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To add what has been stated... The pay is different between rns and rpns. rns make slightly more usually in any given equivalent position. The expected "complexity" that rns usually deal with in terms of their patients... they are suppose to be more ...

Some things to consider also include demonstrating outreach or knowledge of a department in public health. This can be done through volunteering or taking certification/courses in the specific area of interest such as infectious diseases, chronic dis...

You do not necessarily need a Master's to be a wound care specialist. However, you do need experience on which you are working on! Congratulations! Certification in wounds is a common listed required or expected qualification for this position. This...

Slowly but surely... some places are getting software that allows physicians to type orders rather than write them. So its about advocating for this if your place of work does not have this already.

I know this comment may probably long overdue... but I wrote a post about this on my blog. I update it as I experience interviews for different positions. Here are some common questions you may get during an interview for a nursing position 1. What...

The maximum your resume should be is two pages. However, make sure that you only include 'relevant' experiences and qualifications as opposed to everything you have and done.

Under your clinical experiences where you state skills you have performed, try to word it a way where they sound like an accomplishment rather than a task. For example, Decreased pain of women in varying stages of labour by performing fundal massages...

I am not sure which province you are in, but try using CharityVillage - use the filters nursing/health/nurse and entry level you will be surprised to see they are not all PSW work.

This is a fun topic! I remember getting random stuff from my peers were always appreciated. Cards Mini alcohol bottles/special flavored name juices artsy stuff (knitted or crocheted) baked goods food in general I think getting anything is a very kind...

There are a lot of jobs nurses can do. Think beyond the traditional (though some do need an extra course or two): Educator (Public Health or Post-secondary) Research (assistant or associate) Politics (union) Occupational nurse Doctor's office/clinic ...

I remember those feelings, and still have them every now and then. Though I am not extremely experienced when it comes to self-care... consider the following: Do you take your breaks? Do you focus on your responsibilities, or do you try to help ever...

I agree with everyone who has posted that working for the first time was harder to cope with in comparison to first semester nursing school. However, I find that the first semester was challenging in its own right. I remember thinking and still thin...

From what it sounds like, the nursing role and work environment are two things that you don't like. I wouldn't say you hate nursing per say as you did not mention that you dislike caring for people... There is more to nursing then just working in a h...

Making connections is also a benefit of going to job fairs. Even though they may not have a position, they could potentially pass your name to someone who might.

Hi, I am not sure if this is too late, but I wrote a blog post about common questions that I was asked during my interviews. Here is a list to practice with: 1. What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? 2. Person walks through the door pres...

I know when I was studying nursing, there were quite a few mothers and fathers in my year. It is challenging, but not impossible. In addition to what was stated, make sure you have the support of your friends/family as balancing all the different dem...

any luck yet?

I know I have an interest in primary care, but I actually have minimal exposure to nurses' roles in public health and community. I know the opportunities are broad, so my questions to anyone working in these specialties: 1) What does a typical day/ni...

I mean how do you study? I think that may be the reason why no one has responded yet. They may be unsure of what you are exactly expecting...Did you want a partner who could quiz you? Did you want someone to review concepts with? Did you want someone...

Yah that is tough. I may be wrong... depends on your professor and the course... but I think the key to answering the critical thinking questions is not necessarily knowing all the little details. It is about having a solid understanding of the key c...

Hello, how do you study?

First off, take a breath. The transition into nursing school first semester can get overwhelming considering you are diving right in. Second, determine what kind of a learner you are. Whether it helps for you to study with others, read, diagrams, not...

From what it sounds like its just the learning environment you are in. You are not alone in experiencing this. I agree with what has been said, and to add I say focus more on you. You will see as you are just starting, nursing programs... like other ...

Hi Mesha, have you considered also just looking at positions that fall under public or community health? You may be able to find a position or internship if primary care is where you want to go. Otherwise, if you are interested in nursing... I am not...

The one thing nursing has taught me is that you can still help people beyond the bedside in a hospital or long term care. I am a registered nurse with a bscn/bsn/bn practicing for just under a year in geriatrics.