Archive for May, 2007

How long does it take to become a nurse AND vet technician?

Tuesday, May 29th, 2007

saL. asked: I wanted to get an associate degree in both nursing-to become a certified nurse- and in pre veterinary-to become a vet technician. It does only take 2-3 years to become a RN right? So the question is: In how long can I get my degree for both nursing and per veterinary ...

Why I Left Mainstream Medicine - From A Nurse

Sunday, May 27th, 2007

OliviaHadassah asked: I'm a nurse who is no longer willing to practice modern medicine due to what I've learned about the medical field. These are quotes from an interview I did on why I refuse to continue practicing. The actual interview is much more thorough than this. You may read it ...

Introduction to Nursing Theory

Friday, May 25th, 2007

Craig Elliott asked: One of the most important required classes that you will take in nursing school is Introduction to Nursing Theory. Nursing Theory has a fairly broad definition, encompassing many different schools of thought on what nursing should be or how it should be practiced. The study of Nursing ...

What are the differences between a nurse practitioner & a doctor? What about a nurse practitioner and nurse?

Thursday, May 24th, 2007

Kayla asked: I am not sure if I want to spend the 8+ years of school to be a doctor. If I would choose a nurse practitioner, what can I specialize in? What are the main differences between a nurse practitioner and an RN?EMERY

How do a teacher/nurse married couple go about finding work overseas?

Sunday, May 20th, 2007

thehux asked: We are looking into working overseas (not too important where at this point) but don't know where to look. There are lots of websites with overseas teaching jobs but they are only interested in the teacher and not in bringing over the nurse, as well. This understandable based ...

Nurses An Important Part of the Healthcare Community

Wednesday, May 16th, 2007

Josh Stone asked: A nurse is a health care professional who is engaged in the practice of nursing. Nurses are men and women who are responsible (along with other health care professionals) for the treatment, safety and recovery of acutely or chronically ill or injured people, health maintenance of the ...

What is the difference between a staff nurse and registered nurse?

Monday, May 14th, 2007

CoCoLaTe06 asked: I just wanted to know if a staff nurse and RN are the same thing, and which is better and gets paid more. What are the responsibilities of both?DOMINGO