zz00zz

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1. Advice for a stuttering nurse

   zz00zz replied to zz00zz's topic in Job Hunt

   Thank you so much. I want to do research! I have a Bachelors of Science in Psychology with a focus in research. I went back to school for nursing due to the economy/naval officer husband. I would LOVE to do research. Hard to get into without 5+ years...

2. Advice for a stuttering nurse

   zz00zz replied to zz00zz's topic in Job Hunt

   I've had coaches and speech therapists. I've tried drugs. They aren't a cure- it reduces stuttering temporarily, we still stutter. They make audio devices that compensate whatever it is neurologically that causes our lack of fluency- we tend to retu...

3. Advice for a stuttering nurse

   zz00zz replied to zz00zz's topic in Job Hunt

   While everyone has been incredibly kind and helpful here, I feel like you 'get it.' I've applied everywhere. I've interviewed for a hospital unit, case management position with the state, home health, and hospice. LTC in this area isn't hiring (I've...

4. Advice for a stuttering nurse

   zz00zz replied to zz00zz's topic in Job Hunt

   I've been in speech therapy for most of my life. And it is aggravated by anxiety. It's not something I can mask, even when comfortable though. Thank you so much for the kind words I'll look into some of the suggestions.

5. Advice for a stuttering nurse

   zz00zz posted a topic in Job Hunt

   I recently moved to another state due to my significant others career. I have a year of medical-surgical experience and prior to nursing worked in the automotive and retail industries. I'm in my 30's. I left my last unit on good terms. My unit man...