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  1. on the job psych testing

    Guest717236 replied to onlytimeforme's topic in General Nursing

    Giving staff the respect they deserve along with a salary increase (savings from not doing the MMPI tests etc) would give a nice positive employee attitude , they could tell by the smiles:nurse:, no...

  2. Will I hate psyhe nursing more, less or same?

    Guest717236 replied to myoglobin's topic in Psychiatric

    Not sure how they work the crisis teams in Florida. But, working on a psychiatric crisis team is very steady work, you have mobility ( onsite evaluations at police stations, homes, and hospitals), so...

  3. attending vs resident PhD

    Guest717236 replied to ading's topic in General Nursing

    It gets more interesting.At our hospital we would call the assigned intern first for orders, then there was a House Staff /Attending hierarchy. Of course, not unusual for the Attending to come along...

  4. Dear Health Care Proxy

    Guest717236 replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    To the Health Care Proxy the patient is often a family member, they are acting with care since there are emotions involved in these decisions. You may not be judging, but you may not have an idea...

  5. Too old for ICU?

    Guest717236 replied to eyeball's topic in Critical Care

    I am 55, soon to be 56. Heavens, you're just a kid:jester: Good luck with the interview!!!!!!! And please keep us

  6. Can't get any calls for interviews. Ego/Esteem has dipped beyond low.

    Guest717236 replied to HelpMeNewGradRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Good luck with the interview! Put the past experience with job search disappointments behind you and go into the interview with confidence and an enthusiastic ready to work presentation! Hope this is...

  7. Just got my job offer letter!

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

    :ancong!: and Best Wishes in your new

  8. Advice for New Charge Nurse

    Guest717236 replied to CandyApple26's topic in General Nursing

    Set limits! Know your job description. Define your expectations and expect your staff to report appropriately to you. They are most likely "testing" you. Be clear and assertive. When their toddler...

  9. Job shadowing for a clinic RN position: how long do I stay?

    Guest717236 replied to nurseavqz's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, stay for the day and ask good questions. If you feel its is a good job fit for you, say so with enthusiasm! Relax, learn, and try the clinic job on for size. Best wishes and please keep...

  10. Preliminary/Emergency School Nurse Services Credential

    Guest717236 replied to luckystarRN's topic in General Nursing

    Talk with your school district. The Emergency certification can be often obtained through your state education board. It will provide you the opportunity to work as a substitute RN secondary to...

  11. Career Options/Advice

    Guest717236 replied to derekfitness's topic in Nursing Career

    Well, the situation I am referring to is when a small non profit hospitals were purchased by a for profit hospital group. It was sad to see dedicated managers who had years of experience let go, I am...

  12. Career Options/Advice

    Guest717236 replied to derekfitness's topic in Nursing Career

    Years ago I would have answered that the MBA/Healthcare would be a good avenue. Here in New England, the last 10 years or so I have seen an increase in downsizing especially management positions in...

  13. Possibly relocating to Newport RI

    Guest717236 replied to short1978's topic in General Nursing

    Have you transitioned to Newport,

  14. Anyone over 50 recently hired?

    Guest717236 replied to Biffbradford's topic in Nursing Career

    depends on the area. adn/diploma degrees are not worthless. as a matter of fact many of the adn/diploma nurses with years of experience are returning to practice. when the reality of what a nurses...

  15. career advice desperately needed - sorry long

    Guest717236 replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    You have shown that you stay in a good job by the fact you worked 8 years in corporate field. Good for you that you left after 6 months of a nursing job that was not a good fit or unsafe. In our area,...

  16. PA vs NP?

    Guest717236 replied to dyslexicandetermined's topic in Nursing Career

    Well, you can take a look at the association websites and compare. PA http://www.aapa.org/ NP http://aanp.org/AANPCMS2 What draws you to healthcare? What sort of a job do you envision? Are there any...

  17. PA vs NP?

    Guest717236 replied to dyslexicandetermined's topic in Nursing Career

    Take a look at this thread-the article in the NY Times that is in the second post (CSLee3) should give you a basic idea of the difference....

  18. PRN Job outside your specialty

    Guest717236 replied to lara2121's topic in General Nursing

    It is an advantage to you to have 2 specialties that you have experience in.Wishing you the best of luck in securing a PRN

  19. I got the job!

    Guest717236 replied to Tina, RN's topic in School

    Congratulations! Glad you got the job and you love it! Wishing you the

  20. Alterntative uses for nursing degree

    Guest717236 replied to Akeos's topic in General Nursing

    Aesthetic nursing. You can open your own business offering services, but depending on what you offer you would need to be working with an

  21. Nursing makes me nuts!!!!

    Guest717236 replied to ksc0723's topic in General Students

    When you are stuck after taking 2 years of pre nursing (Dean's List) classes and all of us who were going evenings were rejected , try to find another university to accept your credits so you can...

  22. Pediatric or Psychiatry NP?

    Guest717236 replied to **00**'s topic in General Nursing

    Talk with the folks at URI in Rhode Island. They had an Adolescent psych CNS program. Not sure if they have an Adolescent psych NP track. You would never be out of work, its a high demand field. Good...

  23. Med Surg certification

    Guest717236 replied to Palliative Care, DNP's topic in General Nursing

    Wonderful!!

  24. Best schools for RN-->BSN-->NP

    Guest717236 replied to KarriRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Caution on University of Phoenix, they moved most of there nursing program out in our area. You might want to check Aspen University. Lots of AN members seem happy with their program. Look at the...

  25. Am i burned out?

    Guest717236 replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    4) Overnight getaways every other month per geocachingRN, who never leaves home without her GPS:D Thanks for the addition to the care