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1. What do you like about being a research nurse?

   dxlpochacco replied to AwayWeGo's topic in Research

   For those of you already doing this, what are some tips on keeping everything organized and how to not forget anything especially when handling multiple studies at once? I just started a new position as a research nurse and would love some insight. A...

2. Do you get opportunities to do independent side projects?

   dxlpochacco replied to dxlpochacco's topic in Research

   That's awesome! I actually have an MSN with a concentration in Public Health. I one day want to go back and get my PhD to do research as well. I completely relate to the nerdy, bookish thing. I'm excited to get paid to read research. I would really a...

3. Do you get opportunities to do independent side projects?

   dxlpochacco replied to dxlpochacco's topic in Research

   Klone, thanks for replying. That's great that you will be starting to do a project for your capstone. I guess part of why I asked this question is that I'm worried wing a research nurse will leave no room for professional development for me. I'm ok n...

4. Do you get opportunities to do independent side projects?

   dxlpochacco posted a topic in Research

   Hi all! I am in the final rounds in interviewing for a research nurse position and was wondering if it is typical or rare for researches nurses to get the opportunity to do interesting, independent projects. Can anyone give examples? Also, if this is...

5. PhDs need advice on which job to take that would help with getting into PhD program

   dxlpochacco replied to dxlpochacco's topic in Post Graduate

   Thank you both for replying. I agree that I'm probably over thinking it and honestly part of the reason why is that both are amazing opportunities. This makes it even more difficult to decide. I like both jobs for different reasons and both have diff...

6. PhDs need advice on which job to take that would help with getting into PhD program

   dxlpochacco posted a topic in Post Graduate

   Before my question here is the background info. I have an MSN in Public Health Nursing and my main focus is on health disparities. I previously worked as a research nurse in a health disparities NIH funded study during graduate school. After gradu...

7. Tips for New Nurse Educators

   dxlpochacco replied to VickyRN's topic in Educators

   I just started a full time teaching position and I am so excited to teach ADN students! Foes anyone have any recommendations for good books for Nursing faculty? Domestic that has practical advice and methods? I have my MSN in Public Health and have n...

8. Harford Community College Nursing Students

   dxlpochacco replied to misstekaboo's topic in Maryland

   Can you guys tell me the schedule for the evening weekend classes?

9. Which job should I take?

   dxlpochacco replied to dxlpochacco's topic in Home Health

   Thanks everyone for the advice! I do plan on having sitter with me if I do decide to stay at home and work, but you guys have a good point. I'm supposed to do a share day for the case management position so I'll get more info then, but because of you...

10. Which job should I take?

    dxlpochacco posted a topic in Home Health

    Hello HH RNs! I tried posting this on the case manager forum, but they're shy over there and you guys have been MORE than helpful on this forum. I need help choosing jobs. A little background. I am a new mom with a 9 month old. I initially wanted ...

11. Tips on visiting patients that live in a bad neighborhood

    dxlpochacco replied to dxlpochacco's topic in Home Health

    These are such great suggestions! :) I've thought of many of the ones you all have mentioned before but it was good to get a reminder. One suggestion that I hadn't thought of was trying to coordinate my visit with other health professionals. It's ...

12. Need advice from case managers that work from home. Should I take this job?

    dxlpochacco posted a topic in Case Management

    Hi there! I just got an opportunity to work from home as a case manager. I would have to make some patient visits (around 10 patients a month). I have a 9 month old and was hoping to have a job where I would be able to maximize my time with him. I wo...

13. Tips on visiting patients that live in a bad neighborhood

    dxlpochacco posted a topic in Home Health

    I have a question for you HH nurses out there. I am thinking of taking a case management job dealing with Medicaid patients and my area of coverage will be in a large urban city. There are not so great neighborhoods in the area. I have visited pat...

14. Anyone who works at Mercy?

    dxlpochacco replied to Lemon_squeezy's topic in Maryland

    I haven't personally worked at Mercy but have heard good things. I do live in that neighborhood and my suggestion for apartments is to look on craigslist or walk around Mt. Vernon. The prices will be better and there are a lot of wonderful apartmen...

15. Any Case Managers who work with Medicaid patients?

    dxlpochacco posted a topic in Case Management

    I have a question to case managers out there. I am thinking about taking a job being a case manager for Medicaid patients on the REM program in Maryland (REM= rare and expensive medical issues). It is a work from home job and I would be required to...