http://allnurses.com Nurses giving other nurses career advice. Looking to change Nursing specialties? Suggestions, information, and discussions started by nurses for nurses. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:35:43 GMT vBulletin 60 http://img.an-file.info/misc/rss.jpg http://allnurses.com http://allnurses.com/nursing-career-advice/seeking-some-advice-440002-new.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:04:17 GMT I'm not a current nursing student, but hoping to finish my pre-reqs next semester. However, I have a dilemna. I have been in school since 2006 fulltime, except for 1 1/2 years due to my pregnancy. The school that I currently attend offers a 2year nursing degree and the opportunity to matriculate into the BSN program after passing the NCLEX. This is all fine and dandy, but I'm worried about my Fin Aid, since I will now be seeking an Associates. I'm pretty sure that I'll bypass those hours before finishing the program.:o I CANNOT afford to go to my school w/o financial assistance. I thought about transferring to a cc, where I could try to pay by myself w/o financial aid. Would u suggest this option? I also thought about completing an Associates and applying for an Accelerated program(Neb Meth offers the acc. program for Assoc. students) but that program runs 30k. Another option would be to complete a BA in psych and then apply for nursing school. I'm SOOOO confused and discouraged.:sniff: I just want to be in a position to take care of myself and my child and I want to be a nurse. What would you suggest???

Thanks ]]> Nursing Career Advice MzRN2B http://allnurses.com/nursing-career-advice/seeking-some-advice-440002.html http://allnurses.com/nursing-career-advice/alliance-employers-accelerate-439983-new.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:44:50 GMT A workforce pilot by the Department of Labor is trying to connect employers to a pipeline of... A workforce pilot by the Department of Labor is trying to connect employers to a pipeline of military and civilian nurses seeking employment. We are challenged with finding this pipeline for current employment offerings. Can anyone suggest pipelines of nurses in California (San Diego) and Virginia that we can connect with? Thanks ]]> Nursing Career Advice http://allnurses.com/nursing-career-advice/alliance-employers-accelerate-439983.html http://allnurses.com/nursing-career-advice/seasonal-work-non-439888-new.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:25:15 GMT I have a job at a retail store over the holidays. I will probably only work there maybe 2 months. ... I have a job at a retail store over the holidays. I will probably only work there maybe 2 months. I am making about a third of what a RN makes in my area, but 1/3 is better than nothing! I was just wondering if I should put this on my resume since it is only seasonal and not related to nursing at all. Thanks! ]]> Nursing Career Advice prinsessa http://allnurses.com/nursing-career-advice/seasonal-work-non-439888.html http://allnurses.com/nursing-career-advice/i-need-interview-439798-new.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:17:01 GMT Hi, I'm about to enroll in a nursing school and I am receiving a grant to do so. The grant application requires that I interview a nurse about his/her job. If anyone could please take the time out to answer a few of these questions, I would be forever thankful!!

1. What duties or activities are involved in this profession?
2. What are the positive aspects of your profession?
3. What do you dislike about being an RN?
4. What employers hire this type of position. (List at least 3)
5. What starting salary can I expect? ("It varies", isn't enough)
6. If I had been working in this field for the past 10 years, what could I potentially be earning?
7. How could I get started in this profession?
8. Is classroom training the only way to enter this profession? If so, what are the minimum requirements and which schools would you suggest I look into or stay away from?
9. If classroom training isn't the only way, how else could I get started?
10. Can you think of anything else I should know or think about while considering this profession? (For example: working hours, working conditions...) ]]> Nursing Career Advice mindystl http://allnurses.com/nursing-career-advice/i-need-interview-439798.html http://allnurses.com/nursing-career-advice/to-be-not-439786-new.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:33:58 GMT I have finished all the pre-req's needed and just need to register for one of the nursing schools but my delima is quiting work, is there no school that you can go to for nursing school that affords you to work as well? ]]> Nursing Career Advice Libby12 http://allnurses.com/nursing-career-advice/to-be-not-439786.html http://allnurses.com/nursing-career-advice/nursing-career-info-439779-new.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:58:34 GMT HI MY NAME IS DONI MABIE AND I LIVE IN NEW YORK. IM A FRESHMAN IN COLLEGE GOING FOR MY RN DEGREE.... HI MY NAME IS DONI MABIE AND I LIVE IN NEW YORK. IM A FRESHMAN IN COLLEGE GOING FOR MY RN DEGREE. MY CLASS HAS A PROJECT COMING UP FOR US TO INTERVIEW A NURSE AND I WAS WONDERING IF I COULD GET SOMEONE TO ANSWER MY QUESTIONS. THANK YOU!
How long have you been a Registered Nurse?
How did you become interested in this career?
What is your educational background?
Where did you obtain your degree or education?
Was your education adequate or were there areas in which you needed additional training?
How long have you worked in this field?
What do you like most about your work?
What would you change about your life if you had the opportunity?
What skills you wished you already possessed when you started the job?
What other jobs have you worked at in this career field?
What task does a typical workday consist of?
What advice would you give someone starting out in this field?
Is there any other information that you believe would be helpful for me to know?
How did you manage your work schedule and your real life? Did you find it hard to balance everything?
Favorite task? Least Favortie task? ]]> Nursing Career Advice DMABIE10 http://allnurses.com/nursing-career-advice/nursing-career-info-439779.html http://allnurses.com/nursing-career-advice/future-nursing-student-439741-new.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:44:16 GMT I've come to realize that I will probably be waiting quite sometime to get into nursing school as I can only afford the local junior college in my area and being as I live in Southern California, it seems as though there all rather full. If you were in my situation, what would you do while waiting, after completing pre requisites? I've thought about becoming a CNA or an EMT. Which one of those two better prepare you for nursing school? I also thought about doing the LVN program and then completing my RN after that. Do I have a quicker chance of becoming an RN because of the LVN completion? I want to keep moving forward even if I have to wait to get my RN, I don't want to be idle.

I do plan on volunteering while I wait. The future I see myself in is being able to travel to other parts of the country or world and give my time this way. I'm not even sure I want to work in a hospital ~

Any replies would be greatly appreciated:dance: ]]> Nursing Career Advice chele66 http://allnurses.com/nursing-career-advice/future-nursing-student-439741.html http://allnurses.com/nursing-career-advice/career-change-advice-439734-new.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:30:04 GMT I taught middle school math for 10 years then I became an OR nurse. Now, I would like to combine... I taught middle school math for 10 years then I became an OR nurse. Now, I would like to combine both careers and become a clinical nurse educator for a pharmaceutical company. I have applied for several jobs in Texas with no luck. Any advice. I am willing to shadow someone already in the profession. Thanks BSE Nurse ]]> Nursing Career Advice Charise Meeks http://allnurses.com/nursing-career-advice/career-change-advice-439734.html http://allnurses.com/nursing-career-advice/how-choose-nursing-439624-new.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:26:51 GMT Hello Everyone! I am currently applying to nursing schools and for one of the schools they... Hello Everyone!

I am currently applying to nursing schools and for one of the schools they require me to write my career goals. At this point my goal is to get into a nursing program, pass the NCLEX-RN exam and get a job in a hospital. Obviously the school knows that I want to do those things...but how am I supposed to know which field of nursing to "begin" with. I love the flexibility nursing offers and all the different "realms" it provides. I would like to have my hand in a few to see what I like best/succeed in. Is there any way to determine where to start??? Thanks!!!! ]]> Nursing Career Advice miche22 http://allnurses.com/nursing-career-advice/how-choose-nursing-439624.html http://allnurses.com/nursing-career-advice/all-i-want-439524-new.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:10:37 GMT hello all! It has been more than a year since I have obtained my RN license and I cannot get a... hello all!
It has been more than a year since I have obtained my RN license and I cannot get a job!
Does anyone have any advice?
I am currently volunteering-yes I am.
Please help.
thank you :o ]]> Nursing Career Advice KCR411 http://allnurses.com/nursing-career-advice/all-i-want-439524.html http://allnurses.com/nursing-career-advice/chicagoland-intern-externships-439521-new.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:04:05 GMT Hello, I was trying to find some student nurse intern/externship programs for the Summer of 2010... Hello,
I was trying to find some student nurse intern/externship programs for the Summer of 2010 in the Chicagoland/ Northwest Suburbs area but am having a hard time finding any. Does anyone know of any other hospitals in this area that have any programs? I have looked at a few hospitals websites, but nothing comes up. Just wondering if anyone had heard of any, participated in any around this area, or work at a hospital that offers one.

Thanks!

Oh and I'm a current junior so this would be for the summer before my senior year (if that matters any). I'm interested in labor and delivery or something along those lines but at this point I can't find any intern/externships in general and would appreciate any info. ]]> Nursing Career Advice Kilika421 http://allnurses.com/nursing-career-advice/chicagoland-intern-externships-439521.html http://allnurses.com/nursing-career-advice/advice-needed-rn-439492-new.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:07:21 GMT Hi all, I have read this forum for many years. Now I have decided to use it. This is my... Hi all,

I have read this forum for many years. Now I have decided to use it.

This is my first post.

I am a RN in CCU in Orlando. Almost 10 years.

I am considering moving to Ohio.

I want to stay in the CCU/ICU.

My pay after 9 years is 28.40.

What is your advice on what hospital to choose?

I won't mind staying with the same charting system. Cerner.

What is the pay with experience in Cincinnati? or Columbus? ]]> Nursing Career Advice CCU2000 http://allnurses.com/nursing-career-advice/advice-needed-rn-439492.html http://allnurses.com/nursing-career-advice/nurse-levels-439347-new.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:40:15 GMT I am looking for a new job in a different state. Although I've seen this terminology before, my current hospital doesn't refer to their RN's according to Level I, II, or III. What does this mean? I don't want to apply for a job that I am under-qualified for. Thanks for your help. ]]> Nursing Career Advice LVGates http://allnurses.com/nursing-career-advice/nurse-levels-439347.html http://allnurses.com/nursing-career-advice/skirt-suit-vs-439148-new.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:42:52 GMT Which one is best to wear for a job interview? Black or navy blue? Which one is best to wear for a job interview? Black or navy blue? ]]> Nursing Career Advice SiempreBella http://allnurses.com/nursing-career-advice/skirt-suit-vs-439148.html http://allnurses.com/nursing-career-advice/cna-nursing-pre-438974-new.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:01:25 GMT I am hoping to go to nursing school in the next few years. My question is shoul I become trained... I am hoping to go to nursing school in the next few years. My question is shoul I become trained as a CNA to get some patient care experience or should I start taking some of the pre-requisites for nursing school? I do not currently have any patient care experience. I will need to take Chemistry, Algebra, etc. before I can be accepted into nursing school. ]]> Nursing Career Advice KRO0624 http://allnurses.com/nursing-career-advice/cna-nursing-pre-438974.html