outcomesfirst BSN, RN

outcomesfirst has 28 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Research, ED, Critical Care.

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1. I had no idea... med/surg vent

   outcomesfirst replied to all4ofus's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Thirty years later, same sad story - but not every place is like this. You can do something about this. First - nurture yourself. When you are off work - be off. Go to the gym, read novels, fish,...

2. Move out of CA?

   outcomesfirst replied to starghadeer's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   i urge you to continue looking hard in ca. i was a grad there and worked a few years before leaving - it really cemented who i am as a nurse today - and i do plan to return to ca. as a military...

3. Where are the 14 viewing this forum???

   outcomesfirst posted a topic in Research

   For the first time I noticed 14 people viewing "research" thread at the same time. Where are you and what's

4. Rank when entering

   outcomesfirst replied to IVyPush-her's topic in Government, Military

   I am also curious. My spouse is getting ready to retire from the army after 26 years. Our last child enters college next fall. I am 48 y/o, an RN MSN with (OMG) 28 years experience (with the army...

5. What does it take to become the CNO?

   outcomesfirst replied to BChapp3182's topic in Nurse Management

   Consider strongly a MSN with a major in leadership. CNO roles are now being redefined. Magnet now requires DONs/CNOs to hold a masters in nursing. MBAs came up in the 80s-90s, when hospitals became...

6. Hiring experienced nurses vs hiring new graduates

   outcomesfirst replied to edogs334's topic in Nurse Management

   Thirty plus years and the rhetoric has not changed..........when will nursing get a grip on this? Innovate, redesign, think out of the box, and change this self destruct

7. Brand spankin' new to management and drowning

   outcomesfirst replied to dazedndreamin's topic in Nurse Management

   Breathe. Be kind. Be quiet. Get a small journal and carry it with you - write notes to yourself about issues/problems/change. Identify the top 3 priorities of your leader and contemplate how you can...

8. Research Coordinator Interview

   outcomesfirst replied to ThanksForAllTheFish!'s topic in Research

   A 'Research Coordinator' may mean many things. Read the job description carefully and research those you will be working for. A physician? A Site Managment Organization (SMO)? A Hospital? Acadamia?...

9. Big Problems at New Job

   outcomesfirst replied to amanurse75's topic in Nursing Career

   I hate to be negative, but this is the reality. Your physical problems are probably an issue already...I would not discuss them with anyone...You need to examine your physical issues, but that is...

10. Big Problems at New Job

    outcomesfirst replied to amanurse75's topic in Nursing Career

    You must leave this position. You are in a no win situation. You have talked to the manager and HR - if they were going to help, they would have. Now you are a target, and let me stress this, by...

11. Marketability of RNs in clinical research positions.

    outcomesfirst replied to rar_bsn_rn's topic in Research

    Pure nursing research is very difficult to find. In my experience, nursing research - i.e: intervention testing/evaluation, efficacy measurement, outcomes, theory...etc. is conducted by academic...

12. Need help with Critiquing a Nursing research journal

    outcomesfirst replied to AussieKylie's topic in Research

    Also look at what references the author used in the article. Read those articles. Are they opinion leaders in the field? Has the work been validated? Is this a peer reviewed journal? Does the...

13. Nursing Research Question

    outcomesfirst replied to Northern nephron's topic in Research

    I would encourage every student seeking clarification on how to write a research problem, understanding qualitative versus quantitative, or searching for a research topic to speak with their...

14. Research certification Questions

    outcomesfirst replied to Kingbandit's topic in Research

    The SOCRA website has some practice questions. http://www.socra.org/ I would not buy the book, but when you register for the exam they will send it. The same material is also available on line at...

15. Union

    outcomesfirst replied to 2bmalenurse007's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in two union facilities and my conclusion is that union rules trump health care delivery. From the basics of who and when trash cans get emptied to the model of nursing care delivery...