MomAndSonInMD

I have a bad hip and bad knee. Am I nuts to consider becoming an NP? Some background about me to help answer the above question: I'm an only-parent of a 2yo. (I say "only parent" vs single parent since the father is barely in the picture so there's...

What was your personal path to becoming an NP? Is there anything you would have done differently?

^^^ This. Also, I don't know of any fields of work that would be pleased with a person calling out due to being sleepy. P.S. That's why they invented over-the-counter sleeping pills (I.e. ZzzQuil). Had it been me, I would have taken one Saturday and ...

I am 40yo (next month) and have a bachelor's degree in a non-science field, top honors. I do well for myself and would be taking a pay-cut to be an RN (could possibly go up in pay if I do an NP), but it's what I want to do. So I want to do a career c...

Some people on here have real troubles and should look for other means of employment, hopefully not in copy editing or in fields that involve maturity, such as dealing with the public in the nude. Good luck with your career.

I also get severely nauseous if my stomach is empty for too long (I know the reason but won't bore you with it). I learned (because it was the only thing in my purse at the moment) that gum or mints can help. It gives the stomach the sensation of eat...

I find this juvenile. OP, honestly. How old are you? Using correct grammar would go far in your credibility as well. Edited to add: It is disturbing that a nurse assistant would find it appropriate to have such discussions. I can understand if one ge...

Yes, I was thinking the same. I know a few off the top of my head that do. In fact, one said it was one of the easiest areas to get into as a new grad.

But the OP said they have already spoken up. OP, I have worked for bosses like this, not in nursing, but in life. I lasted 8 years where our average turnover was 6 mos. due to burnout. I kid you not. We were *constantly* hiring. In my experience, if...

I met my son's father on Match. I met my longest relationship on a treadmill at the gym. It's just about keeping your eyes open. You're not at work 24/7.

Pediatric acute care is my unit of interest. How did you get there? Any tips you did right or wish you'd done differently on your path to working in pediatric acute care? TYIA

Thank you for confirming. That is what I thought too.

Thank you. I do appreciate all input. I have looked into the P.A. programs, but don't post those questions here. Sadly, the ones I have reviewed do require a min. number of hours of specific healthcare experience, similar to that of some NP programs....

NPs can not replace doctor gyns, especially for those of us with a history of cancer and surgical procedures.

See, that's what I thought. Why these advisors give such poor advice is beyond me. Thank you. They also don't know who they are talking to. I won't eat or sleep if I need those extra minutes to ace an exam. I can't do anything half-way. I'm not looki...

Thank you. I appreciate your input. That is precisely why I am here asking the questions I am. I don't need a shrink, I need to know how I can pursue a passion I've had since I was as a teen within the limitations of my current life, which is also wh...

I worked all through my bachelor's degree and still graduated with top honors as well as through high school since I was 14yo. But while in the actual full-time, condensed BSN nursing program (not pre-nursing or ASN), there is no way to work full-tim...

Did you take a pay-cut to be a nurse? If so, which level nurse are you (CNA, RN, NP, etc), and do you regret taking the pay-cut to follow your calling to be in medicine?

That is not true.

What do you mean by burned?

I'm assuming this is a rhetorical question because one can't possibly believe that no one makes more money than a nurse.

Considering I'm making the decision between medical school and nursing school, this is an extremely helpful post. Thank you!

Oh. I see. Thank you for clarifying. That is confusing, though, because the nursing programs I'm considering are pretty adamant about students not working.

Great tip. Thank you! Why would they hate touching kids?

From the suggestions to re-apply, is pediatric acute care a tough unit to get into?