RegularNurse

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  1. Need someone advice, nursing school or medical school?

    RegularNurse replied to tmurph704's topic in General Students

    If you have any doubt about not liking nursing, pursue med

  2. Don't do the physicians work!

    RegularNurse replied to ModernRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Truth. End of discussion. Doctors also make money for hospitals. Businesses cater to employees generating

  3. other side of the coin. again.

    RegularNurse replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    You guys were in a tough spot. I'm sorry you had such a bad hospital

  4. Should I work as a CNA prior to Direct Entry NP Program?

    RegularNurse replied to shannon9r's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Have you thought of working as an

  5. Nursing School and Technology

    RegularNurse replied to Winry's topic in General Students

    - Buy a laptop on amazon. You can get a new PC with like 4 GB of RAM for $200 now. - Wait until class starts to buy textbooks. Most courses are almost entirely taught and tested from a powerpoint...

  6. New graduate: I don't feel competent enough :(

    RegularNurse replied to tmjwe3's topic in General Nursing

    You are new and this is part of the transition. You sound competent to me. You aren't going to hurt anyone, so stop worrying about that. Look for a different job because the facility you work for is...

  7. Education Conspiracy

    RegularNurse replied to Avid reader's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    This is absolutely correct, and a true reflection of the current staff nursing landscape. When hospitals in desirable areas have hundreds to thousands of applicants for a single opening, how else are...

  8. GRE

    RegularNurse replied to cvru_rn_13's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I took the GRE. The math section is just like the practice tests...like

  9. Do you think nurses get special treatment?

    RegularNurse replied to NurseLife88's topic in General Nursing

    Public service employees generally give each other professional courtesies. I am grateful that police officers, firefighters, medics, and nurses stick together in this

  10. Weight loss for nurses

    RegularNurse replied to tortillaRN17's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry if I offended you with my post. I am happy that you are doing better after your procedure. I wish you health and happiness in all things

  11. Weight loss for nurses

    RegularNurse replied to tortillaRN17's topic in General Nursing

    This thread has really spun out of control. What started as a question on maintaining a healthy body weight as a nurse has been become some weird debate on bariatric surgery. Sorry if I offended some...

  12. Weight loss for nurses

    RegularNurse replied to tortillaRN17's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you have had a rough go of it. I wish you the best in life and hope you can live as healthy as possible. However, for the majority of healthy people, who are only over weight due to...

  13. Weight loss for nurses

    RegularNurse replied to tortillaRN17's topic in General Nursing

    Here is how you maintain a healthy body weight at any age: 1. Eat normal portions. 2. Only eat enough calories for your BMR 3. Go to the gym regularly 4. Stop using eating as a coping skill There is...

  14. Help Choosing A Pathway!

    RegularNurse replied to Premiee82's topic in Nursing Career

    You made it clear that you have no desire to work as an RN. Do not waste your time with nursing school at this

  15. Education Conspiracy

    RegularNurse replied to Avid reader's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think the BSN thing is just a reflection of market forces. Regarding graduate school, MSN, MHA, and MBA degrees are becoming prevalent enough that they become the defacto educational requirement....

  16. RN-NP?

    RegularNurse replied to Snowbelle's topic in General Students

    Many good schools require it. Some waive it for good GPAS. It's an easy test, high school algebra and

  17. Supplies that helped you through nursing school?

    RegularNurse replied to tmurph704's topic in General Students

    Get the cheapest littman stethoscope, and learn how to navigate wikipedia. I never purchased a textbook. Most tests come from recycled powerpoints that are distributed with the educator version of...

  18. Should I report the person who scheduled me to a patient I should not have been sitting?

    RegularNurse replied to Rayrayma's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Come on now. I think you are blowing this out of proportion. The nurse should have told you he was suicidal. You complained to your company and got an apology. Patients pull out their IVs all the...

  19. RN-NP?

    RegularNurse replied to Snowbelle's topic in General Students

    Study for the GRE, and get a good score to pad your

  20. Switching Careers Later in Life

    RegularNurse replied to VA_Aspiring's topic in General Students

    Everyone I know who lives in Colorado loves it! I am sure you will have a great experience. Regarding your goal of becoming a nurse: - Many schools do not accept transfer credits. This protects...

  21. Missing PCA key

    RegularNurse replied to Melanin's topic in Patient Medications

    It was an accident, nobody cares. Nobody thinks you are stealing meds. Pharmacy will supply a new one to the

  22. What chances do I have? Any advice would be appreciated!

    RegularNurse replied to fnptobe123's topic in General Students

    It's a competitive program, but I think you have a chance. If you truly want to do research, why not become an NP, then get a PhD? Clinical practice degrees don't hold a candle to true doctorates in...

  23. Best route to NP for me?

    RegularNurse replied to musicisforus13's topic in General Nursing

    Find a direct entry MSN-NP program at a private school. You have no real desire to be an RN, so you would just be wasting your time doing so. You can probably be an NP within 3 years if you start in...

  24. BSN VS MSN

    RegularNurse replied to marqoo10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Refreshingly accurate portrayal of the ICU and SRNA scene. I feel like bio, psych, and chem majors are basically pre-CRNA majors at this point. So many people flock to abbreviated nursing programs...

  25. How much a CRNA really makes ?

    RegularNurse replied to superking's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    My buddy is a CRNA, he only works per diem and buys health insurance out of pocket. He makes $100- $120 per hour depending on the hospital is at for the day. He does endo at two hospitals and a free...