I have been off orientation for about 2 months now. I too had a previous career and I am about to leave my current intermediate care unit. It seems that every time I turn around there is something I...
What about Dialysis experience before an NP program? Also what is better, an IMC unit, Med Surg or ICU for experience needed before NP school? Also what would be the best 2 years of experience b/f...
That was AWESOME! I couldn't say it better myself! I don't know what it is but nurses just sit there and do nothing and never defend themselves! This is my second career so I know how things are in...
I wasn't planning on getting the degree "for the hell of it", I have many options b/c of my previous career endeavors so I have more questions and more analysis that I need to do to find the optimal...
Had great interviews, 4 of them, but not job offer? Could it be my master's degree or the fact that nursing is my second career? I met their interview criteria, interviewed very well, they spend...
Another excellent point, my university is in the top 5% and their funding is very good. I am just meeting with a prof to get her views. I really can't move from where I am at so it is either a mostly...
Thank you so much, good advice! I already have 3 professors interested in the article I am writing for academic journal submission. I have an appointment with one of my professors this Friday to...
No, not specifically in health care, that is why I plan to get several years of nursing under my belt and at the same time go to school part time! PhD is needed for consulting and researching and for...
What I meant was that there are common management issues in every organization whether it be in health care clinics, hospitals or non-health care organizations. Many times specific work in a hospital...
It won't be any of those things, my expertise will focus on basic management issues and the development of increased professionalism within the nursing profession. I will used my business consulting...
I plan to consult and research. I think that article that I am writing about could lead to a research focus and be expanded to include a few consulting projects. I plan to used my business skills in...
Thanks so much. I know the internship is an excellent opportunity. My concern is whether I can pay my bills and have health insurance right away. I am a diabetic and have the texas pool insurance...
You aren't the only ones that hate clinicals. I feel like I know nothing! I am scared to of the working world. They want us to "ACT" confident when we are with a patient but most tasks we have just...