Great article and I wholly agree. I've been an RN x 24 years and just finished a year of Massage Therapy school (500 hours). I see this as a real enhancement to my nursing skills and intend to integrate it into my nursing practice. Fibril_late
Fibril_late replied to angelrnstat's topic in Entrepreneurs
Hi, I have been doing this myself for about 4 years. Granted, I'm just getting "extra" money, but I still advertise. Where? At the local Nursing programs, Medical Technology education, etc. I also participate in a Community based Allied Health educat...
Fibril_late replied to focker-male nurse's topic in General Nursing
Become certified in Critical Care. One of those "recognized" programs. It was the ticket in 1983, and is probably the fastest way now. You don't need to move your family. Move yourself into the highest paid specialty. Fibril_late
Fibril_late replied to bobgota's topic in Entrepreneurs
Rn-Massage therapist to be: I too, am in a similar boat. As an injury-retired Critical Care Nurse (of 23 years), I am currently enrolled in a Massage Therapy, 500 hour program in California. I fully intend to "capitalize" on my RN "history" when I en...
Fibril_late replied to agent's topic in Male Students
I was there once or twice. Everybody gets nervous. The key is, to KNOW YOUR STUFF. Dive deep into the patient records; be a fact fanatic. Don't be a minimizer, but be a maximizer. Know your math inside and out. Use a PDA. If you don't have one, get o...
Fibril_late replied to agent's topic in Male Students
Woody, Nursing is a great career choice. I got my ADN in 1983. Before that I was a Respiratory Therapist for about 5 years. Nursing rocks, no doubt about it. In all the 23 years, never any problems being in a traditionally female industry. Back in 19...
Fibril_late replied to nurseyperson's topic in Entrepreneurs
Greetings. I'm an Rn of 23 years in California. "Semi-retired" secondary to work injury. I spotted a Massage Therapy school opportunity that couldn't be beat, so I got started last month. It's a 500 hour program. Here in California, there is not yet ...