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  1. starting my own natural birthing center?

    forthebirds replied to CNA1991's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

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  2. What if I don't like it?

    forthebirds replied to %63theend's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks Juan. Like the OP I have often wondered what someone does if they don't feel a draw to clinical practice. Teaching seems like another good option, early or later in

  3. What if I don't like it?

    forthebirds replied to %63theend's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Bump! Excellent questions Robinelli. Any FNP's/NP's utilizing their education non-traditionally? If so,what areas? What brought you to that

  4. How Nurses Feel...

    forthebirds replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    LOL! AKA "going

  5. NP..How do pts adress you?

    forthebirds replied to blackvans1234's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I learned a new Spanish word today .

  6. What Type of Setting Do You Work In?

    forthebirds replied to GinaCat's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks for the great info. Really helps to know how others have forged their

  7. What Type of Setting Do You Work In?

    forthebirds replied to GinaCat's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks BC! Did you do adult or

  8. What Type of Setting Do You Work In?

    forthebirds replied to GinaCat's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    For both traumaRUs and PsychCNS, do you feel your training has helped/hindered in anyway? I think I saw you both followed the CNS path. In the end, do you feel it matters? Sorry for the ignorance,...

  9. What Type of Setting Do You Work In?

    forthebirds replied to GinaCat's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm not an NP either, but I am interested in pursuing my masters. Below is one thread that may give some information, though it only answers a few of your questions. It would still be good to hear...

  10. Why Do People Bully Me?

    forthebirds replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think that there are various types of bullying, an over simplified statement that a nurse allows themselves to be bullied cannot be applied across all situations. Certainly there are people who are...

  11. Anyone a member of National Nurses United?

    forthebirds replied to kerussll's topic in General Nursing

    I think it took about 1.5 months to receive anything, maybe a little longer. In fact it was so long, I was surprised when I received a welcome

  12. Nurse appreciation

    forthebirds posted a topic in General Nursing

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  13. Thinking about switching career paths.

    forthebirds replied to DirtyBlackSocks's topic in General Nursing

    I obtained a degree in biology before becoming a nurse. My observations are that if you want a career in biology and research, then you may need to prepare yourself for a career in academia. You...

  14. degree obtained

    forthebirds replied to Icenurse's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am not a nurse anesthetist but as far as I know, the type of masters degree received would not have impact on potential employment--obviously as long as its from an accredited program in nurse...

  15. should nursing require a bachelor's degree for entry into practice?

    forthebirds replied to ahmedassdoc's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Perhaps you may need to seek the medical help which your handle promotes... perhaps your head is

  16. Please help me and tell me why bedside nurisng MUST be the 1st step

    forthebirds replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    Kittyhawk you are struggling with the dilemma that all of us working momma's know all too well--how to balance career advancement while also being present for our kids. I think that if this potential...

  17. Any other new RN's (2nd career) feel completely unsettled in choice?

    forthebirds replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    I must admit the responses from some of those who are not actual nurses with hands on experience is frustrating. Its kind of like telling someone how to raise children with out ever having been a...

  18. Any other new RN's (2nd career) feel completely unsettled in choice?

    forthebirds replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    duplicate

  19. Very confused student

    forthebirds replied to madge1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think if you contributed something to the understanding of each question you *might* get a more sympathetic response on this message board. You have to at least attempt to answer the questions...

  20. Question about 10cc syringes and picc/ports

    forthebirds replied to mappers's topic in General Nursing

    I see the point you are trying to make. One issue here though is that this doesn't address the fact that if someone uses a syringe that is less than 10 cc's then they could be damaging the vein....

  21. Help!

    forthebirds replied to dj_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Here is a link that will at least get you started on the various career options available:

  22. changing healthcare careers

    forthebirds replied to Sandpit3's topic in General Nursing

    Geographic location can play a role here, what state are you in? Being that you are established in life and have others depending on you, you definitely need to be strategic here in your choices....

  23. Working as a nurse for medical mission trips

    forthebirds replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    I can't say with 100% certainty that this organization is secular, but it appears that way. Check it out:

  24. changing healthcare careers

    forthebirds replied to Sandpit3's topic in General Nursing

    Do you want to be at the bedside only, or do you think you might want to progress further? Are you interested in obtaining a masters

  25. Question about 10cc syringes and picc/ports

    forthebirds replied to mappers's topic in General Nursing

    Good analogy. The smaller the diameter, the greater the pressure which can cause damage to the blood vessel over