Wren

Wren

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  1. I am so angry right now.....I feel like giving up.

    Wren replied to Healer_at_Heart18's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    RN2B2010 I totally agree with the advice that Aspiring Nurse offers. If you can't get in the front door...use the back! Consider getting your LPN/LVN degree....usually less than a year and way less...

  2. Career Change

    Wren replied to julesradio's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Julesradio, I always encourage people to go ahead and get yourself in a healthcare environment as soon as you can because you learn so much that way. Not only will you learn a lot and that will help...

  3. At the crossroads

    Wren replied to RN_Pursuit2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    RN Pursuit...there is no "right" answer and I'd never encourage anyone to take a pay cut....but, there is definitely value in working in a health care environment. You will learn things and have a...

  4. what next? Appreciate advice.

    Wren replied to maggiemay21's topic in Nursing Career

    MaggieMae, If you like teaching then you probably have good communication skills and there are a number of areas that might work for you that will spare your back and the hours and working conditions...

  5. Should I switch to Nursing?

    Wren replied to NumberCruncher's topic in Nursing Career

    NumberCruncher, There are many nurses who never see a patient and who work with data for much of their jobs. They have to go through the nursing training and a certain amount of work after school...

  6. IR nurse

    Wren replied to IR nurse's topic in Nursing Career

    IR Nurse, If you can, try to identify what is missing for you in your current job and that may lead you to where you want to be. If you liked oncology though then that might be your answer. Many...

  7. New grad feeling discouraged, please help!

    Wren replied to sleepyjane's topic in General Nursing

    Sleepy Jane, The problem is in the HR Department and not you! For all of the talk of nursing shortages I hear this over and over again that resumes get submitted and no one follows up or they follow...

  8. Lpn to Bsn

    Wren replied to Sara_Smile 82's topic in LPN to RN

    Look in the Student nursing forums under the Distance Programs and you will find a ton of information about these programs!

  9. Which school should I go to?

    Wren replied to cjane's topic in Nursing Career

    CJane, There probably are exceptions but I suspect that with the RN shortage right now that most employers just want to know that you have been licensed as an RN. That said, some jobs, especially...

  10. Future plans

    Wren replied to gzusrose's topic in Nursing Career

    gzusrose....I think if you get a year or two of solid medical surgical nursing practice and you feel confident and competent in your skills that most travel nursing agencies will be interested in you....

  11. Should I work as a CNA while working towards my RN?

    Wren replied to jewelgirls's topic in Nursing Career

    Jewelgirls, ABSOLUTELY! One of the students in my nursing school class had worked a couple of years as a CNA and I was envious of her skills and confidence. It can be hard work and the pay won't be...

  12. RN to BSN

    Wren replied to yellowtulip2004's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yellowtulip...try posting your question in the student forums under the distance learning programs. There has been a lot of talk about these programs and you may find that your question has already...

  13. desperately need advice

    Wren replied to STA29's topic in Nursing Career

    Sanderson, The fastest track for you right now is probably an accelerated BSN program which is basically an RN program for folks who have a non-nursing bachelors degree (any field). It allows you to...

  14. Burning out fast

    Wren replied to CaringRN1234's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Caring...I'd consider another job FAST if you have other hospice options in your area. It doesn't sound like your company is likely to change and you will only continue to burn out with your high...

  15. Not Strong in BIO??

    Wren replied to jadedgreeneyes's topic in General Nursing

    By BIO do you mean biology or microbiology? If so, then I don't think this will hurt you because you can do self-study on the side. Being aware of your weaknesses can help you identify where you...

  16. A little intimidated

    Wren replied to Suree's topic in Nursing Career

    Suree, You wouldn't be the first math-challenged nurse! You will need to manage some math skills but it is pretty basic and once you know the few formulas that you need, that will be it. Most units...

  17. Need Advice On Job Opportunity

    Wren replied to Thepreacherswife's topic in Nursing Career

    How about applying for job closer to your home that allows you to use your CNA skills? I agree that your cushy job is hard to leave but it isn't really challenging you or allowing you to grow. The...

  18. I have no idea where I want to work. Please help

    Wren replied to Skwidward's topic in Nursing Career

    All of the choices you have listed have their pros and cons but given your indecision right now...consider starting in med surg. You will develop great skills and it doesn't have to be forever if it...

  19. How did you arrive in hospice?

    Wren replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    In nursing school we had a presentation by a hospice nurse and I was fascinated by the job. I later arranged to spend a day shadowing her and knew it was the field for me. It took me awhile after...

  20. Interviewing for research position

    Wren replied to cookielady,rn's topic in Research

    CookieLady, A lot depends on where you are interviewing at. Pharmaceutical companies may be the pickiest....academic settings may be more interested in your expertise with their therapeutic focus,...

  21. maintaining employment as research nurse

    Wren replied to BSNinOK's topic in Research

    BSNinOK, I am vaguely familiar with the pricey courses that you are talking about but I don't really know if attending one would be an asset or not. I've always thought they were most useful for the...

  22. Smile if you DON't HATE Nursing!

    Wren replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    I am an RN and I love, love, love nursing and talk it up to anyone will listen. ;) My daughter worked as an RN for 6 years and now she has just graduated with her MSN degree as a family nurse...

  23. Highest paid nursing field?

    Wren replied to NoeIssa's topic in General Nursing

    Are you a nursing student? I'd focus more on what you LIKE doing rather than what will pay you the most. :) Also, are you talking about as an RN, LPN/LVN? Master's prepared, nurse practitioner, etc?...

  24. Need Advice...

    Wren replied to KarmaComesAround's topic in General Nursing

    Go to the interview. You NEVER know how these things will turn out. You may walk in and decide this is your dream job. Or you may realize it is not a good fit for you (or you aren't a good fit for...

  25. HELP, returning to work as RN after 6 years off.

    Wren replied to jennrrn's topic in Nursing Career

    Jenn, I haven't left nursing for more than a couple of months yet but I can absolutely tell you that I am SURE that I would have a hard time returning after a number of years off. You just lose so...