outcomesfirst

outcomesfirst BSN, RN

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  1. Coordinator - scheduling appointments?

    outcomesfirst replied to jjjoy's topic in Research

    This sounds more like an assistant role - RNs are too valuable, knowledgable and expensive to pay to chat on a phone. Coordinators heaviest job is usually enrolling subjects and collecting data -...

  2. Monitoring jobs - pros & cons?

    outcomesfirst replied to jjjoy's topic in Research

    Depends on the Sponsor, protocol and job description. CRA's usually review medical records, case report forms (data collection tools)regulatory documents, budgets and contracts. You write alot of...

  3. pros and cons

    outcomesfirst replied to sharoma55's topic in Research

    A MSN is not needed, and probably a waste of talent for a CRA position, you would be frustrated early. It is more important who you know to get a position as a CRA, the company will train

  4. any advice on working a strike?

    outcomesfirst replied to Jennifer Couty's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Why would anyone want to work for an organization with such dire circumstances that staff feel a need to "strike" to improve conditions? I am including the strikers and the individuals who cross the...

  5. Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted? Resume + Interview hints!

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

    Also who you know counts and age matters are you older or younger - then address it off the top. For example: Objective: Experienced individual seeks growth opportunity to make a difference in myself...

  6. Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted: Resume + Interview hints!

    outcomesfirst replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Also who you know counts and age matters are you older or younger - then address it off the top. For example: Objective: Experienced individual seeks growth opportunity to make a difference in myself...

  7. Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted: Resume + Interview hints!

    outcomesfirst replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Ok - everyone slow down. Hospitals, home health, whatever... hire what they need. You want to work in podunk, XX because that is where you live? That 45 bed hospital that has hired locals for...

  8. Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted? Resume + Interview hints!

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

    Ok - everyone slow down. Hospitals, home health, whatever... hire what they need. You want to work in podunk, XX because that is where you live? That 45 bed hospital that has hired locals for...

  9. Please Help

    outcomesfirst replied to midmichiganRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Please print out your post. Make an appointment with your Supervisor. Let her read it and then discuss it point by point. Stay calm. Do not blame. Ask your supervisor what you should do to make...

  10. ??Is there a shortage: Nursing Supply and Demand

    outcomesfirst replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Hospitals are not revenue neutral. Budgets are set 1 to 3 years in advance. Salaries were removed from the manager role in order to control costs - across the entire organization. Nursing pays what...

  11. ? re: closed trials

    outcomesfirst replied to SpecFuz's topic in Research

    Check out Fundamentals of Clinical Trials. Begin familarizinging yourself with trial concepts, language, regulatory requirments and culture. It is a new way of thinking, but your nursing background...

  12. maintaining employment as research nurse

    outcomesfirst replied to BSNinOK's topic in Research

    No. Network, network,network. You need to plan your next move while actively working on grant. Unless you are an employee of the university, or if you have made an arrangement with the site...

  13. Eight or Twelve Hour Shifts

    outcomesfirst posted a topic in General Nursing

    If you are a nurse (RN/LPN/NA) currently employed in an acute care environment, please participate by selecting one answer that describes you best: I prefer 8 hour shifts and I have no nursing...

  14. Eight or Twelve Hour Shifts

    outcomesfirst replied to outcomesfirst's topic in General Nursing

    Thaks for all the posts, keep them

  15. What is better and why - Salary or hourly?

    outcomesfirst replied to Cairo662's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends on the position. If you are staffing - hourly. If you are in another situation - research, teaching, disease management - I think salary is the way to go. Above and beyond that...

  16. Eight or Twelve Hour Shifts

    outcomesfirst replied to outcomesfirst's topic in General Nursing

    Initially it seems that younger nurses (meaning less experienced - this poll is not age focused) prefer 12s and more experienced (older, yes due to the years of experience) prefer 8s or 12s equally....

  17. are CRA courses worth it?

    outcomesfirst replied to undecided's topic in Research

    Yes - it is a way in. Find out if you do an internship or residency with any organization and then network! It really is the only way in, especially if you are not an

  18. Need Help Quickly!

    outcomesfirst replied to mkmm429's topic in General Nursing

    Why should the school make a special accomodation for you because of ADHD? Your difficulties with math? Your superior knowledge of pharmacology? Did you need more time to study? To take the test? I...

  19. How to find research nurse jobs

    outcomesfirst replied to jjsc0204's topic in Research

    Not hving a nursing license will probably be a problem - especially for 'nursing research'. RA positions are usually available at academic medical centers and are excellent entry to nursing research....

  20. Eight or Twelve Hour Shifts

    outcomesfirst replied to outcomesfirst's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the update - will check it

  21. Eight or Twelve Hour Shifts

    outcomesfirst replied to outcomesfirst's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting. With the turbulence of todays patient turnover, I wonder how perception of 'continuity of care' is (ever was) relevant to shift work? Does it matter? I appreciate the insight and...

  22. Doctor apologized

    outcomesfirst replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

    Bravo! This is nurturing and not

  23. Good Bye to Nursing for me...

    outcomesfirst replied to healer27's topic in General Nursing

    some infamous bad behavior divas need a more direct approach... once 'god's right hand man' (a neurosurgeon) was "off the chain" about something and began screaming at me about a hospital policy. (i...

  24. How do you know when it is time to quit your job

    outcomesfirst replied to CCURN's topic in General Nursing

    Not being able to sleep, because you know you have to go to work.......... Not wanting to get up for work.........being late to work............ Calling in sick............. Watching the clock at work...

  25. Inventions for Nurses

    outcomesfirst replied to ryanfocker's topic in General Nursing

    Yes! I want a wireless small headset that I put on and speak into all my notes (and timing) as I go about caring for patients - it's documented as it is done - can you imagine the improved outcomes,...