Like it or not, nursing is going the way of "Cracker Jack Box" degrees. At least, that is what many people I have talked to feel like. This either means nursing is way underrated or way
Neilsbiggestfan replied to Dayray's topic in Ob/Gyn
I am a very gentle person and would definitely feel violated as a patient if he handled me this way. I would be very upset and angry. I can't believe there have not been complaints against this
Neilsbiggestfan replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing
I know how you feel exactly. I get sick of having to give explanations about where my children are and who they are with. I homeschool my children, and it is as bad when you have them out during the...
I currently live in Tennessee and would like to become a NP. Ultimately, I would like to open a small rural clinic, possibly providing a large portion of my services to the Amish. I am familiar with...
Neilsbiggestfan replied to ArwenEvenstar's topic in Private Duty
I work private duty and love it, but it has always been a real pain in the neck when it comes to asking for any time off, the staffing coordinator acts like I'm just asking too much. The pay is fair...
Neilsbiggestfan replied to MSMCnurse2004's topic in General Nursing
When I had my last child, I worked up until the night she was born. I worked the 3-11 shift at a LTC facility and in the evenings when things would quiet down I would sit in an office chair and roll...
I have an associate degree in nursing and am interested in possibly becoming a FNP and working out of my own office doing humanitarian cases in a rural area. Would a school take me seriously if I have...
It's not true to say these states will not accept the degree, because the only state not accepting Excelsior graduates at all is California. These other states that don't directly accept the degree...
Neilsbiggestfan replied to dinkymouse's topic in Geriatric, LTC
If I walked in and read that on the communication sheet I'd turn around and walk back out. Seriously, a sense of humor is a MUST in the nursing home, an absolute MUST. The only way the staff and I...
Neilsbiggestfan replied to shunnaparks's topic in General Nursing
What a wonderful thought that a person could work for a few months pulling in around $15 grand a month and go back home to live the rest of the year and not have to worry about working! Maybe I'm just...