buzzalongs

buzzalongs has 5 years experience and specializes in Neurology, geriatrics.

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1. Family Planning

   buzzalongs posted a topic in Job Hunt

   I currently work Per-Diem, which requires me to work a minimum of 4 shift in a 4 week period. It's great. I'd like to pursue a management position, though my husband and I would also like to start a family in about 1-2 years. My question: Is it best...

2. Careerpath Confusion: Need Advice!

   buzzalongs posted a topic in Career Support

   Hello all, I'm at a fork in my career and I'm not sure what is best. Looking at switching from clinical to management at some point in my career, but I'm not sure if NOW is the time. My current situation: - 5 years of bedside nursing experience - C...

3. How to Become Online Nursing Instructor

   buzzalongs replied to 1361cdh's topic in Educators

   What about BSN nurse instructors online? I'll be starting my MSN this Sept, but it'd be nice to already have some experience under my belt.

4. How should I tell my boss I am quitting?

   buzzalongs replied to SirWilliam's topic in Professionalism

   Totally agree with the above. I did something earlier last year when I relocated to help take care of my grandparents. My boss was very helpful and gave me an excellent reference. At the time that I told her I had already applied to hospitals and was...

5. Moving from IL to CA

   buzzalongs replied to buzzalongs's topic in Career Support

   Thank you so much! I have my license...now to find a job....eeek!

6. Moving from IL to CA

   buzzalongs posted a topic in Career Support

   I am hoping to move from IL to CA (LA area) sometime this coming summer. Im looking for hospitals who will help pay for grad school in return for time working. (I dont mind signing a contract) Id like to pursue my masters as a GNP. Does anyone have a...

7. Advice for an aspiring GNP

   buzzalongs replied to buzzalongs's topic in General Nursing

   From my research, Ive found that Illinois has two schools that still offer a GNP program: Rush (which is straight GNP) and U of I (which offers an Adult/Gere combo). I understand that Id only be able to treat 55+, and maybe I dont want to narrow my ...

8. Advice for an aspiring GNP

   buzzalongs posted a topic in General Nursing

   For the past year Ive been working nights as an RN at a small city's neuro unit and at a convent infirmary. I want to move to "bigger and better" so Ive applied and been offered a neuro am-pms 8hr rotating neuro position at a large hospital just outs...

9. UIC master's program FALL 2012

   buzzalongs replied to loyolagirl's topic in Post Graduate

   Im looking at UIC too! Im looking more toward an ANP or GNP. The GRE is waved if you have a undergrad GPA above 3.25! Rush is good too but expensive! I also looked into the top 10 NP schools in the country and University of Penn. is top in the natio...