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  1. Cheap on-line Masters programs

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks very much all!!

  2. Cheap on-line Masters programs

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I could see paying up to maybe $18,000 total. That's

  3. RN transplant coordinator-- what do they really do?

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Thanks. It was for a pediatric bone marrow transplant coordinator position. They told me mostly setting up insurance info., setting up hotels for the family, etc. Not a lot of patient interaction. I...

  4. Starting BSN next month... having serious doubts... advice?

    Epona replied to Lools's topic in General Nursing

    This is just my opinion and others may differ. Going to RN school and being an RN is a life altering experience. I owe thousands in loans. Due to this, I cannot afford children right now, and probably...

  5. RN transplant coordinator-- what do they really do?

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Thanks. I went in for the interview today and got the feeling that they liked me as a person, but felt I was very 'wet-behind-the-ears.' They (the nurses in the interview) were talking in a language...

  6. Hospitals hiring in Virginia

    Epona posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    Good afternoon! I am a new RN and was wondering what hospitals are hiring in the state. I am looking at a geographic area from Richmond to Virginia Beach. I know many hospitals ARE NOT hiring new...

  7. RN transplant coordinator-- what do they really do?

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Thanks for the reply! I am a brand new nurse! I do not have much experience. Although since graduating, I have worked mostly in peds. and it's for a peds. unit. I also have a degree in Communications/...

  8. Day in the life of an OR nurse.. what's it like??

    Epona posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello! I am a new RN thinking of doing an internship in the OR. If it goes well, they will put me into the OR upon completion of the program. I have always wanted Trauma, OR or Cardiac. My favorite...

  9. Got a job as a Peds. nurse.... need overview please!

    Epona posted a topic in Pediatric

    Hello fellow Peds. nurses! I am a new RN grad. and just got a peds. job in an office. I really like it. I really do! I wanted to ask you all.... I took Peds. in school, but I am not really up to...

  10. Masters degree- can it be in anything? Already an RN.

    Epona posted a topic in General Nursing

    Good morning all nurses.com! :typing I have two degrees... my BS and my BSN. I am thinking of going back to get my masters at a very prestigious college in my area. They have already contacted me...

  11. Masters degree- can it be in anything? Already an RN.

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone! Yes. I have been told that a nurse recruiter, PR gig is a pretty nice job to get and often difficult to obtain. I believe I got it because I have a degree already in Mass. Comm. and...

  12. Got a job as a Peds. nurse.... need overview please!

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in Pediatric

    THANKS very much everyone!!!

  13. Got a job as a Peds. nurse.... need overview please!

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in Pediatric

    It was called Harriett Lane... that book is over 700 pages. I was looking for something a little more simple and condensed. Thanks!

  14. Quick reference for children's vitals

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in Pediatric

    Thank you!!

  15. Quick reference for children's vitals

    Epona posted a topic in Pediatric

    Hello. I have gotten a new job in a pediatrics office. I am a new RN. I am up on vitals for adults, but I am a little stale on all the vitals for children. Is there a good easy reference book, or...

  16. Telemetry, Step Down?

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you!!

  17. Telemetry, Step Down?

    Epona posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello. Can someone tell me what exactly is a Telemetry, Step Down unit?? Is it mostly Cardiac, or is there a lot of Med, Surg. involved?? Thanks!

  18. Riverside Regional- Hampton Roads VA

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Thank you! Oh.. and I like your log on

  19. New grad feeling overwhelmed - my thoughts

    Epona replied to b3dorca's topic in International Nursing

    I am a new grad. I was offered a job recently on a busy med, surg unit in a hospital and turned it down. My knees are not so good, that is why. I did shadow the unit for a full shift so I did get a...

  20. Need help.. which job to chose! Need expert advice!!

    Epona posted a topic in General Nursing

    Here's the pickle I am in and need all experienced nurses input here!!! I was recently diagnosed with tilts in both my knees. They started hurting me when I was working the floor recently in a docs....

  21. Need help.. which job to chose! Need expert advice!!

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    These are some excellent comments and great advice! I thank you all very much indeed! :) I decided to do the PR recruiting job and my one day at the docs. office. That way I am not killing myself and...

  22. Need help.. which job to chose! Need expert advice!!

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    My hubby has the health insurance

  23. Job Market - New Graduates

    Epona replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I have had fairly good luck. Have one degree in Broadcasting and now my RN degree(graduated in May 09). I have been really actively searching since May. But, I put the 'feelers' out back in DECEMBER...

  24. What all do nurse recruiters do??

    Epona posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello. I was just offered a nurse recruiters position. I know the basics... they recruit nurses, but what else do they do?? I think the hospital wants me to do PR and job fairs to promote the facility...

  25. Why won't anyone hire new grads?

    Epona replied to LvHaloRN's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I heard the bottom line is liability. We know nothing (technically) and the hospitals see us as an 'accident waiting to happen.' That is what I was told by an older more experienced