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Let's talk about this. How did you get started? This is what I did but there are many ways to get started and get info. As for me, I started with researching, asking, searching the internet, and joining the National Nurses In Business Association. Th...

I found this article of interest and thought YOU might too! http://www.nurseweek.com/ce/ce570a.html Camp Nursing: Rising to the Challenge By Marcia Solomon, EdD, RN -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --...

Welcome! I am the Moderator of the new CNA - Nursing Assistant Forum. I am also an RN who works in various health care settings. I have experience in Long Term Care, Home Health, and Hospital settings. I have been a Nurse since 1998 starting out as a...

Another interesting article on Foot Care. This article, while an older one, refers to the importance of Infection Control for the Foot Care Clinician. I am posting it here because of the lengthy discussions on Foot Care: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/pphb-d...

I am attempting to cross train so I can be loaned to our trauma unit at the facility I do PRN work with. I plan to take the TNCC Course in July. I am fortunate to get the book loaned to me by the education department. I am concerned about taking a c...

I am copying the post from the Calling All Entrepreneurs Thread to here in hopes of a better response and to keep the other Thread (Sticky) for announcements of what you re doing. Questions or assistance are better suited to have their own threads. H...

I am on many mail lists for Nursing. This gives me an oppourtunity to gain some insight to "what is out there" in the wide world of Nursing. Perhaps this article will also spark your interest and conguer some interesting conversation here on the boar...

At someones suggestion, to introduce herself, this thread was started. I will start: I was a Camp Nurse in 2000 at a private camp in upstate New York in the Birkshire Mountains. I was there for a month and had a so so time but my kids did have a wond...

I found this artricle interesting and hope you do too: http://www.dcardillo.com/articles/spreading.html Spreading Your Wings: Career Alternatives for Nurses! by: Donna Cardillo, RN, BS My 20-year nursing career has been an incredible journey - a pers...

I recently found out about the Board Certification for Med/Surg through the ANCC(through the ANA). I am interested in studying for this and acquiring this certification. Anyone have this or other certification? If so, how did you study for this? Have...

I do know about the American Camping Association. They seem to have oppourtunities in the NE part of the United States (I think I am remembering that right). Surely, there are many other camps, great ones, across the country (and internationally). A...

Anyone know of an ACLS Class in the albuquerque are the ned of April and sometime in May? I took my first one there a few years agao and enjoyed it a LOT more then the last one I took two years ago. My card is expiring and I really need a trip out of...

HI there to all: There have been many of us who have inquired with how to start up a business; for most, I suggest writing a Business Plan. This post will hopefully organize some of that questioning and answering. Why organize your business? Starting...

I feel so much better when I take my vitamins. Do you? What do you take? In a nutshell, I take: Mulitple vitamin and mineral QD 1200 mg Calcium with 500 mg of magnesium 120 to 600 mg (the later for driving a long trip) of gingo biboli 400 i.u. of Vit...

This question has been on my mind for some time: Is is possible / feasible to do your own contract with the health care facility. I have heard of this via agencies, but this would be your own contract with the hospital pay your own taxes etc... It is...

Here is a great article regarding Spirituality in Nursing: The Importance of Spirituality in Nursing Interesting read.

Interesting Article on Switching Gears on the Dr. Homefront. Why can we not do something like this? Come on Entrepreneurs! Let's hear some feedback: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2002/11/22/eveningnews/main530550.shtml ------------------------------...

I have never known anyone to be charged in the US for a wasted med. Accidents happen.

F Carre: What is the RMA Code under your name?

Tanya: Try doing a search on the Internet for associations or certifications for Nurses in this field. Mentoring is the way to go for me; I still hold onto a dear friend who was "literally" my first preceptor. Call your local Chamber of Commerce and...

Tanya, the only added comment I can make is regarding the Chamber of Commerce. I did join, with my Legal Nursing Business. It is about $300 a year, here in Colorado's small town (approx. 50,000). I get free advertisement, and also to my website. I di...

I think it is important to review what you want: position, hours, location, size of facility, and to think about the pros and cons of what you have like about what you have done. That said, start your research. If you know where you want to go, and ...

[bANANA]WOOT!!![/bANANA] Congratulations! Will you be going to the conference in March?

BSNtobe2009: Have you ever been a Camp Nurse?

It is exciting to see this growth and inclusion of Nurses in Aesthetics. I am additionally proud to see the conversation and sharing of information of this specialty on this Bulletin Board.