Richard Said:

How much more education would it take for a nurse to become a teacher?

We Answered:

The answer to your question depends on several factors. 1) The state in which you live as the rules for credentials vary by state 2) Do you have a BS or a BA in nursing or are you a nurse that does not require 4 years.
You might be able to just take a semester of education classes and student teach if you have a 4 year degree. Another option would be to become a school nurse.

Enrique Said:

Nurse vs. Cosmetologist ( which to choose/) Heeeelp!!!!!!!!!?

We Answered:

Not everyone makes is big as a cosmetologist but nurses are always in demand; even more so as the population ages. Doesn't mean you can't do both. My sister-in-law is a nurse but only works12 hours a week. She could actually have a second job but likes her free time (her husband is the main bread winner).

Are you looking long term or short term? I see mainly younger stylists in our local businesses. I see nurses of all ages. Your mother is now an educator, as you stated, so she is using her experience to indirectly affect the industry as opposed to helping individuals (other than her students).

You have to decide which is more satisfying to you and $$$ is not everything.

Good luck with whichever choice you make.

Hilda Said:

I am currently in masters program for nursing.?

We Answered:

Try the forums at www.allnurses.com

Ruben Said:

If I attend Coker College, should I major in Chemistry or Biology?

We Answered:

Chemistry. Go for chemistry, you'll never regret it!

Max Said:

Nurse Educator?

We Answered:

Here are some links to sites that have some good info on what a nurse educator does:

http://www.nursesource.org/nurse_educato…
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nurse_educa…

Good luck to you! :-)

Crystal Said:

Is a Family Nurse Practitioner and a Family Physician Assistant basically the same???

We Answered:

Yes and No. We (PA and NP) perform similar tasks. The difference is in the training. PA's are trained by Physicians in the Physician model of health care. NP's are trained by nurses in the nursing model of care. There is a difference!! PA's do have to work under the supervision of a Doctor. (Direct or Indirect) NP's do too. They can not just hang out a shingle and provide care. As far as the degree issue goes, ALL PA's sit and have to pass a very challenging National Certification exam, administered by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants, regardless of there 2,4 or other degree status. (With re- certification every 6 years and 100 hrs. continuing education every two years-similar to MD's) Just because of the vast RN lobby in each state, NP's have gained more privileges than PA's have in the same amount of time. Most states allow PA's and NP's to prescribe medicines limited to a certain formulary. As far as billing goes, PA's services are billed and are covered by Medicare. PA's may also bill "incident-to" which gets billed like the Physician. As a surgical PA, I made over $400,000 in bill-ables for my supervising physician in one year. Bill-ables are less in Family Practice due to the incident-to clauses. For more information on PA's, please visit www.aapa.org, which also links to all state and constituent organizations. As far as NP's go, I'm sure a quick on line search can find something. Also, a comment was posted regarding seeing the NP vs. Doctor, and I have heard the same thing for PA's...we are grouped as "mid-level practioners", and that is who you want to see!!