merckman

merckman has 5 years experience.

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1. help with new grad... in NY

   merckman replied to FireSpire's topic in General Nursing

   There is a hospital in Hudson, NY that hired new grads (at least they did 5 years ago) and gave you a certain amount of time to pass the boards while you worked in training with an RN.

2. Male Chiropractor considering nursing...advice please :)

   merckman replied to NP/PA?'s topic in Career Support

   joevdenne, I think you should look into a BSN program; if you want to do the NP, you will need to have it first. Going for the ASN first probably won't save you any time, if that is a factor for you. Hope this helps.

3. Male Chiropractor considering nursing...advice please :)

   merckman replied to NP/PA?'s topic in Career Support

   Similar to the reasons I went into nursing.... it's funny, but all of the chiros I have talked to understand why I decided to go into nursing, all of the negative or questioning type of comments I've ever received concerning the move have been from p...

4. Male Chiropractor considering nursing...advice please :)

   merckman replied to NP/PA?'s topic in Career Support

   "I would really love to hear from some nurses out there, especially men out there(not many I know). Anyone know any Chiro's that have gone this route? Any thoughts is much appreciated. Thanks so much." I'm a chiropractor myself, been one for 1...

5. LTC vs. Hospital, good move or not?

   merckman replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

   I have worked in both hospital and LTC, and my advice would be to look up the facility's rating by Medicare. Also, it would be a good idea to be very apprehensive about a facility that a.) hires you on the spot or b.) claims they have recently "clea...