Also, what about international nursing for the Peace Corps or something like Docs without Borders? Depending on where you went, you may get more outdoor time and perhaps the Peace Corps might be able to use any knowledge of environmental management t...
Wow, thanks for all the great responses. I've got tons of info to get me started now! (Which could be a good thing or a bad thing haha.) Time to get down to business... I've already prepared my family for the fact that I'll be studying and gone a l...
Thanks for the help. Is there any particular "brand" of the Nclex review book that was more helpful to you? I know several companies put them out. When I was taking A and P over the summer, I found the Kaplan version of A and P review to be pretty go...
Hi all - I am about to start a 2-year RN associate's program in January and was wondering if anyone has any advice for me on what I might be able to start studying now (ahead of time) to help get me started for my first semester. I do have my CNA cer...
Thanks- tough but very much worth it. If you can and haven't already, I would say to start memorizing the bones/skeleton and the muscles BEFORE you start the class because the memorization for those 2 systems was the most time-intensive for me. I got...
I took my A&P class in the summer. It was a condensed A&P class-- that is, instead of taking 2 semesters of A&P, at my school, they cram both semesters into one class/one semester and give you more credit hours for it. So, I ended up taki...
This is true: my friend went to Hawaii, Puerto Vallarta, and took an Alaskan Cruise all within her last 2 years of selling or so, just for being a top seller in her company. I also believe that this does NOT include any trips that could be given to t...
I guess that would be your decision to make. :wink2: I can't say if I'd recommend doing this or not since I've personally never worked in this field before. I know my friend enjoyed her job a lot, but she was VERY sales-minded, very outgoing, and ve...
Yes, in my area Pharm Sales Reps are known to make good money. I have a friend that started doing this after she finished college up until just a few months ago when she had her first baby. I am not sure how helpful it would be to have a nursing back...
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Tell me about it!! The LTC facility that I work for is also owned by one of the corporate "big dogs" and it's just appalling. I just went to a staff meeting the other day where all the directors got up and talked to us about Company X's philosophy an...
Absolutely- it is VERY helpful. I'm sure it's helpful when conversing with Spanish-speaking patients, but what's neat is that I've ALSO found it to be helpful when working with Spanish-speaking co-workers, too. I'm certainly not fluent, but I do know...
Yes, I buy my own health insurance. It's somewhat expensive, but it's the best option for me right now as a nursing student who only works part time while I'm in school. I get decent coverage for a bit less than $150 per month, but I'm not sure if th...
Great stories, everyone. Thanks for sharing. FYI, Indynurse, congrats on finding your niche- nothing wrong at all with "non-clinical" nursing. It's a good thing that a nurse is in your role and not someone else- you can obviously lend insight that o...
Hi all - was wondering if you could share some more stories, I love hearing about everyone's experiences and talent on this site. What's your favorite specialty area in nursing? Do you work in this area now- if so, how'd you end up there? What do YO...