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If you are thinking of becoming an NP Maybe this will help to make up your mind
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Posted over 5 years ago A genie gave three physicians one wish each. The first physician said, "I'm already the smartest pediatrician in the world, but I'd like to be 25% smarter."
The third physician told the genie, "I'm not only the smartest surgeon in the world, but I'm also the smartest person. But, just to be sure, I'd like you to make me 100% smarter."
"Okay," said the genie. Poof! "You're a nurse practitioner!!" |
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| Posted over 5 years ago you know what? I don't really like this joke. I understand it and know it's meant to be funny. But it makes you think that Nurse Practitioners aren't that smart. a Nurse Practitioner can be just as smart but doesn't have the education that a MD has. To me, smartness and education are two different things. Sorry cdnurse. I know you're just trying to get some laughs. |
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| Posted over 5 years ago I thought it was cute! I didn't get that the Nurse practitioner is dumb, but that she/he is 100% smarter than the surgeon. Did I miss read this? |
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| Posted over 5 years ago OK- now I get it-duh! Sorry cd nurse. Excuse me for a minute while I go dye my hair blond. |
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| Posted over 5 years ago And here I thought I was losing it! I read it 3 times! :) |
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| Posted over 5 years ago So it's OK to call blondes dumb, but not NPs? |
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| Posted over 5 years ago Katherine, don't be hurt. I know many blonde NPs |
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| Posted over 5 years ago Oh thank goodness. |
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| Posted over 5 years ago Heeee Heee. You are so funny |
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| Posted over 5 years ago Hey cd, a couple weeks ago i stared reding the old lady following you around story and was getting a little worried about ya. In the middle of reading it I had to answer the phone or something and was thinking "man that lady is loosing it... shes hallucinating... hope she's not holed up in her house trying to catch this suposed old woman...ya never know about these things". Well I just laughed when I came back and finished the story. I'm taking 4 days off, decided I've been working too much (psych). |
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| Posted over 5 years ago kat, take a few days off. Glad you did get the chance to come back and finish the story. |
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| Posted over 5 years ago CD I was wondering if you could give me some helpful info regarding NP. I am currently a nurse finishing up with my ASN and am interested in becoming a(n) NP. What are the requisites....ie, do you have to have a BS or can you have a(n) ASN? Also, how long is the program? |
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| Posted over 5 years ago aliciayd1: you will need your BSN before going on for the NP The NP is under the Masters program. There are several programs out there. The accelerated is a one year course. I would not suggest that unless you have lots of money saved and do not have to work. You would need a maid and a cook as well. The two year and one semester was hard enough. Hang in there. We need NPs. |
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| Posted over 5 years ago That was funny CDnurse! Sorry for not being on the boards in a long time but I have been busy working at a new job. |
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| Posted over 5 years ago what is it like to be a np, the schooling the patients the responsibility what all does it entail. i know for sure that i want to be a medical professional and i have the drive to be what i want to be but i dunno what that is yet.. i have always wanted to be a surgeon..lol.. but i think that would be too much school, ihave a child and planning for another and i want to watch them grow... any advice as far as wich way i should go?/ |
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| Posted over 5 years ago Lfograd05: The responsibility is enormous. I am so glad that I went on for the NP. Well worth the grueling hours of study. I suggest you start as an RN if you have the time and money. If not, start as an LPN. Nursing is a tough career if you are going to start a family. Shift work, holidays. Check out everything before making a final choice. There are many options in the healthcare field. |
