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  1. Yes, I work full time!

    rnicare replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    In this day and age many families have both parents working. You never know when one will lose their job and we have come to know that there is no such thing as job security. It depends on your...

  2. Question for any CRA's

    rnicare replied to KidsRN9's topic in Research

    There are many websites or organizations that offer online CEUs. These are usually inexpensive. In order to be considered licensed you still need to meet the requirements of the state or region in...

  3. Do Nurses eat their....lunch?

    rnicare replied to massrn116's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had jobs that we never got a lunch. When I worked in the OR the majority of time we did not have anyone extra to relieve for lunch. Most of us did not mind but we had to grab something to eat on...

  4. Help! Advice (long)

    rnicare replied to ThanksForAllTheFish!'s topic in Research

    Hello, One place you may be able to get both neuro and research at the same time would be in an academic setting. Most university hospitals have specialized units which include Neuro and generally do...

  5. Advice for where a new grad RN should start out please...

    rnicare replied to AJ BSN 2008's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with Cak1219 above. It is good to do a year of med/surg in order to gain time management and organizational skills. You will be exposed to caring for a number of patients with various...

  6. Share Nursing in Your Country with a Graduate Student

    rnicare posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hello, I am a graduate nursing student in the Chicago area looking to communicate with a graduate nurse or graduate nursing student outside of the US. I would like to learn more about nursing in your...

  7. Grad student looking for Global Partner

    rnicare posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hello, I am a graduate nursing student in the Chicago area looking to communicate with a graduate nurse to learn about nursing in your country. I would appreciate learning about education, nursing...

  8. recommend going STRAIGHT to OR (residency)?

    rnicare replied to FaLaLa134's topic in Operating Room

    I would recommend working for at least a year on a med/surg floor in order to build your skills. I have worked in the OR also and loved it. I feel that getting the experience on the units reinforces...

  9. How You Knew Nursing Was For You

    rnicare replied to chloejean104's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I knew that I wanted to be a nurse when I was 5 years old. I was always doing things for my grandma and taking care of her. Everyone told me that I would be a good nurse. When I was 7 years old I...

  10. Does this sound strange to anyone else?

    rnicare replied to smalltownnurse2506's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked at a place where you must tell your manager your intentions of interviewing for another position. You are not granted an interview unless your manager knows. The HR dept. follows...

  11. What kind of nurse are you?

    rnicare replied to BroadwayRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is very disheartening when one hears such a negative comment especially when the patients are giving you positive comments. As others have mentioned, depending on the institution, the managers...

  12. Should I bring cookies to the unit where I had my preceptorship at?

    rnicare replied to ARRR10's topic in General Students

    Food is enjoyed by most people. Donuts, muffins, bagels, cookies, cake have all been welcomed. If you want a healthier version fruit and veggies are also a good choice. My experience having been a...

  13. Should I bring cookies to the unit where I had my preceptorship at?

    rnicare replied to ARRR10's topic in General Students

    I agree with the others. Cookies is a great way of showing your appreciation and means

  14. Share Nursing in Your Country with a Graduate Student

    rnicare replied to rnicare's topic in International Nursing

    Hello, I appreciate your interest. I am in a master's of science with a major in nursing program and one of the requirements is to communicate via email with a nurse with the same level of education...

  15. Share Nursing in Your Country with a Graduate Student

    rnicare replied to rnicare's topic in International Nursing

    Thank you for your reply. I appreciate the information you provided. One of the requirements for this semester's course is to communicate via email during the semester with a graduate nurse or...

  16. Grad student looking for Global Partner

    rnicare replied to rnicare's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks madeleine for your reply and

  17. Grad student looking for Global Partner

    rnicare replied to rnicare's topic in International Nursing

    Thank you Madeleine for replying. I am a RN working full time enrolled in a master's with a major in nursing program in the Chicago area. One of the requirements for this semester's course is to...