Well I am FROM northern VA and have been working in FL for the past 6.5 years as a RN. Florida is SAD in the way of salary. I only make $23.50/hr with all my years of experience. I started at $17/hr in 2000. The pay is pitiful... and let me tell ...
BeachNurse replied to Papadoc's topic in Post Graduate
Hi there..Jacksonville University has a dual MSN/MBA program. JU also has a physical campus. I believe that U of Phoenix does too. I was thinking seriously about pursuing a RN-BSN then to the MSN/MBA but I decided to go elsewhere and work on my NP...
BeachNurse replied to Researchnurse's topic in Research
Hi there..I have been in research for over five years. I do infectious diseases/immunology/HIV research..mostly pharmaceutical. I have also done several vaccine studies for well-children and for children with HIV. I took the CCRC exam three years...
BeachNurse replied to BeachNurse's topic in Post Graduate
The first thing I asked the UF program director was if they anticipated whether NP salaries would go up with the DNP degree. She took great offense to the question and stated that she was not knowledgeable on the subject, that their concern was brin...
BeachNurse replied to johnson0424's topic in Post Graduate
I will be going back to school soon and I work a full-time job and also PRN most weekends. I know that I will have to cut out the PRN stuff once I get into the full swing of school. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia. The fatigue and the...
BeachNurse replied to BeachNurse's topic in Post Graduate
That is what I have read also. My sister is a PharmD and there are great similarities between the two. I think they have phased out Registered Pharmacists...PharmD's definately have a lot of respect and are integrated strongly with other healthcare...
BeachNurse replied to BeachNurse's topic in Post Graduate
Thanks for the info..I actually did some more checking around. I want to attend University of Florida and THEY are phasing out their Master's prepared NP program. So if you want to do NP you have to do the DNP program. I am strongly considering it...
I am in Florida and was wondering if anyone else has heard about this. I was thinking of going back to school with a RN-to-MSN program and becoming a NP. I was told there is no more RN to MSN program, and that BSN's will be able to obtain a Doctora...
BeachNurse replied to Karen Teves's topic in Research
I used to work for a hospital that used an electronic survey device, where the patients would answer questions on a machine. It was kept an a rolling cart, not unlike a portable blood pressure machine! As I recall, we obtained a good response becau...
BeachNurse replied to CardioTrans's topic in Research
She is a contracted clinical research associate, or monitor. She doesn't even work directly "for" one of the pharmaceutical companies. Lately these CRA positions ask for a minimum of 2 years monitoring experience, so you cant just jump into it. I ...
BeachNurse replied to CardioTrans's topic in Research
I agree with you, however, I was speaking of my own personal plans. I have three children, ages 12, 10 and 2, and my husband is currently finishing a college degree. Going back to school does not currently fit into my budget or my schedule, however...
BeachNurse replied to CardioTrans's topic in Research
Hi, I have seen it too. Frankly, I really don't see the need for it right now. I am thinking of trying to become a Clinical Research Associate, a "monitor" who basically audits other research sites and involves frequent travel. The pay is outstand...