MagsMom

We recently put an incentive plan in place to decrease turnover and increase investment in the work. We give incentives every quarter - monthly is too soon to make it meaningful for long term commitment and yearly is too long for someone to wait to m...

Seems like this is a convenient way to not given raises/bonus....

It depends on what you are interested in. I have done research for many years and that always paid more than bedside- now with my research background I have moved into a quality role. I absolutely love what I do and am getting a lot of experience in ...

I do triage in my job - my population are older adults and adults with multiple chronic/complex conditions. I use the telephone triage book by Briggs. It is very complete and easy to use. For protocols that are not found in Briggs - and are common c...

I work in a system that uses the PCMH model. I am a patient navigator and work closely with clinic care managers. The clinic care managers pay range is between 45k-65k. My role range is 55k-75k. PCMH seems like a new concept to some areas but it is ...

I think that they should be allowed to take NCLEX-RN exam based on a certain number of years. In addition the military could formalize training to equate to nursing school requirements (in curriculum). Some of the for profit schools offering nursing ...

Klone, where are you going to do the Masters program? That sounds interesting! I started out by working in a lab doing when I was in college - when the benchwork went clinical I was the only one proficient enough in english to consent patients!

No I don't think it would be useful. I agree that it would be more beneficial to work in research and then take SOCRA or ACRP. SOCRA, I think, has a history in oncology so it might be more applicable - (and cheaper) but either certification works.

There are some options with less stress - you can try case management or utilization review in the hospital. It will be similar work but your day will be over when you go home. If you live near an academic university you can always try research - tha...

I verbally accepted a job offer that won't start until beginning of June. In the meantime (as in Thursday), I was offered a job that pay 17k more per year and is more flexible. It was a job I applied for over a month ago and actually did not think I ...

In the hospital I work in - informatics specialist are really the nurses who show an aptitude. Very few of them actually have a degree in informatics.

I would just say that it is not working out the way you planned. Short and simple. You need to do what is best for you and your family. It is unfortunate that you are in this siutation but I doubt an employer would feel a sense of guilt if they deci...

A PhD in public health will help get a job in an academic setting - in my opinion, I think your years of experience as an RN count more for job promotion (outside of teaching) compared to a PhD. Nursing is like most fields - your experience, who you ...

The NHSC is not cutting back on nurse practitioners - it was a big part of additional funding in the new healthcare affordability act. I heard it from Mary Wakefield who is head of HRSA. This is great news....Here is a quote from her speech: Our Nati...

We had to have Dove uniform - there actually was NO other place to buy except the website for us. I will have to say that I loved my uniform (we actually just had the tops). They were stain resistant (white) and always looked nice - they are a little...

In the hospital where I work you are required to commit to all of the training period. If you are unable to complete it then your job is not available. It is in the agreement that is signed when hired. I would look over the terms of your employment b...

Write a note. No food, no flowers. Use the money you were going to spend on the gift and apply it to the other bill along with a copy of the charity paperwork.

I don't know - but I wanted to say good for you for knowing what you want to do and being so focused. Good luck - I hope you get your top choice.

I think how much you miss depends on what kind of practice you have. I know midwives who practice in a large group and their call schedule is better than the OB docs at the same facility. I know some who only work clinic schedules - no evenings, holi...

FWIW, med students also get accommodations if they qualify. They also get accommodations on the MCAT and USMLE. So do PA students, OT students, PT students, law student, etc. The idea is to level the playing field - not give an advantage. Eventually...

I am very sorry about your situation. Everyone copes differently. I am not sure if anyone suggested this - but yes, wait it out but before you start applying go an get a drug test from a clinic. At my place of employment you can't be hired for a peri...

Any luck finding a job? I have some a lead if you want to PM me.

One thing that I had to get accustomed (since I am a bit controlling) is the idea of "good enough." Don't think everything is going to be perfect and decide that some things really don't matter that much - my daughter wore a tinkerbell costume to day...

I am not at UNC but I am glad you had a positive experience. Thanks for sharing!

This is exactly what I thought when I read the OP. It reminds me of the old mill towns in the South.