CrazyPremed

CrazyPremed MSN, RN, NP

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  1. What's typical while in Nursing school?

    CrazyPremed replied to sassiebaz's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I don't that you are 'over thinking' it at all. As a matter of fact, I think that it shows that you are truly preparing for this challenge. I am in Block one, and I am amazed at how much time this...

  2. Advice on Positions to Work While in or Waiting to Attend Nursing School?

    CrazyPremed replied to RNfaster's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Actually, Scottsdale Healthcare and the John C Lincoln network have partnerships with Scottsdale Community Colleges and Paradise Valley Community Colleges. they actually HOLD spots for their employees...

  3. Why do people drop out of AZ nursing schools?

    CrazyPremed posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hello all, I was reading the 'drop out' thread and it seems as if a good percentage of people drop out of NS during the first or second semester. For those of you who are making it through (or had to...

  4. Advice on Positions to Work While in or Waiting to Attend Nursing School?

    CrazyPremed replied to RNfaster's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hello all. My advice would be to shell out the money and become a CNA. You are going to spend thousands becoming a nurse; just consider this part of the process. All of the classes that I found in the...

  5. Advice for Block I'ers

    CrazyPremed posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hey folks, Thanks for all of the posts about nursing school. Does any one have any advice for those of us starting Block I at the CC's this Spring? Secrets for ace'ing clinicals? Things to watch out...

  6. Help-Real quick question: I want to get a balanced view from all sides on this issue.

    CrazyPremed replied to Bob26's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks for you input, Bob. You have given great insight to those of us on the fence between APRN or medical school. Many of us believe and agree with everything that you have said. Good luck in your...

  7. Made a mistake last night.

    CrazyPremed replied to ejmonroe's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree with everyone else. I've worked in nursing homes and on busy floors and know how busy it can be. You may have cost this pt an extra day in the hospital because of a rescheduled surgery. You...

  8. Help-Real quick question: I want to get a balanced view from all sides on this issue.

    CrazyPremed replied to Bob26's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    No, but the 4 years of intense medical training combined with the 3-5 years of extremely intense residency (plus fellowship if one chooses), will more than make up for that. Honestly, I think that the...

  9. Have any NPs considered med school?

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

    Bump.

  10. NP's are okay to see if you have a cold, BUT...

    CrazyPremed replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Your post represents the relationship that quite a few mid levels have with their physicians. As you read many of the posts, though, you will find that there can be a sort of 'turf war' between the...

  11. NP's are okay to see if you have a cold, BUT...

    CrazyPremed replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Now THAT'S idealistic. Good post.

  12. NP's are okay to see if you have a cold, BUT...

    CrazyPremed replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    So true. Especially in the case of emergency medicine. The point of my earlier reply is to respond to a poster's idea that the training of NP's in general practice equals that of MD's, due to pt's...

  13. NP's are okay to see if you have a cold, BUT...

    CrazyPremed replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks for the generalization about me. I'm not as idealistic as you think. I will, however, refrain from turning this into a flaming war. Common sense tells us that there are good and bad NP's and...

  14. Help-Real quick question: I want to get a balanced view from all sides on this issue.

    CrazyPremed replied to Bob26's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Great reply.

  15. ? about getting LPN and externing.

    CrazyPremed replied to Calzonan RN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thanks for the info. It can be checked out at this link. This is actually an opinion statement referring to unlicensed students working as nurse externs. It does not refer to those who choose to work...

  16. NP's are okay to see if you have a cold, BUT...

    CrazyPremed replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Alright, folks. I'm all for NP's, but let's not get ahead of ourselves here. The training of an NP - while VERY respectable and intense - does not compare to the training of a medical doctor. I am NOT...

  17. Shocked At Nurses Actions Tonight

    CrazyPremed replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh boy, this post filled up fast. Seriously, the LPN is payed to do a job and - if she refuses to do it - she should be fired or suspended. Period. Especially on the basis of religious discrimination....

  18. ? about getting LPN and externing.

    CrazyPremed replied to Calzonan RN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hey folks, This is a weird situation. I think that some hospitals will hire Externs with or without their LPN. I found the links to Banner and Mayo's sites, and they say nothing about being prevented...

  19. Why FAST TRACK is wrong

    CrazyPremed replied to Email4KH's topic in Emergency

    It's funny that I'm reading this post because a midlevel was complaining about the same thing today. I used to think that fast track was a way to make more money, and to lessen wait times. It seems to...

  20. The War with the Floors

    CrazyPremed replied to zima60's topic in Emergency

    Not a nurse yet, but have worked as a CNA, PCT, HUC and monitor tech on the floors and in the ER. The truth is, everyone thinks that they have it bad and others have it easy. Until there is more...

  21. BIO 201 Debacle for ASU!

    CrazyPremed replied to NewJA's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Sometimes you just need to suck it up and get it done. If you can do it through the CC's (even with the drive), I say, do it. You even might want to look in to applying to the CC system, and finishing...

  22. What's better: Nurse Extern or LPN???

    CrazyPremed posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey folks, In my area - after year one - a nursing student can take the LPN boards or work as a nurse extern while finishing nursing school. Some people recommend the LPN, and work on med-surg. Then,...

  23. Questions regarding Maricopa CC's Nursing program

    CrazyPremed replied to NewJA's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I can definitely understand the philosophy behind not using GPA's and NET scores for acceptance to CC's. Realistically, the nursing programs ARE competitive, and to be fair, GPA and NET scores should...

  24. ? about getting LPN and externing.

    CrazyPremed replied to Calzonan RN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I had the same question that I posted in another forum. What's better: Nurse Extern or LPN??? I have heard that some places in town will not hire a student as a nurse extern if he/she has an LPN...

  25. What's better: Nurse Extern or LPN???

    CrazyPremed replied to CrazyPremed's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the replies, everyone!!! I'm considering ER after graduation and debating which would be a better choice, extern in the ER, or get the med-surg floor experience (as an LPN), then start in...