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  1. What do you think of this ratio?

    HealthyRN replied to HealthyRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Yes, those other floors had aides. This one does too, although they are responsible for 10-12 patients, so I don't know how much help they would be. I'm just trying to get a feel for if this is a...

  2. Direct Entry GRADUATE NPs

    HealthyRN replied to mvanz9999's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    CZJA- I am obviously in the minority here, but I do think that you can succeed as a DE NP. If you are working as a nurse for two years, I believe that is enough experience to learn what nursing is...

  3. Anyone starting a traditional MSN program in the fall?

    HealthyRN posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I wanted to start a support thread for those of us who are taking the traditional route for graduate school (BSN-MSN). I am starting an FNP program in the fall. I've been a nurse for a little over a...

  4. Anyone else with Acid Reflux?

    HealthyRN replied to mgalloLPN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Mindy, I am your age and I was just diagnosed with larygeopharangeal (LPR) reflux, which is a little different from GERD. Instead of the acid refluxing into the esophagus, mine is going into my...

  5. How about a relevant, informative thread for once!!

    HealthyRN replied to SteveNNP's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thanks for starting this thread, Steve! I know exactly what you mean about the threads all being similar and nothing to really engage a student who is already in a program. It is my first year in...

  6. "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

    HealthyRN replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I didn't mean to make it sound as if you said a BSN is worthless, because you obviously never said that. It was a rhetorical question and not directed specificly at you. I realize that many of you...

  7. At a low point- very disillusioned with nursing

    HealthyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am so frustrated with nursing right now. I just want to give up. I tried acute care and didn't find it to my liking, to say the least. So, I tried a non-clinical job outside of acute care and it...

  8. "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

    HealthyRN replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Valuing knowledge and valuing education are two different things. I don't believe that the nursing profession, as a whole, values education. If we did, why are we one of the only health professions...

  9. At a low point- very disillusioned with nursing

    HealthyRN replied to HealthyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ten months of ER experience, one month of med-surg. You would think that my ER experience would count for something, but all of the recruiters I have talked to will not consider me for ER or ICU...

  10. At a low point- very disillusioned with nursing

    HealthyRN replied to HealthyRN's topic in General Nursing

    If it were supposed to be fun, it wouldn't be called "work", right? I used to think that is true, but then I see my husband and many of my friends outside of nursing that really do love their jobs....

  11. At a low point- very disillusioned with nursing

    HealthyRN replied to HealthyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the advice and support! I am feeling better after getting in a good workout. I will probably give it another shot, it's just frustrating. I feel like I made some poor decisions already...

  12. experience or money?? Need opinions please!

    HealthyRN replied to CWiggins3's topic in General Nursing

    No amount of money is going to make you happy if you don't like the job. Go for the job that you think is more exciting and will make you

  13. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    HealthyRN replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I understand what you are saying and I also question the true motivation of some of the groups involved in the push for the DNP. In the case of your PT friend, did this happen when the DPT was...

  14. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    HealthyRN replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    There has been an explosion of programs! In less than two years, there are over 40 DNP programs that are currently accepting students. According to the AACN...

  15. ICU: Nurses Wash Patients + Make Beds?

    HealthyRN replied to nyforlove's topic in General Nursing

    If there is no tech to help, are you expected to bath patients and change linens by yourself? Or do you take turns helping other RNs? I am interested in ICU nursing, but it is the physical component...

  16. Professionalism and the image of nursing

    HealthyRN replied to RachelLVN's topic in General Nursing

    The Center for Nursing Advocacy would also be a good place to look for examples. There are so many issues that go into this that it will be difficult for you to choose. I would like to see the...

  17. "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

    HealthyRN replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It may be "intellectual snobbery", but the truth is that some people place a higher value on education than others. There are a lot of things that factor into this including socioeconomic factors,...

  18. Crash Course?! Thoughts on RN education

    HealthyRN replied to jjjoy's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that I graduated feeling like I knew a little bit about a lot of information. It is difficult to retain the information if you don't work in a speciality where you deal with it often. Much...

  19. "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

    HealthyRN replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have never heard of a BSN grad or any grad getting a year of orientation. Six months in a speciality unit, yes, but certainly not a year. You may be thinking of the "residency" programs that some...

  20. Rich nurses?

    HealthyRN replied to tiij's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree that the salaries of health care workers are the cause of the increasing health care costs. Unions can be powerful, but most nurses don't belong to unions. You mention this several times...

  21. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    HealthyRN replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    The DNP would not be two extra years in addition to a master's. A master's would not be required. From my understanding, the DNP would take about three years after completing a BSN. If you already...

  22. Should I return to the ER?

    HealthyRN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I've been a nurse for a year and a half now and I've already had three jobs. My first job was in med-surg and I only stayed about a month. After that, I went to ER and worked for 10 months. I...

  23. Unsure Where To Begin...

    HealthyRN replied to Samanthavv's topic in Nursing Career

    There are three ways to become an RN: through a diploma program (very rare these days, but there are a few that still exist), an associate's degree, or a bachelor's degree. Explore the site to learn...

  24. Please help!

    HealthyRN replied to freetofly's topic in Nursing Career

    I lived and went to school in Columbus, OH until about a year ago and I know that the "nursing shortage" was becoming a surplus right before I left. I think that everyone gave great advice about...

  25. How did you choose your Career in Nursing?

    HealthyRN replied to JasonCocchiola's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above poster about nursing not being my passion or "calling". I didn't always know that I wanted to be a nurse, although I was always attracted to the "medical" field in general. I...