse" just to keep the public straight but becuase you are care taker of those in need and their families. The only difference is that the ones you take care of are usually 4 legged, and dont have a voice as we do to tell us when they need help or that they are hurting. I for one could never do what you do, because I can't keep myself together when it comes to animals, my heart goes out to them. You do a job that many of us could not do. Also can I add aren't we all animals, haha, I know that many people would say that thats just not right and that isnt a good analogy but Im just trying to make a point. I think that we can learn from each other especially regarding dealing with families, and consoluing those that have lost "a family member" for whatever reason. Also I do believe that a lot of the procedures that you do at as a vet tech are very very similar to what we do, your just doing them on dogs and kittens, and the many other things that we do on a day to day basis. You save peoples "babies and children" and I know veteratnairy medicine has moved a long way. So Melanie, Keep your head up high as a Vet Nurse, and keep our little furry friends happy one life at a time. I extend a big welcome and hello, to you here.

To the MOMS out there that our BF GOOD JOB, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! YOU ARE DOING THE BEST FOR YOUR BABIES AND THEIR IS SCIENTIFIC FACT TO BACK IT UP. I think that breastfeeding should be done as long as the mother and child are able to do so. I think the reason for all the conversation on Breastfeeding is that people have mixed feelings on it due to how they were rasied and how the view it but this is the fact BREASTFEEDING IS NATURAL, IT IS HOW ITS SUPPOSE TO BE. I for one do not even have children and I look forward to that day that I can breastfeed my children and do the best thing I can for them. We should support all new mothers in their choice to breastfeed, and not make them feel like thier doing something wrong. So keep breastfeeding all moms out there, and just try to ignore the negatism from others, due to their insecurities.