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i want to be a nurse either a flabottomist who draws blood or a cna or rn nurse which one makes the most?
A: First of all, salary depends on where your working, supply and demand so you'll have to look in your area for exact numbers. It also depends on what field you want to work in, if you work in a specialty (Ped's, ER, ICU) you'll make more than you would on a regular medical/surgical floor.
A nurse definitely makes the most (35-50 thousand starting out). BSN's (bachelor's degree) make more than RN's (associates degree's). But you should never be a nurse just for the money, some things you just can't get paid enough for. You have to be understanding, resourceful, and kind on days you really don't feel like it.
CNA can be hard on your body depending on where your working. CNA's have the most face time with patients, which can be really a good thing or a bad thing. But you really make a difference every day. The pay is ok, but you will NEVER be rich.
Phlebotomist I really don't know how much they get paid. But out of the three jobs you've picked this is the most focused, in terms of a knowledge base. You also have to be excellent with needles.
I absolutely love my job(CNA/Nursing Student), but I see nurses every day that no longer do. Some people should not get in to health care. The money should be a factor in your decision, but not what makes up your mind. A job that you hate will never pay enough.
Q: What is a Nurse executive and what is their starting salary?
Im currently a freshman in college my major is nursing
Im studying to be a registered nurse (basically have my bsn in four yrs> I would like to know how many more years of schooling would i need to become a nurse executive? I live in nj but will either work in nj or ny. So i would like to know what the average salary if for a nurse executive? What exactly does the job entail?
A: A website you can check out is http://www.salarydom.com -- they have salary comparison information within the same industry, and also includes specific names of companies and locations. They also have a personalized salary report feature, where you can request a report based on specific parameters like occupation and company. You can find out the top paying companies in your chosen industry and your salary ranking as well.
Q: If you are trained as a pediatric nurse can you work as an adult nurse?
I am thinking about becoming a pediatric nurse. If I did this and there were no pediatric nurse jobs available but there were adult nurse (registered nurse) jobs available, would I be qualified do this job or am I limited to working with children?
A: In US nursing schools, you are trained in a wide variety of areas, including taking care of all patient populations such as geriatric, adult, peds, and newborn. You will have classes and clinical rotations exposing you to all of these.
When you have your license as an RN you are qualified to work in any job posted for an RN. While some might prefer experience working in that specialty area to reduce training burdens, in this day and age of the nursing shortage, most are willing to train you in as a new graduate or as a RN with experience in other areas.
For every job you get, even if you have past experience, there is always an orientation period where the facility spends a great amount of time on education, working 1:1 with a preceptor for a number of weeks, etc. You never just jump into a job and start working.
Good luck!
Q: What is the difference between a registered nurse and a behavioral registered nurse for adolescent children?
I want to become a nurse but I want it to involve children, although I can live with a job that doesn't. I want to become a nurse for the primary reason that I don't want to attend collage for very long but I want to make enough money to live comfortably and to provide my family. So which makes more money and what is the difference between a regular registered nurse and a behavioral registered nurse for adolescent children?
A: Basically, More studying!
Q: What is the interaction between a nurse and these three other health professionals?
Hi there! Just wondering if you would be able to give me a bit of information (any handy info at all is appreciated!) about the interaction between:
-a nurse and a doctor
-an adult nurse and mental health nurse
-a nurse and a pharmacist
By 'interaction' I mean what sort of dealings would they have with one another?
I really hope you can help!
A: The ideal relationship between a nurse and doctor should be one of mutual respect and collaboration, although that is not always the case. The nurse has much more contact with the patient and reports significant findings, responses to treatment and changes of condition to the doctor (verbally or through charts). The nurse carries out treatments and medications ordered if he or she finds them appropriate. Nurses don't work for doctors. Their primary responsibility is to the patient and they report to their unit's nurse manager.
These nurses are colleagues and work in different units. Occasionally a psychiatric nurse practitioner is called to a unit to evaluate a person for mental problems.
It is very important to have a good relationship with the hospital's pharmacists. They can catch mistakes and hurry things up if needed. I have had a great experience with the ones I work with, but some of my friends have complaints about surly and slow moving pharmacists.
Q: What actually need to do associated registered nurse in the hospital if hired?
I want to know the associated registered nurse job in the hospital if they hired. Moreover, whether the bachelor registered nurse or the associated registered nurse, what are the different tasks have to be responsible in hospital to take care the patients and what are the best public Nursing University in Southern California? If you know well or have you finished with this career, could you tell me in detail as soon as possible?
A: Both an ADN and BSN nurse have the same job duties, point is they both can sign RN at the end of their name so there is no difference as far as job description. However, a BSN prepared nurse can go into Public Health (school nurse, public health nurse, occupational nurse, etc) and can move up the management chain if they so desire. Some hospitals even require a Bachelor degree if you want to work in the ER and/or intensive care units.
I went to Cal State University, Long Beach which has a great program! All the accredited schools are listed under the Board of Nursing website www.rn.ca.gov
Click on "Schools" tab
Click on "Approved Programs"
Good Luck!!!
Q: What is the most recommended PDA for a nurse?
I am a nurse planning to purchase a PDA to aid me in my profession. I would like it to be compatible with various softwares designed to aid nurses at work (drug guide, nursing diagnoses, etc..). I also would like it to work efficiently and be hassle-free, since most nurses really hate to be wasting time resetting it over and over. And lastly, I hope it has a generous memory to put mp3 files for me to listen to during breaks. I have been wrecking my head browsing over the internet for advice, but I think a nurse or someone in the medical profession can give me the best advice. thanks in advance!
... oh, and it has to be the latest model available, if that's possible... :)
A: My father is a doctor and I have some expertise in this area (see my blog at http://mlearning.edublogs.org). You should look for a PDA that does not have a slideout keyboard, and a minimum number of hard-key buttons. Minimising moving parts like this reduces the number of crevices that can potentially become contaminated with infectious substances, if you're using the device in the course of your work, and also simplifies cleaning of the device.
I'd recommend a Windows Mobile device, since Palm is rumoured to be currently undergoing corporate transition and software for its OS may be discontinued if PalmOS is not supported in future. Also, most of the medical PDA software out there is supported by the Windows Mobile operating system.
With those considerations, I would normally have recommended a Dell Axim x51v . The Dell x50v and x51v PDAs have the best screen (480x640px gorgeousness!) and processor speed (624 MHz) I've yet experienced in a PDA. While they don't have a massive amount of internal memory, they accept both SD and CompactFlash cards, and that means you could for example, add a 4GB CF card for your medical applications and records, as well as a 4GB SD card for your music - that would be 8GB in total, plus the 128MB on-board storage - a massive amount of memory for a PDA. I believe there are even larger memory cards in both formats available, if you're willing to put up the dollars. :)
The only reason I might not fully endorse the x51v is that Dell won't be making any more PDAs after the x51v; however, it will continue to support its existing models.
Q: What do you think of men entering nursing, specifically become nurse anesthetists?
I am a 22 yr old male who just graduated from college with a BS in Economics. I am considering going back to get a BSN and eventually a MSN in Nurse Anesthesia. I have always loved healthcare and have been great at science, specifically anatomy. I don't know why I did not do this before. What do you think of the idea? What do you think of male nurses, nurse anesthetists?
A: I think it is totally fine, this is happening all the time. Remember half of the patients are men and many men feel more comfortable with a male nurse or an anesthetist.
Q: How much does a pediatric nurse make in first years work?
I never thought I was nurse material, but I guess no one really is until they get experience. This will be my first year in college and I wanted to make sure I was making the right choice. Is a pediatric nurse a good field to study? How much does one make in their first year starting? How long does one have to attend college to become one? What other jobs does a pediatric nurse do?
Thanks!
A: Any field of nursing is a good... you'll always have job security, anywhere in the world! The city in which you work determines how much you make as a nurse. For example, you'll make less in a city that is less populated & where living expenses are less. You can make anywhere from $35K to $65K+ depending on where you live & how much overtime you put in. You can obtain a RN license in 2 years or BSN license in 4 years. You can also obtain a master's in nursing & become a nurse practioner and even have your own practice or become a nurse anesthetist. I have a nurse anesthetist friend who made over $150K last year. Nursing isn't a profession you get into for the money, though. People who get into this area of practice for money get burnt out quickly & make bad nurses. Being a nurse is arduous, takes dedication, & is challenging on so many levels but definitely worth it! Good luck! =]
Q: How safe is it to nurse puppies from a different mother?
A woman my mother knows just recently had a litter of puppies with her dog, although one survived. Our dog had puppies, too, and one has also survived out of a litter of six. The woman's dog won't nurse her puppy, but our dog is nursing ours. How safe would it be to take the woman's puppy and have her nurse on our dog instead?
A: You could try it. Your dog may reject the pup as well- it may have something wrong with it that is not readily apparent to humans.
Q: How does a new US citizen from Philippines become a nurse or RN with a 4 year nurse degree?
My gf from Philippines will be in US in some time. I will inquire at a hospital to receive the proper information to have her become a nurse or nurses assistant. What is the process for her to become a nurse in a reputable hospital? She will have graduated from her college in the degree of Nursing. Will she have to start over all over to become a nurse or will her schooling there reserve credentials?
A: For information on obtaining U.S. certification and work visas for foreign-educated nurses, contact:
Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools, 3600 Market St., Suite 400, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Internet: http://www.cgfns.org
Q: What is the difference between a nurse with a PHD and a Medical Doctor?
Whats the difference if a nurse rises through the ranks to get her B.S, then Masters, then her PHD in pediatric nursing rather then start going the eleven year route to become a practicing pediatrican? Can they do pretty much the same thing? Can that nurse with a Phd have her own practice? Will she have access to medicine to buy for her patients? How does it work?
For Florida
A: Actually a nurse with their master's degree as a nurse practitioner can see their own patients, do physical exams, and in most states prescribe medications. The nurse acts as a completely independent practitioner. A nurse practitioner with their master's degree does very similar work to what a physician's assistant does, but a physician's assistant is overseen by a physician and a nurse practitioner is completely independent.
Q: How exactly does an associates in nurse education work?
I have decided to get my associates in nurse education. When I finish and take the nurse board exam can I be an RN? Also, if I then get a job as an RN is it best to be working towards my Bachelors degree in nursing at the same time? And if I so chose, could I finish off and get my Master's in Social Work? I know it will take me a while, but I want to work it out slow because it's expensive and I'm not the richest person in the world. Is this a good plan?
A: I have not met any Nurses who have become social workers, but it certainly is doable. You will want to make sure you have a liberal arts base to your BSN (look at the requirements to admissions in the MSW program you are interested in - since social work is a social science as compared to a physical science (which nursing fits in) you will want to be sure you have the prereququisit classes. you might also want to talk to those in nursing about a master's in nursing. Depending on what you want to do many hospitals are increasingly using nurses to do fucntions done by social workers (most social workers are not happy about this).
Q: What is required to become a nurse practitioner?
I am thinking about being a nurse pratitioner as a career but I have a few questions about the career itself: How long do you stay in school when trying to persue this career? Do you have to go to a nurse institution to become a nurse practitioner or can you attend a university? Do you have to get your masters degree in science or can it be acquired in any field? Any information will be helpful. Thanks.
Also can a nurse practitioner work with minors only?
A: To be a nurse practitioner in the US you must attend a university for a master of science in nursing program or a program which is accreditied by a university to confer the degree. Prior to attending the MSN program you need a prerequisite BSN degree. However, some programs have an ADN to MSN program in which the student recieves the BSN enroute to the MSN. Most NP programs also require or prefer that all applicants have 1 or more years of experience in nursing.
There are serveral types of nurse practitioner. The Neonatal NP works with newborn infants and also help in some antenatal education. The Pediatric NP works with children from birth through 16-18 depending on the NP. The Adult NP works with adult patients from 18 through the end of life. The Geriatric NP works with senior adults the beginning age varies but mostly begins around 60 though the end of life. Womens Health NPs work with Female patients on all health issues but primarily those related to reproductive health. Psychiatric/Mental Health NPs work with patients with emotional and psychiatric health issues The Family NP works with patients from the well baby examinations through the end of life, including senior adults, basic psychiatric issues and reproductive issues in females.
Additionally, some of these NPs will later further specialize in other areas through experience and additional education.
Similar areas are Clinical Nurse Specialist (who work in a role similar to an NP, but are generally involved in inpatient care of hospitalized patients) and Midwifes (who work with ante-natal, delivery and post-natal care)
A new development which may change the educational process for NPs in the next few years is the development of the DNP program at many universities. The Doctor of Nurse Practice will be a professional degree program similar to medical, dental, and podiatry schools. After completing a BSN program the student will proceed to the DNP program, and will no longer require the MSN. The DNP will be longer.
Current DNP programs are being tested using NPs who have graduated from MSN programs. Prior to this NPs who advanced their educations received a Ph.D or DNS degree.
Q: What is the difference between a Registered Nurse and an Enrolled Nurse?
What are the duties for an:
Enrolled Nurse?
Registered Nurse?
Thanks in advance
No because it is a 12 month course to become an enrolled nurse, i was just wondering whats the difference in the duties
A: A Registered Nurse has passed her state boards and a Graduate Nurse has graduated from training and has not taken boards or recieved notice of passing them yet. I have never heard of a Enrolled Nurse. Is it possible this could be a student Nurse? ie, enrolled on the program. If you are a student you would be learning and not working on your own at all, but under a supervisor who is a Rn.