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About ctrayford

I live in the Midwest and have worked in healthcare for about 5 years

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  1. anyone else changing careers to go into nursing?

    Hello Everyone! I too, am in a field that I feel completely useless in. I actually currently work in the field of healthcare in Chiropractic, but find that because our particular clinic is so slow, that I am stuck doing more office work than anythin...
  2. 2nd career people: nervous about switching?

    Since I've signed on with allnurses, this has been the best thread I have read yet. It's so wonderful to find people that are in the same boat as I am. I'm very much a worrier, and often a procrastinator b/c of this. I too would be making a 2nd ca...
  3. If You're becoming a Nurse for the Money......

    Tilleycs...nice post....and well said! I agree....
  4. Nursing is pathetic...

    Hi everyone, I've been contemplating nursing school because I enjoy being a part of the healing process and, for practical/economical reasons, I am 25, single,no kids and would like to be earning more than $10/hr. There isn't any other area that int...
  5. Nationwide Ban on Mandatory OT Gets Support.....

    So how long do you think it will take Congress to deliberate on this matter of mandatory overtime? I'm not even in nursing school yet, but I LOVE this legislation! I commend the ANA for stepping up to the plate and getting things done!!
  6. neonatal ICU vs. Nursery Nurse

    Thank-you everyone for such wonderful feedback! I am really looking forward to possibly making even one child's experience in the NICU a positive one!
  7. neonatal ICU vs. Nursery Nurse

    Wow, you really put things in perspective for me Kristi23...Thank-you This really gives me a lot of encouragement! It's kinda funny my situation right now....my sister started at the University of Milwaukee's Nursing program just recently as a fres...
  8. neonatal ICU vs. Nursery Nurse

    Thank you ladies for you prompt responses! What do you ladies find rewarding about working in the NICU? It's got to be impossible to see so much sickness in such tiny little bodies. I just wonder how you're able to keep all the different meds, tub...
  9. neonatal ICU vs. Nursery Nurse

    Hello everyone! I'm kind of new to the circuit! Haven't even decided on nursing school yet, but about 80% sure it's what I want to do. Anyways, I have ALWAYS loved working with infants and my choice for a specialty would be either NICU or a newbor...
  10. any POSITIVE comments????

    I too am struggling with the decision of a career change. For me nursing seems logical, because I have experience in healthcare, and it just plain runs in my family. However, I also want to make sure if I make a career change into nursing, I'm doin...
  11. Anyone with effective HA remedies?

    Have you ever tried Alternative Medicine, i.e. Chiropractic, Acupunture, and/or massage? I have worked in the area of chiropractic care for a while now and we see quite a few pt's with a dx of chronic HA'S and/or migraines. The success rate is qui...
  12. Prospective New Nurse

    Thanks 3rdShift....I appreciate the input... PS....nice quote :) i enjoy insanity once and while myself...
  13. Prospective New Nurse

    Thanks for the prompt feedback RNalways! Did you find your ADN program pretty grueling, or manageable?? I hear the ADN programs can almost feel like your going through an accelarated program at times...
  14. Prospective New Nurse

    Hello everyone, I'm definitely what you might consider a "junior member". Not only to this website, but to the field of Nursing. I am on a path right now, that quite possibly will lead me into the field of Nursing. I'm 25 and already looking to ma...