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  1. RN to MD....possible or not?

    lalaxton replied to zinacef's topic in General Nursing

    canoehead, Just a comment on the NP who took the PA exam. Not sure why they would want to do this except to maybe prove a point? As an NP I applied to many jobs advertised as PA only and in fact did...

  2. RN to MD....possible or not?

    lalaxton replied to zinacef's topic in General Nursing

    Zinacef, I know several RN's who became MD's. I personally chose to become an NP but I think you should do what your heart tells you to do. I have also seen this anti-med school attitude, especially...

  3. Canadian nurses in the US

    lalaxton replied to micki's topic in International Nursing

    Another state that does offers reciprocity with Canada is North Carolina, with lots of jobs to offer and a fairly cheap cost of living depending where you go. I spent 12 years living in the US before...

  4. Masters in Nursing

    lalaxton replied to Simonne's topic in International Nursing

    Simone, I worked at Yale/New Haven hospital in the Neuro ICu for 3 years from 89 to 92. Learned alot and worked with some fabulous nurses but would never go back there for several reasons, one of...

  5. Masters in Nursing

    lalaxton replied to Simonne's topic in International Nursing

    Canoehead, Remeber that PA's are not recognized in Canada. At least not yet! There are some PA's in the military here and I know they are trying to get recognition but that may be a long way off. Also...

  6. I would rather strangle our old nurses rather than eat the young.

    lalaxton replied to Chuckie's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with wildtime on this one, it is a state of mind not age. I also agree with mustang that it is not a function of their age but of being tired of the job. I believe that although...

  7. More NP talk

    lalaxton replied to fergus51's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry fergus!! Didn't mean to offend by saying you must be from Ontario...guess I just know more about the NP movement there than in BC. By the way where in BC is this??? I lived in Vernon for awhile...

  8. More NP talk

    lalaxton replied to fergus51's topic in General Nursing

    Fergus, You need to realise that the idea of NP's in Canada in any area other than the north is very new. There was a push in the early 70's for awhile, then it died out until 93 or so when the...

  9. If an MD shoved you...

    lalaxton replied to TracyRN's topic in General Nursing

    !!!Aren't you the same neurosurgeon who was shopping for a girlfriend in an earlier post??? Looks like you stepped into the wrong room..... If nurses are so 'expendable' one of these days you may find...

  10. If an MD shoved you...

    lalaxton replied to TracyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry all about going off half-cocked... I'm sure you're right that he/she(?) is not for real but unfortunately I know too many with that attitude. It does ruin it for those who are truly dedicated...

  11. To all you NP's...

    lalaxton replied to Marnie5's topic in General Nursing

    Marnie, I would definitely recommend that you get some experience before pursuing an advanced degree. If you plan on going the NP route try to get critical care or ER experience if you decide you want...

  12. Relocating Canada to Us

    lalaxton replied to neuro6's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Bunky! New Hampshire, Ohio, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania also have reciprocity with

  13. Relocating Canada to Us

    lalaxton replied to neuro6's topic in General Nursing

    Hi neuro, I am a Canadian nurse who has been in the US for the last 11 years. I spent 7 of them in Charlotte, NC. Yes NC, has reciprocity with Canada so you wont have to write the NCLEX. Duke has a...

  14. Your observations please

    lalaxton replied to Hypoxic Pixel Eyes's topic in General Nursing

    Just want to add that the reality is that as far as 'respect' goes, I work closely with both PA's and NP's and consider them both to be my peers. I dont see nurses or patients for that matter with...

  15. Your observations please

    lalaxton replied to Hypoxic Pixel Eyes's topic in General Nursing

    I am a NP and have never heard of a dual PA/NP program. Sounds a little redundant to me. Also having to write two certification exams would not be much fun. As for the scope of practice this differs...

  16. You've been asked this before but.......

    lalaxton replied to Beth1977's topic in General Nursing

    Beth, In answer to your question about the difference in NP and PA pay I think most people feel that PA's make more money because many of them are in specialty practices and they in general make more....

  17. Getting a Degree on line ?

    lalaxton replied to mhrn's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I did the same thing (BSN) several years ago through Saint Joseph's College in Maine. It is NLN accredited and has a great reputation. I had to go to Maine for 3 weeks of clinicals. I'm not sure...

  18. Need advice- Canadian wants to know about US

    lalaxton replied to JMP's topic in General Nursing

    JP, I am also a transplanted Canadian in the US. Have worked here in several states over the last 10 years. I am presently in Louisiana, working as a CNS. I presently have a green card (which did take...

  19. moving to usa and ? what states recognise my ontario license

    lalaxton replied to pattikel's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I am a Canadian nurse who has been in the US for the last 10 years. I know of many Canadian nurses working in the US. Many states have reciprocity(recognize your license) with Canada and in those...

  20. Advice in entering a Specialty

    lalaxton posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I have been a nurse for 15 years and started out on a general med/surg floor. The experience I gained there was invaluable! I still use many of the skills I learned then and would recommend the...