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    Why do parents think schools are daycares?

    Skippingtowork replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    No to year round school. Been there done that. I'm suggesting that other than major holidays and traditional breaks, those kids need to be in school. As far as completing forms, MDs and NPs are...
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    Why do parents think schools are daycares?

    Skippingtowork replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    Again I state: This is not just a school nurse or teacher issue. It is a systems issue. I was a student once and sent three children through school, so I know about the school year and the...
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    Why do parents think schools are daycares?

    Skippingtowork replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    Of course teachers need to be paid. No one is disputing this. No body needs that much time of in the summer. Period. The entire system needs to be revamped. Cut out some of the beaurocracy and...
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    Off topic: 8 year old found out Santa doesn't exist

    Skippingtowork replied to Amethya's topic in School

    My children grew up knowing the gifts came from my husband and myself, with our hard earned money and because we loved them. They also knew we were not going to pile the tree high with things they...
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    Why do parents think schools are daycares?

    Skippingtowork replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    I read these comments with very mixed feelings. I am not among the working poor, but grew up with little money to spare. Having children and working as a nurse and previously having an office job,...
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    So what's going to happen to health care now?

    Skippingtowork replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, health care coverage has been a problem in this country from the beginning of time and some people wanted big government out of their business. We as a country had to come up with a...
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    So what's going to happen to health care now?

    Skippingtowork replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    Us health care is great in quality when you're absolutely dying, but very poor in maintaining health for the population. Country's that have health care for everyone enjoy a much higher quality of...
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    So what's going to happen to health care now?

    Skippingtowork replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    Why are you paying so much? We get private insurance periodically and don't come anywhere near that? And there's no subsidy. Have you used an
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    Do you ever wish you were a doctor?

    Skippingtowork replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    Do not give up bedside nursing. Work per diem. You see today, but not tomorrow. It's hard to get back into bedside nursing once you
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    Is this ethical?

    Skippingtowork replied to pumpkinspice's topic in General Nursing

    Key words, "90+ year old." She should be able to do whatever makes her comfortable. And if she's up all night, so what? As long as she's safe. A little melatonin, if it works for her, is a great...
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    FNP Program...scam or worthwhile?

    Skippingtowork replied to Valcorie34's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    nnm,,
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    Online masters vs. university dnp?

    Skippingtowork replied to crazylilkelly's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would advise that you go the DNP route. Eventually it will be required and you don't want to go back to school. If you can, choose a school that incorporates DNP classes with the MSN NP program...
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    Why I'm leaving nursing

    Skippingtowork replied to UK nurse88's topic in General Nursing

    I am laughing so hard right now, but sooooo proud of you. Many people are too scared to say "this is not going to work for me." You made a decision about what's acceptable and what's not and then...
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    Why I'm leaving nursing

    Skippingtowork replied to UK nurse88's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, many places do not have unions, and even those that do have issues. Also, we are graduating a lot of nurses who cannot find jobs, so we don't want to invite more nurses from other countries to...
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    Why Are There Neonatal NPs When There's Pediatric NPs

    Skippingtowork replied to Shookclays's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    PsycGuy, NNPs are trained in the neonatal intensive care and usually are NICU nurses. Often they have been performing procedures in the unit and sometimes are transport nurses. I do not know of any...
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    Why is our salary so low?

    Skippingtowork replied to AAC.271's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This thread has me very concerned. I have never heard so much negative talk on a nursing thread. Let's think about it for a second. If thousands of people are being added to the health system,...
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    Why is our salary so low?

    Skippingtowork replied to AAC.271's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Very well said. There must be some kink of reward for investment in time and sacrifices made. I absolutely admire and respect all those who go through that
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    Why is our salary so low?

    Skippingtowork replied to AAC.271's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm not sure I understand this comment. There is a place for everyone at the table. I know physicians who will consult with NPs about a subject because that NP is an expert in the area. I've also...
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    Why is our salary so low?

    Skippingtowork replied to AAC.271's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Just a few comments. I read others posting physician salaries, but they didn't post how they got those figures. The average physician is not making as much money as you would like to think. If they...
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    PKU test help

    Skippingtowork replied to RNMee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    "I had two babies that needed PKU tests done the other night". The tests are not easy RNMee, and the skill will come. BrandNewBabyNurse gave some excellent tips which I will share when I precept....
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    FNP Preceptor needed

    Skippingtowork replied to MonTif's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I too am looking for a clinical site with an FNP, PA, DO or MD in Southern California, but will travel anywhere in California. School requires Family practice setting. About to be dropped from the...
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    Bad management

    Skippingtowork replied to Jen4nursing's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To play the devil's advocte: people always, always raise their voice in an emergency (or perceived emergency). Just look at the racket in emergency rooms. I'd have two strokes if I was patient...
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    Do You get Upset When you are Called a Physican Extender

    Skippingtowork replied to AAC.271's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    And that's why it's important for the smart people like yourself to precept all the wannabees so they don't cause you shame. On a serious note, medical students start there clinicals after 2 years...
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    Do You get Upset When you are Called a Physican Extender

    Skippingtowork replied to AAC.271's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I absolutely agree with you. Also, from a patient point of view, I don''t want to be seen by someone who appears to be a tool, dependent on someone else to initiate or complete the job. Those things...
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    Do You get Upset When you are Called a Physican Extender

    Skippingtowork replied to AAC.271's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If a person does not want to be referred to by a certain name, then don't refer to them by that name. Is it so difficult to refer to someone as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant? That's...