djmicu

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1. Is it possible to start out as an independent LNC?

   djmicu posted a topic in Legal

   Hi! I'm thinking about a career change from staff nurse to legal nurse consultant. Is it possible (after getting an LNC education) to begin as an independent consultant? Or do most nurses begin practice by working with a law firm or insurance co...

2. Families and the "ICU culture"

   djmicu replied to djmicu's topic in NICU

   Thank you all so much for your input and kind words! I've been talking to the folks at the local children's hospital and will be taking some classes there (STABLE, NRP, PALS); I think I'll ask if I can visit the NICU. Thanks again! Dana

3. Families and the "ICU culture"

   djmicu posted a topic in NICU

   Hi all! I am currently a nurse in an adult ICU, and I've been considering a move to a neonatal or peds ICU. (Gotten some great advice on that in this forum; thanks!) One of the reasons that I feel a need to move is the attitude toward families in ...

4. experienced rn seeking job in L&D

   djmicu replied to djmicu's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thank you all again for the suggestions! I did talk to the manager in the birthing center, and she wants me to take a couple of introductory courses at the regional perinatal center at the university. In addition, we'll schedule some nights for ori...

5. experienced rn seeking job in L&D

   djmicu replied to djmicu's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks for the ideas and the encouragement. I'll put a call into the manager tomorrow!

6. experienced rn seeking job in L&D

   djmicu posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hi! This is my first post, so if I do anything incorrectly, I'm sorry! I am currently working in ICU(have been for five years) and would like to transition to L&D. Hospitals in my area are only hiring experienced L&D nurses at present. An...