Pilot to Nurse

[justthewife]

For better answers to your questions, I'd like to direct you to www.allnurses.com This is a message board for nurses, nursing students, etc., and if you have a question about anything, there is no doubt an answer there.

I think most people go into nursing and choose RN vs BSN based on who they get their info from. So, to each his own. But, after decades in the business, after earning my MSN, and after teaching countless students, I wouldn't want to be taken care of by someone without a BSN. But, opinions are like a$$holes......

Good luck to you. And to the poster who stated all you had to know were the 5 rights to get hired....it's become a lot more complicated than that (although the 5 rights are a good place to start). You need to think not just about getting hired, not just about passing the NCLEX, but about how your choices now will affect your career trajectory in the future.

Nursing can be just as snobby a profession as aviation (you went to Riddle....ewwww) if you know what I mean. The statement that "once I passed the NCLEX and could state my 5 rights I was set" is old school. It is going to be harder and harder to get jobs with advancement potential without more education.

End of my input on this thread. Go to allnurses.com for more accurate, (and more biased sometimes) information.

Stay Healthy,

The Naughty Nurse

 

[PA44Jockey]

For better answers to your questions, I'd like to direct you to www.allnurses.com This is a message board for nurses, nursing students, etc., and if you have a question about anything, there is no doubt an answer there.

I think most people go into nursing and choose RN vs BSN based on who they get their info from. So, to each his own. But, after decades in the business, after earning my MSN, and after teaching countless students, I wouldn't want to be taken care of by someone without a BSN. But, opinions are like a$$holes......

Good luck to you. And to the poster who stated all you had to know were the 5 rights to get hired....it's become a lot more complicated than that (although the 5 rights are a good place to start). You need to think not just about getting hired, not just about passing the NCLEX, but about how your choices now will affect your career trajectory in the future.

Nursing can be just as snobby a profession as aviation (you went to Riddle....ewwww) if you know what I mean. The statement that "once I passed the NCLEX and could state my 5 rights I was set" is old school. It is going to be harder and harder to get jobs with advancement potential without more education.

End of my input on this thread. Go to allnurses.com for more accurate, (and more biased sometimes) information.

Stay Healthy,

The Naughty Nurse

Thanks for the helpful information. I actually found allnurses.com yesterday and you're right, there is all kinds of info there.

 

[Vavso]

Think it over first !!

RN's have some of the highest alcoholism and drug abuse rates in any job field you are around ill people constantly , work god awful hours and may wind up having to work in inner city low income areas . I am speaking from experience also the burn out rate is very high and there is alot of acromony between RN's LPN's and other care givers .

 

[satpak77]

uh, the difference is what?

(INSERT ANY AVIATION JOB BESIDES ATC CONTROLLER) have some of the highest alcoholism and drug abuse rates in any job field you are around ill people constantly , work god awful hours and may wind up having (INSERT TO "STAY IN HOTEL" / "WORK" / "RESIDE") in inner city low income areas . I am speaking from experience also the burn out rate is very high and there is alot of acromony between (INSERT PILOTS AND FAs / MECHANICS / MANAGEMENT) .

Uh, and the difference is?

Oh, the job security and ability to literally find employment in any city in the world.

 

[Vavso]

Do some research

like every other job more and more hospitals are using more non RN.s to perform any job that does not require an RN such as medical assistants and LPN's add into that tension between these workers . Its almost like having scabs taking jobs from more qualified people. These non RN's are usually lower quality care givers many non US residents who can work here legally .Sure you can be an RN in Billings Montana but to make decent coin as an RN you need to work in LA, NYC, Bos and other high cost ,high stress locations .
On a side note even though a lot of RN's are subjected to very ill people many times getting exposed and sick yourself you would be suprised at the hoops you would jump through when you needed to use any sick time . Including being visited /called at home to verify you are actually sick.
When was the last time a cockpit crew member got a accidental needle stick,puked on or subjected to someone TB positive?

 

[JettBoii]

Do female doctors dig male nurses?

I hooked up with a smokin' hot cv anesthesia fellow from Holland. She had the biggest chichi's and a you know what that was pinker than a stick of bazooka. Those were the days.....sigh.

 

[DAS at 10/250]

PA44,

Nursing is a good field and the job description is as varied as the day is long.

My wife is a CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room) with a ASN. She works for a small surgery center that mainly does elective/reconstructive work. 4-10 hour shifts a week. $60K/year, full benefits, and a $5K bonus this XMas. Lots of PTO.

My mother is an RN with a ASN. She has worked both Cardiac ICU and Hospice. The hospice work is tough and she is going back to cardiac work. $55-65/year, full benfits, and LOTS of PTO. Major hospital in OK.

My brother is an NP (Nurse Practicioner) and received his BSN prior to that. He works for a N. Texas hospital in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit). $125K day one. Full benfits. Lots of time on the greens. 6 years of dedicated school work. Not easy but he is enjoying the rewards now.

The nursing field can vary from surgery, to POSTOP, ICU, ER, flight nurse, hospice, home health, etc. There is a niche for just about everyone if you can handle needles (I can't!).

Good luck in your quest. I hope you find what you're looking for.

DAS

 

[PA44Jockey]

Guys, thanks for providing all of your opinions. I come from a medical family with two Doctors and one Nurse so I have a good idea of the good and the bad. Honestly it's nice to be excited once again about the potential of a successful career. Not saying that it can't, or won't happen flying for the airlines, but after giving 9 years of my life and near 70K in education and living expenses to make it happen I just can no longer justify the 40K a year with no hope of advancement on the horizon. To all of those that decide to stick out these tough times with the airlines, I wish you tailwinds(or headwinds for the paycheck) and blue skies. Hopefully things turn around soon. Thanks again!