wishin*on*a*star

wishin*on*a*star specializes in NICU, Peds, Peds Office, Home Care, Sale.

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1. Career Opportunities for Holistic Nurses

   wishin*on*a*star replied to CaliAlli's topic in Holistic

   I'm very interested. Just returned to nursing part time. Peds office. But I'm currently researching holistic nursing...maybe wellness counseling. Obviously no concrete plan yet. Please share :)

2. Chances of getting into NICU after working at private office?

   wishin*on*a*star replied to carebearsRN's topic in NICU

   I think you are probably better off for the experience, rather than waiting and not gaining any experience at all. I went to an open house and spoke to a nurse recruiter who indicated that Peds office/Peds long term care would be looked at positivel...

3. Has this economy enabled you to become the type of nurse your heart is set on?

   wishin*on*a*star replied to NEWGRADNURSE75's topic in General Nursing

   Don't feel its you. Many hospitals in my area have hiring freezes on. They still have job postings, but are not hiring. Less than 1/2 the classmates of a new grad I know have found a job. You will get a job. Wishing you the best of luck.

4. Has this economy enabled you to become the type of nurse your heart is set on?

   wishin*on*a*star replied to NEWGRADNURSE75's topic in General Nursing

   I agree. Back in the saddle with 25yrs experience and working perdiem (after 5yr absence) at the Peds office I left. My only offer since starting my job search in Oct '09. Recruited by the Nurse manager and happily welcomed, for the most part by t...

5. re-entering the nursing field

   wishin*on*a*star replied to simirugrat's topic in Career Support

   I agree that a refresher course is a good idea. I am returning to nursing after a 5yr absence. I have over 25 years of experience, however the most recent is in outpatient Peds. I left the hospital in the mid '80's. That makes me pretty unattract...

6. Breaking Through to New Settings?

   wishin*on*a*star replied to brown eyed girl's topic in General Nursing

   Don't take it too personally. I think the current economy has a lot to do with it. I've been feeling the same way. I'm an RN with over 25 years of experience. Took a few years off (6) to be a SAHM and am just returning to nursing (or trying to)....

7. HELP!!!! All the nursing nurses...

   wishin*on*a*star replied to AnalegnaRN's topic in General Nursing

   Does your baby take a bottle now? That's important to do before you start work. Someone else should give him the bottle. Start pumping and freezing milk now...and excellent advice to invest in a good pump. You should at the very least be able to ...

8. Starting NICU in 2 weeks, any fast facts/cheat sheets?

   wishin*on*a*star replied to NurseDevonL's topic in NICU

   Congratulations on your dream job. Your obvious motivation and enthusiasm will go a long way in guaranteeing your success.

9. Pedi H1N1 Deaths increased, Last of Liquid Tamiflu Stockpile Released

   wishin*on*a*star replied to indigo girl's topic in COVID

   Heartbreaking and scary. I do not think H1N1 has hit in force here in this part of upstate NY. Vaccine appears to be sparsely available at best. I have seen numerous signs canceling clinics at local pharmacies. And this for the seasonal vaccine, n...