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  1. Clinical Analyst Job Offer Questions

    2ndChance replied to mtgirl131's topic in Nursing Informatics

    My 2 cents...it is easier to get a bedside nursing job than the kind of job you have the offer for. I feel it would be easier for you to move from the analyst position to bedside than the other way...

  2. VA Hospital

    2ndChance replied to LeesaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I worked at the VA for about 6 months. They hired me away from a private hospital, because they DOUBLED my salary. The salary is not the problem at this place. Constant pulling, no ancillary staff,...

  3. Does this sound right to you?

    2ndChance posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I just wanted some other thoughts on this... I am an RN and just started a job at a state-run psych facility. At this place the RN acts as the charge nurse of the unit and then there are usually LPNs...

  4. State psych hospital vs. Private hospital psych unit

    2ndChance posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hello! I was a psych nurse immediately after graduating nursing school, but only stayed a couple of months because of some family issues. That was almost 4 years ago, and since then I have done...

  5. Need some advice, please!

    2ndChance posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am planning to go part-time to FNP school and will be working part-time in the hospital at the same time. I have ICU experience, but have no desire to do the advanced skills that ACNPs do. I can...

  6. Back to ICU?

    2ndChance posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hi! I have not posted for a while. I need to ask for your wise opinions... I was working in a CCU about 6 mo ago, but was working WEO nights. I adopted a baby, and that started to not work so well...

  7. Advice needed, please

    2ndChance posted a topic in Nurse Management

    Hello. I am a staff RN in a CCU who is working on an MSN in Nurse Leadership. I plan to go into management one day, and would like your opinions on how long I should be a bedside nurse before taking...

  8. CCU RN wants to learn open hearts

    2ndChance posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hello! I have really enjoyed reading all of your posts, and I would like to ask you for some valued advice. I currently work in an ICU/CCU, and aspire to go into management one day (everyone groans...

  9. Why does everyone think that mgt is such a bad career choice?

    2ndChance posted a topic in Nurse Management

    Hello. I have enjoyed reading the different posts on this section of the site. I am scheduled to begin an MSN program with a Leadership focus in January. I already have a finance degree and a psych...

  10. ICU nurses?

    2ndChance posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    Hello. I am thinking of picking up a few extra shifts per diem through an agency. Do any of you guys work strictly ICU, and if so, is work readily available for you? Do you get cancelled a lot or...

  11. Advice (kind of long)

    2ndChance posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hello, all. I had posted on the critical care boards earlier, now I am appealing to the OR nurses for some advice! :) I have been working in critical care/ICU for about 6-8 months. I have been a...

  12. need some advice-please help

    2ndChance posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hi. I am currently working in a MICU, and am new to critical care (about 6-8mo). I have been a nurse for 2 years now. I took a job 6 mo ago in this MICU and thought it was a great opportunity. My...

  13. Agency Experience?

    2ndChance posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I currently work as a staff nurse in a MICU, but am having a lot of trouble with the way I am being scheduled. I was thinking of sticking this out for at least a year and then going agency, working...

  14. (possibly silly) Question from a MICU RN

    2ndChance posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hello, all. I am an RN in a MICU right now. I would like to work there for about a year and then possibly switch to a CCU or CVICU. There is a brand new cardiac hospital in my city that is all the...

  15. ?? thinking of changing units

    2ndChance replied to cajrio's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hi. Well, I am actually a MICU nurse but I decided to reply since no one had posted yet...I think that if you can work in the NICU you must be a very special person and could probably work in other...

  16. future nurse with epilepsy, please help me...

    2ndChance replied to chopin06's topic in General Nursing

    I have had epilepsy since age 10. I have had to fight in many areas of my life to get fair treatment, but nursing has not been one of them. Read up on the American's with Disabilities Act, and be...

  17. Lyme's Disease-Need some help!!!

    2ndChance replied to Peachy2's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I contracted Lyme's when I was 10 and they did not diagnose me until I was 12, since I was the 4th documented case in MO. I don't remember all the details, since I was a kid, but I read my med...

  18. Swan Lines

    2ndChance posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Ok, I just posted a separate message but I thought I would put this one under another title. I work in a MICU right now and do not see many Swan lines at all. How much of a disadvantage will this be...

  19. physical demands-CRNA

    2ndChance posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hello. I was wondering if anyone could tell me what they think the similarities or differences are in the physical demands of the jobs between ICU and CRNA. I am in the MICU right now, thinking of...

  20. CRNA program for VA employees

    2ndChance posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hello, All. I am fairly new to the VA system, and am loving my MICU so far! I am not a vet but my father is and I grew up knowing how important it is to respect the military. I really enjoy and...

  21. Scared to go back

    2ndChance posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hello. I would like some advice from you veteran (or newbie) ICU nurses. I moved to my current hospital into an ICU position, and felt like things were going fine. I had some arguments with my...

  22. Scared to go back

    2ndChance posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hello. I would like some advice from you veteran (or newbie) ICU nurses. I moved to my current hospital into an ICU position, and felt like things were going fine. I had some arguments with my...

  23. Possible Ph.D. Candidate-Need Advice, Please!

    2ndChance posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hello! I really enjoy reading all of your threads in this forum; I find them very informative. I am currently applying to a PhD program after having just finished my BSN. This route seems to be more...

  24. Gearing toward a management career

    2ndChance posted a topic in Nurse Management

    Hello, all. I have been browsing this forum lately and you all have some good insights to share with us novice nurses. Thanks! I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on how to maybe...

  25. New Grad Here- Do I want to work in a Nuero ICU?

    2ndChance replied to MarySunshine's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I think you should go for it if: you find a unit that is not at all short-staffed, and would have enough veteran nurses available to give you an extensive orientation, and if you are at all interested...