[quote]fighting_fires wrote:
I believe i missed a lot!!! am not reading 30 some odd pages, any fill ins i need to know about?
I was on a 2 week vaca, it rocked!!
I started ride time acting as a paramedic, it rocks!!
you all realized i was gone and missed me right?!?! right?!?! [/quote]
Yes! To the extent that I got a happy when I saw you posted!
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[quote]fighting_fires wrote:
I believe i missed a lot!!! am not reading 30 some odd pages, any fill ins i need to know about?
I was on a 2 week vaca, it rocked!!
I started ride time acting as a paramedic, it rocks!!
you all realized i was gone and missed me right?!?! right?!?! [/quote]
aaawwwwwwwwww now i feel all warm and cuddly inside.
I mean TITS and RED MEAT!!!
whattt?
<-----Flight delayed…one more night in Cali! That qualifies as a big yay!
[quote]Hip Scar wrote:
<-----Flight delayed…one more night in Cali! That qualifies as a big yay![/quote]
[quote]Hip Scar wrote:
That qualifies as a big yay![/quote]
And this post now qualifies you for this.
Hey DJ, what can you tell me about the RN/medical field in the sense of job security/satisfaction? I know it’s a broad question, but it is one I’m giving a lot of thought to, as I’ve had quite a few people approach me about it.
I get to go home at a normal hour tonight.
Fuck Yes!
[quote]Rodimus Black wrote:
Hey DJ, what can you tell me about the RN/medical field in the sense of job security/satisfaction? I know it’s a broad question, but it is one I’m giving a lot of thought to, as I’ve had quite a few people approach me about it. [/quote]
Job security for sure, always find a job and many options for lateral movement with jobs.
Job satisfaction caring for people can be both rewarding and frustrating of course, that a lot of time is dependent on where you work and what area of medicine you work
Now not to be sexist, but I am in a family of nurses at both LVN, RN and Practitioner level and they all agree with this statement. You are working with a 90% women dominated field, working with women is NOT like working with men. That is probably the most frustrating aspect of the job, they will spend more time arguing with each other instead of getting the job done. Big reason I went on from working as a RN and got my masters and became a Practitioner.
Also the Nursing “Leaders” are a bunch of fucking Tards who spend more time trying to establish Bullshit components of nursing instead of trying to make it a true profession.
Now looking for a job that you can work 3 twelve hour shifts a week and spend more time doing outside stuff and make a decent living its a good choice. You can work 6-7 days a week and make 6 figures easy, however burn out is very high.
After 19 years in the medical field and working from home health, cardiac rehab, ICU, ER, med surg, occupational medicine and family practice my suggestion is if you are going to do it, dont settle for a RN. Go for a MSN much more stable and satisfying.
Also JLo is a nurse practitioner also so maybe she can add to this.
[quote]DJHT wrote:
[quote]Rodimus Black wrote:
Hey DJ, what can you tell me about the RN/medical field in the sense of job security/satisfaction? I know it’s a broad question, but it is one I’m giving a lot of thought to, as I’ve had quite a few people approach me about it. [/quote]
Job security for sure, always find a job and many options for lateral movement with jobs.
Job satisfaction caring for people can be both rewarding and frustrating of course, that a lot of time is dependent on where you work and what area of medicine you work
Now not to be sexist, but I am in a family of nurses at both LVN, RN and Practitioner level and they all agree with this statement. You are working with a 90% women dominated field, working with women is NOT like working with men. That is probably the most frustrating aspect of the job, they will spend more time arguing with each other instead of getting the job done. Big reason I went on from working as a RN and got my masters and became a Practitioner.
Also the Nursing “Leaders” are a bunch of fucking Tards who spend more time trying to establish Bullshit components of nursing instead of trying to make it a true profession.
Now looking for a job that you can work 3 twelve hour shifts a week and spend more time doing outside stuff and make a decent living its a good choice. You can work 6-7 days a week and make 6 figures easy, however burn out is very high.
After 19 years in the medical field and working from home health, cardiac rehab, ICU, ER, med surg, occupational medicine and family practice my suggestion is if you are going to do it, dont settle for a RN. Go for a MSN much more stable and satisfying.
Also JLo is a nurse practitioner also so maybe she can add to this. [/quote]
Might just look into that one. I am well aware of the male to female ratio, but it’s pretty similar in my MOS. I’d like to think I’d offer a bit of “forced clarity” to any situation. But the desire to help folks, as well as job security are the biggies for me that lead me to consider this field.
[quote]Rodimus Black wrote:
[quote]DJHT wrote:
[quote]Rodimus Black wrote:
Hey DJ, what can you tell me about the RN/medical field in the sense of job security/satisfaction? I know it’s a broad question, but it is one I’m giving a lot of thought to, as I’ve had quite a few people approach me about it. [/quote]
Job security for sure, always find a job and many options for lateral movement with jobs.
Job satisfaction caring for people can be both rewarding and frustrating of course, that a lot of time is dependent on where you work and what area of medicine you work
Now not to be sexist, but I am in a family of nurses at both LVN, RN and Practitioner level and they all agree with this statement. You are working with a 90% women dominated field, working with women is NOT like working with men. That is probably the most frustrating aspect of the job, they will spend more time arguing with each other instead of getting the job done. Big reason I went on from working as a RN and got my masters and became a Practitioner.
Also the Nursing “Leaders” are a bunch of fucking Tards who spend more time trying to establish Bullshit components of nursing instead of trying to make it a true profession.
Now looking for a job that you can work 3 twelve hour shifts a week and spend more time doing outside stuff and make a decent living its a good choice. You can work 6-7 days a week and make 6 figures easy, however burn out is very high.
After 19 years in the medical field and working from home health, cardiac rehab, ICU, ER, med surg, occupational medicine and family practice my suggestion is if you are going to do it, dont settle for a RN. Go for a MSN much more stable and satisfying.
Also JLo is a nurse practitioner also so maybe she can add to this. [/quote]
Might just look into that one. I am well aware of the male to female ratio, but it’s pretty similar in my MOS. I’d like to think I’d offer a bit of “forced clarity” to any situation. But the desire to help folks, as well as job security are the biggies for me that lead me to consider this field. [/quote]
Same here and as a man that is “look like you lift”, flat top and blunt demeanor I have never had a problem in the field. If you have some medical back ground really helps when you get done with school so you can avoid working some areas that are less than rewarding. I always enjoyed the ER and was at my best mentally and physically when I was working that.
[quote]DJHT wrote:
[quote]Rodimus Black wrote:
[quote]DJHT wrote:
[quote]Rodimus Black wrote:
Hey DJ, what can you tell me about the RN/medical field in the sense of job security/satisfaction? I know it’s a broad question, but it is one I’m giving a lot of thought to, as I’ve had quite a few people approach me about it. [/quote]
Job security for sure, always find a job and many options for lateral movement with jobs.
Job satisfaction caring for people can be both rewarding and frustrating of course, that a lot of time is dependent on where you work and what area of medicine you work
Now not to be sexist, but I am in a family of nurses at both LVN, RN and Practitioner level and they all agree with this statement. You are working with a 90% women dominated field, working with women is NOT like working with men. That is probably the most frustrating aspect of the job, they will spend more time arguing with each other instead of getting the job done. Big reason I went on from working as a RN and got my masters and became a Practitioner.
Also the Nursing “Leaders” are a bunch of fucking Tards who spend more time trying to establish Bullshit components of nursing instead of trying to make it a true profession.
Now looking for a job that you can work 3 twelve hour shifts a week and spend more time doing outside stuff and make a decent living its a good choice. You can work 6-7 days a week and make 6 figures easy, however burn out is very high.
After 19 years in the medical field and working from home health, cardiac rehab, ICU, ER, med surg, occupational medicine and family practice my suggestion is if you are going to do it, dont settle for a RN. Go for a MSN much more stable and satisfying.
Also JLo is a nurse practitioner also so maybe she can add to this. [/quote]
Might just look into that one. I am well aware of the male to female ratio, but it’s pretty similar in my MOS. I’d like to think I’d offer a bit of “forced clarity” to any situation. But the desire to help folks, as well as job security are the biggies for me that lead me to consider this field. [/quote]
Same here and as a man that is “look like you lift”, flat top and blunt demeanor I have never had a problem in the field. If you have some medical back ground really helps when you get done with school so you can avoid working some areas that are less than rewarding. I always enjoyed the ER and was at my best mentally and physically when I was working that. [/quote]
The job is in demand here in Germany as well, however, they don’t pay well AT ALL. Why I am most likely gonna be headed back stateside when all is said and done. Just looking at schools now.
[quote]Rodimus Black wrote:
[quote]DJHT wrote:
[quote]Rodimus Black wrote:
[quote]DJHT wrote:
[quote]Rodimus Black wrote:
Hey DJ, what can you tell me about the RN/medical field in the sense of job security/satisfaction? I know it’s a broad question, but it is one I’m giving a lot of thought to, as I’ve had quite a few people approach me about it. [/quote]
Job security for sure, always find a job and many options for lateral movement with jobs.
Job satisfaction caring for people can be both rewarding and frustrating of course, that a lot of time is dependent on where you work and what area of medicine you work
Now not to be sexist, but I am in a family of nurses at both LVN, RN and Practitioner level and they all agree with this statement. You are working with a 90% women dominated field, working with women is NOT like working with men. That is probably the most frustrating aspect of the job, they will spend more time arguing with each other instead of getting the job done. Big reason I went on from working as a RN and got my masters and became a Practitioner.
Also the Nursing “Leaders” are a bunch of fucking Tards who spend more time trying to establish Bullshit components of nursing instead of trying to make it a true profession.
Now looking for a job that you can work 3 twelve hour shifts a week and spend more time doing outside stuff and make a decent living its a good choice. You can work 6-7 days a week and make 6 figures easy, however burn out is very high.
After 19 years in the medical field and working from home health, cardiac rehab, ICU, ER, med surg, occupational medicine and family practice my suggestion is if you are going to do it, dont settle for a RN. Go for a MSN much more stable and satisfying.
Also JLo is a nurse practitioner also so maybe she can add to this. [/quote]
Might just look into that one. I am well aware of the male to female ratio, but it’s pretty similar in my MOS. I’d like to think I’d offer a bit of “forced clarity” to any situation. But the desire to help folks, as well as job security are the biggies for me that lead me to consider this field. [/quote]
Same here and as a man that is “look like you lift”, flat top and blunt demeanor I have never had a problem in the field. If you have some medical back ground really helps when you get done with school so you can avoid working some areas that are less than rewarding. I always enjoyed the ER and was at my best mentally and physically when I was working that. [/quote]
The job is in demand here in Germany as well, however, they don’t pay well AT ALL. Why I am most likely gonna be headed back stateside when all is said and done. Just looking at schools now. [/quote]
Yes sir cant say what the pay scale is outside of the US, and here of course is regional. Going to take you a few years to get done with school, you going to do that state side?
[quote]DJHT wrote:
[quote]Rodimus Black wrote:
[quote]DJHT wrote:
[quote]Rodimus Black wrote:
[quote]DJHT wrote:
[quote]Rodimus Black wrote:
Hey DJ, what can you tell me about the RN/medical field in the sense of job security/satisfaction? I know it’s a broad question, but it is one I’m giving a lot of thought to, as I’ve had quite a few people approach me about it. [/quote]
Job security for sure, always find a job and many options for lateral movement with jobs.
Job satisfaction caring for people can be both rewarding and frustrating of course, that a lot of time is dependent on where you work and what area of medicine you work
Now not to be sexist, but I am in a family of nurses at both LVN, RN and Practitioner level and they all agree with this statement. You are working with a 90% women dominated field, working with women is NOT like working with men. That is probably the most frustrating aspect of the job, they will spend more time arguing with each other instead of getting the job done. Big reason I went on from working as a RN and got my masters and became a Practitioner.
Also the Nursing “Leaders” are a bunch of fucking Tards who spend more time trying to establish Bullshit components of nursing instead of trying to make it a true profession.
Now looking for a job that you can work 3 twelve hour shifts a week and spend more time doing outside stuff and make a decent living its a good choice. You can work 6-7 days a week and make 6 figures easy, however burn out is very high.
After 19 years in the medical field and working from home health, cardiac rehab, ICU, ER, med surg, occupational medicine and family practice my suggestion is if you are going to do it, dont settle for a RN. Go for a MSN much more stable and satisfying.
Also JLo is a nurse practitioner also so maybe she can add to this. [/quote]
Might just look into that one. I am well aware of the male to female ratio, but it’s pretty similar in my MOS. I’d like to think I’d offer a bit of “forced clarity” to any situation. But the desire to help folks, as well as job security are the biggies for me that lead me to consider this field. [/quote]
Same here and as a man that is “look like you lift”, flat top and blunt demeanor I have never had a problem in the field. If you have some medical back ground really helps when you get done with school so you can avoid working some areas that are less than rewarding. I always enjoyed the ER and was at my best mentally and physically when I was working that. [/quote]
The job is in demand here in Germany as well, however, they don’t pay well AT ALL. Why I am most likely gonna be headed back stateside when all is said and done. Just looking at schools now. [/quote]
Yes sir cant say what the pay scale is outside of the US, and here of course is regional. Going to take you a few years to get done with school, you going to do that state side?[/quote]
Most definitely. Not too many options here in G-land. As for the time to get it done, I figured that already. I’ll be starting college when I exit the military, so I’ve pretty much accounted for at least 5 years of schooling.
^ Then you could get the Masters in that time frame if you dont have to work at the same time or do you? How long were you in? If you dont mind me asking, also were you a medic or any medical training?
[quote]DJHT wrote:
^ Then you could get the Masters in that time frame if you dont have to work at the same time or do you? How long were you in? If you dont mind me asking, also were you a medic or any medical training?[/quote]
With the 9/11 GI Bill, schooling would be covered 100%, along with a monthly stipend of close to $2K.
Been in for 13 years.
Received Combat Lifesaver Training, but not a medic. Would certification as a PT do any good? Just curious.
[quote]Rodimus Black wrote:
[quote]DJHT wrote:
^ Then you could get the Masters in that time frame if you dont have to work at the same time or do you? How long were you in? If you dont mind me asking, also were you a medic or any medical training?[/quote]
With the 9/11 GI Bill, schooling would be covered 100%, along with a monthly stipend of close to $2K.
Been in for 13 years.
Received Combat Lifesaver Training, but not a medic. Would certification as a PT do any good? Just curious.
[/quote]
Probably not when you got done looking for a job, however that would depend on where and what you planned to do. Nursing can be broad based, from hospitals many departments, to administrative not even taking care of patients, to legal etc.
I would say that once basics are done and you are actually in the nursing program, get a part time job in a hospital some where. This will help grease the wheels for when you are done, also will let you see where you want to work.
On a personal note be prepared when you get into nursing school, that is were I met my wife. The ratio of male to female and high stress makes a very interesting outcome. So either go in very happily married or single. My .02
[quote]DJHT wrote:
[quote]Rodimus Black wrote:
[quote]DJHT wrote:
^ Then you could get the Masters in that time frame if you dont have to work at the same time or do you? How long were you in? If you dont mind me asking, also were you a medic or any medical training?[/quote]
With the 9/11 GI Bill, schooling would be covered 100%, along with a monthly stipend of close to $2K.
Been in for 13 years.
Received Combat Lifesaver Training, but not a medic. Would certification as a PT do any good? Just curious.
[/quote]
Probably not when you got done looking for a job, however that would depend on where and what you planned to do. Nursing can be broad based, from hospitals many departments, to administrative not even taking care of patients, to legal etc.
I would say that once basics are done and you are actually in the nursing program, get a part time job in a hospital some where. This will help grease the wheels for when you are done, also will let you see where you want to work.
On a personal note be prepared when you get into nursing school, that is were I met my wife. The ratio of male to female and high stress makes a very interesting outcome. So either go in very happily married or single. My .02[/quote]
Much appreciated. As for the 2 cents, it will definitely be one or the other by then.