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  1. Upskilling from RN to Doctor...thoughts?

    Me too! My OB/Gyn was a Nurse Practitioner before becoming an MD. She is awesome, really takes her time to answer questions and very holisitic in her approach. Its a personal decision, so best of luck...
  2. Has anyone tried Turbo Jam?

    Hi BeautifulB, Hope some of the nurses reply. If you do a search on www.videofitness.com (on forum) many of the women have tried it. It seems very popular........ I bought the Quick fit system...
  3. Main Problem In The Nursing Field?

    If a BSN entry to the field is the goal-then the ANA needs to look at why this is happening. There are many examples of an individual with other degrees pursuing a BSN and getting shut out. There...
  4. Well said. When we had a family member at Tufts NE Medical- all they had were fast food type chains (not Mickey D's-it was conveniently across the street). The interesting part is they are a major...
  5. "Those who can, do. Those who can't..."

    wonderful goal! there is a program to train therapy dogs and their trainers in our area at a local college. the instructor has written a textbook. i 'll try to locate it for you, then send you a pm....
  6. Why don't nurses join the ANA?

    "The CNA has launched a national nurses' association, the NNOC (National Nurses' Organizing Committee), to represent staff nurses. Some Chicago hospital nurses have left the INA and joined NNOC....
  7. My really cool, doctor going above and beyond story

    :saint: He's heaven sent! What an angel! Thanks for sharing, nice to know there are still Docs with a :redbeathe
  8. Why don't nurses join the ANA?

    :yeahthat:
  9. Why don't nurses join the ANA?

    I agree, they need to go out into the field and spend some time with nurses at work before they dictate education and other mandates. In our area BSNs receive no pay increase for the committment in...
  10. "Those who can, do. Those who can't..."

    Legal nurse consultant, nurse esthetician,and nurse freelance writer for a few more suggestions. Good
  11. Hi Mary, I do not know what other services you offer, but you may be interested to see the new revised ruling for Laser Hair removal in Massachusetts. Not sure what your advisory is for California....
  12. New Nurse Burn Out...

    Diplomatically depart from the current Med-Surg job, a year is a wonderful base for you. You can "tour" via the agency the other opportunities and get a clearer picture of if you would like to stay at...
  13. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    Enjoy your weekend
  14. Handling long shifts and pets

    Doggie day care is a nice option, but many in my are are open only during the day 6 am to 6 pm. They consider the dogs to be boarding if it is after 6 pm. Another option is a dog walker-these are...
  15. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    Way to go, Tweety!! Well done! On to course 12 !
  16. New, Young and dont know where to start!

    Hi Yannie! Good luck to you with your plans ! Your daughter has a terrific Mom! Here is a website that may be helpful for you- http://www.discovernursing.com/ Check with your State Board-some States...
  17. hello evryone

    Welcome to the forum! Where are you from in the UK?
  18. Are some environments beyond hope?

    Please check your private messages!
  19. have interview. am petrified.

    Good luck with your job interview! Arrive with confidence, its normal to nervous. Do your best answering the questions, but be prepared to ask about the job/benefits too. There are a lot of factors...
  20. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    Run wild, you deserve it Tweety! Doing the happy dance, exams
  21. Computer Charting

    This true. But the fact is that many years ago nursing was not open to the idea that computers would ever be used in nursing. Unfortunately, instead of having nurses give input, computer softwear...
  22. Is nursing really this cutthroat?

    Hi Doug, Sorry to hear your experience and that you are leaving the PHD program. Back in the '70s, I took business courses and pre nursing courses at college. I finished the BS in Management and the...
  23. Nurses who are dancers...........

    Yoga is great too! I use Wai Lana yoga, its nicely photographed-challenging but no pretzel shapes:uhoh3: www.wailana.com There are lots of good yoga dvds out there........ Good
  24. Finding my "nitch" as a nurse.

    Gr8ful C, You will have many years to work in nursing--- your interests will change and you will want to challenge yourself. Once in a while a job will end ( ex.)-due to hospital closure or a...
  25. Nurses who are dancers...........

    LOL! I've taken belly dance lessons since 19 years old. It was a great stress reduction activity ,let alone great fitness. Are you still taking lessons? If not, why