Lala72

Hi Dear, Have you had any luck? I'm hoping for some tips as well! Good luck to you!

Thank you very much for that information! I really appreciate it! I will consider signing up for the CRA program. Would you mind briefly describing what you do in a typical day? Pro's and con's?

Or if anyone has an online program they'd recommend that may be more relevant. I'm open for suggestions!

Hi everyone! I have 4 years of nursing experience and am considering transitioning to research (with which I have no experience) within the next year or so. Two community colleges near my home offer a research certificate. Community college A offers a "Healthcare Clinical Research Specialist" certificate. It is 4 months long and it teaches clinical trial structure, regulatory requirements, and basic knowledge of collecting and analyzing clinical trial data. Community college B offers a "Clinical Trials Research Associate" certificate. it is a year long. Could you please tell me if these are recommended before applying for clinical coordinator jobs and if it would greatly benefit me? if so, which one would you recommend for a future research nurse? I'll take any tips I can get! Thank you!

The RNFA program was only a week (other than the clinical)? Can you please tell me where you attended? Thanks!

What program did you end up doing?

How long is the adn to fnp program?

Hello, I am interested in learning what are all the different types of certifications out there! I would like to look more appealing to future employers, and I believe this will help :) I know of acls, pals, wound.... what else is out there for new Nurses to obtain? Thank you!!

Thanks for for your input! I'm interested in the OR when I finish school; however, I must admit... I haven't quite developed a backbone just yet.

Awww! This is great to hear. Your post makes me smile! Thanks for keeping us updated! Any suggestions on how to get a job in OR or how to look appealing as a new grad? Also, I hear people say you need tough skin to work there because of the personalities. Do you think this is true? thanks!!

how exciting!! Will you periodically keep us updated on how it's going?? I would like to start in the OR when I am finished with my program :)

May I ask why it HAS to be a must?

I got accepted into wake tech, as well as Durham Tech. So far, I am leaning towards DTCC (closer to my house) but I will still go to both orientations, in case I change my mind!

Any advice on how to prepare? I hear this is an intense course so I'd love to hear any advice/tips! Thank you!!