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  1. MSN for Non-nurses, your opinion...

    Chris-FNP replied to patty26's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks again Susy K. Yes, I am a male...a rare breed in this field!!! I know what you mean about this forum. There is so much anger here. Oh well. I hope others learn to listen more. There is no...

  2. To all you NP's...

    Chris-FNP replied to Marnie5's topic in General Nursing

    NurseMark, I don't discount RN experience at all!!! In fact, in my post, I said there is no substitute for experience. Personally, I feel as if I did quite well without being a "seasoned" RN,...

  3. MSN for Non-nurses, your opinion...

    Chris-FNP replied to patty26's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Susy K. I appreciate your response and your absolutely right. I have the highest respect for RNs because I am one!!! I am not the elitist that many here have seemed to make me out to be....

  4. MSN for Non-nurses, your opinion...

    Chris-FNP replied to patty26's topic in General Nursing

    Great response Amygdala18!!! That's kind of what I've been trying to say, but I've spent so much darn time defending myself here that I could never really get it out. You will find that a lot of RNs...

  5. All Nurses Read This

    Chris-FNP replied to buck227's topic in General Nursing

    1) NP 2) 2 3) Northeast 4) No 5) No 6) Yes 7) Yes 8) Yes 9) No education department 10) Yes 11) No 12) Usually, I only get a lunch break 13) Days and on call every 4th week 14) All holidays 15) I...

  6. To all you NP's...

    Chris-FNP replied to Marnie5's topic in General Nursing

    I've become sort of an outspoken person on this subject. I am an FNP and went to one of those controversial "bridge" programs. Personally, I found that my little RN experience did not in any way...

  7. Independent NP practice

    Chris-FNP replied to jmalk's topic in General Nursing

    Here you go, check out this link... http://www.bostonherald.com/lifestyle/health_fitness/nurs01072001.htm It may help a little.

  8. Independent NP practice

    Chris-FNP replied to jmalk's topic in General Nursing

    Starting in private practice or starting your own private practice? What kind of information are you looking for? I work as an NP in a private practice with another NP and 2 Docs.

  9. MSN for Non-nurses, your opinion...

    Chris-FNP replied to patty26's topic in General Nursing

    SeasonedRN, You sound angry. Anger is such a useless emotion. You should try being more open-minded to "bridge" NPs. Most of us, if you gave us a chance, would probably suprise you. We're a lot...

  10. MSN for Non-nurses, your opinion...

    Chris-FNP replied to patty26's topic in General Nursing

    wildtime88, I hear what you say and I want to clarify some things. This thread is getting out of control and the way I replied in some of my posts can be interpreted in ways that make me sound like I...

  11. MSN for Non-nurses, your opinion...

    Chris-FNP replied to patty26's topic in General Nursing

    SeasonedRN, Before you make blanket accusations regarding the safe practice of "bridge" program NPs, why don't you spend a day with one and watch he or she practice. The comments you make about "poor...

  12. MSN for Non-nurses, your opinion...

    Chris-FNP replied to patty26's topic in General Nursing

    You know, the comment about pathophysiology and pharmacology was not meant to be insulting. Moreover, everyone seems to have ignored the fact that I said I integrate nursing into my practice...as any...

  13. Why do nurses "eat their young?" (serious post)

    Chris-FNP posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm relatively new to this forum and I'm also a new Family Nurse Practitioner that graduated from a non-RN to NP program...one of those programs that RNs consistently bash every time the subject is...

  14. Why do nurses "eat their young?" (serious post)

    Chris-FNP replied to Chris-FNP's topic in General Nursing

    micknmel, Don't worry, I have anxiety and OCD and I managed to get through it. I just repeated myself a lot!!! ;-) Kidding. I do have anxiety and OCD though, and I did ok. You will be fine. Just...

  15. MSN for Non-nurses, your opinion...

    Chris-FNP replied to patty26's topic in General Nursing

    jt, I hear you and I respect your opinion...but I disagree with your idea that an NP "has" to be an RN for years in order to be a good NP. You, I assume, are not an NP. If you are, then I stand...

  16. MSN for Non-nurses, your opinion...

    Chris-FNP replied to patty26's topic in General Nursing

    JT, why don't you finish my quote to include everything I said. Not just the words you chose in order to tailor it to look like I am downgrading RNs or something. I'm just being realistic. This is...

  17. If there are so many negatives to nursing, why would anyone choose this field?

    Chris-FNP replied to 4everpeace's topic in General Nursing

    LisaPRN, if you don't like the ER...go to the floors where you say everyone gets so much respect. But, you say you like the ER for the autonomy. And, you don't like nursing? Uhh, ok. I don't...

  18. If there are so many negatives to nursing, why would anyone choose this field?

    Chris-FNP replied to 4everpeace's topic in General Nursing

    For the money!!! Oh wait, that's definitely not it. ;-)

  19. I graduate in 2 months, and I'm terrified!

    Chris-FNP replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

    You will do fine...you know a lot more than you think you do. Once you have confidence, you will find that the answers in your head were always right in the first place and that you are a good nurse....

  20. Why do nurses "eat their young?" (serious post)

    Chris-FNP replied to Chris-FNP's topic in General Nursing

    traumaRUs, That's a loaded post on your part. Its not that I particularily enjoy controversy or "stirring the water" per se. I just tend to say things that others fail to either see or lack the guts...

  21. Why do nurses "eat their young?" (serious post)

    Chris-FNP replied to Chris-FNP's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the replies everyone. Tim, wow, your opinion has changed since our last discussion. That's great. I find your posts, Tim, to be very honest and open-minded. I guess I was a bit wrong in...

  22. MSN for Non-nurses, your opinion...

    Chris-FNP replied to patty26's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sick and tired of hearing "You have to work as an RN for years before you can be an NP." Blah, blah, blah. Read this closely...An NP is not an RN and vice-versa. Apples and oranges people....

  23. Certified Medical Assistant

    Chris-FNP replied to jjrbh00's topic in General Nursing

    If you are going to go to school for 2 years, why don't you get your LPN in that time instead of a CMA? A CMA is essentially an aid in a lot of places. With an Associates degree, why not just go for...

  24. What kind of Nurse do I want to be?

    Chris-FNP replied to kspill's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm. Do something until you hate it then move on to something else. Eventually, you will find a role that you love and fits your personal needs. This may be your first job or your 25th job. That's...

  25. 45 yo Physician ISO Single Nurse

    Chris-FNP replied to NROSRGN's topic in General Nursing

    28 yo male FNP looking for a 45 yo female doctor...anyone??? -just kidding