GirloftheSun

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1. Help! Theorist Betty Neuman used in oncology?

   GirloftheSun posted a topic in Oncology

   I am hoping to receive some feedback from you. I have to right a paper for my MSN program about how Betty Neuman's theory fits into my practice. I am completely struggling. I chose her because none of the other theorists seemed to fit. I also have to...

2. Job prospect with MN degree

   GirloftheSun replied to GirloftheSun's topic in CNS

   @TraumaRUs: Thank you for sharing your story. It makes it more real to know that I'm not alone. It's difficult to find the right fit in life. I may decide to do something completely different next year, or better yet, maybe my employer will pay for m...

3. Job prospect with MN degree

   GirloftheSun replied to GirloftheSun's topic in CNS

   @elkpark: That's why I'm reconsidering the program now, prior to paying tuition and investing time. I think it is a critical statement to make the assumption that I did not consider what the endpoint would be. How can one really know for certain wha...

4. Job prospect with MN degree

   GirloftheSun replied to GirloftheSun's topic in CNS

   It's an MN degree, not an MSN. The focus is leadership and education.

5. Job prospect with MN degree

   GirloftheSun posted a topic in CNS

   I am enrolled in an MN program and was wondering if you would comment on your job with an MN. I'm hoping the program will provide some guidance for me, but I'm feeling some cold feet about it and what this degree will do for me in the future. Thank y...

6. PA's make more $$ than NP's?!

   GirloftheSun replied to GirloftheSun's topic in NP

   I ask you one question. How is going to PA school with no experience different from going to med school with no experiece. SWR PA-S I think there's a big difference, even if you include NPs into the question. A PA-C/NP training is 2 years. Medical d...

7. Seattle Pacific University

   GirloftheSun replied to englishsm's topic in Washington

   The program is okay. Not a lot of support from the faculty. Lots of $$. Limited diversity. I didn't feel prepared at all when I finished. I worked on the floor for a year and left. I have no desire to go back. I'm making way better money using my de...

8. Replacing Research RN's with non license coordinators

   GirloftheSun replied to GirloftheSun's topic in Research

   I don't think it's going to change any time soon. I think you have a good attitude about this, and I also think you're right about it not changing soon. I remember when I started research nursing I had to start with the blood draw studies and such si...

9. Thinking of going back to the floor

   GirloftheSun replied to anc33's topic in General Nursing

   I'm a research nurse too in oncology studies. I'm in a position too where I can make some $$ by working with CRO's....but.....I then I also think about going to the floor or going to school for NP. I agree, I think you should try it per diem to see i...

10. Replacing Research RN's with non license coordinators

    GirloftheSun replied to GirloftheSun's topic in Research

    I think it varies from institution to institution. We have coordinators with no experience you've described above who are in charge of phase 1/2 trials, with little PI involvement. To add, these are very sick patients, all taking 30+ meds. I don't u...

11. Dumb question--What do you NPs do?

    GirloftheSun replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in NP

    It looks like you have a very fullfilling career! I hope to say that about my career someday...

12. Dumb question--What do you NPs do?

    GirloftheSun replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in NP

    Trauma RN, Did you find your MSN to be worth the time invested/money spent in school? Just curious about job opportunities with this as this degree path has been recommended to me. I'm contemplating it, however, want more patient contact and feel the...

13. Replacing Research RN's with non license coordinators

    GirloftheSun posted a topic in Research

    Wanted to open a conversation about the growing trend of nonmedical personnel replacing research nurses. Personally, I think this is frightining, especially since people hired for these positions are often unqualified (BA's, no clinical research expe...

14. Any MBAs out there?

    GirloftheSun posted a topic in NP

    Wanted to open a discussion about nurses/APN/CNS with MBAs, if, there are any of you out there? What job do you hold with your MBA? Anyone out there with an MHA? Curious about what you do.

15. Thinking about going back to the floor, but.....

    GirloftheSun replied to GirloftheSun's topic in Hawaii

    Well, I've spent some time checking out refresher courses. They run approx 3K! I've also spoken 4 nurses who have taken these, one in particular who has been out for 20 years or so and he felt it wasn't helpful. Another nurse co-worker made similar c...