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  1. Is the nursing profession causing its own RN shortage?

    Dranger replied to RNDave's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Yeah advanced practice where every other bedside nurse is going... Less belittlement maybe but more competition for jobs and dilution of

  2. NICU RN interest in CRNA/NP

    Dranger replied to Dramruch's topic in General Nursing

    A word of caution, many newish RNs are going back to school to become a NP. The market has the chance to become saturated. It has already happened to CRNAs in certain areas. Nights and school will be...

  3. Is the nursing profession causing its own RN shortage?

    Dranger replied to RNDave's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have heard that as well, maybe wound vacs and debridement kicked maggots to the curb Leeches too?

  4. Is the nursing profession causing its own RN shortage?

    Dranger replied to RNDave's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I am not cornering market but I have never been at a place where the population of these types of patients is so high and with employee exit surveys specifically stating that as a major reason for...

  5. Is the nursing profession causing its own RN shortage?

    Dranger replied to RNDave's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I meant infected but I have seen infested with maggots before. Actually I think the maggots helped to stop the spread of infection in that

  6. Is the nursing profession causing its own RN shortage?

    Dranger replied to RNDave's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    What do you mean sickest? There are plenty more sicker than what I listed. Did you not see the trend? No you do not understand when 100% of your patient population is like this it wears on you. I...

  7. FNP in ER

    Dranger replied to Lovescience's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think FNP would be adequate for fast-track but a work up for an ICU admit? Probably not. My hospital has FNPs in fast track and ACNPs who come down to admit. No ACNPs in the ED. Patients that are...

  8. Is the nursing profession causing its own RN shortage?

    Dranger replied to RNDave's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    False, my job would be a lot more enjoyable if not for the patient population. I have worked at multiple places and this is by far the worse. Is the management great? No, but neither is the patient...

  9. FNP in ER

    Dranger replied to Lovescience's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Before deciding any of this you need to be realistic. How many ED fellowships are there? A handful? Most of these fellowships only accept 1-2 NPs a rotation, you need to have a few backup

  10. Is the nursing profession causing its own RN shortage?

    Dranger replied to RNDave's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Problem is the rest of the units are understaffed too (i.e. wouldn't function without floating) and the hospital patient population is all medicare/medicaid who are readmitted frequently for the same...

  11. Don't like nursing at all, what can I do with my BSN?

    Dranger replied to lostrnugh's topic in First Year After Licensure

    PACU. I don't think they do anything and it seems pretty chill. I mean they leave every OR patient a mess and intubated after 6pm so then we just "recover" them. Hehe waiting for flames.... But...

  12. Have you encountered useless residents?

    Dranger replied to seks's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have met far more useless nurses than resident physicians... If they have their attitude in check I find most are willing to learn and of they do not know they go to their chief resident or...

  13. "On my last leg"

    Dranger replied to TU RN's topic in General Nursing

    I remember I have spoken with you a few times and completely understand where you are at. I joke all the time with MRI, US, Rads and Echo techs that I should have gone that route. They nearly make as...

  14. Is the nursing profession causing its own RN shortage?

    Dranger replied to RNDave's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It's one of those situation when being chronically understaffed, a few people jet out which creates a domino effect. Pay and benefits are about par for the area. Resources over the past few years have...

  15. Mid Level practitioner best for surgery.

    Dranger replied to apjacobs's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    For procedures I see PAs used way more often than

  16. Is the nursing profession causing its own RN shortage?

    Dranger replied to RNDave's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    My ICU is staffed by RNs with an average experience level of 6 months to a year if that most are just off residency. It is a revolving door of attrition every year for various reasons. There is a...

  17. Does everybody want to be a NP?

    Dranger replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    You can't really compare the 3 USMLE or COMLEX steps to the NP exams. Steps 1 is basic biochem, micro, physio and hard sciences that really isn't touched anywhere in the nursing realm. Step 2 CK/CS...

  18. Is this true? Salary Question

    Dranger replied to MexicanFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think nationally PAs are slightly higher, for California I don't know. However, if I read correctly from your other thread you need to work full time and health have insurance right? For PA schools...

  19. Does everybody want to be a NP?

    Dranger replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    There are enough people who are pursuing NP who really shouldn't be NPs. I mean if you can't even do your RN job right how will being a NP help? There is a bubble for everything and this broad stroke...

  20. Ask a CRNA any question you want

    Dranger replied to PaSSiNGaS's topic in Critical Care

    Just come out and say it, you want to be a CRNA for the money. It's okay this is a safe place...lol Someone coming on here with two WIDELY different career paths in mind plus asking about CRNA usually...

  21. as a nursing student will I get more out of working in the ICU as a CNA?

    Dranger replied to michigan94's topic in Critical Care

    You have techs in the ICU? Sign me up

  22. New Grad Critical Care Experience

    Dranger replied to oldsockventriloquist's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I did a CC residency from the start, they are out there. Also do not tell managers or co-workers of your intention to attend CRNA school either at the interview or even at work. ICUs have high...

  23. Getting over a med error, what now?

    Dranger replied to CmacD's topic in General Students

    Learn from it and move on. Prophylactic subQ heparin really isn't a big deal to

  24. Are private schools worth it? Or should I just wait...

    Dranger replied to mroun91's topic in General Students

    I did private and I liked it. Total was 185K but the Army paid for it... Up to you but with an RN ROI 60k is

  25. PRN during FNP School?

    Dranger replied to MexicanFNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I went per diem for school (1 to maybe 2 shifts a week) but I already had a sizable amount of savings and I have health insurance through the Army Reserves. Granted I don't use my health insurance...