chingy1206

chingy1206

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  1. Im an RN working in the NICU right now, and I am interested in going back to grad school to get my Masters in Nursing...not exactly sure what yet, but I don't think I want to be an NP, CNS, or Educator, MAYBE research. So what other jobs can I do wit...
  2. Hey there all! I just recently received a job offer at a Peds outpatient clinic affiliated with a major children's hospital I'm soooo excited and nervous!!! I am a relatively new nurse and have been doing case management for the past 6 months, so ...
  3. University of South Alabama MSN/BSN-DNP Psych NP 2012

    I got in the Masters Psych NP for spring 2012!!!
  4. University of South Alabama NP Fall 2011

    Just found out I got accepted for Spring 2012 Master Program for Psych NP!!! So excited!!! How is everyone's classes going?
  5. University of South Alabama NP Fall 2011

    I have a question for the people that have applied to USA MSN or DNP program, did you guys write a personal statement when you applied? Do you think it is beneficial to do so?
  6. University of South Alabama NP Fall 2011

    Any one applying to USA for spring 2012? I am!!!
  7. Per Diem Not for me

    My PRN job pays the same as a regular staff plus no shift differential
  8. So I started a 7 week contract assignment through an Agency with a major local hospital in clinical informatics, no patient care, basically learning the computer system and then training the physicians on it. The agency had told me once I complete th...
  9. Quiting a contract assignment...will it hurt my chances??

    So how can I find out the terms and conditions of the contract if it is not listed in anything I signed? I have no doubt it will break all ties with the agency which I am ok with but its the hospital that I worry about. This will be the last contract...
  10. Quiting a contract assignment...will it hurt my chances??

    Ok so I got all the paper work I have signed regarding the contract I started and it doesn't mention any consequences if someone was to break the contract, BUT when I told the agency I wanted to resign from the assignment, they started threatening me...
  11. Quiting a contract assignment...will it hurt my chances??

    Yes I think I signed a whole bunch of papers but I didn't get a copy of any of it, I guess it would be good idea to request for them. Thanks guys.
  12. Quiting a contract assignment...will it hurt my chances??

    That's a good question, this was my first contract assignment so I did not really ask a lot of questions, or didn't know the right questions to ask at least. But shouldn't they have discussed it with me? would the terms and conditions have stated my ...
  13. Sprained Ankle/ Interview!!!

    So I have an interview at a County Correctional Facility next week, but I currently have a sprained ankle, so my question is... would it be ok if I wore sneakers to the interview? I don't really have anthing else besides high heals, and they will def...
  14. Hey there all! I just recently received a job offer at a Peds outpatient clinic affiliated with a major children's hospital I'm soooo excited and nervous!!! I am a relatively new nurse and have been doing case management for the past 6 months, so I h...
  15. New job in peds clinic!! What to expect?

    Thanks for the response so far. I was explained that the clinic I will be working at is a general peds clinic that sees well child checkups as well as sick visits. They said that it is a clinic where the medical students and PA students go for their ...
  16. I currently work in public health, and do a lot of teaching. Well I have been trying to teach a pt of mine regarding diabetes, and need some help. I will explain what this pt currently is prescribed. Pt is diagnosed with Type 2, and has Humulin 70/30...
  17. Trying to teach a pt about Diabetes

    She is a type 2. So even if she has routine doses of 70/30 ordered for breakfast and dinner, if her blood sugar is too low prior to administration of insulin, then u would hold the dose and have her eat. Now do you just skip that routine dose all tog...
  18. Caseload for Pediatrics in Outpatient Setting

    I just recently got a job in case management for special needs kids in an office setting, and will start next week!!! so I have limited information to tell you right now, but from what my nurse supervisor told me, since the area I will be working in ...
  19. Hello everyone, I recently got offered a State RN job here in Orlando, and I was wondering if anyone here have worked for the State before or currently does? I was sooo shocked at how little State jobs pay, and contemplating whether I should take it ...
  20. Hello everyone, I recently got offered a State RN job here in Orlando, and I was wondering if anyone here have worked for the State before or currently does? I was sooo shocked at how little State jobs pay, and contemplating whether I should take it ...
  21. Nurse Massage Therapy

    Can anyone recommend a good massage therapy school in Orlando, Fl?
  22. Is this legal???

    The psych unit Im working in right now is a 30 bed adult inpatient floor. And at night, the staff consists of only 1 RN "who is also charge" and 2 techs, thats it. Well my question is, when there is an admission, the only RN leaves the unit to go do ...
  23. Is this legal???

    The facility Im working at is stand alone and not part of a Hospital. It is the main mental health facility in this county and surrounding counties, and we are known to get the most severe cases that the Hospitals cant handle. We also get a lot of tr...
  24. Im a relatively new grad of 9 months, and already on my second nursing job! I started in NICU after graduation, and now Im working in adult psych! I know...totally different areas! But I still dont think Ive found my "niche" yet...and trying not to f...
  25. I just started my first psych job here in Orlando, and I have to say...I am quite disappointed. Maybe its because I work the 3rd shift (11p-7a), but all I do here during my shift is paper work, paper work and more paper work. I get almost no hands on...