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  1. Pediatric Acute Care -- How did you get there?

    MomAndSonInMD replied to MomAndSonInMD's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    When people on allnurses say "tech", which tech role are they referring? Our local college has

  2. Did you take a pay-cut to be a nurse? Do you regret it?

    MomAndSonInMD replied to MomAndSonInMD's topic in General Nursing

    I still haven't ruled out P.A. Thank you. I know, but since my plan was to be a doctor, I still refer to anything in this filed as medicine vs my current field (which I refer to as finance because to...

  3. Did you take a pay-cut to be a nurse? Do you regret it?

    MomAndSonInMD replied to MomAndSonInMD's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree, and with a background in finance, you are correct -- there is more to life than money (of which I remind people all the time). A friend owns her own medical practice. She said if...

  4. Help, completely confused (pre-nursing, entry-level jobs, etc)

    MomAndSonInMD replied to MomAndSonInMD's topic in General Students

    I'm not worried about the competition. I'm a strong Type A used to getting top grades and having outstanding resumes. I am just wondering why 4 classes need to take 2 years. Good tips. Thank

  5. Did you take a pay-cut to be a nurse? Do you regret it?

    MomAndSonInMD replied to MomAndSonInMD's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, CNAs are assistants. But they do have a place on this board, so I included them. I just wanted people to quantify where they were, if they were going to say whether they were happy or unhappy...

  6. Help, completely confused (pre-nursing, entry-level jobs, etc)

    MomAndSonInMD replied to MomAndSonInMD's topic in General Students

    Response in bold because I couldn't figure out how to multi-quote. Sorry. :\ What are you doing now? Do you like

  7. Help, completely confused (pre-nursing, entry-level jobs, etc)

    MomAndSonInMD replied to MomAndSonInMD's topic in General Students

    Because I need 4 science classes and she wants no more than 1 science class per semester, so 2 years. :| I can't wait 2

  8. Help, completely confused (pre-nursing, entry-level jobs, etc)

    MomAndSonInMD replied to MomAndSonInMD's topic in General Students

    Yes, I did, but for other

  9. Help, completely confused (pre-nursing, entry-level jobs, etc)

    MomAndSonInMD replied to MomAndSonInMD's topic in General Students

    I actually left my job because I had hit the glass ceiling (the only place for me to go was to take the owner's job, and he wasn't going anywhere). At the same time I was put on strict bedrest for the...

  10. When are you officially a nursing student?

    MomAndSonInMD replied to Zyprexa_Ho's topic in General Students

    I too wish people would stop misrepresenting themselves. It muddies the perception and public opinion of nurses who don't realize there are so many levels of nursing

  11. When are you officially a nursing student?

    MomAndSonInMD replied to Zyprexa_Ho's topic in General Students

    Exactly. Just like the distinction between pre-med and medical student. Pre-nursing until you are accepted and enrolled in nursing

  12. Going Back at 40 years old...

    MomAndSonInMD replied to kjkolesar's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'll be 40yo next month. I have zero experience in the medical field (my b.s. and entire career is focused elsewhere). I too am considering becoming an RN / NP or PA at 40yo. Go for it if you want it....

  13. What was your path to NP?

    MomAndSonInMD replied to MomAndSonInMD's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    There's an ADN to MSN program?! My end goal is MSN since I already have a bachelor's in an unrelated field. I didn't see that as an option at the schools I was reviewing, but I'll have to do a double...

  14. What was your path to NP?

    MomAndSonInMD replied to MomAndSonInMD's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    How so? Cut out the lower level certs,

  15. Paying for clinical placements?

    MomAndSonInMD replied to travelRN555's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    We have to hunt for our own clinicals? I thought the schools had pre-arranged hospitals around the city lined up for

  16. Moving into ICU, but don't intend to stay

    MomAndSonInMD replied to crckt's topic in Critical Care

    I have nothing new to add, I just wanted to chime in and agree with llg. I'm not a nurse, however, 27 years of employment, no matter the field, is all the same. llg is correct. You never know what...

  17. Aspiring NP but... with a bad knee / hip / back? Am I dreaming?

    MomAndSonInMD replied to MomAndSonInMD's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have never even heard of that. Thank you. I will look into

  18. Which is the best path to NP for my situation?

    MomAndSonInMD posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You guys were so helpful on my last thread (re: "Am I nuts to go for an NP at almost 40?"). I've decided to just go for it as we only live once. My follow-up question is, what is the best path to NP...

  19. Which is the best path to NP for my situation?

    MomAndSonInMD replied to MomAndSonInMD's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Ah, that makes sense. Thank

  20. Which is the best path to NP for my situation?

    MomAndSonInMD replied to MomAndSonInMD's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    applesxoranges, I am not. No nursing experience to this point, aside from tons of geriatric, psychiatric, and pediatric caretaking and some pre-nursing classes I took years ago, but a severe injury...

  21. Which is the best path to NP for my situation?

    MomAndSonInMD replied to MomAndSonInMD's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    PsychNP2Be2017, I've tried online in a former degree. While I graduated with top honors in-person classes, I am horrible at online. Also, how would they do clinicals online? And how would one gain...

  22. Do crnas deserve that much salary?

    MomAndSonInMD replied to jasy's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The fact that the OP doesn't even know the income of a CRNA points to they don't know what they are talking about and is possibly trying to stir trouble. I'd move

  23. Do crnas deserve that much salary?

    MomAndSonInMD replied to jasy's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The Bureau of Labor Statistics disagrees with your post. I wonder what else is incorrect. Nurse

  24. Aspiring NP but... with a bad knee / hip / back? Am I dreaming?

    MomAndSonInMD replied to MomAndSonInMD's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yes, I suppose I was unclear. You are correct. I was not saying that I think NPs can say they'll have certain hours one day then another set of hours later in the week. I was referring to the medical...

  25. RN School is Awful

    MomAndSonInMD replied to Bigwave108's topic in General Students

    I have been to college many times. While I might not be a nurse, I've had this same experience in math, design, etc. How is math subjective if you get to the right answer? Because you didn't get there...