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  1. ADVICE, PLEASE: RN with a Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders??

    dianabay replied to dianabay's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Hi Holly: Congrats to you- only 3 courses left (I'm so jealous)! I will send a copy of the PPT (the feedback would be great since it's a school project)- Just tell me where to send it. I haven't had...

  2. OHN job interview: opinions please!

    dianabay replied to dianabay's topic in Occupational Health

    Thanks, ownadobe; I appreciate you taking the time to post; as it turns out, I didn't make the shortlist.....oh well, more time for

  3. ADVICE, PLEASE: RN with a Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders??

    dianabay replied to dianabay's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Thanks for posting, Spaniel. I plan on taking that advice. hb4hikes, I'd be happy to share the PowerPoint; I can put it in a zipped file and it should transfer via email. It's nearly done (finally);...

  4. Occupational Health Nurse/CPR instructor

    dianabay replied to AnnemRN's topic in Occupational Health

    Thanks for taking the time to post that information; I really appreciate it,

  5. Pediatrics Refresher??

    dianabay posted a topic in Pediatric

    Hi all: Does anyone know how a RN (with no experience in peds in 20 years) can get experience in pediatric areas? Can you do a"refresher" of some sort to get back up to speed? How about volunteering/...

  6. Pediatrics Refresher??

    dianabay replied to dianabay's topic in Pediatric

    Thanks; that's a good idea. Any pediatric unit would probably like you to have

  7. Can you recommend a good accel BSN nursing program in California?

    dianabay replied to hapiyogi's topic in California Nursing

    I checked, and it doesn't look like Athabasca has an accelerated program;

  8. Pediatrics Refresher??

    dianabay replied to dianabay's topic in Pediatric

    Thanks for the advice, everyone; And for taking the time to

  9. Occupational Health Nurse/CPR instructor

    dianabay replied to AnnemRN's topic in Occupational Health

    Thanks AnnemRN; where do I get those certs? A local community college? I'm in the Santa Clarita valley in

  10. Occupational Health Nurse/CPR instructor

    dianabay replied to AnnemRN's topic in Occupational Health

    Hi hb4hikes! I should probably start a new thread.....but here I am: Because I have a certificate in ASDs, I have been applying for jobs working with DD kids.....without so much as a bite. (I think...

  11. ADVICE, PLEASE: RN with a Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders??

    dianabay replied to dianabay's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Yes, there have been a lot of changes, and a ton of research. I got the certificate because I suspected my son was on the spectrum, and I wanted research-based information. There is a TON of...

  12. Can anyone recommend a good Phlebotomy/IV certification program?

    dianabay replied to MisterSimba's topic in California Nursing

    Thank

  13. ADVICE, PLEASE: RN with a Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders??

    dianabay replied to dianabay's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    hb4hikes: Thanks for such a thorough answer; great suggestions!!! I've designed a PowerPoint presentation about ASDs (Autism Spectrum Disorders) for nurses; I thought about doing free presentations...

  14. ADVICE, PLEASE: RN with a Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders??

    dianabay replied to dianabay's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    I had not thought of that; I will definitely give it a try! As far as I know, they don't require a BSN, but of course prefer pediatric experience. I applied for a Headstart position, and was shocked...

  15. ADVICE, PLEASE: RN with a Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders??

    dianabay replied to dianabay's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Thanks so much; that's a great

  16. what makes you a good ER nurse?

    dianabay replied to scrmblr's topic in Emergency

    I'm so sorry it came to this, but I think you made the right decision. Try not to let that negative experience shake your confidence; easier said than done- I know! When I went through a similar...

  17. Can anyone recommend a good Phlebotomy/IV certification program?

    dianabay replied to MisterSimba's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks everyone! Anyone know of something close to the Valencia area? Maybe I'll check out Henry Mayo hospital............ Thanks again guys for your

  18. Can you recommend a good accel BSN nursing program in California?

    dianabay replied to hapiyogi's topic in California Nursing

    I researched for a year to see which program would give the most credit for coursework I have already done, and Athabasca University gave me more credit than any other Bachelor in Nursing program. I...

  19. Can anyone recommend a good Phlebotomy/IV certification program?

    dianabay replied to MisterSimba's topic in California Nursing

    Sorry, I would love to know the answer to that myself. Where are you in CA? I'm in the Santa Clarita Valley. If I find something, I'll let you know. Do the same ?

  20. Need advice, pls!!

    dianabay replied to mom4jesus's topic in Pediatric

    Absolutely; If I remember correctlly, one thing about kids (especially cardiac) is that they can compenstate for a long time with seemingly few symptoms.....but then they can go downhill

  21. what makes you a good ER nurse?

    dianabay replied to scrmblr's topic in Emergency

    She went so far as to suggest that I had made a "near miss" medication error" Does anyone know What a "NEAR MISS MED ERROR" is? You are still learning; do not be hard on yourself. It takes time and...

  22. Professional organization that's less political??

    dianabay posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hi all I'm an RN; we just moved to CA but am not working yet . I'd like to join a professional organization, so I looked at the CNA. While I absolutely understand that politics plays a very important...

  23. Professional organization that's less political??

    dianabay replied to dianabay's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks Wendy and Elkpark! I thought about joining a specialty organization but don't know where I would fit. I recently finished a "Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders", so I am hoping to use...