Interested In Diabetes

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HI EVERYONE - I M A NURSING STUDENT AND WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE COULD OFFER ME SOME INSIGHT INTO THE BEST AREA OF NURSING TO GET INTO IF I AM INTERESTED IN DIABETES AND THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM - I WOULD LIKE TO STAY WORKING AT THE HOSPITAL???

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If that is your desire, spend a full year on a Med Surg floor as a new grad. You will see so many interesting things, plus learn how to organize your time practicing nursing.

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Specializes in Everything but psych!.

If you do have an endocrinology unit, that would enhance your experience. I'd also recommend attending and completing as many diabetes-related conferences and CEU programs as possible. Then keep watching for openings. If your unit is looking for a diabetes champion for the unit, volunteer. Good luck! We can always use another good diabetes educator. However, jobs are few and far between because diabetes education is not a money-maker for an organization. But...it is a money saver and an investment in future health.

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my next ? is where can I find info (web sites etc) with info on the increase of type II diabetes in children. This really intrigues me!!

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http://www.cdc.gov

http://www.medscape.com

do a search on juvenile diabetes

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