NP & PA Student Blog : murse

My First Job as an Accelerated NP Student

Terrance Clarke — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:26:00 GMT

It is tough for new nurses in accelerated nurse practitioner courses to find a first job. A lot of the places willing to hire new grads want them full time, which is impossible with the work load our training requires. There are some employers that require...(read more)

Students vs. The Nurse Veteran

Terrance Clarke — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:53:00 GMT

In an accelerated NP program, newly-minted nurses often find themselves in graduate-level classes with people who have been in the profession for most of their lives. I just passed the NCLEX two weeks ago -- hang on -- I can't hold it in. Hire me! I'm...(read more)

Old and Alone? That depends.

Terrance Clarke — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:01:00 GMT

In discussion with a colleague, we came to an impasse. Both of our viewpoints were opinion based; neither of us was willing to sway. She ended our exchange by saying, "This is why you are going to die old and alone." I know this to be a joke of affection,...(read more)

When the Dead Rise

Terrance Clarke — Fri, 25 May 2012 15:38:00 GMT

There is a coming crisis so controversial that Murses fear to bring it up at staff meetings. This danger will affect all healthcare workers equally, from the grizzled PCA to the specialist surgeon whose shoes cost as much as your rent. Will you find a...(read more)

Tales of a ‘Murse’

Terrance Clarke — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:21:00 GMT

Howdy folks, my name is Terry. I'm a student nurse practitioner and this is my introductory blog post. Let's talk about "murses." Do you like Steven Seagal films from the early ‘90s? Who doesn't! In a lot of his movies, there seemed to be an inevitable...(read more)