Guest382916

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1. How to transfer into public health field?

   Guest382916 replied to Guest382916's topic in Public/Community

   Yay!!! I am so encouraged to know that it's possible, given that the skill mix is so different. :-) What kind of position did you get? I have to admit I am a teeny bit jealous. :-D There are no positions here to even apply for, and I check our county...

2. How to transfer into public health field?

   Guest382916 replied to Guest382916's topic in Public/Community

   Thanks a bunch. :) I am keeping an eye out every day for opportunities, and need to start networking. I appreciate the encouragement.

3. How to transfer into public health field?

   Guest382916 replied to Guest382916's topic in Public/Community

   Thanks goatmom! I'm not seeing much going where we are right now, and I'm considering trying to set up my own internship, just to get my foot in the door/get to network a bit plus add some experience. I really appreciate your support and enthusiasm. ...

4. How to transfer into public health field?

   Guest382916 posted a topic in Public/Community

   I am in my second semester of a Grad Diploma of Public Health (which should lead into a research masters), doing really well, loving it. Currently working as an OR RN. I really want to transition to working in PH, as it's a much better fit for me. Ho...

5. Grad school/work/life balance blues

   Guest382916 posted a topic in Stress 101

   I am in a dilemma. *Sigh* I have a somewhat spotty resume owing to moving 4 times in 10 years for my husband's job, and will likely move again in the next year. I returned to nursing after a nine year break that was full of working in other jobs (inc...

6. Support resources for nurses

   Guest382916 replied to Ash1313's topic in Stress 101

   It seems that psychological support is not something that's done well in most hospitals. There is a lot of info online, and it's hard to wade through it all. Some thoughts: Do you have access to an Employee Assistance Program through your employer? T...

7. OR Nurse in PACU

   Guest382916 replied to Guest382916's topic in Operating Room

   Thanks, TTA. I know I probably will eventually feel more comfortable...I just worry that I will inadvertently do something to jeopardize my license in the meantime. Or a heart attack. :-P Good to know there are others who have made the transition. Ev...

8. OR Nurse in PACU

   Guest382916 posted a topic in Operating Room

   Long story, but I have been working for the last three months in PACU after being an OR RN most of my career. I had 9 years away from nursing - worked as an OR secretary, scrub tech, went to school for performing arts, then SAHM to my daughter, retur...

9. Work or study or both?

   Guest382916 replied to Guest382916's topic in Career Support

   That's a great point re funding. And yes, I am in the US, but grew up & was educated in Australia. I'm trying to figure out where exactly I am going careerwise - it looks kinda foggy, though I have a general idea. I have a particular interest in ...

10. Career change - M.P.H. into nursing

    Guest382916 replied to troop949's topic in Career Support

    Can I swap with you?! I am about to start my MPH because I want less direct contact with patients.

11. Work or study or both?

    Guest382916 posted a topic in Career Support

    I started a new job in a Recovery Room in December, 2 days a week. I have been an OR nurse all of my career so far, and I really feel like a fish out of water in this new area. I didn't intend to apply for a PACU/Recovery job - HR at the hospital sai...

12. Can CGFNS reports issued in New Jersey transfered to Texas?

    Guest382916 replied to trtls's topic in International

    I would hardly call it a small fee. I have an active Mississippi license (compact state), passed NCLEX in 2009. We are moving to Missouri (another compact state), and to get my license there, they have to have a CGFNS report before they will issue me...

13. BLS/ACLS training certification?

    Guest382916 replied to MissRN0520's topic in Mississippi

    I am paying for my own to boost my chances of getting a job. I have heard of employers paying, though.

14. BLS/ACLS training certification?

    Guest382916 replied to MissRN0520's topic in Mississippi

    Got your private msg! (Couldn't reply as I don't have enough posts here yet.) I have not done my ACLS/PALS training yet, BUT..... I have talked with a guy from Acadian Ambulance back in December, and they offer training MUCH cheaper than the online v...

15. CNM Advice Needed for Frontier Midwifery Program . Please Help

    Guest382916 replied to lmazz's topic in CNM

    I am SOOOOOOO EXCITED to read this thread!!! It's a long story, but I am an Aussie trained nurse, been out of nursing practice for a while, but just passed boards to be able to practice here in the US, since I live here permanently (I had thought we ...