whoaitschrista

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1. Benefits of being a nursing instructor

   whoaitschrista posted a topic in Educators

   I am in a BSN program and am trying to decide whether I want to be a NP or nursing instructor. There is a university in my town, but I would have to have a doctorate to teach at it. From what I've heard, being an instructor has less responsibility ...

2. FNP vs. MSN in Education

   whoaitschrista posted a topic in NP Students

   I have been an RN for 6 years with PACU and ICU experience. I am currently in school to get my BSN. I am still trying to decide what area I want to get my MSN in. FNP or education? I am tired of working "under" different people and doing orders an...

3. Questions about NP schools

   whoaitschrista posted a topic in NP

   I am currently looking at three universities in North Carolina. I am interested in FNP. The three schools are East Carolina University, Western Carolina University and UNC Charlotte. WCU and UNCC are the same distance for me to drive (about 1 hour...

4. What is a WEOP schedule for an RN?

   whoaitschrista posted a topic in General Nursing

   Does anyone know what WEOP means? What kind of schedule is it?

5. Not sure what to do about job...

   whoaitschrista posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am currently looking for a new job at a hospital. I'm wanting to get some critical care experience. I shadowed in NICU and I really liked it. I've applied for the job there about 3 weeks ago and haven't heard anything. Human resources won't tel...

6. UNC Chapel hill vs. ECU (online RN-BSN program)

   whoaitschrista replied to whoaitschrista's topic in North Carolina

   RaziRN, which school are you leaning more towards??

7. UNC Chapel hill vs. ECU (online RN-BSN program)

   whoaitschrista posted a topic in North Carolina

   I am a full-time working RN wanting to obtain a BSN. UNC's program is more expensive and requires foreign languages. ECU offers more options for MSN/NP programs online. Has anyone on here completed either program or is currently in one of these pr...

8. Shadowed in NICU and LOVED IT!!!

   whoaitschrista posted a topic in NICU

   I had the opportunity to shadow in nicu today. I am a RN and I have been trying to find my "special area." I really enjoyed being in the unit and seeing the different acuity levels of the babies. There is SO much to learn. I have no experience at...

9. Adult ICU vs NICU..which is right for me?

   whoaitschrista posted a topic in MICU

   I have been a RN for 4 years. I have experience in cardiac care with adults, and 3 years in an outpatient surgery clinic. I have recently started looking for a job and have thought about trying NICU. It is very different than what I already kno...

10. Considering NICU as a new career path...

    whoaitschrista posted a topic in NICU

    I have been a RN for 4 years. I have experience in cardiac care with adults, and 3 years in an outpatient surgery clinic. I have recently started looking for a job and have thought about trying NICU. It is very different than what I already know, ...

11. For ICU nurses

    whoaitschrista posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for 4 years. I worked my first year on a PCU floor. I've worked the past three years at an ambulatory surgery center in pre-op/pacu. I might have to go back to the hospital due to low pt census. Most of the positions available...

12. RN thinking about going back to school

    whoaitschrista posted a topic in General Students

    I have been an RN for the past 3 years. I am currently 23 and married. I have been thinking about going back to school to either be a nurse midwife, CRNA, or pharmacist. I currently have an Associate's Degree. How much schooling would I need to b...

13. First job...HELP!!

    whoaitschrista replied to whoaitschrista's topic in General Nursing

    This was the first hospital that I have interviewed at. So I don't know if every hospital is like this, or they specifically tell you "you will be working day/night" before you even start orientation. I feel like if I take this job, I will be given...

14. First job...HELP!!

    whoaitschrista posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a nursing student...well I graduate in two days! I was offered a job on a medical floor that I like, and the pay is pretty good too. The nurse recruiter told me that she can not guarantee a certain shift...even though I told her I wanted a day...