Buy the outfit then wander around your local hospital pretending you know what you are doing, you will fit right in (and probably be made a Doctor within the month).
2006-08-11 01:52:05
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answered by Anonymous
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Don't. Like a lot of Nurses, I would dearly love to get out of Nursing. This has nothing to do with whether or not I like the job. It is about how nurses are treated. I have been a Registered Nurse for over 25 years and worked in England, Wales, India and Australia.
Because Healthcare Management consists of only 2 things (cost containment and litigation avoidance) nurses will always be viewed as a financial liability - rather than a skill asset - and we are rarely given the resources we need in order to do our jobs properly - this goes for both public and private healthcare settings.
If, however, you feel compelled to become a Nurse, then please do as I did from day one - be determined to be a good Nurse; exercise compassion; maintain high standards - even when no-one is looking; keep your sense of humour and don't let cynical dissillusionment prevent you from striving to make improvements.
2006-08-13 04:02:41
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answered by zpom 2
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How old are you? If you're still in high school, start volunteering now at the local hospital. If you are over 18, you can get your CNA (Certified Nurse's Aide). You will be emptying catheters, wiping bottoms and turning people over so they don't get bedsores. You must do this without showing disgust with compassion for the patient, you must be able to care for people you may not like of all ages, shapes and sizes.
If this is a turn off for you, it's best to know now, because this is nursing, no matter how long you've been doing it or what type you do. You can't be afraid to get your hands dirty. If you are, you may want to consider another field. There are a lot of kids getting into nursing now because a two year degree can make you $60k or more right out of school. But if you are not cut out for it, that kind of money will not be enough, believe me. Get used to the kind of attitude you see here, people assume nurses are no more than housekeepers, servants or some kind of sexy waitress around to service the doctors and patients. You will be overworked and underpaid, work holidays, nights and weekends (at least for awhile in the beginning) and everything will always be your fault!
Now, if you have decided nursing is for you, I don't know what state you are in, but in my state, LPN/LVNs are having trouble finding jobs and only work in the assisted living/nursing homes. Many of the hospitals in my area don't hire them at all anymore. Other states, LPN/LVNs have lots of autonomy and plenty of jobs. My recommendation is to go straight for the RN. If money is an issue, get the ADN (Associate's Degree in Nursing) at a local community college. If you can afford it and have the time, the best option is to get your bachelor's so you don't have to back and get it later (BSN - Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
You can find a lot of info here:
http://www.discovernursing.com
2006-08-11 07:59:12
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answered by BabyRN 5
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You have to go to university to be a nurse now. You do some work at university and some out working in different healthcare environments. You would have to see what colleges/ universities have courses on nursing and see what the entrance requirements are (different places have different requirements) and apply. The course takes 3 years for the diploma and 4 years for a degree.
2006-08-14 23:54:32
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answered by Catwhiskers 5
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There are two basic approaches to getting into nursing (R.N. programs). A two year (A.S.) or four year (B.S.) program. Many places are slowly phasing out the two year programs. Additionaly some states may still have hospital based programs. Although I am confident that like two year R.N. programs these are also being phased out. R.N. stands for registered nurse. If you obtain a B.S. (Bachelor of Science) in nursing, you then have additional options. Although there are several the most notable ones are an M.S. (Master of Science) , or a N.P. (Nurse Practioner). These advanced degrees allow for additional employment opportunities. in addition to the many opportunities availible for nurses. In these programs you will recieve classroom and clinical instruction. Be aware that in many areas entrance into the clinical portion is highly competitive. Another way into nursing is the LPN (licensened practical nurse)programs. These programs are typically around two years in lenght, and are avialable at more locations (normaly larger community colleges). Many areas (colleges etc. )also have programs that allow LPNs to transition to R.N. Hope this helps
2006-08-11 05:12:41
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answered by Intersect 4
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It used to be by contacting the school of nursing at the local hospital, you need 5 GCSe's (or did way back when) dirty thankless work but I loved every minute of it, I would have nursed for free!!! good luck!!!!
2006-08-14 09:53:31
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answered by pottydotty 4
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Join the LaLeche League.
2006-08-12 18:17:18
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answered by Anonymous
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find out the pub they drink in which is usually nearest the hospital and hang out there until you get a drunk one, which will take about 5 mins, and then your in, they might be still waring the uniform for extra fun
2006-08-11 04:05:06
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answered by Dirk Wellington-Catt 3
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apply for auxiliary post, apply to college for nursing 2000 course or what ever its called now.
2006-08-11 01:57:04
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answered by dianafpacker 4
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Get into a college or university duhhh...
2006-08-12 02:09:37
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answered by ? 2
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