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I have been a NICU nurse for almost a year (was also a nicu tech for a year) and have realized that I love the neonatal world but do NOT love bedside nursing and hospital schedule. That being said I have done a lot of investigating into what other options are out there for nurses (more of a 9-5 m-f schedule) and am really interested in neonatal research. The jobs I have seen postings for all require at least some research experience....SO question is---anyone know how I can volunteer/get involved in some research while still working full time as RN? Just wanted to dip my feet into research, make sure it's what I want to explore next, and need some resume boosting! Thanks

Thanks everyone for your help you have no idea how much I appreciate it! Next question-- would it be feasible for me to take the NCLEX in texas (first week of june) then apply for Endorsement in Maryland and receive a MD nursing license by mid-July?

Ok so this is complicated.. I am about to graduate from nursing school in Texas but have a TN driver's license. In July I will start work at a hospital in MD (compact state) but will be living in DC (non compact). 1. Can I legally live in DC and work in MD because I have no clue how to get a MD driver's license which I assume I will need to get a nursing license. 2. Would it be easiest for be to register for the NCLEX via MD or for me to just continue to process in Texas then apply to have it switched to MD. No one from the MD Board of Nursing has responded to any of my questions and I am desperate for answers.