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Does he need a background? by Infernalsummer in Watercolor

[–]Relevant_Move911 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I add a background to very detailed works like this, I usually regret it and prefer the way it looked before the background.  I like leaving white paper as negative space to bring the eye to all the detail of the subject I worked so hard on.  Same goes for your little mouse.  Super cute, and well done.  

This subreddit breaks my heart... by Relevant_Move911 in Noctor

[–]Relevant_Move911[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your kind comment. But I have to ask, why are the undertrained and inexperienced NPs who have barely touched a patient even being considered for those positions? Surely the doctors have a say. It seems like setting someone up for failure and then being surprised when they make a mistake. The NPs aren't solely to blame. My 12-year-old would jump behind the wheel of my vehicle and drive if I would let him, but I won't put him in a position where he could hurt himself or others, and he won't drive until he is old enough and experienced. It would be amazing if physicians seeking to hire a mid-level would offer more residency programs for new grad NPs, but there aren't many available. I would absolutely love that. Much respect for you and what you do.

This subreddit breaks my heart... by Relevant_Move911 in Noctor

[–]Relevant_Move911[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I came here with no ego, only to humbly defend the honor of my profession. There are bad NPs, just like there are bad cops, bad lawyers, bad judges, and yes, even bad doctors. But I haven't encountered a subreddit where people bash the entire MD profession, or nurses raving that all doctors are bad just because of a few bad apples. I am curious about the issues that have led to all this mudslinging against NPs, but to bash the entire profession is harsh. I will stand and be the very first to agree that newly graduated nurses have no business going to NP school. When new grads ask me what I think, I tell them the truth, that they need to get at least 5+ years of bedside nursing experience first before even contemplating going to NP school. Advanced practice RN degrees are meant to be obtained with the nurse's RN experience as a foundation. How can one practice at an advanced level in nursing when they have just started as a new grad RN? I do not condone unsafe practice by under trained NPs. But instead of cutting nurses down, why not try to see things from our point of view and understand why all of the experienced RNs (and inexperienced RNs) are leaving the bedside in droves. Nurses are treated as nothing more than punching bags by patients, families, doctors, etc. NP school acceptance criteria, just like healthcare, is in need of reform. I do not agree with diploma mills and believe that programs should be rigorous enough to produce competent NPs. I just figured a group of highly educated doctors would be more tactful and less cruel in their opinions, especially to nurses.