Wren

Wren

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  1. Just turned down my dream job...

    Wren replied to Just_Me_2's topic in Nursing Career

    JustMe....I'd stay with the job you've agreed to take and try it. You never know but the "dream" job you didn't take might have turned out to be a nightmare job! It's not the same thing but a number...

  2. Blood and such

    Wren replied to 5418ujyyhbewbttberbr's topic in Nursing Career

    I was worried that it would be a problem but you get through it. I agree with charitygrad though that once you are out you can choose a setting where you can have as little or as much gore as you...

  3. Help!

    Wren replied to lam1's topic in Texas Nursing

    I agree that you should check out the accelerated programs. I also had a BA and I got my BSN (in Massachusetts) and it was a smart move although I was torn at the time. You will work very hard for...

  4. maintaining employment as research nurse

    Wren replied to BSNinOK's topic in Research

    I've worked at a couple of academic research jobs at a medical school and had numerous opportunities when the grant funded positions ended. I'd still be there now but I was able to significantly...

  5. Do you work independently? How you spend you time every day?

    Wren replied to whomi7's topic in Research

    Whomi7, Where to start? I work in research and have for over 7 years in several different jobs and you will find that research nursing varies tremendously depending on what kind of research you are...

  6. make a good palitive care nurse?

    Wren replied to love2shop's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I don't know Phyllis, I agree with Empty the Boat. I know it is just a forum but when we have ONLY the written word to communicate with, that is what our impressions will be based upon. Obviously if...

  7. How do I tactfully say this on an interview?

    Wren replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    You can say that while you love providing direct patient care, you feel you have great administrative skills (if this is so) and are looking for opportunities to use your nursing knowledge in new ways...

  8. Steps to be a Nurse - Advice Please

    Wren replied to paynegd's topic in Nursing Career

    There are 3 ways to train to be an RN. 1) Go to a 4 year college and major in nursing and you will graduate with a Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) 2) Go to a community college and complete a 2 year...

  9. NEED HELP, Send my resume two-three weeks ago!

    Wren replied to nurseo's topic in Nursing Career

    Consider putting on your best suit, printing out your resume and showing up in person to the Human Resource Department. Be as polite as possible and ask if it is possible to schedule an appointment...

  10. Confused about my options...

    Wren replied to *Andrea*'s topic in Nursing Career

    Andrea, Start in the area that you think you love the most and the rest will work itself out! Home health agencies need Peds nurses and even nurses who visit new moms. Enjoy your first new job out...

  11. anyone work for MSR (Medical Site Reviewers)?

    Wren replied to xanderman's topic in Nursing Career

    Xanderman...I have worked for them and I sent you a private message. Feel free to send me a private message if you have more

  12. Will this handicap keep me out of hospice nursing>

    Wren replied to wonderbee's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    RNKittyKat, I don't think that you will have difficulty finding a job at all....in fact, I worked with a nurse who used a cane at one hospice that I worked at. This job is more about your...

  13. practice test?

    Wren replied to love2shop's topic in Nursing Career

    Shop, I don't know where you can get an entrance exam and I suspect they are probably specific to the school that you are going to. Another alternative is to go to a large bookstore (maybe even a...

  14. Greetings

    Wren replied to mercurygirl's topic in Nursing Career

    Mercurygirl, Welcome to AllNurses! There are lots of jobs in the medical field that you could do...including a number that you could train for at a community college and you'd get a certificate for...

  15. New Start- Florida

    Wren replied to byrdnest's topic in Nursing Career

    Byrdnest, Don't get yourself stressed out yet! Just take this a day at a time. The first thing is that you have decided that you want to be a nurse. That's good enough for now...you can decide later...

  16. utilization review

    Wren replied to kimmykng's topic in Case Management

    kimmykng, Sorry that you haven't gotten an answer yet. I have worked in UR but it has been awhile. Most UR nurses work for an insurance company/health plan or state program. They receive a request...

  17. Need advice on paths to RN---NEW YORK CITY

    Wren replied to graceland's topic in Nursing Career

    Graceland, You can pursue an RN degree through an accelerated program since you have a bachelor's degree in another field. I also have a non-nursing bachelors (BA-psych) and I took 2 semesters of...

  18. Career Advice

    Wren replied to thicklynn's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree with subee....check out an insurance company job. Mon-Fri, 8-5, no weekends, sitting on your tush all day! :) There is a world of nursing out there that doesn't require patient care....

  19. love my job but have to leave

    Wren replied to goldren lab lover's topic in Nursing Career

    Goldenlablover....Hubby suffers from Crohns so I empathize. You might consider working in research...check out a medical school if one is near you or a large hospital. Nurses with ICU experience...

  20. Graduating soon, and I don't know exactly what I want to do. Ideas?

    Wren replied to november17's topic in Nursing Career

    Med-surg, med-surg, med-surg. Seriously. It will give you a good foundation for anything you want to do after this. Who knows, you may even love med-surg and make that your career path. Good luck...

  21. Have a phone interview tomorrow

    Wren replied to zacarias's topic in Nursing Career

    This is a difficult one. You don't mention over what time period these 4 jobs occurred over but if they all are within, say a year or even two....you are in a tough place. Normally I'd advise to...

  22. anyone not like nursing before they started? or needed to choose?

    Wren replied to davoni444's topic in Nursing Career

    Davon, You sound pretty confused right now! One thing that jumped out at me in your posting is that you are "horrible" in math. You absolutely must be able to do some math for dosage calculations as...

  23. help! Home health pay in Dallas, is this normal??

    Wren replied to LittlePrettyNurse72's topic in Texas Nursing

    LittlePrettyNurse...check out the forum for home health nurses. They can give you more insight into "normal" practices. I worked in HH many years ago and we had an hourly rate and a per mile rate...

  24. How to obtain Hep B waiver in Texas?

    Wren replied to Bakers4pack's topic in Texas Nursing

    I think that your friend was misinformed. The only way I know of to get a waiver is to have a titer drawn that shows that she has an immunity. It is possible that some schools will allow you to...

  25. Relocating to San Antonio this Jan 2007

    Wren replied to Princess72's topic in Texas Nursing

    Princess...I think the big hospitals in San Antonio pay about the same...they know they are competing with each other for nurses. I'd base my decision more on the benefits, unit that I wanted to work...