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  1. "I just feel burnt out." Its at this point,that it was apparent I had to care for myself first. Nursing demands your energy on many levels and you need to step back and find personal ways to recharge...
  2. Information Overload...need some advice badly!

    How about an ADN program? In our area, LPNs are being somewhat phased out. (Personally, this is a mistake from my point of view) I would hate to see you go through all that work, then job...
  3. Clinic nurses: If 1 million people join this group....

    siri, :flwrhrts::tku: so much
  4. Is it wrong...

    If you only look at the money, you may be disappointed. Nursing is hard work, various shift demands,and dealing with an array of personalities. One option is: You find a specialty or area that you...
  5. Does anyone know of a perioperative NP or CNS program?

    Good luck on your goal, sounds great! Since this appears to be a new educational direction, would someone at AORN be able to direct you to some contacts? With your past experience, it appears you...
  6. Actually joined the AHNA

    Wonderful! I hope it is a great opportunity for you. I had looked at joining years ago, but went back to school for medical aesthetics. There was a great course on Aromatherapy for nurses that I...
  7. Good Orthopedic Nursing Book

    Thanks P_RN for the reply. I have just been in touch with staff at NAON this week and the CC 6th edition is currently in revision and should be completed approx the end of 2011. Also, in revision is...
  8. Aesthetics Nursing

    You need to contact the BON directly on this. I would not suggest working as an aesthetic nurse in the medical aspect like Botox injections without the direct supervision of an MD. In some states you...
  9. Actually joined the AHNA

    Best wishes on your job search. What attracted you to AHNA as opposed to other associations? They do appear to have many CEU courses available in our area as well. Is there a specialty in holistic...
  10. New kid on the block

    You may want to look at some of the articles on NAON site. Its located here- National Association of Orthopaedic
  11. Home Care in Southeastern, MA. ?'s :)

    What about VNA? I know years ago, they had part time positions to fill in. Good
  12. Getting a job as a new psych RN? Pay?

    Why is that an issue? There are lots of psychiatric crisis situations which present to the ER and you will have inpatient psych experience. While you are working MH, you can take...
  13. I'm Finally Bridging to Become an RN!

    Congratulations and best wishes in your bridge
  14. Miserable on the job....

    I would investigate the job options at the hospitals closer to you. It appears many things are in flux at your current position, mostly lack of staffing and the potential to decrease staff further. If...
  15. New OR nurse here

    :grpwlcm: Congratulations and best wishes in your new OR position! Welcome to the forum, looking forward to your
  16. sialadenitis

    Good luck with your appointment, and keep us
  17. For those with a BA in another field, but have an ADN...

    In todays economic environment, you might want to consider an MPH if public health is your interest. There are some programs where you can work and
  18. OR book -- Differences in Alexander's editions?

    Excellent question! I am looking forward to the
  19. Wife wants all-female personnel in OR. Is this reasonable?

    I agree with cLmPdN, the health care environment has changed. It now more business centered than ever, and she is indeed a customer. The point that she is under anesthesia etc and that a combination...
  20. Rules of the Dr.office

    Our examination room is not an amusement park. Kindly look after your children. It startles our physician when he opens the door and sees... your children throwing clean johnnies and drapes up into...
  21. Hate my specialty

    You need to do what you feel comfortable with. Just focus on the positive about your practice and what you can bring to the new employer in the new
  22. Need help on deciding about MSN focus

    What about an MPH in Health Education? It may be closer to your ultimate goal unless you want the NP job function as well as the health teaching aspect. Here is an example of the MPH in Health Ed....
  23. Staying Current

    subscribe to a journal in your specialty. there are usually articles available that you can complete for ceus. join an association in your specialty, they have yearly meetings or a congress, there are...
  24. Hate my specialty

    If you are moving, why not apply for a new specialty. You do not need to say why you are changing. Just let them know you would like to expand your nursing experience and education by working at...
  25. So confused! Help?

    Hi Canedukesgirl, Who :paw: is that in your avatar? Too