Chesterton1

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  1. When there isn't an emergency

    Chesterton1 posted a topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Hi guys, I was just wondering what a flight nurse does when there isn't an emergency at the moment? are you on call or do you generally help out in ICU or something until you are called

  2. It is official

    Chesterton1 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Today I registered for classes for pre-nursing For the summer semester! Now all I have to do is start applying for my financial aid! Woot! Summer classes are: Intro to Nutrition Human Growth and...

  3. Fat Guy Scrubs

    Chesterton1 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I just spent a bunch of time searching for threads on tall fat guys and scrubs and what little I could find wasn't much help so I figured I would make my own thread and hope for the best. Basically...

  4. maybe im being paranoid...

    Chesterton1 replied to eternalbride's topic in General Nursing

    That would be so much worse lol, but I do know as someone with an anxiety disorder I would have been very bothered too

  5. Nurses: You've Been LIED to about your Back and Body Mechanics

    Chesterton1 replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in General Nursing

    It's an interesting article, and definitely something to keep in mind. However I cannot help but feel a little irked by all the appeal to authority that is being used (a logical fallacy). That isn't...

  6. maybe im being paranoid...

    Chesterton1 replied to eternalbride's topic in General Nursing

    Course, if you have an anxiety disorder and are a wee bit if a germaphobe then something like drinking someone else's water can cause a bit of mental anguish despite your knowledge of the

  7. FNP vs Women's Health NP-- looking for program info

    Chesterton1 replied to GrnMtn21's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I actually live about ten minutes away from Castleton State College and am taking my prerequisites at the Community College of Vermont, however I have plans to get my ASN from Vermont Technical...

  8. FNP vs Women's Health NP-- looking for program info

    Chesterton1 replied to GrnMtn21's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Man, I wish I was a NP right now lol. I'm actually just starting my journey into the nursing career and am working on becoming a LNA and start my prerequisites in the summer. I have to agree with...

  9. FNP vs Women's Health NP-- looking for program info

    Chesterton1 replied to GrnMtn21's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Well the University of Vermont which is our states medical college is actually a very well respected university that I think she should pursue. University of Vermont College of Medicine - Wikipedia,...

  10. FNP vs Women's Health NP-- looking for program info

    Chesterton1 replied to GrnMtn21's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Sweet! a fellow Vermonter! I don't know where in Vermont you are situated but perhaps the job outlook might be better in New York or New Hampshire? Also, I don't think if you become a FNP you will be...

  11. Can You Lose Your CNA License for Job Abandonment?

    Chesterton1 replied to Pj1975's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Same thing with

  12. To scrub or not to scrub...?

    Chesterton1 replied to NursePatty77's topic in General Nursing

    I would wear business attire to a job interview, and if there really is an opportunity to job shadow on the same day of the interview you could possibly bring a pair of scrubs to change into if the...

  13. Can You Lose Your CNA License for Job Abandonment?

    Chesterton1 replied to Pj1975's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well in my state we are licensed and have to renew our license every two years. However it is my understanding that if you accepted a patient then it would be patient

  14. Are Entry Level FNP Programs worth it?

    Chesterton1 replied to octopus510's topic in General Nursing

    *scratches head* I always thought the NP route was phasing out MSN, but I honestly don't know...if I'm right (trying to think back to what I read) I would just go straight for

  15. Should I get my EMT-B cert.?

    Chesterton1 replied to KG MSN RN CCRN CEN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure what the other options are but you could always look into starting off as an EMR, the course would be far less rigorous and it would get you inn the right direction :) I don't plan to be...

  16. THE question -- NP or PA

    Chesterton1 replied to reflective11's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are right, what they specialize in ends up being determined by the residency they

  17. THE question -- NP or PA

    Chesterton1 replied to reflective11's topic in General Nursing

    It is very true that PA's are truly generalists, however I thought they could also specialize? the most popular being Surgical I

  18. THE question -- NP or PA

    Chesterton1 replied to reflective11's topic in General Nursing

    Also don't forget that PA school takes about 2 years and most schools either highly discourage working while enrolled or outright forbid it. So there is the reality that you might have to find a way...

  19. To tell or not to tell!

    Chesterton1 replied to XNavyCorpsman's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In summation Dont pick up the bad habits and as a new nurse get fired for trying to get experienced nurses in trouble because in the grand scheme of things it is hard to be a patient advocate without...

  20. what would you say is the most in demand?

    Chesterton1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have seen enough threads about why you shouldn't become a nurse because it isn't a job that is in demand anymore.....and I get it,but I have decided to become a nurse anyways. I'm not asking this...

  21. Not a Nursing Question, but Has to Do with Work, So...

    Chesterton1 replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with everyone else on what is being said however I cannot help but feel sort of bad and so I can see why you might feel guilty. These individuals seem to be on hard times but are...

  22. got my first pair of scrubs

    Chesterton1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I just got my first pair of scrubs! I'm a big guy so I had to buy a big size. I have to chuckle that when I look down I feel like I'm wearing a giant bed sheets or something but when you look in...

  23. How far would you commute for awesome salary?

    Chesterton1 replied to Noahj's topic in General Nursing

    But, but....but your name! I feel so lied

  24. How far would you commute for awesome salary?

    Chesterton1 replied to Noahj's topic in General Nursing

    You could see if they would pay you for the travel. When I used to work in a supermarket I was in charge of the seafood department. We would have district managers meetings where I would have to...

  25. How far would you commute for awesome salary?

    Chesterton1 replied to Noahj's topic in General Nursing

    But it's a potential 1.5 hour commute, if you could buy a 4 cylinder beater for those days you could avoid the wear and tear on the family