scastillo1

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1. What's harder? NS or your first job as new RN?

   scastillo1 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   I am about to start NS and am a little worried about the stress for the next few years. I keep thinking that it will go by fast and I'll be done. But then I was thinking... what if being a brand new...

2. Marketability of RNs in clinical research positions.

   scastillo1 replied to rar_bsn_rn's topic in Research

   Thanks for the information. I have been struggling with the ADN vs BSN

3. Marketability of RNs in clinical research positions.

   scastillo1 replied to rar_bsn_rn's topic in Research

   I am curious, ANC33, do you need a BSN to get a research position? I already have my BS in Community Health and MPH. I want to do clinical research, but would rather get my RN through the ADN...

4. ADN or BSN if I already have an MPH??

   scastillo1 replied to scastillo1's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   Thank you so much for the good

5. ADN or BSN if I already have an MPH??

   scastillo1 posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   I need help with a decision. I am deciding between an accelerated BSN program and an ADN program. I already have my MPH. If I went the ADN route (because the program is more conducive with my...

6. Choosing NS or another baby, or both?

   scastillo1 replied to scastillo1's topic in General Nursing

   What you said right here is EXACTLY how I feel. If I had to choose between the two, I would choose the BSN just like you. I need to have more than being a wife and mother. I need to be challenged...

7. Choosing NS or another baby, or both?

   scastillo1 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I need some advice. I am set to start an accelerated BSN program next January, and am considering trying to get pregnant now and have the baby before the program starts. Would I be crazy to think I...

8. Burnt out Housewife/Stay at Home Mom Excited and Scared to Death to Start School.

   scastillo1 replied to grad2009's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I also stay at home and will be starting NS in the Fall. My life feels like groundhog day over and over and over..... I am looking forward to the change and challenge! Good luck to

9. 2nd career nurses, are they happier?

   scastillo1 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am 35 and will be entering nursing school as a second career soon. I was wondering how many nurses out there that chose nursing as a second career, are happy in their jobs. Does anyone wish they...

10. Would you become a nurse today if you could do it over again?

    scastillo1 replied to marie-francoise's topic in General Nursing

    This is really depressing because I too have an MPH and working in the health insurance industry for years and swore I would not go back after staying home with my kids. Now I am enrolled to start a...

11. Should I be THIS freaked out over vomit????

    scastillo1 replied to Tysmommy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That is the most encouraging thing I have EVER heard! THANK

12. Is it true that you will know....?

    scastillo1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have talked to many nurses and all say that during NS you will figure out what area most interests you or what dept you will want to work in when finished, but I was wondering if that is really the...

13. how easy is it to change areas of nursing?

    scastillo1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am about to start nursing school as a second career and I was wondering how hard it is to switch areas within a hospital once you have started. I hear that if you start in OB/L&D that you get...

14. Changing Careers with 4 kids am I nuts??

    scastillo1 replied to wannabmidwife's topic in Nursing Career

    I also am starting an accelerated BSN program and have two little ones at home. I struggle with feeling guilty being away and not giving my family all of my attention, but I have found out that going...

15. I have fainted at the sight of blood...

    scastillo1 replied to scastillo1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for the responses. It actually makes me feel much better and more sure that I can do this hearing your