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I have a BSN and have been working as a critical care RN for 6 years. I applied to get my MSN online and waiting for my acceptance letter. As I wait for it, I'm wondering if I'm getting my MSN for...

Sounds like I'm writing this thread. I am a UCD grad, Human Dev major. I didn't realize that I wanted to be a nurse until after I graduated, so After finished my BS in Davis, i went to sac city...

I recently received a pt. from OR who was already @ 400mcg/kg/min of Neo, but his systolic still went into the 60's after half an hour in the ICU. When he came, the neurosurgeon already said that it...

I plan on moving from CA to WA. I have 5 years experience in Critical Care: CVICU, neurosurgery, and trauma. However, I am concerned that most of the hospitals are only hiring regular employees at...

1. I currently live and work in the SF bay area and get paid a little over $50/hour. How much pay cut should I expect? I have 5 years experience. I plan on working in Seattle. 2. Any thoughts on...

I am a critical care nurse with a BSN and a BS in psych. I like my job but believe that I have a stronger calling in counseling. I am considering two of the many routes: an MSN in psych nursing or an...

I am an RN with a BSN and a resident of California. I have 5 years of clinical experience under my belt, and I'm seriously contemplating about obtaining my MSN FNP via distance learning/online....

Hi. I know this post is old. I'm just wondering if you ended up going to Sonoma state. I plan on applying for next fall. Thanks!

I have 5 years of experience in acute care as an RN with BSN, and I'm considering taking distance learning/online classses to obtain an MSN in Gerontology NP. I have many questions. Please help. ...

What kind of RN work or Masters should I pursue if I'm interested in Preventative health? I want to work with people who are either in their active phase of their healing or in their preventative...

I'm thinking of doing something like Physical therapy with nursing aspect. Any suggestions on what kind of jobs or further education I would need? Thanks!

First of all, what is the difference between utilization review and record reviewer? Are these jobs as rewarding as bedside nursing? Do you think it's ethical to use my employment in this position as...

I like the idea of being able to take long breaks and flexibility of working per diem, but I don't like the idea of having no insurance (or paying for it myself). I'm currently full time, but I've...

I've been a nurse(floor and ICU) for almost 4 years now, but I have yet to find my calling. How do you find your calling? Right now, I work in a neuro ICU. What interests me the most are dealing with...

I feel like I should know this as a neuro icu rn, but i don't. I'm a bit embarrassed to ask it. Anywho, I am aware that large amt of urine output is one of the symptoms of DI. But why is it that we...

Magsulfate was used for my patient who is on a cooling blanket after a traumatic brain injury. The shivering was not alleviated by Demerol and sedation, so MagSulfate is the next step. It's...

what's the percentage of your patients actually shiver when used cooling vest? i've had my first one this week, and it's new to our unit. good thing there was an easy to follow protocol. is there a...

Hello. I need some pointers on how rehab nurses assist their patients with therapy. I plan on doing a volunteer work at the local YMCA to help elderly people who have some heart condition or who have...

i had an epiphany as i was reading your reply. i've found that i have lost my belief in the after life and faith in some powerful being. it happened about the same time that i started working at this...

I started working at a trauma center ICU. I see a sweet old lady coming from a hard day's work in a substandard working condition get run over by a public bus. She is not making any progress, i.e.,...

Exactly the kind of response I needed. Thanks for not chastising me for wanting regular schedule. Yeah, your friends seem great...and your social life as well. I'm inspired You made it sound...

For the first time I got a lot of responses in a few days. Thanks a lot I feel really validated. Thank you also for offering/listing options for me. I guess I haven't really found my niche in nursing...

As a young, unmarried nurse, I am very much bothered by the fact that I have to work weekends. I know that some people even prefer working weekends, but I despise working weekends. That has got to be...

Hi RN007. I'm interested in the same info. Let me know if you get any, thanks!

I've decided to apply for an NP program with a specialty on Occupational Health. I have not much exposure to this field, but I'm interested in having that as my specialty. I was wondering what kind...