NurseAmy

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  1. Need advice on changing careers please help me.

    NurseAmy replied to brturner's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't think that the job you do to earn a living has to always be the thing that gives you the most satisfaction. I think sometimes in our culture we are too career focused and put too much of our...

  2. Harlequin sign

    NurseAmy replied to prmenrs's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    http://162.129.70.33/images/scan_039.jpg Not the most dramatic picture (compared to seeing it in person) but it is what I had saved in my

  3. Urgggggggg!!!!!!!!!!!

    NurseAmy replied to Bella36RN's topic in General Nursing

    Bella, Does your DON have 24 hour accountability? Is she the person who is ultimately responsible for staffing ? Because if she is, I would remind her of that and document everything. And who is her...

  4. Leaving it at the door

    NurseAmy replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    What things are you doing to nurture yourself every day? You are taking care of folks all shift long at work, but are you taking care of yourself too? For me, yoga is the key to staying decompressed....

  5. Dream NICU

    NurseAmy replied to NeuroNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Have you considered UNC Chapel Hill, Duke or East Carolina University? East Carolina is closer to the coast, don't think they ECMO, but they have a big NICU unit. UNC and Duke are about two hours...

  6. Premature baby 'comes back to life'

    NurseAmy replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The baby has since died:

  7. Is there a problem in the Neonatal ICU at UNC?

    NurseAmy replied to SleeplessInNJ's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hey tarheelnurse, would you get a referral bonus if I give your real name on my application? Do ya'll get any kind of recruitement perks there if someone is hired? I am about to apply, if you want...

  8. Vacation in Raleigh/Durham- questions

    NurseAmy replied to Blackcat99's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Honestly, there is not much happening in Hillsborough. I don't know of any bus tours, it is not exactly a tourist destination. Your best bet might be to rent a car, then you could explore Chapel...

  9. Bipolar Disorder and Nursing in NC

    NurseAmy replied to charlottegirl's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    The NC Nurse Practice Act says that for a nurse to be licensed they have to be mentally capable to practice. However, I do not recall having to send medical records or anything to the BON when I...

  10. Evening Nursing Schools???

    NurseAmy replied to Amy0413's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I don't know of any nursing schools that have evening only classes. You might can find some clinical rotations in the evening, but most programs require full time day attendance. Did you try...

  11. Is there a problem in the Neonatal ICU at UNC?

    NurseAmy replied to SleeplessInNJ's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Thanks so much for the info! Is staffing time split between the high acuity and the step down nursery, or can you choose to spend most of your time in the intensive care unit? I don't mind taking my...

  12. Is there a problem in the Neonatal ICU at UNC?

    NurseAmy replied to SleeplessInNJ's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    How are things at the NICU at UNC now? I know they have positions posted. Is it a horrible place to work? What are the ratios? Managment? Any info is

  13. NICU/Neonatal Nurses: Please Help Me

    NurseAmy replied to BabyNurse_PJN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think every NICU nurse finds their own way to deal with the emotions, and I think the nurses who do NICU for years certainly feel it is a calling. I have always been very good at seperating work...

  14. Anyone working at Duke? I have question about pay range

    NurseAmy posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I am interested in an outpatient oncology infusion position posted at the Morris center at Duke- anyone know the pay range on Duke jobs? WakeMed posts the ranges, but I cannot find out about Duke or...

  15. What non-clinical/non-bedside nursing jobs are available in Australia for USA nurse?

    NurseAmy posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi all, it looks like I will be relocating this year to either Melbourne or Brisbane with my homesick sweetie (he was born and raised in Melbourne, has been here in the States too long by his...

  16. What do I do if I don't like direct patient care?

    NurseAmy replied to BridgetJones's topic in Nursing Career

    Look into clinical research jobs. I work in "Drug Safety" at a clinical research organization and I have no desire to return to direct patient care

  17. Throwing in the towel

    NurseAmy replied to sister--*'s topic in Nursing Career

    The time is over when we should martyr ourselves for our jobs. There are too many other jobs out there, you have to much experience and knowledge to sacrifice yourself for your hospital job. Go...

  18. are CRA courses worth it?

    NurseAmy replied to undecided's topic in Research

    Courses did not help the people I knew that took them get a job. Do you have a bachelor's degree? If so, apply to Pharmanet, they have an office in Princeton NJ and are always looking for entry level...

  19. Possible to shift to clinical trials at my age?

    NurseAmy replied to Sisyphus's topic in Research

    Hi Kathy, I am a clinical research monitor. I have never heard of Clinfosource. Your best bet would be to find a CRO (clinical research organization) in your area, such as Pharmanet or PPD, that...

  20. Successful Non-Nursing Job

    NurseAmy replied to pnurseuwm's topic in Nursing Career

    Why not try to get into clinical research with a company that runs clinical trials? Right now I am working as a clinical research associate, and I promise it is about as far from a nursing job as you...

  21. Current pay rates in Raleigh/Durham hospitals...

    NurseAmy posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi All, I am trying to find out what the current mid-range pay rates are for the Raleigh/Durham area hospitals, specifically Duke and UNC. I am considering a career switch to outpatient nursing from...

  22. Level III NICUs in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area?

    NurseAmy replied to SleeplessInNJ's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I can help!! Duke University is the major unit in the area, they are currently the only ones using ECMO. One of my best buds is an NNP there. They also do all the major surgeries. Duke isn't...

  23. Help! UNC vs. Duke

    NurseAmy replied to NewNurse2be's topic in General Nursing

    I totally ditto everything Cruzen said above. Rex or WakeMed are the places you want to work. Western Wake in Cary in also a great place, although a very small hospital, and it is a branch of...

  24. Charge nurse duties in your NICU?

    NurseAmy replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yes, it would be very nice if the rest of the nation would adopt California's staffing ratio rules. The unit I am referring to is in South Carolina where I am on a travel nurse assignment. My 'home'...

  25. Shoes again....Birkenstock vs. Dansko

    NurseAmy replied to hoppermom3's topic in General Nursing

    I have both Danskos and Birks. I wear my Birks a lot more. The leather upper on the Dansko is stiffer, mine has cracked a little in the corner where my foot bends. The Dansko has a higher heel, and...