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tlancio

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  1. RN Health Coaching

    To answer the question asked by passionflower "I feel with all my years as a nurse, teaching proper nutrition,etc. I could already consider myself a health coach. Am I wrong in thinking this?" Yes,...
  2. So what is your idea of acute care? Do you think acute care experience is only learned in a hospital setting? Reading your post I got the feeling that you don't feel you've gained any credible...
  3. Tips for Holistic Nursing in a pill-pushing culture

    To answer your question of "Is it worth it to join the AHNA?" the answer is YES! This is a great place to start if you want more information on this topic and how to transition. If you don't want to...
  4. RN Health Coaching

    Just to update my post above from 2011, there is now certification for nurses who are coaches. The American Holistic Nurses’ Certification Corporation (AHNCC) which is the board that certifies...
  5. I want to be a Health Coach, RN!

    To answer your question njoceangirl41 about "Do you have to complete this course to become an RN health coach?" is no you don't have to finish any course to call yourself a health coach but the reason...
  6. Informatics?

    Take the job, if you lose skills than so be it. They can be learned again but there are many alternative nursing careers out there that don't require you to be at the bedside if you lost this job and...
  7. Do you really want to hire a web developer? Self hosted wordpress is not that difficult, what do you need help with. I may be able to give you an answer for free. I have 3 wordpress.org
  8. Job search beyond the floor...

    Yes, use Indeed.com to search for jobs in your area. There is also health coaching which insurance companies hire, Quality Improvement, Risk management, Legal nurse consultant (working with lawyers)...
  9. I agree with healthynurse, job security as a self employed NP will take time, alot of time, especially if you're not good at marketing yourself. It's best to start your business when you have a full...
  10. ANCC Certification with MHI?

    The answer to your question is yes, you can use your MHI to meet the requirements of "12 semester hours of academic credit in informatics courses that are part of a graduate-level informatics...
  11. I am sick of ICU nursing and want a change.

    I agree to what was said above by ikarus7401 and let me add this, don't waste your money and time going back to school to become CRNA or NP if that's not what you are interested in. Nursing...
  12. Are asking where to find information about nursing informatics? Have you checked out the American Nursing Informatics Association (ANIA) for more information. There is also a nursing informatics...
  13. Holistic Wellness Coaching?

    Hi, The answer to your question about "would being an LVN hinder me from having my own independent practice" is NO, absolutely not. In fact you are at an advantage being a nurse and yes in your bio...
  14. What to include in my resume.

    I agree with Ashley above, don't include basic nursing skills and yes include clinical experience especially if it is a special skills not usually done by all nursing students. I would also include...
  15. Suggestions on RN starting up as a Holistic Nurse,

    a great person you may want to talk to or connect with is annette tersigni, she is the yoga nurse and is a holistic nurse. you can find her at yoganurse.com connect with her and ask her how you may...
  16. Salary for home healthcare nursing

    I agree with the comment above, counter offer for $28-$30 an hour. I work in Delaware in home care and make $31/hr Would not take a job for $22/hr in home care for that amount even if you are a new...
  17. Forensic Nursing LPN?

    You're welcome, glad I could
  18. Forensic Nursing LPN?

    Hi, I think I might be able to help you out. First off Forensic nursing is called just that, Forensic nursing. There are no Forensic LPNs, they are interested in your nursing knowledge not whether you...
  19. New to Home Health any pointers?

    To 84RN you still use paper. We do everything on a laptop and all patient information including signing the SOC and ROC is done on the computer, I have no need to carry all that paper but that is...
  20. New to Home Health any pointers?

    Hi, I've been in Home Care for about 14 years now, doing Oncology Home Care. I'm assuming your doing med-surg patient care visits right? My advice is to be organized at the start of your day so that...
  21. I agree with Koku, as a new grad you will not feel like you know much anyways whether you're away for a year and half or for one week. So if you can afford too, try volunteering at a facility you are...
  22. Clinic Job Hunt Question

    Hi, I suggest you make a list of the pediatric clinics in your area and check out their websites which you may or may not see job postings. If no postings are listed try to find out who does the...
  23. BSN student interested in holistic nursing

    Join the Holistic Nures Association now and start networking with like minded nurses who will help you decide what it is you want to do and where you can work as a holistic nurse. You can also take...
  24. I want to be a Health Coach, RN!

    Starting a health coaching business is possible but I would first have to ask you how much business experience do you have? You need to understand business, marketing and how to work with clients....
  25. Holistic Nursing Advice For A Pre-Nursing Student

    I agree with Lyndamont, start with the American Holistic Nurses Ass. This is what I have done. They have a local chapter here in Delaware and I plan to go to their next meeting to network with...