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Hi everyone - Anyone here a Research Nursing student for the accelerated program beginning in Aug. 2010? What have you heard about the program?

I am curious as to the amounts of shift differential, weekend rates and whether or not there is the chance for overtime at area hospitals.

ndaewg, thanks for getting back to me. my main question has to do with what i can do now to prepare for accelerated classes? in your opinion, would it be helpful to read a book(s) on a topic covered in the curriculum as a way of acquiring at least a...

Are there specialized case managers? What areas of specialization are available?

Thank you nursemonika! This is great news. This might be the correct path for me. I am extremely interested in either cardiology or oncology, so I hope to focus on one of those specialties. It is great to know I can combine a new field with existi...

i researched this and could find no thread discusing this issue. what are the kc area hospital scrub requirements regarding colors?

thank you hrm672. i appreciate the information.

anyone out there specialize in pediatric cardiology? i appreciate anyone giving me a glimpse into the roles, responsibilities, and activities of such a nurse. :redbeathe

i am struggling to define my career path. i know i want to work as a pnp, but i don't know within which area to specialize. for those who are pnps, which area of specialization provide the greatest opportunity to participate in parent / patient educa...

Hi everyone, I am curious if any of you in Oncology participate in any research activities or have anything to do with clinical trials? If so, please tell me what roles you play in the two areas. Thank you!

thanks for the information angela. i will look into this area. it sounds interesting.

i posted this in the nicuand picu forums, but want to get the expertise of those of you who specialize in cardiology. i am trying to determine where i might focus my career after my bsn. i am interested in cardiology, but recently i have thought a...

i am trying to determine where i might focus my career after my bsn. i am interested in cardiology, but recently i have thought about nicu/picu. i need some assistance in order to determine if i am on the right track. first, would general cardio...

i posted this in the nicu forum, but want to get the expertise of those of you who specialize in picu. i am trying to determine where i might focus my career after my bsn. i am interested in cardiology, but recently i have thought about nicu/picu...

thank you very much picnicrn! i truly appreciate your expertise. this is exactly what i invision doing. thanks again.

i have a couple of specific questions related to combinations of specialties and how those possible combinations tie into future trends in healthcare. i am interested in acute care / cardiovascular np practice. however, as i do more research, i am...

thanks dawn, i notice your specialty is neuro-surgical icu. how does sicu differ from med-surg nursing? are you involved in any or activities or do you just work on the pre/post op patients? what are the most common types of issues do you deal wi...

steve, i noticed you list both nicu and picu as specialties. are you certified in both? also, do you see both populations on a regular basis? just want to know if this is a good combination. thanks steve!

within the nicu population, what percentage of babies have cardiovascular issues? in terms of percentages, what other types of problems do you see in nicu? do you see nicu as a high demand specialty into the future?

Thanks for all of the good advice. As I work through the process of narrowing fields, I need all the help I can get. It is appreciated.

i have no experience as a nurse yet so i can't help you with topics, but i am an academic administrator, so i can give you some general guidelines for developing the program. you have to work backward. the first thing you do is ask why is such a prog...

Thanks for the information. Are the RNs required to wear solids or is it simply a color scheme?

Thank you Avahnel, I appreciate your assistance.

I appreciate everyone's input. I am starting to get the idea! I have done research and couldn't find anything. At least I know it isn't just me.

Hi, Are any of you required to wear a watch with a sweeping second hand in order to take bp? If so, please let me know the name of the watch as we are required to have one for school. Thank you FutureNurseMan:cool: