dianacs

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1. How do you address nurses with a PhD?

   dianacs replied to SWGOH's topic in General Nursing

   I am generally called by my first name, as it is my personal preference. Though my workplace is fairly relaxed, my colleagues and I do sometimes call one another "Mr." "Ms." "Dr." etc. when communicating in relatively more formal settings; i.e. prese...

2. Career advice for a nurse scientist?

   dianacs replied to PhD_Scientist's topic in Educators

   I have a PhD and am part of a home-based primary care multidisciplinary team. We see mainly older adults with multiple chronic conditions who are at risk of frequent ED visits/hospitalizations. My role is an interesting mix of case management and dir...

3. Critical Care Nursing Outside of the Hospital

   dianacs replied to CriticalCareRN1's topic in Critical

   FYI: Hospital at Home

4. Doctoral degree and NP employment

   dianacs replied to Penguins10's topic in NP

   I have a PhD and work in a clinical setting. (I am not an NP.) In my case, the focus of my dissertation is quite applicable to the patient population. There are opportunities for me at my current job to conduct research should I wish, although I'm f...

5. why nursing is a mess. three simple facts

   dianacs replied to chillnurse's topic in Professionalism

   I'm a youngish hag with a PhD.

6. VA Hiring Process

   dianacs replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

   To answer a couple of your questions, I printed, hand-signed and scanned the documents. I only uploaded what was specifically requested in the announcement. At no time were letters of recommendation required (your requirements may vary). My med calc ...

7. Post interview wait for the va Hosp...

   dianacs replied to mmuntanga's topic in Government

   I did not have to write anything like this. I asked if something like this would be needed and it was not. This was at the point where all my documents and background checks were completed and ready for submission to the nursing board--not prior to ...

8. VA Hiring Process

   dianacs replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

   I got a phone call, followed by an email. Good luck!

9. VA Hiring Process

   dianacs replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

   Hooray, I finally received my formal offer! I start next month. It will have been 5 months from application to start date.

10. Am I a "bad nurse"?

    dianacs replied to goodnurseguy's topic in Career Support

    Actually, I once had a manager who did this with staff. Just a little handwritten note--not a letter--but I sure appreciated receiving one!

11. VA Hiring Process

    dianacs replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

    Hoping this is the week I hear something definite! Anyone else have anything new to share?

12. VA Hiring Process

    dianacs replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

    Update: My file should (fingers crossed) be going to the board next week. Even accounting for Thanksgiving (and other holidays), perhaps I will start this year after all.

13. VA Hiring Process

    dianacs replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

    Nice!

14. VA Hiring Process

    dianacs replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

    Nothing really new here. Last week a couple of my references received a form to fill out and they both sent it back. However, there are several other references who as far as I know haven't been contacted yet. I suspect the shutdown delayed the bac...

15. VA Hiring Process

    dianacs replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

    Me too...completed physical and fingerprinting this week, so at least something was happening!