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  1. if your state BON did not require a refresher course, would you..?

    thekid replied to thekid's topic in General Nursing

    thank you for the feedback..we are in a similar situation (I have kids too but want to be ready to work in case my husband loses his job) the thought of sitting through and testing for information...

  2. if your state BON did not require a refresher course, would you..?

    thekid posted a topic in General Nursing

    My situation is a little tricky, I will have an active license in the state of Hawaii again as of July 1st. I am applying for California license as well (never had one) but I will be back and forth...

  3. if your state BON did not require a refresher course, would you..?

    thekid replied to thekid's topic in General Nursing

    thank you..the one I have looked into specifically prepares nurses to take the NCLEX again ..I'll look into more on the forum you posted, thank

  4. online refresher courses for California

    thekid posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a multi part question.. 1) I've looked up refresher courses approved by the state of California but most of them are in person classes..I am looking for an online course as I will be spending...

  5. mom's who are rns

    thekid replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    my baby is 21 months and I've been back and forth over whether it's a good time to return to nursing as well..and I'll tell ya after the tantrum he threw in Target the other day, I'm sooo ready to go...

  6. suggestions for part time nursing jobs that work around family hours

    thekid posted a topic in General Nursing

    Assuming that my husband and kids have a normal 8 to 5 type of work and school schedule, what sort of part time opportunities do we have as nurses ? I have worked with staffing agencies before to...

  7. suggestions for part time nursing jobs that work around family hours

    thekid replied to thekid's topic in General Nursing

    thank you eveyone, for the feedback..seems hospice and home health are the way to go though i would consider weekends at the hospital or nursing

  8. Do any of the nurses here hold jobs that are not nurse/health-related?

    thekid replied to Honeybun1206's topic in General Nursing

    yes, I own and maintain a business that is seasonal ...Sept thru May, so I am getting back into nursing to give myself an extra income boost during slow months. Will probably return part time and...

  9. Aesthetics Nursing

    thekid replied to NurseKimberley's topic in Aesthetics

    Thank you for the info so far, would you recommend that a RN go thru the basic 600 hour esthetician course (if no previous experience with derm care) or go straight for the para-medical advanced...

  10. There's a Mousetrap In My Med Cart

    thekid replied to 99percentangel's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Med passes were one of the reasons I took a break from nursing.. Great article

  11. Finally, registered for refresher course, worried I wont be able to find a job

    thekid replied to amybaby2's topic in General Nursing

    IMO it's not a waste of money..you may not be able to get a job right away but if you go in knowing that and just complete the courses, you will be ready. Recessions are temporary! I'm in the same...

  12. RN to BSN programs online, which did you complete?

    thekid posted a topic in General Nursing

    Apologies if posting in the wrong forum..is there a discussion about online RN to BSN programs and which are recommended? thank

  13. RN to BSN programs online, which did you complete?

    thekid replied to thekid's topic in General Nursing

    has anyone started up a BSN program after taking time off as an RN? (inactive status for a number of

  14. can't get through to state board , maybe someone here knows?

    thekid posted a topic in California Nursing

    Aloha, as my previous posts have indicated, I will have my RN license reinstated in the state of Hawaii in July (I could do it sooner but the renewal dates fall in July so I'd have to pay extra to get...

  15. best way to review info to re-enter nursing

    thekid replied to thekid's topic in General Nursing

    thank you and congratulations, I will check out the site you mentioned

  16. best way to review info to re-enter nursing

    thekid posted a topic in General Nursing

    After 8 years doing something completely different, I will have my RN license reinstated as of this July. While in school I worked as a CNA and LPN in nursing homes and with staffing agencies..I did...

  17. Advice for a new nurse about hospice

    thekid replied to kaybay529's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I was hired as a hospice nurse right out of graduation as well, the company provided me with excellent training and support. There was always another nurse on call that I could contact. Before that...

  18. If you could do it over again, would you keep or change ur career?

    thekid replied to believeallispossible's topic in General Nursing

    I am actually re-entering the nursing field after 8 years away..I've been reading many forum posts here and know the problems still exist but am hoping that now that I'm more aware of the problems, I...

  19. multi-state licensure, how feasible?

    thekid posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I was just approved for my RN license after an 8 year break . As of July 1 I will have my RN license activated in the state of Hawaii. I travel often to Arizona to see family and my older son,...

  20. Does anyone here work in the hospice? I need input...

    thekid replied to sweetsmuckers's topic in Arizona Nursing

    It's very rewarding work. I worked in hospice but cared for people in their homes instead of a facility. Best of luck to

  21. re-entering the nursing field after a long absence

    thekid replied to loried's topic in General Nursing

    I'm interested in what experienced nurses have to say regarding this too, am in the same boat, different state

  22. will returning nurses have as much trouble as new grads finding work?

    thekid posted a topic in General Nursing

    A RN that has been out of work for 8 years (allowed license to lapse) ..will it be as hard to find a job as a new grad ? I'm hearing about the trouble new grads are having finding jobs..what about...

  23. will returning nurses have as much trouble as new grads finding work?

    thekid replied to thekid's topic in General Nursing

    the state board of Hawaii does not require a refresher course to reinstate the license but I am seeking a course on my own. I should clarify I have absolutely no interest in working in hospitals :)...

  24. Nursing Home residents health issues

    thekid replied to Nursebabe2009's topic in General Nursing

    May I ask, did you start working at a hospital instead and is it easier? I only have experience in ltc and hospice so was

  25. MCC First Semster's Classes

    thekid replied to KMM03's topic in Arizona Nursing

    congrats for getting into MCC, I graduated from there in 1999 did clinicals at Dobson and Chandler.. good luck to