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  1. Is private duty the "easy way out"?

    Guest717236 replied to luvtwilight's topic in Private Duty

    You should be very proud of yourself. Where your colleagues in the hospital have peer support, you are the nurse on your shift. That is a lot of responsibility. Why not expand your nursing horizons...

  2. Emergency Room Rotation - HELP!

    Guest717236 replied to guest_57352's topic in General Nursing

    At a cardiac arrest, the first procedure is to check your own pulse. (from The House of God by Samuel Shem) Just stopping in to wish you good luck in the ER

  3. Orthopaedic Nurse Practioner Program?

    Guest717236 replied to melodys's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Good luck! Looking forward to your

  4. Drop the BA path for the BSN?

    Guest717236 replied to dairymarie's topic in General Nursing

    In our area, ultrasound and radiology seem to be the areas that are hiring. There are 2 new cancer treatment centers here, so not sure if that is why the sudden surge of openings. I would look at all...

  5. Best path to becoming a FNP

    Guest717236 replied to Fourfecta's topic in General Nursing

    The FNP can be quite a challenge even for experienced RNs. I had a friend who was an experience RN, returned for the FNP. Not only was the program intense, after graduating she worked in a Family...

  6. Why I'm a psych nurse, or I why I couldn't be any other kind.

    Guest717236 replied to NurseDaddy2006's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks for sharing your story, looks like it was a long road but you are in the right place in nursing. Best

  7. Finding funding for nurse owned start up companies

    Guest717236 replied to findingmywayRN's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I second S.C.O.R.E and SBA. They also have business plan seminars and you can ask for a S.C.O.R.E person to help you individually. They are a wonderful mentor and will help you identify problems that...

  8. Taking a nursing sabbatical

    Guest717236 replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    Enjoy being home with your family. You have worked for 4 years so you are an experienced RN improving your professional development by studying for a MSN. If you can arrange a prn assignment that...

  9. Can't find work after one year, now what?

    Guest717236 replied to sarabasedis's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you tried the VNA in your area? A friend of mine made a switch to Visiting Nurses and her hospital and LTC experience was helpful. It is a lot of paperwork and some traveling, but it pulled...

  10. Need advice on new psych job offer

    Guest717236 replied to Jess84's topic in Nursing Career

    Its a different economic climate for sure today. If you can handle the night shifts with school and you feel this job is the basic step to get into the hospital network, then go for it. Just take it...

  11. Need advice on new psych job offer

    Guest717236 replied to Jess84's topic in Nursing Career

    What specialty in their network would interest you? It is your call, staying with your present job appears to be less stressful with the schedule of work and school. Looking before you leap is smart....

  12. Stress Relief after a BAD shift?

    Guest717236 replied to JStollRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Dance, dance and more

  13. A Nurse Who Knows Nothing

    Guest717236 replied to julaybeeba20's topic in General Nursing

    Can not say it any better than the post by EmergencyNurse above. You are brand new and experience will come with time patience. Ask lots of questions of the more experienced nurses and the MDs....

  14. What do you get from BSN?

    Guest717236 replied to DC Collins's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Me

  15. What is your New Year Fitness Plan?

    Guest717236 posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    New Year, new opportunities... What is your New Year fitness plan? I am designing a home program using a Fluidity Barre, pilates circle, and weights. I am planning to use Bar Method and Fluidity...

  16. Any happy psych nurses?

    Guest717236 replied to Hsmommy's topic in Psychiatric

    What type of staffing problems? Staff needs to work as a team and have a knowledge and awareness if safety becomes threatened on the unit. If your team is divided, patients can see that, feel they are...

  17. Master's degree, or post-baccalaureate certification

    Guest717236 replied to JRockey76's topic in Nursing Career

    In our area, I would say the FNP. Doctors here are staffing their office with FNP and it appears to be a growing trend here. PAs as well. For management, consider often these better paying positions...

  18. psych HH with no psych experience

    Guest717236 replied to lsvalliant's topic in Psychiatric

    Check with the agency about what resources you have available to you. Is there another nurse or social worker available to go with you if the client is not on their medication, or a potential to act...

  19. What is your New Year Fitness Plan?

    Guest717236 replied to Guest717236's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Join us, we'll keep you on

  20. What is your New Year Fitness Plan?

    Guest717236 replied to Guest717236's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Great! Welcome aboard. BBL dvd set is supposed to be a good workout, so let us know all about it. Post your workouts weekly or when you can. We will keep you on track! And best wishes in starting...

  21. Did your Docs get you a Christmas gift or recognize your work?

    Guest717236 replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

    Some nurses do work directly with Doctors in an outpatient setting. I have been lucky to have MDs give many types of recognition. Gift card, luncheons for the nursing team, and small bonuses. It is a...

  22. Applying for jobs aggressively?

    Guest717236 replied to eaRNed's topic in General Nursing

    Old nurse here . The in person with resume in hand approach worked for me years ago, but in outpatient opportunities. The workplace settings are smaller many times and walking in is often welcomed...

  23. What is your New Year Fitness Plan?

    Guest717236 replied to Guest717236's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Welcome Maco, Sounds like you are off to a great start! We will look forward to your weekly check in , so keep us

  24. what type of "extra" book should a RN to be start reading?

    Guest717236 replied to northmississippi's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I bought a nursing review book at a local bookstore the summer before I entered school. Took it to the beach and everywhere that summer. Reviewed anatomy/physiology and medical surgical nursing....

  25. Daily workout check in

    Guest717236 replied to Guest717236's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Great to see you Nohika! Glad you have started walking. Keep posting here for support and to keep track of your progress. I did 45 minutes of a dance dvd today. No walking as the snow is still very...