rchembunny

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1. Using credentials outside of the traditional work place

   rchembunny replied to rchembunny's topic in Career Support

   Thank you for the information, Joanna!

2. Using credentials outside of the traditional work place

   rchembunny posted a topic in Career Support

   Hello, I'm very interested in holistic nursing, prevention, and wellness. Not surprisingly, there are many avenues one could take professionally as a self employed nurse in these areas (i.e. wellness coach, yoga teacher, writer, personal trainer, e...

3. Be a nurse or not?! HELP ME PLEASE!

   rchembunny replied to ENT RN's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Many people are referring to the heart of nursing in opposition to your characterization of nursing. I think it's just as important to point out that nurses must also maintain a high level of competency in the science and fundamentals of human healt...

4. New Grad - Forgotten Material

   rchembunny replied to rchembunny's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you for your suggestions and encouragement!!

5. New Grad - Forgotten Material

   rchembunny posted a topic in New Nurse

   So, I graduated in December 2009 and have not had a nursing job until this February 2010. I feel like I've forgotten so much!! I really want to be the best nurse I can be and I feel a bit overwhelmed. Is anyone else in the same situation and/or h...

6. Flu shot 2010-2011

   rchembunny replied to alibliss's topic in General Nursing

   According to the CDC (http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/1011_vac_selection.htm): "How are the viruses selected to make flu vaccine? The influenza (flu) viruses selected for inclusion in the seasonal flu vaccines are updated each year based information...

7. DNP/PHD Dual Program Opinions

   rchembunny posted a topic in Doctoral

   Hello, I noticed that a number of nursing schools are now offering dual DNP/PhD programs (The University of TN Health Science Center, Case Western Reserve University Frances Payne Bolton SON, & The University of Arizona College of Nursing). ...

8. Nurse Recruiters Avoiding/Lying to New Grads

   rchembunny replied to symplicatedRN's topic in New Nurse

9. How far would you commute for a hosp job?

   rchembunny replied to krstxn's topic in New Nurse

   I don't think I would go beyond 50, either. When I think about how early I'd have to get up to get ready and commute to get to the hospital by 6:30 AM, followed by a 12-14 hour day, it seems like it could get old really quick.

10. Maintaining knowledge & Skills

    rchembunny posted a topic in New Nurse

    We all know that the economy right now is tough and, in effect, lengthening the time between graduation and job acquisition for new graduate nurses. For those of you in this situation, how are you staying current with your skills and knowledge? Do a...

11. New Grad: Where to start a career with geriatric patients

    rchembunny replied to rchembunny's topic in Geriatric

    That's a great point, cjroan. "I am really nervous about it, but keep telling myself that if others have done it, I can do it too." It may be challenging, but, as others have proved, it is not impossible. Congratulations on your new job. With your...

12. New Grad: Where to start a career with geriatric patients

    rchembunny replied to rchembunny's topic in Geriatric

    Andie, Thanks for your comprehensive response! It gives me a much better idea of the challenges a facility nurse can face and how to get some first-hand experience/exposure if I choose to go that route. In my clinicals, I also noticed that many o...

13. New Grad: Where to start a career with geriatric patients

    rchembunny replied to rchembunny's topic in Geriatric

    That sounds awesome! How can I figure out which hospitals have this special type of unit?

14. New Grad: Where to start a career with geriatric patients

    rchembunny posted a topic in Geriatric

    I graduated in December 2009 and know that I want to work with geriatric patients. In the future, I hope to obtain a DNP and work as a Geriatric NP. I'm wondering what setting will provide me with the best experience to develop my skills for workin...

15. What is community-based geriatric care?

    rchembunny posted a topic in Geriatric

    Can anyone please tell me what community-based geriatric care is?